The Best Episodes Directed By Atsuko Ishizuka

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   10.0/10(1 votes)

   #1 - Trapnest, Live

   S1:E178/2/2006

   Nana and Hachi travel back to her hometown to see Trapnest perform. While there, Hachi learns a few things about Nana she didn't know before, including her feelings for Ren now.

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   9.0/10(1 votes)

   #2 - Blast's First TV Performance

   S1:E453/14/2007

   Trapnest and Blast make their TV appearances. Hachi admits to Junko that she feels the desire to explain things to Nobu because Shōji never explained his affair with Sachiko to her. The members of Blast play Mah-Jong with their neighbours, Yuri and Miyu. Hachi arranges to meet up with Blast for the fireworks.

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   9.0/10(2 votes)

   #3 - We'll Go On Another Journey Someday

   S1:E133/27/2018

   Kimari wakes up to the sound of her alarm and goes through her duties for the day. The girls have gotten used to their lives in Antarctica, but the summer team will have to leave in three days. Their journey of a lifetime is reaching its end.

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   8.5/10(4 votes)

   #4 - One Million Yen for Youth

   S1:E11/2/2018

   Mari Tamaki, AKA Kimari, really wanted to have a great adventure in high school, but could never take the first step. Now in her second year, she meets Shirase Kobuchizawa, a girl who is determined to go to Antarctica despite being told it's impossible. Kimari is so moved by Shirase's indomitable spirit that she vows to go to Antarctica with her.

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   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #5 - Nana's Love, NANA's Dream

   S1:E44/26/2006

   Komatsu Nana's past is brought to a conclusion and we now reveal the past of the "other" Nana. Oosaki Nana is the vocalist in a local band, the "Black Stones", but problems soon arise when one of the members announce their intention to leave for Tokyo to join another band.

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   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #6 - Blast, Debut!

   S1:E402/7/2007

   With Blast holed up in a secret hotel room, Misato has come to visit again while Yasu and Gaia finally make a decision about the debut. Nana tells Nobu that she has a plan to get Hachi back. Trapnest's members leave for London and Hachiko heads back to her hometown, while Reira discovers that Blast's debut single will be released on the same day as Trapnest's new single.

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   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #7 - Don't Separate the Joined Hands

   S1:E3211/20/2006

   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. Reira explains the 'red thread' belief to Shin.

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   8.0/10(1 votes)

   #8 - Hachi and Nobu, Urgent Approach

   S1:E2810/25/2006

   Hachi decides she will break up with Takumi to be with Nobu.

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9. 

   7.3/10(23 votes)

   #9 - Beginner

   S1:E14/9/2014

   Sora and Shiro are unemployed and never leave their house, but on the net, they're known as "Blank", an invincible team of gamers. One day, these siblings are visited by a boy named Tet, who calls himself god. Tet summons them to a world where all war is banned, and everything is decided by games.

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    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Look, Hachiko

    S1:E391/31/2007

    The love life of Ren and Nana has leaked to the press. Blast suspects Gaia to be involved. Nana faces the consequences, and leaves a message for Hachiko through a TV broadcast. Hachi on her side is having problems with Takumi and confesses to Junko and Kyosuke that she is in love with him, even though she wishes that she could love Nobu.

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    5.7/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Welcome to Sakura Hall

    S1:E243/26/2013

    A new school year is starting with new and old faces.

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    5.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Hachi's Prayer, NANA's Thoughts

    S1:E188/9/2006

    After the concert, Ren calls Yasu, having noticed Nana in the crowd. With Yasu's help Nana contacts Ren and arranges to meet in their hotel...

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13. 

    5.0/10(4 votes)

    #13 - The Blue After the Rain

    S1:E611/13/2012

    Nanami has overworked herself with taking care of Shiina, her jobs, and voice acting school. Her midterm presentation is coming up and she is in no shape to take it. Can Sorata do anything to help her?

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    4.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Hachi's Child, Pregnancy

    S1:E3111/15/2006

    Hachi is pregnant but doesn't know if it's Takumi's or Nobu's. She tries to hide it from those around her, especially Nana.

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    3.7/10(6 votes)

    #15 - Cat - White - Mashiro

    S1:E110/9/2012

    Sorata is a normal student living in an abnormal dorm and has one goal: ESCAPE! But those plans are thrown when a new student moves in.

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