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The Best Episodes of NANA

Every episode of NANA ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of NANA!

Nana Osaki is a guarded and ambitious young woman with a strong will and a rough past. She is the vocalist for a punk band...
Genres:AnimationComedyDramaFamily
Network:Nippon TV
Episodes
47
Avg. Rating
8.2
S1
S2
S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
7.8
7.3
7.5

Best Episodes Summary

"The Broken Strawberry Glass" is the best rated episode of "NANA". It scored 9/10 based on 96 votes. Directed by Yu Kosakui and written by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu, it aired on 12/6/2006. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Look, Hachiko".

  • The Broken Strawberry Glass
    9.0/1096 votes
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    #1 - The Broken Strawberry Glass

    Season 1 Episode 34 - Aired 12/6/2006

    Takumi and Hachi tell of their decision to marry. The other Trapnest and Nana are shocked by this. Nana is so upset she drops the Strawberry Glass they bought together back when they first moved in.

    Director: Yu Kosakui

    Writer: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

  • Look, Hachiko
    8.8/1080 votes
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    #2 - Look, Hachiko

    Season 1 Episode 39 - Aired 1/31/2007

    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.

    Director: Atsuko Ishizuka

    Writer: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

  • Trapnest, Live
    8.7/10101 votes
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    #3 - Trapnest, Live

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 8/2/2006

    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.

    Director: Atsuko Ishizuka, Toru Takahashi

    Writer: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

  • Hachi's Prayer, NANA's Thoughts
    8.7/10100 votes
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    #4 - Hachi's Prayer, NANA's Thoughts

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 8/9/2006

    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...

    Director: Atsuko Ishizuka

    Writer: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

  • Wish of July 7th, Hachi's Love
    8.7/1099 votes
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    #5 - Wish of July 7th, Hachi's Love

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 9/13/2006

    The last day of Trapnest's tour is here. Hachi wonders if Takumi will come to see her now that the tour is over. Nobu and Shin join Trapnest at the after party, where a confrontation emerges.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

  • Hachi's Child, Pregnancy
    8.7/1086 votes
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    #6 - Hachi's Child, Pregnancy

    Season 1 Episode 31 - Aired 11/15/2006

    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.

    Director: Atsuko Ishizuka

    Writer: Tomoko Konparu

  • Fireworks Display, Hachi and NANA
    8.7/10129 votes
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    #7 - Fireworks Display, Hachi and NANA

    Season 1 Episode 47 - Aired 3/28/2007

    Several years in the future, the members of Blast plus Hachi and her daughter Satsuke meet each other again at Room 707 for the fireworks display, but strangely Nana is not present. Back in 2001, Hachi has cold feet about seeing Nobu again so Nana lies and tells her that he won't be present for the fireworks.

    Director: Morio Asaka

    Writer: Tomoko Konparu

  • NANA's Prize
    8.6/1095 votes
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    #8 - NANA's Prize

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 8/16/2006

    Nana and Ren discuss their future. Hachi starts thinking about finding another boyfriend. Ren and Nana's band decide to meet at the Nana's apartment to play Mahjong and another surprise guest turns up as well...

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Tomoko Konparu

  • Hachi's Desired Future
    8.6/1092 votes
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    #9 - Hachi's Desired Future

    Season 1 Episode 27 - Aired 10/18/2006

    BLAST visit Hachi to celebrate their latest success and discuss record contracts. Shin convinces Hachi and Nobu to go to the convenience store to buy more wine. On the way, Hachi and Nobu are forced to face their feelings for each other.

    Director: Nanako Shimazaki

    Writer: Tatsuhiko Urahata

  • Blast vs. Trapnest
    8.6/1075 votes
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    #10 - Blast vs. Trapnest

    Season 1 Episode 44 - Aired 3/7/2007

    As both bands rehearse for a TV 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. Reira and Shin manage to sneak out for some alone time, while Nobu is discouraged when he learns that Miyu is seven years older than him.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Tomoko Konparu

  • Don't Separate the Joined Hands
    8.5/1086 votes
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    #11 - Don't Separate the Joined Hands

    Season 1 Episode 32 - Aired 11/20/2006

    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.

    Director: Atsuko Ishizuka

    Writer: Tomoko Konparu

  • Blast's First TV Performance
    8.5/1073 votes
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    #12 - Blast's First TV Performance

    Season 1 Episode 45 - Aired 3/14/2007

    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.

    Director: Atsuko Ishizuka

    Writer: Tomoko Konparu

  • Reunion! Hachi and Shoji
    8.5/1073 votes
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    #13 - Reunion! Hachi and Shoji

    Season 1 Episode 46 - Aired 3/21/2007

    As Blast's members excitedly prepare for the fireworks festival by cancelling their other appointments and finding disguises, Hachi heads to Jackson Hole where she encounters Shoji for the first time since their breakup. Meanwhile Takumi and Reira discuss Ren's desire to marry Nana.

