List of Nana episodes

This is an episode listing for the Japanese animated television series NANA, based on the manga series written and illustrated by Ai Yazawa. The series primarily centers around the lives of two young women and the drama they both experience as they settle into Tokyo, Japan. The first episode aired to a 6.2% audience share in Japan.[1] The series has been licensed for a North American release by Viz Media, which they first announced at San Diego Comic-Con International 2007.[2] The series was first available in North America on the Funimation Channel.[3] A dubbed version was later added to iTunes.[4] The first eleven episodes were released subtitled on Hulu prior to a DVD release.[5] The first English DVD box set was released on September 8, 2009; the second on November 24, 2009.[6]

Episodes

#TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal airdate
1"Prologue: Nana and NANA"
Transcription: "Joshō: Nana to NANA" (Japanese: 序章・奈々とナナ)
Morio Asaka
Ryōsuke Nakamura
Tomoko KonparuApril 5, 2006 (2006-04-05)
The anime starts out with thoughts of Nana Komatsu, later recognized as Hachi, on how she met Nana Oosaki, later recognized as Nana, for the first time. They met up on a train ride to Tokyo and both see they have more in common than meets the eye.
2"Love? Friendship? Nana and Shouji"
Transcription: "Koi? Yūjō? Nana to Shōji" (Japanese: 恋?友情?奈々と章司)
Shigetaka IkedaTomoko KonparuApril 12, 2006 (2006-04-12)
Hachi's background is revealed and her first meeting with Shouji Endou is shown. Hachi reveals her troubled past concerning romance and begins her new goal of finding love.
3"Nana and Shouji, Love's Whereabouts"
Transcription: "Nana to Shōji, koi no yukue" (Japanese: 奈々と章司、恋の行方)
Tsuyoshi MatsumotoTomoko KonparuApril 19, 2006 (2006-04-19)
Hachi learns that Junko Saotome and Kyousuke Takakura are planning to live in Tokyo. Shouji becomes upset with Hachi, and later, discovers from Kyousuke, that she did not want to toy with his feelings, but instead loves him. Hachi sees her estranged past lover Takashi Asano on the streets of Tokyo and realizes that her love for him is in the past. After learning that Shouji is searching for her, Hachi looks for him.
4"Nana's Love, NANA's Dream"
Transcription: "Nana no koi, NANA no yume" (Japanese: 奈々の恋、ナナの夢)
Atsuko IshizukaTomoko Konparu
Tatsuhiko Urahata
April 26, 2006 (2006-04-26)
Hachi and Shouji fall in love. Blast, later recognized as The Black Stones, are introduced. Nana is the singer, Nobuo Terashima is the guitarist, Ren Honjou is the bassist, and Yasushi Takagi is the percussionist. Nana's past is shown and she is shocked as Ren tells her he is leaving for Tokyo to join Trapnest as the guitarist in their band.
5"Ren's Dream, NANA's Thoughts"
Transcription: "Ren no yume, NANA no omoi" (Japanese: レンの夢、ナナの思い)
Kanji Wakabayashi
Kōjirō Tsuruoka
Tatsuhiko UrahataMay 3, 2006 (2006-05-03)
While Ren makes T-Nest his highest priority, Nana decides what her fate shall be.
6"Snowing in Tokyo! Nana and NANA"
Transcription: "Yuki no jōkyō! Nana to NANA" (Japanese: 雪の上京!奈々とナナ)
Nanako ShimazakiTomoko KonparuMay 10, 2006 (2006-05-10)
Hachi is heading to Tokyo to meet up with her boyfriend Shouji and her two friends Junko and Kyousuke. On the train, she meets Nana, and the two soon form a bond. This is much like the first half of the prologue, only in detailed form.
