BANANA FISH
Banana Fish - Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
My soul is always with you.
— Eiji Okumura
Context:
This quote appears in the final episode, "The Catcher in the Rye." Eiji writes it in a letter for Ash to read before Eiji flies back to Japan. Ash reads these words in the library after being fatally stabbed, and they allow him to die with a smile, feeling the unconditional love that had saved his spirit.
Meaning:
This is the final line of Eiji's letter to Ash. It represents the culmination of their relationship—a bond that transcends physical distance and even death. It assures Ash that their connection is eternal and that he is never truly alone, providing him with the ultimate peace in his final moments.
I know there's at least one person in this world who cares about me. Who doesn't want anything from me. Do you have any idea what that's like? I never did... not once in my entire life—until now. And that's worth more to me than anything else.
— Ash Lynx
Context:
Ash says this to Max Lobo during a moment of vulnerability, explaining why Eiji's safety is of paramount importance to him. It's a rare moment where Ash explicitly articulates his feelings and the depth of his bond with Eiji.
Meaning:
This quote encapsulates the profound impact Eiji has had on Ash's life. For someone who has only known transactional and abusive relationships, the discovery of selfless, unconditional love is a life-altering revelation. It highlights the core theme of salvation through human connection.
You're not a leopard. You can change your future. You can.
— Eiji Okumura
Context:
Eiji says this to Ash during a heartfelt conversation, trying to instill hope in him and counter his deep-seated despair and belief that he is fated for a tragic end.
Meaning:
This is a direct response to Ash's reference to Hemingway's "The Snows of Kilimanjaro," in which a leopard is found frozen on the summit, having died striving for something unattainable. Ash sees himself as the leopard, doomed to die without ever reaching safety. Eiji's line is a powerful rejection of this fatalism, insisting that Ash is not bound by his past and has the power to create a different life for himself.