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What is NANA?
Nana is a Japanese anime television series that aired from 2006 to 2007, based on the manga of the same name written and illustrated by Ai Yazawa. The story follows two young women who share the same name and meet by chance while traveling to Tokyo, where they decide to become roommates.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2006
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 47
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 5, 2006
- Last aired
- Mar 28, 2007
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Nippon TV
- Genres
- Animation, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Nana is a Japanese anime television series that aired from 2006 to 2007, based on the manga of the same name written and illustrated by Ai Yazawa. The story follows two young women who share the same name and meet by chance while traveling to Tokyo, where they decide to become roommates. Despite their contrasting personalities, Nana Osaki, an ambitious punk rocker, and Nana Komatsu, a lovelorn and emotionally driven young woman, form a close bond as they navigate life in the city. As they pursue their individual dreams, the series explores their personal struggles, relationships, and the challenges of adulthood. The anime was directed by Morio Asaka and produced by Madhouse. It features opening themes such as "Rose" by Anna Tsuchiya and was released across multiple DVD volumes, including a bonus disc titled "7.8." The show delves into themes of friendship, love, and self-discovery, portraying how the ambitions and hardships of adult life can impact personal connections.
Should you watch it?
“Two women named Nana bond while chasing dreams in Tokyo.”
- Strong character development
- Authentic portrayal of friendship and ambition
- Memorable soundtrack
- Pacing may feel slow to some
- Emotional intensity can be overwhelming
You enjoy slice-of-life dramas with deep emotional stakes.
Suitable for teens and adults who appreciate realistic relationship dynamics.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 47 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Prologue: Nana and NANA Apr 5, 2006
- E2 Love? Friendship? Nana and Shoji Apr 12, 2006
- E3 Nana and Shoji, Love's Whereabouts Apr 19, 2006
- E4 Nana's Love, NANA's Dream Apr 26, 2006
- E5 Ren's Dream, NANA's Thoughts May 3, 2006
- E6 Snowing in Tokyo! Nana and NANA May 10, 2006
- E7 Yasu Appears! Room No. 707 May 17, 2006
- E8 Strawberry Glass and Lotus Flower May 24, 2006
- E9 Nobu Arrives in Tokyo! NANA's Song May 31, 2006
- E10 The Handsome Youth, Shin, Appears! Jun 7, 2006
- E11 Sachiko, Is This on Purpose? Jun 14, 2006
- E12 Urgent Approach! Shoji and Sachiko Jun 28, 2006
- E13 Sachiko's Tears, Shoji's Determination Jul 5, 2006
- E14 Family Restaurant of Shambles Jul 5, 2006
- E15 Blast, First Live Jul 19, 2006
- E16 NANA's Love Whereabouts Jul 26, 2006
- E17 Trapnest, Live Aug 2, 2006
- E18 Hachi's Prayer, NANA's Thoughts Aug 9, 2006
- E19 NANA's Prize Aug 16, 2006
- E20 Sudden Development! Hachi's Fate Aug 23, 2006
- E21 Dreams of a Suite Room Aug 30, 2006
- E22 Wish of July 7th, Hachi's Love Sep 13, 2006
- E23 I Do Not Want to Pass Over to Anybody Sep 20, 2006
- E24 Hachi's Confused Heart Sep 27, 2006
- E25 A Capricious and Selfish Man Oct 1, 2006
- E26 The Passing Hachi and NANA Oct 10, 2006
- E27 Hachi's Desired Future Oct 18, 2006
- E28 Hachi and Nobu, Urgent Approach Oct 25, 2006
- E29 The Problem of Expressing Love Nov 1, 2006
- E30 Breakdown, NANA's Heart Nov 8, 2006
- E31 Hachi's Child, Pregnancy Nov 15, 2006
- E32 Don't Separate the Joined Hands Nov 20, 2006
- E33 Hachi's Choice Nov 29, 2006
- E34 The Broken Strawberry Glass Dec 6, 2006
- E35 Reira's Loneliness Dec 13, 2006
- E36 Blast's New Song!! Dec 20, 2006
- E37 Hachi, High-Class Housewife Jan 17, 2007
- E38 The Trigger of Fate Jan 24, 2007
- E39 Look, Hachiko Jan 31, 2007
- E40 Blast, Debut! Feb 7, 2007
- E41 Blast Lodging Together Feb 14, 2007
- E42 NANA, Suddenly Fit Feb 21, 2007
- E43 Blast, Guerrilla Live Feb 28, 2007
- E44 Blast vs. Trapnest Mar 7, 2007
- E45 Blast's First TV Performance Mar 14, 2007
- E46 Reunion! Hachi and Shoji Mar 21, 2007
- E47 Fireworks Display, Hachi and NANA Mar 28, 2007
Frequently asked questions
Is the show based on a manga?
Yes, it is adapted from Ai Yazawa's manga series.
Are both main characters really named Nana?
Yes, the two protagonists share the same name but have very different personalities.
Is the show only about romance?
No, it focuses heavily on friendship, personal growth, and pursuing dreams.
Is it dubbed or subtitled?
It has been released with both Japanese audio and subtitles.
How many episodes are there?
The anime adaptation consists of multiple episodes released across several DVDs.