7"Yasu Appears! Room No. 707"
Transcription: "Yasu tōjō! 707-gō shitsu" (Japanese: ヤス登場!707号室)
Mayumi IkedaTomoko KonparuMay 17, 2006 (2006-05-17)
Nana and Hachi meet once again. The two decide to share an apartment, splitting the cost of the rent. However, Shouji, Junko, and Kyousuke are against the idea of them sharing the apartment at first. Hachi invites the three over to the apartment, meeting Nana and Yasu, who is helping her settle, there. After everyone leaves, Nana and Hachi begin their lives together. This is much like the second half of the prologue, only in detailed form.
8"Strawberry Glass and Ren-Lotus Flower"
Transcription: "Ichigo GURASU to Ren no hana" (Japanese: いちごグラスと蓮の花)
Shūichi HirokawaTatsuhiko UrahataMay 24, 2006 (2006-05-24)
Nana and Hachi move into their new apartment. They decide to go shopping for new things. This is when Hachi is first nicknamed by Nana, due to them having the same given name.
9"Nobu Arrives in Tokyo! Nana's Song"
Transcription: "Nobu jōkyō! NANA no uta" (Japanese: ノブ上京!ナナの歌)
Shigetaka IkedaTatsuhiko UrahataMay 31, 2006 (2006-05-31)
Nana and Hachi get settled into their new apartment. During the day, Hachi works at her new job at a vintage furniture and clothing store for the owner, Keiichi Mizukoshi. At night, the two are visited by Nobu. Hachi witnesses a performance by Nana and Nobu in their apartment.
10"The Handsome Youth Shin Appears!"
Transcription: "Bishōnen Shin tōjō!" (Japanese: 美少年シン登場!)
Kanji WakabayashiTatsuhiko UrahataJune 7, 2006 (2006-06-07)
Since Blast is missing a bassist and a percussionist, Nana, Hachi, and Nobu advertise their two openings. They find a new bassist, Shinichi Okazaki. Meanwhile Shouji, working as a waiter at a restaurant, is asked to train a young girl named Sachiko Kawamura to be a waitress.
11"Sachiko Did It on Purpose?"
Transcription: "Sachiko, wazato da yo?" (Japanese: 幸子、わざとだよ?)
Mayumi IkedaTatsuhiko UrahataJune 14, 2006 (2006-06-14)
Mizukoshi tells Hachi that he is closing the store down for business. Now, without a job, Hachi must find a way to pay the rent and eat. However, she has other problems. Shouji is getting closer to Sachiko, and Hachi still doesn't know. Meanwhile, Yasu makes an important decision to rejoin Blast as their percussionist.
12"Quick Intimacy! Shouji and Sachiko"
Transcription: "Kyūsekkin! Shōji to Sachiko" (Japanese: 急接近!章司と幸子)
Tōru TakahashiTatsuhiko UrahataJune 28, 2006 (2006-06-28)
Hachi attempts to get her life back on track, but Shouji is forced to work out his feelings for both Hachi and Sachiko.
13"Sachiko's Tears, Shouji's Determination"
Transcription: "Sachiko no namida, Shōji no kesshin" (Japanese: 幸子の涙、章司の決心)
Yū KozakaiTatsuhiko UrahataJuly 5, 2006 (2006-07-05)
Hachi's new job at a magazine production industry, working for Ms. Sakagami, is a bust. However, while Nana gets an opening for Blast, showing up at the restaurant where Shouji and Sachiko work at only brings trouble.
14"The Diner of Carnage"
Transcription: "Shuraba no FAMIRESU" (Japanese: 修羅場のファミレス)
Katsuyoshi Yatabe
Hiroshi Kugimiya
Kazuyuki FudeyasuJuly 12, 2006 (2006-07-12)
Hachi's heart is broken after she found out she was cheated on. However, she unexpectedly receives front row tickets to see a live performance of T-Nest.
15"Blast's First Live Concert"
Transcription: "BURASUTO, hatsu RAIBU" (Japanese: ブラスト、初ライブ)
Daisuke ChibaKazuyuki FudeyasuJuly 19, 2006 (2006-07-19)
As Blast prepares for its first ever live concert, Nana and Hachi meet a strange girl, named Misato Uehara, who is a huge fan of Nana and Blast.
