 If you liked
Banana Fish
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 ...then you might like
Given
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Both about boys (Given is much more direct with their relationships)
both have darker tones, not nearly as much as Banana Fish but still does
both will leave you feeling emotional
Both being lgbt stories, with lots of drama and pain in them as well as a cute couple between the characters as well too and somber too.
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Recommended by Disapeared_Ghost
Despite the difference in genre, the wholesome romance/friendship dynamic between a stern, unapproachable character and a more quiet, innocent character is extremely similar. Both anime also feature characters with dark pasts and deal with difficult subjects. If one of these shows leaves you wanting more of the pure romance between two male characters with a backstory of tragic events, I highly recommend the other seeing as it is essentially the focus point of both series’.
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Recommended by ElephantODestiny
They're feel are very similar they both have very Sad scenes i feel like if you like one you'll love the other . Yes they are two different genres but I cried the same way in both of them even though one left me with a feeling of void the other with hope. Their animations are amazing a well (they both have BL content sooo go for it my fellow fujoshis and fudanshis out there ;))
If you want to think about something else than banana fish watch given
If you watched Banana Fish I think it's fair to say that part of the reason was because of the interesting relationship between Ash and Eiji, I mean come on! We all love a little BL. Given is also a BL title, and though it's not as emotionally painful as Banana Fish, It still has very sad themes. The slow development of Mafuyu and Uenoyama's relationship won't fail to keep you on the edge of your seat. Plus you don't really see a whole lot of band related animes.
Deals with heavy themes as well, but ultimately very satisfying and heartwarming in the way Banana Fish is as well. Similarly, Given paints the boys as real people, not stereotypes, which is what Banana Fish does so well.
They both are animes not particularly sad, but emotional, you could be filled with happiness, sadness, confusion or emptiness when you finish either of the animes. They are both very well-made and can make you want to watch for a second time!
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Recommended by LeaOutLoud
These shows are both subtle shounen-ai. Banana Fish is more Action-Drama while Given is Music-Drama. They’re also both very heartwrenching at times.
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Recommended by pockyharem
these anime series have a subtle balance of emotional scenes and settings, they both are a rollercoaster of emotions and can make you feel happy, sad and confused at the same time, heart-wrenching and well executed throughout, and both consist of BL
Both are very sad animes and might make you emotional and they both have a very good plot.