NANA is definitely one of the best mangas that I've ever read. There's something about it that makes it very different from other ones, so I personally think it's a must-read. Anyways, my review may contain some spoilers, but I'll try my best not to reveal too much.
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The first thing that comes to mind when I think of NANA is how incredibly realistic it is compared to many other mangas. It starts out very normal like any other shoujo/josei manga; introducing the two main characters who both happen to have the name Nana. It pretty much follows the life of these two girls as
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 Alternative TitlesJapanese: NANA More titlesInformationType: Manga
Volumes: 21
Chapters: 84
Status: On Hiatus
Published: May 26, 2000 to May 26, 2009
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Yazawa, Ai (Story & Art) Statistics Ranked: #412 2 based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #78
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Jun 10, 2013
The longer we live, the more weight we carry in our hearts.
A sentence that truly summarizes and embodies the manga of Nana. The tale follows the lives of two very different girls who share the same name of Nana, and not much else. After a fateful meeting on a train bound to Tokyo, they manage to become friends and their lives weave closely together from that moment forwards. Written most nostalgically by one of the Nana’s from sometime years in the future, the story is a remembrance of the friendship between two girls and all the people who surrounded them who all rushed into life ... 
Jul 7, 2008
NANA is a great romantic/dramatic manga. NANA also have some funny moments. The manga is about two girls with the same name, Nana, and they meet by fate and eventually become best friends. Even though they are best friends, their life take a twist and they are separated by fame, husband, boyfriend, and work. This manga shows the world of the entertainment industry and it focus it on bands and music and a bit of adult movie but that its later on the manga.
NANA starts out as people trying to pursue their dreams. What's more important for an singer/band/model: Follow their dreams or their loved ... 
Jul 29, 2007
Overall I think NANA’s main selling point is “realism” and that it’s a pretty realistic look at the Japanese music industry, though dramatized, of course. The characters feel like real people and the relationships, which are really an extension of the characters, almost never go in foreseeable directions. Some intriguing backstory has come to light and I\'m in suspense on several fronts -- I really want to know whether things will turn out okay for these characters.
But at the end of the day, I think Ai Yazawa\'s Paradise Kiss is better, because it is tighter. Nana is full of drama and ... 
Oct 25, 2023
I remember. God, do I remember: Not knowing what the hell you’re doing. Being lost in the emotions, the dreams, the coldly shattered preconceptions. Uncovering connection and a sort of camaraderie in the unlikeliest, even loneliest of places. Being struck by this one person; magnetic, bold, talented; more broken than you could know. Creating your own dumb fun. Drowning in stupid, lustful, beautiful love and risking everything for your dream.
Laughing, drinking, being without a care with the coolest people you’re sure you’ll ever meet. Enraptured by freedom, expression, possibility. Licking your wounds when you fall, and picking yourself back up because you know no ... 
Nov 29, 2009
This is one of the most beautiful mangas that I have ever read. Just the storyline amused me a lot.
At first, I saw the anime until episode 47 and then I continued with the manga. The anime is loyal to the manga; there are rarely any differences at all. All of the characters of the manga are really when done; they all have rally profound characteristics and they continue throughout the story. Something that I found annoying was how in the manga of the pages it was all so crumpled up, there were so many texts in one page it was difficult to concentrate. It is ... 
Aug 6, 2023
Nana is a manga which has a premise which doesn’t appeal to me in the slightest, but I chose to read it because it’s praised extremely highly. As it turns out, the reason for this praise is that it’s one of the most all-round transcendently brilliantly created manga out there. I wish something with an insane premise was written this well, but more than that I wish this manga was actually finished. It must be some curse on me that all of my favourite stories seem to be doomed to eternal incompletion via hiatus, and Nana is another of its kind; it’s author, Ai Yazawa,
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Jan 3, 2022
Do you think including sex in a story makes the story mature and for mature audience? Then might enjoy this manga, as that is exactly the target audience of this smut.
The only reason why I kept reading this manga is to try to discover why everyone seems to like this series. I regret to inform you I have failed in this task. For a manga that claims to be about romance and friendship, it surely doesn't have much of either of those. Sure, there are relationships, but actual displays of romance or friendships are scarce. Mostly it's just conflicts, harlotry and playboys - who slept ... 
Jul 5, 2012
I am fairly new to shoujo Mangas, but I think that Nana is one of the best ones ever. It’s just that kind of manga that keeps you on your toes, trying to guess what’s next (even though you will be shocked at how different what Ai Yazawa comes up with is from what you expected).
Nana is about how life is extremely unpredictable; two girls with the same name “Nana” meet on a train to Tokyo. The girls are totally different but meet again in an apartment that they end up renting together, so they become roommates and friends. Then the Mangaka takes us on ... 
Aug 14, 2018
Much more than a manga, a lesson in life!