16"NANA'S Love Whereabouts"
Transcription: "NANA no koi no yukue" (Japanese: ナナの恋の行方)
Shigetaka IkedaKazuyuki FudeyasuJuly 26, 2006 (2006-07-26)
After Hachi's breakup with Shouji hits her hard, she begins to wonder about Nana's love life and asks Nobu.
17"T-Nest is Live"
Transcription: "TORANESU, RAIBU" (Japanese: トラネス、ライブ)
Tōru Takahashi
Atsuko Ishizuka
Kazuyuki FudeyasuAugust 2, 2006 (2006-08-02)
Nana and Hachi go to the latter's home town to see live performance of T-Nest. Layla Serizawa is the singer, Ren is the guitarist, Takumi Ichinose is the bassist, and Naoki Fujieda is the percussionist. Hachi questions Nana about her relationship with Ren and asks if she still loves him.
18"Hachi's Prayer, Nana's Desire"
Transcription: "Hachi no inori, NANA no omoi" (Japanese: ハチの祈り、ナナの想い)
Atsuko IshizukaKazuyuki FudeyasuAugust 9, 2006 (2006-08-09)
Ren notices Nana at the live performance of his band T-Nest. Later on, Ren invites Nana to his hotel room, confessing how much he misses her.
19"Nana's Treat"
Transcription: "NANA no gohōbi" (Japanese: ナナのごほうび)
Yū KozakaiTomoko KonparuAugust 16, 2006 (2006-08-16)
Nana and Ren talk about their future. Hachi visits Junko, who asks her about the male band members in Blast. Everyone gathers at Nana and Hachi's apartment to play mahjong, including Ren and Takumi.
20"Sudden Development! Hachi's Fate"
Transcription: "Kyūtenkai! Hachi no unmei" (Japanese: 急展開!ハチの運命)
Daisuke ChibaTomoko KonparuAugust 23, 2006 (2006-08-23)
Ren and Nana are now back together and Yasu reveals that he had a relationship with Layla two years ago. Hachi gets to know Nobu better and sees similar qualities in him that she sees in herself.
21"Suite Dream"
Transcription: "SUIITO RŪMU no yume" (Japanese: スイートルームの夢)
Shigetaka IkedaTomoko KonparuAugust 30, 2006 (2006-08-30)
Hachi has dinner with Takumi and debates whether she should spend the night with him, even though she knows about his reputation as a womanizer. Yasu has scheduled another concert for Blast, raising excitement among the band members.
22"Wish of July 7th, Hachi's Love"
Transcription: "Tanabata no negai, Hachi no koi" (Japanese: 七夕の願い、ハチの恋)
Atsuko IshizukaKazuyuki FudeyasuSeptember 13, 2006 (2006-09-13)
Blast celebrates July 7th and make decorations for the apartment. Hachi prepares a large meal for T-Nest the following night to celebrate the end of their tour. However, Nana informs her that they won't be visiting as they're going out with the male band members in Blast. Takumi visits Hachi after Nobu and Shin despise him for insulting her reputation.
23"I Don't Want to Give Her to Anybody"
Transcription: "Dare ni mo watashitakunai" (Japanese: 誰にも渡したくない)
Kanji WatanabeKazuyuki FudeyasuSeptember 20, 2006 (2006-09-20)
Nobu comes to terms with his feelings for Hachi while Nana confides in Yasu that she will be by Hachi's side no matter what she decides, even though she disapproves of Takumi. Ren asks Nana to move in with him. Layla gives Shin money to spend the night with her.