    Director: Tomomi Yoshino

    Writer: Tomoko Konparu

  • Nobu Arrives in Tokyo! NANA's Song
    8.4/10113 votes
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    #14 - Nobu Arrives in Tokyo! NANA's Song

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 5/31/2006

    Nana and Hachi get settled into their new apartment. Hachi begins her new job. That night, they receive a visitor from Nana's old band back home.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Tatsuhiko Urahata

  • Ren's Dream, NANA's Thoughts
    8.3/10136 votes
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    #15 - Ren's Dream, NANA's Thoughts

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/3/2006

    Ren has revealed that he will be moving to Tokyo to join the band "Trapnest". This leaves the rest of the band trying to decide what to do next, with Nana having to face the toughest decision of them all. Will she follow Ren to Tokyo, or remain behind to pursue her own dreams?

    Director: Kanji Wakabayashi

    Writer: Tatsuhiko Urahata

  • The Handsome Youth, Shin, Appears!
    8.3/10108 votes
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    #16 - The Handsome Youth, Shin, Appears!

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/7/2006

    Nana and Nobu, along with Hachi, start their search for two more band members. Meanwhile, Shoji is asked to train a young girl named Sachiko. Hachi previously joked about Shoji having an affair with a woman named Sachiko, but this is just a coincidence, right?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Tatsuhiko Urahata

  • Sachiko's Tears, Shoji's Determination
    8.3/10101 votes
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    #17 - Sachiko's Tears, Shoji's Determination

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 7/5/2006

    Hachi finds a new job but is not enjoying it at all. Nana's band finally get an opening to play. To celebrate, they go to the family restaurant where Shoji and Sachiko work. This spells trouble for everyone involved.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Tatsuhiko Urahata

  • Family Restaurant of Shambles
    8.3/10105 votes
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    #18 - Family Restaurant of Shambles

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 7/5/2006

    Nana and Hachi confront Shoji and Sachiko over their relationship. Later, Hachi receives tickets to see "Trapnest" that she ordered in the past.

    Director: Hiroshi Kugimiya, Katsuyoshi Yatabe

    Writer: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

  • Blast, First Live
    8.3/10100 votes
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    #19 - Blast, First Live

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 7/19/2006

    Nana's band, "Blast", are preparing for their first live concert. Hachi goes to see them and meets a strange girl connected with Nana's past.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

  • Sachiko, Is This on Purpose?
    8.2/10100 votes
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    #20 - Sachiko, Is This on Purpose?

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 6/14/2006

    Hachi's boss reveals some bad news to her. Meanwhile, Shoji is becoming closer with Sachiko, perhaps dangerously so. Nana's former band member, Yasu, makes an important decision.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Tatsuhiko Urahata

  • Urgent Approach! Shoji and Sachiko
    8.2/10104 votes
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    #21 - Urgent Approach! Shoji and Sachiko

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 6/28/2006

    Hachi is trying to get her life back on track after suddenly losing her job. Meanwhile, Shoji is forced to work out his feelings for Sachiko and Hachi.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Tatsuhiko Urahata

  • NANA's Love Whereabouts
    8.2/1093 votes
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    #22 - NANA's Love Whereabouts

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 7/26/2006

    Whilst apologising to Misato for her outburst the night before, it is hinted to Hachi that Ren used to be in Nana's band. Hachi asks Nobu to find out more about Nana and Ren's past.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

  • Sudden Development! Hachi's Fate
    8.2/1090 votes
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    #23 - Sudden Development! Hachi's Fate

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 8/23/2006

    During the Mahjong game, the group discover that Yasu and Reira used to be an item in the past. Hachi gets to know Nobu a little better and sees qualities in him that she sees in herself. Hachi wakes later to find she's late for work, and it looks like this was the last straw...

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Tomoko Konparu

  • Dreams of a Suite Room
    8.2/1091 votes
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    #24 - Dreams of a Suite Room

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 8/30/2006

    Hachi happens to meet Takumi after losing her job. It isn't long before they're headed for his hotel... Will Hachi go through with this? And can she bring herself to tell Nana?

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Tomoko Konparu

  • I Do Not Want to Pass Over to Anybody
    8.2/1084 votes
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    #25 - I Do Not Want to Pass Over to Anybody

    Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 9/20/2006

    Nobu comes to terms with his feelings for Hachiko whilst 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. Reira gives Shin money to spend the night with her.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Kazuyuki Fudeyasu