Nana
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Synopsis
Nana Komatsu is a naive, unmotivated girl who spends her high school days chasing one crush after the other. Despite continually facing failure in her quest for love, her spirits have never dampened. At the age of 20, she finds herself on a train to Tokyo with hopes of reuniting with her current boyfriend. Nana Osaki, on the other hand, is feisty and prideful. After joining a local band during her high school days, she falls in love with music and one of the band members. However, when faced with the choice between her relationship and her musical career, she chooses the latter and separates from her boyfriend. On her 20th birthday, she boards the same train to Tokyo, like her namesake, where she aims to become a top vocalist. The two girls with the same name but very different aspirations find themselves sitting together on their journey to the city, and, as fate would have it, eventually share the same apartment. A deep and unique bond is then forged, where they will support each other in this saga of love, music, friendship, and heartbreak. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Publication notes
Nana won the 48th Shogakukan Manga Award in the Shoujo category in 2002, along with Kaze Hikaru. The series was placed on hiatus since the July 2009 issue of Cookie due to the mangaka's sudden illness. The series has been published in English by VIZ Media under the Shojo Beat imprint since December 6, 2005, and as omnibus volumes since October 21, 2025. It has also been released in French by Delcourt since January 1, 2003; in Spain by Planeta Cómic since June 2006; in Brazilian Portuguese by Editora JBC since July 2008; in Argentina by Editorial Ivrea since April 24, 2009; in Mexico by Panini Comics since May 25, 2022; and in Polish by Kotori since June 16, 2023.
Published
May 26, 2000 to May 26, 2009
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- MAL rank
- #40
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Nana Oosaki13750 fan favoritesExternal profileBorn: March 5, 1981 Height: 162 cm (5'4") Weight: 43 kg (95 lbs.) Family: Misuzu Oosaki (mother) Miyuki Oosaki (grandmother, also foster mother—deceased) One of the titular characters of the series, Oosaki Nana may look like a tough punk rocker, but she has a kind heart and is a devoted friend. Abandoned by her parents and raised by her grandmother, Nana was expelled from high school after she was falsely accused of prostitution. Despite these hardships, Nana "polishes the shards of her dreams" and is determined to be successful as the lead vocalist of Blast. She is now engaged to her first love, Ren, although she also has lingering, ambiguous feelings for Yasu. Nana's favourite things never change. Her favorite designer is Vivienne Westwood, and her favorite band is the Sex Pistols. She smokes Seven Stars and likes coffee with milk and strawberry cake. She also has the ability to cook, but prepares all her food with too much salt which only Ren seems to enjoy. (Source: Wikipedia, Nana Wikia)
Nana Komatsu5201 fan favoritesExternal profileBorn: November 30, 1980 Height: 158 cm Weight: 46 kg Family: Mother (Natsuko), Father, Older sister (Nao) and younger sister (Nami). Komatsu came to Tokyo, looking to find her dream. Unlike Osaki, Komatsu came from a large and happy household, though her childish outlook prevented her from living on her own initially. She's the middle child of three sisters. Her chance encounter with Osaki began a friendship which changes Komatsu's life forever. She is introduced to Osaki's band, Black Stones, and their members. She later even helps "Blast" to find their bassist, by drawing a poster to advertise the vacancy. Much to her surprise, she also discovers that the members of Blast were friends with the members of Trapnest, a popular rock band of which she's a very big fan. Trivia: Her nickname "Hachi/Hachiko" is a play on words for both the Japanese No.8, as well as a reference to the loyal dog "Hachi," who waited 9 years following his owner's death. The nickname fits very well as Nana "Hachi" is seen as Nana No.2 (Nana means No.7, depending on the Kanji), and is known to be very depending on others and blindly loyal (at least in the beginning of the series). (Source: Wikia)