24"Hachi's Confused Heart"
Transcription: "Midareru Hachi no kokoro" (Japanese: 乱れるハチの心)
Tōru TakahashiKazuyuki FudeyasuSeptember 27, 2006 (2006-09-27)
Blast is noticed by Gaia Records, a record company, thanks to Yasu. Nana tells Hachi what Takumi said to Shin and Nobu but also tells her that Nobu is in love with her. Later that day, Nobu confesses his true feelings to Hachi. Shin leaves his lighter at Layla's and gets it back but spends no time with her, much to her chagrin. Hachi is torn between Takumi and Nobu.
25"A Capricious and Selfish Man"
Transcription: "Kimagure de katte na otoko" (Japanese: 気まぐれで勝手な男)
Yū KozakaiKazuyuki FudeyasuOctober 1, 2006 (2006-10-01)
Nana goes to live with Ren for the two weeks that T-Nest have off. Ryouko, Shin's pimp, is flying to America, and Shin notices the difference between Ryouko and Layla. Meanwhile, Layla and Takumi visit their hometown and bump into each other there. Nobu walks Hachi home but Takumi turns up and walks her the rest of the way. Hachi avoids going to watch Blast have practice because she can't face Nobu. Misato comes to visit for summer vacation.
26"Hachi and Nana Missing Each Other"
Transcription: "Surechigau Hachi to NANA" (Japanese: すれちがうハチとナナ)
Mayumi IkedaTatsuhiko UrahataOctober 10, 2006 (2006-10-10)
Blast prepares for its first live recorded performance, surprisingly sold out. Hachi feels lonely after Nana turns her down to celebrating at the apartment. So instead she goes to see Takumi.
27"Hachi's Desired Future"
Transcription: "Hachi no hoshii mirai" (Japanese: ハチの欲しい未来)
Nanako ShimazakiTatsuhiko UrahataOctober 18, 2006 (2006-10-18)
All the band members of Blast, except Nana, visit Hachi and discuss about their record contract with Gaia Records, in comparison to the record contract of T-Nest with Cookie Music. Nana comes by later in the evening, only to find out that Hachi has gone with Nobu to buy wine. Hachi and Nobu kiss for the first time.
28"Hachi and Nobu's Sudden Intimacy"
Transcription: "Hachi to Nobu, kyūsekkin" (Japanese: ハチとノブ、急接近)
Atsuko IshizukaTatsuhiko UrahataOctober 25, 2006 (2006-10-25)
Hachi says she will break up with Takumi to be with Nobu.
29"The Problem with Showing Love"
Transcription: "Aijō hyōgen no mondai" (Japanese: 愛情表現の問題)
Kanji WakabayashiTatsuhiko UrahataNovember 1, 2006 (2006-11-01)
Hachi admits to Nana that she loves Nobu after spending the night at his place. Junko, Kyousuke, and Shouji try to analyze why Hachi is with Nobu. Yasu and Gou Kanemoto, the Gaia Records manager, meets with Shin's father to sign the contract. Takumi, unable to get through to Hachi, becomes frustrated, leaving Ren puzzled.
30"The Breakdown of NANA's Heart"
Transcription: "Kekkai girigiri, NANA no kokoro" (Japanese: 決壊ギリギリ、ナナの心)
Tomomi YoshinoTomoko KonparuNovember 8, 2006 (2006-11-08)
Hachi feels ill during work and her boss tells her to see a doctor. Nobu gets Nana a job at the moving company he works part-time for so she can make some money. Hachi discovers she is pregnant. Takumi tells Ren that he misses Hachi.
31"Hachiko is Pregnant"
Transcription: "Hachiko, ninshin" (Japanese: ハチ子、妊娠)
Atsuko IshizukaTomoko KonparuNovember 15, 2006 (2006-11-15)
Hachi is having a baby but doesn't know if its Nobu's or Takumi's. Takumi phones Nobu using Hachi's phone and tells him that if she decides to keep the baby he will recognize it and raise it as his own.
32"Don't Separate the Joined Hands"
Transcription: "Tsunaida te o hanasanai de" (Japanese: 繋いだ手を離さないで)
Atsuko IshizukaTomoko KonparuNovember 20, 2006 (2006-11-20)
Nana and Nobu argue over what to do about the baby and whether or not Nobu should become the baby's father. Nobu goes to see Hachi. Layla explains the "red thread" belief to Shin.
