Nana

Synopsis

In "Nana," two young women named Nana embark on separate journeys to Tokyo, each pursuing a distinct dream. Nana Komatsu seeks true love, while Nana Osaki is resolved to establish herself as a renowned musician. Nana Komatsu possesses a cheerful and open nature, yet her romantic life has been complicated by her naivety. She meets Shouji Endo, a reliable partner who moves to Tokyo for university. Despite the distance, Nana Komatsu remains devoted, working hard to relocate and join him. Conversely, Nana Osaki is a reserved punk rock singer whose volatile relationship with her bandmate, Ren Honjou, ends suddenly. Despite the heartbreak, she clings to her ambition and heads to Tokyo aiming to become a celebrated artist. Upon arriving in Tokyo, the two Nanas unexpectedly meet and decide to share an apartment as roommates. Through their time together, they support one another while facing the challenges of building independent lives and careers.

Background

After the release of the first episode on April 5, 2006, Nana's highest TV rating was 6.3% in the Kanto region, making it the first late-night anime to reach the top 10 of the weekly audience ranking. In Japan, VAP published 17 DVDs of the series between July 7, 2006 and November 21, 2007. In North America, four DVD box sets were released by Viz Media from September 2009 to April 2010. The company also released an English dub version, which premiered on the Funimation Channel on September 19, 2009. Sentai Filmworks licensed the series in 2021 after Viz Media lost its rights. Nana inspired a couple of tribute albums, the most notable of them being "Love for Nana - Only 1 Tribute," which was released by EMI Music Japan on March 16, 2005.