Nana

Synopsis

Nana Komatsu is a young woman who's endured an unending string of boyfriend problems. Moving to Tokyo, she's hoping to take control of her life and put all those messy misadventures behind her. She's looking for love and she's hoping to find it in the big city. Nana Osaki, on the other hand, is cool, confident and focused. She swaggers into town and proceeds to kick down the doors to Tokyo's underground punk scene. She's got a dream and won't give up until she becomes Japan's No. 1 rock'n'roll superstar. This is the story of two 20-year-old women who share the same name. Even though they come from completely different backgrounds, they somehow meet and become best friends. The world of Nana is a world exploding with sex, music, fashion, gossip and all-night parties. (Source: VIZ Media) Note: Winner of the 48th Shogakukan Manga Award in the Shoujo Category in 2002.

About

Nana is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 2000, The series is currently being serialized.

Why readers enjoy Nana

Nana appeals to readers of Drama manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Music, Romance, Slice of Life elements. This combination of Drama, Music, Romance, Slice of Life sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

Nana is written by Ai Yazawa, with art by Ai Yazawa, Sabrina Heep, Simona Maccaroni.

Reception

Nana holds an average score of 8.8 out of 10 on AniList, placing it among the highest-rated titles on AniList, with 5,719 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Nana include: Female Protagonist, Primarily Adult Cast, Shoujo, Band, Philosophy, Time Skip, Found Family, Heterosexual. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.