33"Hachi's Choice"
Transcription: "Hachi no sentaku" (Japanese: ハチの選択)
Nanako ShimazakiTomoko KonparuNovember 29, 2006 (2006-11-29)
Hachi makes her final decision about her pregnancy. Takumi surprises her with his own.
34"The Broken Strawberry Glass"
Transcription: "Wareta ichigo no GURASU" (Japanese: 割れたいちごのグラス)
Yū KozakaiKazuyuki FudeyasuDecember 6, 2006 (2006-12-06)
Takumi and Hachi tell their decision to marry. Nana is shocked, and a strawberry glass falls apart.
35"Layla's Loneliness"
Transcription: "Reira no kodoku" (Japanese: レイラの孤独)
Tomomi YoshinoKazuyuki FudeyasuDecember 13, 2006 (2006-12-13)
Layla is upset about Takumi and Hachi's engagement.
36"Blast's New Song!!"
Transcription: "BURASUTO shinkyoku!!" (Japanese: ブラスト新曲!!)
Tōru TakahashiKazuyuki FudeyasuDecember 20, 2006 (2006-12-20)
Blast perform their new song for their management. Later, Shin and Nana have a big argument. Nana heads home to the apartment for the first time in nine days, only to find that Hachi has moved out.
37"Hachi the High-Class Housewife"
Transcription: "Hachi, shiroganeeze" (Japanese: ハチ、シロガネーゼ)
Masahiko WatanabeKazuyuki FudeyasuJanuary 17, 2007 (2007-01-17)
Junko, Kyousuke, and Shouji discuss the possibility that Hachi's fiancée is Takumi from T-Nest. Meanwhile, Hachi meets Naoki for the first time and shows off her new apartment to him and Takumi. Takumi tells Hachi that she doesn't have to keep their relationship a secret from their friends and family, and he expresses his desire to go and meet with Hachi's parents and sisters.
38"The Trigger of Fate"
Transcription: "Unmei no hikigane" (Japanese: 運命の引き金)
Mayumi IkedaKazuyuki FudeyasuJanuary 24, 2007 (2007-01-24)
Ren encourages Nana to go and see Hachi. Unfortunately, Nana and Hachi just missed each other. Hachi meets with Shin and tells him about her pregnancy and decision to marry Takumi.
39"Just You Watch, Hachikou!"
Transcription: "Hachikō, mitero yo!" (Japanese: ハチ公、見てろよ!)
Tomomi Yoshino
Atsuko Ishizuka
Kazuyuki FudeyasuJanuary 31, 2007 (2007-01-31)
The love life of Ren and Nana has leaked to the press. Blast suspects Gaia Records to be involved. Nana faces the consequences, and leaves a message for Hachi through a live television broadcast. On the other hand, Hachi is having problems with Takumi, and she confesses to Junko and Kyousuke that she is in love with him, even though she wishes that she could love Nobu.
40"Blast Debuts!"
Transcription: "BURASUTO, DEBYŪ!" (Japanese: ブラスト、デビュー!)
Atsuko IshizukaKazuyuki FudeyasuFebruary 7, 2007 (2007-02-07)
With the band members of Blast holed up in a secret hotel room, Misato has come to visit again while Yasu and Gaia Records finally make a decision about the debut. Nana tells Nobu that she has a plan to get Hachi back. The band members of T-Nest leave for London, while Hachi heads back to her hometown. Meanwhile Layla discovers that Blast's debut single will be released on the same day as T-Nest's new single.