Nana, Nana, Nana how to describe in a few paragraphs all my feelings on this manga which, I think, will remain my favorite all kinds included. Shōjo or Josei? Many define Nana as a shōjo however I would say that Nana is a josei because a shōjo is intended for a rather young female public whereas a josei is intended for a more mature female public. I started reading Nana at the age of 18 and have been reading it regularly ever since (currently over 80 times). 80 times would you tell me? Yes I did and yet each ... 
Nov 14, 2009
I think NANA is one of the best manga's around right now. You know how the characters feel and it's not predictable at all. It doesn't take a long time before you know the characters and know how they are. Nana is a manga with a lot of drama, laughter and romance and it has a mysterious side. Overall this is my favorite manga and I think Ai Yazawa did a great job on this one.
Dec 9, 2020
*Review contains spoilers*
Story 9/10 Nana is definitely unlike most shoujos out there, it has a very unique and appealing story. The story is very well executed, one event leading to another without overlapping or feeling like a device used only to create an specific situation. Transitions between arcs are very smooth and manage to keep you interested. But what I really liked the most about this manga is how realistically life events are portrayed, making characters and their emotions very believable and relatable. I was moved to tears by people's reactions to Ren's death and also very moved by the opening/closing statements in many chapters. The ... 
Dec 25, 2013
I'm not just giving this story good ratings just because. I'm giving it great ratings because it's a wonderful story and it's so real, it touches the heart. The characters are beautiful and each thought out on their own and their troubles, which makes the story great. What I find great about the story is the friendship that was formed between Nana and Hachi within six months and how it impacts them from then on. I think the friendship of the two main characters is the best part about this manga.
The story picks up in an interesting light, which drew me in (I won't spoil ... 
Jan 28, 2025
There is one very simple thing to ask when talking about Nana, where the hell did it all go wrong ?
Nana starts off wonderfully, a cast full of colorful and unique characters and intriguing plotlines and goals of those characters. The anime covers roughly half of the manga and up until the final few episodes of the anime Nana is a perfect series. However at one point everything just starts to go downhill. The downward shift is not much of a problem in the anime since it doesn't cover a lot of it and the events that occur are still acceptable. But when the anime ... 
Jul 23, 2022
Tag column is not enough to contain my feelings and I have to let it out somewhere so here goes:
Nana is not a piece of work filled with sunshine and rainbows. If you're having a bad day, reading this will likely make it worse so stay away from it until you feel strong enough to face reality (what's worse is that the story isn't even over...). It's that type of work that hits without you realizing, seeps over your whole body and leaves lingering, aching impact. Just like reality. And just like reality, you might feel angry, frustrated and want to yell at some of the ... 
Apr 17, 2017
Warning: NANA has been on hiatus since 2009. Although faithful fans continue to hope for the end of this series, there's no real indication that our dreams will become realized.
However, even with such an unnerving warning, I still strongly recommend this manga to anyone who enjoys a multilayered story with human characters and beautiful art. There was news last year that Ai Yazawa was going to return from her leave to continue the series, or at least, she had the intentions/desires to. So, I decided to reread the entire manga series from Volume 1 all over again. Even though I'm frustrated that there still remains ... 
Mar 18, 2023
Like Tatami Galaxy, NANA was a manga about characters of a very different age range compared to me. Despite the fact that there were many events throughout the manga that I couldn’t totally understand or relate to, I was still riveted by the beautifully crafted coming of age story of Nana Osaki and Nana Komatsu. What I loved most about this coming of age was that it focused not only on the two main characters’ individual growth as people, but also their inevitable impact on each other as they struggled to find meaning and order in their lives. In reference to my review of A
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Jul 28, 2017
I fell in love with NANA the second I looked at the cover of the first volume. It is so beautiful and atmospheric, just like the opening phrase Hachi says each episode. There are little parts of the story that I will always carry with me, like a new found affinity for things like strawberry printed glass cups, woodworking, and bathtubs. In my opinion, NANA is a very good thing to remember, and at times angering to watch. I say watch in a manga review because I haven't been able to read past a certain point in the manga (my library doesn't hold the series
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Sep 23, 2018
I've read and watched NaNa several times since its release way back when and that's a testimony to why I am reviewing even almost 10 years after the tragic hiatus.
The story is unlike any other you will find in shoujo/josei manga. Sure, there are some of the usual tropes but they are told with such sensibility that you will look past those and enjoy every single part of it. I personally adore the art. Being someone who has followed Ai Yazawa's work over time, NaNa is at the height of her talents. It is however an acquired taste, I admit, but those single shot panels of ... 
Sep 2, 2016
I found Nana a very truly amazing anime. The art may not be very detailed at some points but when it is, it looks beautiful. The character development is probably the best I have ever seen. The characters are very unique, funny and good looking at the same time. The story line is a mix of cliche and life, mostly life, and I really like that because i spent a lot of time looking for a good slice of life story. Fun fact: Nana is the is the only anime I have ever cried on, which is a big deal since I have watched and
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