Shorter Wong

Shorter Wong is a pivotal character in BANANA FISH — the charismatic boss of a Chinese-American gang operating in the heart of New York's Chinatown. He first crossed paths with protagonist Ash Lynx inside a juvenile detention facility, and the two forged an unbreakable bond that transcended background and bloodline. Recognizable by his iconic purple mohawk and formidable fighting skills, Shorter is at his core a fiercely warm-hearted individual who places his friends and family above all else. Even as he becomes entangled in the deadly power struggle between the Corsican Mafia and the Yut-Lung Lee faction, he never wavers in his commitment to protect those he loves — making him one of the story's most heartbreaking and memorable supporting figures.