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NANA

2006 – 2007Show1 season47 episodesTV-MA

AnimationDrama
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5Metacritic–8.6

A deeply romantic, moving animated series about growing up and everyday modern life, with standout performances and score.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Episodes

1 season · 47 episodes · best: S1E34 "The Grass of the Split Strawberry" 9.1

Episodes

8.2

Story

Nana Osaki and Nana Komatsu meet while traveling to Tokyo in pursuit of their respective dreams, and decide to be roommates. Although drastically different people, the two become very close and together they find out if their biggest dreams have room for their best friend.

Feels like

  • Punk Rock Drama
  • Bittersweet Romance
  • Fashion Industry Grit
  • Female Friendship Dynamics
  • Emotional Turbulence
  • Stylistic Visual Narrative
  • Iconic Soundtrack
  • Maturation Through Pain
  • Tokyo Subculture
  • Melodramatic Realism

Cast

21 of 21 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Morio Asaka, Atsuko Ishizuka, Nanako Shimazaki
Written by
Tomoko Konparu, Kazuyuki Fudeyasu, Tatsuhiko Urahata
Produced by
Masao Maruyama, Toshio Nakatani, Manabu Tamura
Music by
Tomoki Hasegawa

Everyone

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Facts

April 5, 2006 · March 28, 2007 · Ended

First aired
April 5, 2006
Last aired
March 28, 2007
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 47 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Sexual Content, Drug Use, Strong Language
Genres
Animation, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
77 countries

Tropes

Foil, Be Careful What You Wish For, Meaningful Funeral +9

  • Foil
  • Be Careful What You Wish For
  • Meaningful Funeral
  • Odd Couple
  • Empathic Environment
  • Casting Couch
  • The Beautiful Elite
  • Unlimited Wardrobe
  • Cigarette of Anxiety
  • Debut Queue
  • Who's Your Daddy?
  • Production Throwback

12 of 79 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream NANA?"

Questions about NANA

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream NANA?

HuluHiDiveSpectrum On DemandHidive

In the United States, NANA streams on Hulu, HiDive, and Hidive, and it is free with ads on Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 75 other countries.

Is NANA worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.5).

How long does it take to watch NANA?

18 h

About 18 hours: 47 episodes in 1 season of about 23 minutes each, aired from 2006 to 2007.

Is NANA good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 9 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is NANA plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is NANA in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does NANA use?

FoilBe Careful What You Wish ForMeaningful FuneralOdd CoupleEmpathic EnvironmentCasting CouchThe Beautiful EliteUnlimited WardrobeCigarette of AnxietyDebut QueueWho's Your Daddy?Production Throwbackand 67 more

TV Tropes lists 79 tropes for it, including Foil, Be Careful What You Wish For, and Meaningful Funeral.