NANA
A music and relationship drama about two twenty-year-old women named Nana—punk vocalist Nana Osaki and romantic Nana Komatsu—who meet on a train to Tokyo, share Apartment 707, and become inseparable as their ambitions and complicated relationships intertwine.
- Genre:
- 青春 / 音楽 / 恋愛 / ヒューマンドラマ
- Medium:
- Manga / Anime / Film
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NANA — Timeline12 events
Nana Osaki becomes the vocalist of Black Stones
While Ren Honjo, Yasu, and Nobu are seeking a female vocalist, Nana Osaki visits Nobu's home and is invited by Ren to sing. Having admired Ren, Nana takes the microphone and begins performing with Black Stones.
Vol.TVアニメ NANA 第5話Ch. — Flashback in the official Nippon TV Episode 5 synopsis. ↗
Ren leaves for Tokyo to join Trapnest
About eighteen months after BLAST becomes a popular local band, the soon-to-debut Trapnest recruits Ren as guitarist. He chooses Tokyo, ending his shared life with Nana and suspending the original band's activities.
Vol.TVアニメ NANA 第5話Ch. — Flashback in the official Nippon TV Episode 5 synopsis. ↗
The two Nanas meet on a train to Tokyo
Nana Komatsu, moving to Tokyo to join her boyfriend Shoji, shares a seat on a snow-delayed train with guitar-carrying Nana Osaki. The two twenty-year-olds bond over their shared name before parting at Tokyo Station.
Vol.TVアニメ NANA 第1話Ch. — Official Nippon TV Episode 1 synopsis. ↗
The two Nanas begin sharing Apartment 707
Reunited by chance in Tokyo, both women want Apartment 707 and accept a proposal to split its rent. Despite opposite personalities, they choose to live together, turning the connection from the snowy train into an everyday friendship.
Vol.TVアニメ NANA 第7話Ch. — Official Nippon TV Episode 7 synopsis. ↗
The re-formed BLAST succeeds at its first Tokyo live show
After reuniting with Nobu in Tokyo, Nana revives BLAST with Yasu on drums and new bassist Shin. At their May 5 show, the band wins over the crowd with a performance that launches their pursuit of a professional career.
Vol.TVアニメ NANA 第15話Ch. — Official Nippon TV Episodes 10–15 synopses. ↗
Nana and Ren reunite after about two years and reconcile
Nana attends Trapnest's hometown concert with Hachi and contacts Ren after the show. Following nearly two years apart, they confirm their lingering feelings and resume their relationship.
Vol.TVアニメ NANA 第19話Ch. — Official Nippon TV Episodes 18–19 synopses. ↗
Hachi begins a relationship with her idol Takumi
Summoned by Trapnest leader Takumi Ichinose, whom she has long idolized, Hachi goes to his hotel despite knowing she may be hurt. She lies to Nana about staying with Junko and begins a secret relationship with Takumi.
Vol.TVアニメ NANA 第21話Ch. — Official Nippon TV Episode 21 synopsis. ↗
Hachi leaves Takumi and begins dating Nobu
After Nobu expresses his sincere feelings, Hachi ends her involvement with Takumi and chooses Nobu. Nana gives the couple her blessing, and Hachi introduces Nobu to Junko and her friends as her boyfriend.
Vol.TVアニメ NANA 第29話Ch. — Official Nippon TV Episodes 28–29 synopses. ↗
Hachi chooses to have her child and accepts Takumi's proposal
Diagnosed at six weeks pregnant, Hachi chooses to have the child despite the collapse of her relationship with Nobu. Takumi offers to raise the baby as his own, proposes marriage, and begins preparing a new home for them.
Vol.TVアニメ NANA 第33話Ch. — Official Nippon TV Episodes 31–34 synopses. ↗
BLAST makes its major debut and first television appearance
As media coverage exposes Nana and Ren's relationship, Gaia accelerates BLAST's debut. After releasing their debut single, the band makes its first live television appearance while Hachi watches Nana from afar.
Vol.TVアニメ NANA 第45話Ch. — Official Nippon TV Episodes 40 and 44–45 synopses. ↗
Ren proposes marriage to Nana
Strained by work and distance, Nana and Ren meet before a live music broadcast. Nana is prepared to discuss separation, but Ren proposes marriage, moving them toward a shared future.
Vol.TVアニメ NANA 第44話Ch. — Official Nippon TV Episode 44 synopsis. ↗
The two Nanas reconnect through Apartment 707
Two weeks before Hachi's wedding to Takumi, Nana, Yasu, Shin, and Nobu wait for her in Apartment 707. When guilt over facing Nobu makes Hachi hesitate, Nana calls and urges her to join them for the fireworks festival.
Vol.TVアニメ NANA 第47話Ch. — Official Nippon TV Episode 47 synopsis. ↗
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