# NANA (2006)

> Two young women with the same first name share a cramped Tokyo apartment while chasing music and love.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/tv/50692

## Facts

- Seasons: 1
- Episodes: 47
- Episode runtime: 23 min
- Status: Ended
- Genres: animation, drama, romance
- Created by: Ai Yazawa
- Network: Nippon TV
- Cast: Romi Park, KAORI, Akira Ishida, Megumi Kojima, Anna Tsuchiya, Aya Hirano, Tomokazu Seki, Hiroki Takahashi
- TMDB rating: 8.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0810705/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Tone: melancholic, wistful, emotional, grounded, bittersweet

## What critics say

Critics and audiences broadly regard Nana as an acclaimed, emotionally honest portrayal of female friendship and the costs of chasing dreams in Tokyo.

## Synopsis

Nana (2006-2007) is a Japanese animated slice of life drama series created by Ai Yazawa and produced by Madhouse, adapted from her celebrated manga and broadcast on Nippon TV. Two young women who share the same first name, the spirited Nana Osaki and the homey Nana Komatsu, meet on a train bound for Tokyo and become roommates in a cramped apartment. Nana Osaki, voiced by Romi Park, pursues a punk rock singing career with her band, while Nana Komatsu, voiced by KAORI, follows a quieter dream of love and a settled life. Their lives tangle with the musicians and boyfriends around them, including Shinichi Okazaki voiced by Akira Ishida, and the story unfolds across a single season of forty-seven episodes. Each episode is built from everyday concerns of money, romance, ambition, and loyalty in the Tokyo music scene, giving the series a grounded, emotionally raw texture. The tone is wistful and melancholic, with moments of warmth and humor against a current of heartbreak. Fans of Kimi ni Todoke and Girls will find resonance in its intimate portrait of female friendship and youthful longing. Set in contemporary Tokyo, it is a completed, emotionally weighty anime best suited to viewers who want a character driven story about growing up and holding on to the people who matter.

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