An enemy of the mob and an enemy of the law, Ash must use his own resources, the help of a young Japanese reporter, and the help of the man who crippled his brother. That is not a problem. Not only is the story set in the United States, it reads like an American comic. There are no action lines, no big eyes, and all of the panels are confined to the page. As with all of Viz's manga, the translation is perfect.
Nothing seems awkward, and there are no obscure references to Japanese culture.
It is the Un-manga. Except for the oddly shaped word balloons, I would swear that English was the original language of Banana Fish . You will love it anyway. It's all about the story. Drugs, guns, fast-paced action, and a damn good mystery.