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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!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    NANA Season 1 Episode 1 - Prologue: Nana and NANA
    10.0/10(364 votes)

    #1 - Prologue: Nana and NANA

    S1:E1

    Nana recalls the first time she meet the other Nana on the train while traveling to Tokyo.

    Director:Morio Asaka
    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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  2. NANA Season 1 Episode 17 - Trapnest, Live
    10.0/10(200 votes)

    #2 - Trapnest, Live

    S1:E17

    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.

    Directors:Atsuko Ishizuka, Toru Takahashi
    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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  3. NANA Season 1 Episode 42 - NANA, Suddenly Fit
    10.0/10(143 votes)

    #3 - NANA, Suddenly Fit

    S1:E42

    After Blast returns from their training camp, the band members move into Gaia's boarding house. Reira replies to Shin's email and she and Mari later find Ren asleep in the bath. Takumi meets Nana's family for the first time. Nana starts hyperventilating after Nobu reveals that he has given up on Hachi.

    Director:Nanako Shimazaki
    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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  4. NANA Season 1 Episode 44 - Blast vs. Trapnest
    9.0/10(150 votes)

    #4 - Blast vs. Trapnest

    S1:E44

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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  5. NANA Season 1 Episode 45 - Blast's First TV Performance
    9.0/10(154 votes)

    #5 - Blast's First TV Performance

    S1:E45

    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

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  6. NANA Season 1 Episode 47 - Fireworks Display, Hachi and NANA
    8.5/10(225 votes)

    #6 - Fireworks Display, Hachi and NANA

    S1:E47

    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

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  7. NANA Season 1 Episode 2 - Love? Friendship? Nana and Shoji
    8.0/10(285 votes)

    #7 - Love? Friendship? Nana and Shoji

    S1:E2

    Komatsu Nana's past is revealed, from graduating high school to the time when her and Shoji met in Community College.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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  8. NANA Season 1 Episode 3 - Nana and Shoji, Love's Whereabouts
    8.0/10(268 votes)

    #8 - Nana and Shoji, Love's Whereabouts

    S1:E3

    Nana likes Shoji, but has decided to remain friends so as not to ruin the relationship they have. Junko and Kyousuke reveal their plans to go to Tokyo and get into an art College there. Nana wants to go with them, but Shoji confronts her and says she should stay in their hometown.

    Director:Tsuyoshi Matsumoto
    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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  9. NANA Season 1 Episode 4 - Nana's Love, NANA's Dream
    8.0/10(254 votes)

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

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Atsuko Ishizuka
    Writers:Tatsuhiko Urahata, Tomoko Konparu

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  10. NANA Season 1 Episode 5 - Ren's Dream, NANA's Thoughts
    8.0/10(249 votes)

    #10 - Ren's Dream, NANA's Thoughts

    S1:E5

    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

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  11. NANA Season 1 Episode 7 - Yasu Appears! Room No. 707
    8.0/10(228 votes)

    #11 - Yasu Appears! Room No. 707

    S1:E7

    The two Nana's agree to share the apartment. Shoji and the others worry about Nana living alone with a total stranger.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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  12. NANA Season 1 Episode 8 - Strawberry Glass and Lotus Flower
    8.0/10(220 votes)

    #12 - Strawberry Glass and Lotus Flower

    S1:E8

    The two Nana's have now moved in together and decide to go shopping for furniture for the apartment. While talking, Oosaki Nana decides to nickname Komatsu Nana "Hachi" (eight) to make things less confusing.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata

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  13. NANA Season 1 Episode 9 - Nobu Arrives in Tokyo! NANA's Song
    8.0/10(229 votes)

    #13 - Nobu Arrives in Tokyo! NANA's Song

    S1:E9

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata

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  14. NANA Season 1 Episode 13 - Sachiko's Tears, Shoji's Determination
    8.0/10(197 votes)

    #14 - Sachiko's Tears, Shoji's Determination

    S1:E13

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata

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  15. NANA Season 1 Episode 15 - Blast, First Live
    8.0/10(190 votes)

    #15 - Blast, First Live

    S1:E15

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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  16. NANA Season 1 Episode 16 - NANA's Love Whereabouts
    8.0/10(184 votes)

    #16 - NANA's Love Whereabouts

    S1:E16

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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  17. NANA Season 1 Episode 20 - Sudden Development! Hachi's Fate
    8.0/10(180 votes)

    #17 - Sudden Development! Hachi's Fate

    S1:E20

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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  18. NANA Season 1 Episode 21 - Dreams of a Suite Room
    8.0/10(183 votes)

    #18 - Dreams of a Suite Room

    S1:E21

    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:Shigetaka Ikeda
    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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  19. NANA Season 1 Episode 22 - Wish of July 7th, Hachi's Love
    8.0/10(186 votes)

    #19 - Wish of July 7th, Hachi's Love

    S1:E22

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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  20. NANA Season 1 Episode 23 - I Do Not Want to Pass Over to Anybody
    8.0/10(173 votes)

    #20 - I Do Not Want to Pass Over to Anybody

    S1:E23

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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  21. NANA Season 1 Episode 25 - A Capricious and Selfish Man
    8.0/10(173 votes)

    #21 - A Capricious and Selfish Man

    S1:E25

    Nana goes to live with Ren for the two weeks that Trapnest have off. Reira and Takumi visit America 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 practice because she can't face Nobu and Misato comes to visit for summer vacation.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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  22. NANA Season 1 Episode 26 - The Passing Hachi and NANA
    8.0/10(172 votes)

    #22 - The Passing Hachi and NANA

    S1:E26

    BLAST's first live is sold out. Hachiko feels lonely after Nana turns her down to celebrating at hers so she goes to see Takumi.

    Director:Mayumi Ueda
    Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata

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  23. NANA Season 1 Episode 28 - Hachi and Nobu, Urgent Approach
    8.0/10(164 votes)

    #23 - Hachi and Nobu, Urgent Approach

    S1:E28

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

    Director:Atsuko Ishizuka
    Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata

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  24. NANA Season 1 Episode 30 - Breakdown, NANA's Heart
    8.0/10(165 votes)

    #24 - Breakdown, NANA's Heart

    S1:E30

    Hachi feels ill during work and her boss tells her to see a doctor. Nobu gets Nana a job at the moving company he part-time works for so she can make some money. Hachi makes a shocking discovery.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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  25. NANA Season 1 Episode 32 - Don't Separate the Joined Hands
    8.0/10(180 votes)

    #25 - Don't Separate the Joined Hands

    S1:E32

    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

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Best Episodes Summary

"Prologue: Nana and NANA" is the best rated episode of "NANA". It scored 10/10 based on 364 votes. Directed by Morio Asaka and written by Tomoko Konparu, it aired on 4/5/2006. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Trapnest, Live".