41"Blast at a Training Camp"
Transcription: "BURASUTO gasshuku" (Japanese: ブラスト合宿)
Yū KozakaiKazuyuki FudeyasuFebruary 14, 2007 (2007-02-14)
Nao Komatsu, Hachi's older sister, asks Hachi about Nana. Takumi arrives home from London and gives Hachi her engagement ring. With the other band members of T-Nest still in London, Ren and Layla begin to realize the depth of Yasu's feelings for Nana when Mari, Layla's personal assistant and manager, points out that he has placed Blast ahead of his law apprenticeship commitments. Meanwhile, with the members of Blast sent to a wilderness camp by Gaia Records, Shin takes the opportunity to email Layla, while Yasu admits to Nana that he is in love with her.
42"NANA's Sudden Fit"
Transcription: "NANA, totsuzen no hossa" (Japanese: ナナ、突然の発作)
Nanako ShimazakiTomoko KonparuFebruary 21, 2007 (2007-02-21)
After the band members of Blast return from their training camp, they all move into the Gaia Records boarding house. Layla replies to Shin's email, and she and Mari later find Ren passed out in the bathtub. Takumi meets Hachi's family for the first time. Nobu meets Yuri Kousaka, a pornographic actress, in the boarding house, surprised to be living next door to her. Nana starts hyperventilating after Nobu reveals that he has given up on Hachi.
43"Blast's Surprise Live"
Transcription: "BURASUTO, GURIRA RAIBU" (Japanese: ブラスト、ゲリラライブ)
Masahiko WatanabeTomoko KonparuFebruary 28, 2007 (2007-02-28)
A mysterious actress, named Miu Shinoda, gives Nobu directions on how to help Nana with her hyperventilation. Takumi notices that Layla has Shin's lighter, although Layla claims she received it from a fan. Blast has an unannounced live performance in Shinjuku, which Hachi unknowingly stumbles upon.
44"Blast VS T-Nest"
Transcription: "BURASUTO VS TORANESU" (Japanese: ブラストVSトラネス)
Tomomasa YamazakiTomoko KonparuMarch 7, 2007 (2007-03-07)
As both bands rehearse for a television appearance, Yasu confronts Ren about his drug use and treatment of Nana. Ren later proposes to Nana, followed up by a session of rough sex which excites and terrifies Nana at the same time. Shin and Layla manage to sneak out for some alone time, while Nobu is discouraged when he learns that Miu is seven years older than he is.
45"Blast's First TV Performance"
Transcription: "BURASUTO TV hatsu shutsuen" (Japanese: ブラストTV初出演)
Atsuko IshizukaTomoko KonparuMarch 14, 2007 (2007-03-14)
Blast and T-Nest make their television appearances. Hachi admits to Junko that she feels the desire to explain things to Nobu because Shouji never explained his affair with Sachiko to her. The members of Blast play Mahjong with Miu and Yuri. Hachi arranges to meet up with the band members of Blast to watch the fireworks display.
46"Reunion! Hachi and Shouji"
Transcription: "Saikai! Hachi to Shōji" (Japanese: 再会!ハチと章司)
Tomomi YoshinoTomoko KonparuMarch 21, 2007 (2007-03-21)
As the band members of Blast excitedly prepare for the fireworks display by cancelling their other appointments and finding disguises, Hachi encounters Shouji for the first time since their breakup. Meanwhile Takumi and Layla discuss Ren's desire to marry Nana.
47"Fireworks Display, Hachi and NANA"
Transcription: "Hanabi taikai, Hachi to NANA" (Japanese: 花火大会、ハチとナナ)
Morio AsakaTomoko KonparuMarch 28, 2007 (2007-03-28)
In the future, the band members of Blast and Hachi with her daughter, Satsuki, meet each other again at the apartment for the fireworks display. However, Nana is not present. In the past, Hachi tries to avoid seeing Nobu again. So Nana lies to her, saying that Nobu won't be seeing the fireworks display with the rest of the band members of Blast. Nobu stays in the apartment, while the rest go outside and enjoy the fireworks display. Hachi meets up with them, not knowing that Nobu stayed in the apartment. In the future, as they all enjoy the fireworks display, Hachi waits for Nana to return to her.
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