"FALLING ASH: ICHI YOSHIDA" Banana Fish Inspired Novella Cover Design & Illustration

In a gritty, neon-lit metropolis, Ichi, a stoic yet haunted young man, navigates the underground of a city riddled with violence and corruption. Scarred by a traumatic past and driven by loyalty, he becomes entwined with a mysterious figure named Kai, who carries secrets capable of toppling the syndicate controlling the city.

As Ichi unravels Kai’s connection to his own buried memories, themes of love, betrayal, and redemption intertwine. Echoing Banana Fish, the story delves into the fragility of human bonds against the backdrop of chaos and survival.