The Best Episodes of NANA Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.7/10(287 votes)

   #1 - Prologue: Nana and NANA

   S1:E14/5/2006

   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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   Director:Morio Asaka

   Writer:Tomoko Konparu
2. 

   7.3/10(217 votes)

   #2 - Love? Friendship? Nana and Shoji

   S1:E24/12/2006

   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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   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Tomoko Konparu
3. 

   7.5/10(203 votes)

   #3 - Nana and Shoji, Love's Whereabouts

   S1:E34/19/2006

   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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   Director:Tsuyoshi Matsumoto

   Writer:Tomoko Konparu
4. 

   7.6/10(192 votes)

   #4 - 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.

   Director:Atsuko Ishizuka

   Writers:Tatsuhiko Urahata, Tomoko Konparu

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   Director:Atsuko Ishizuka

   Writers:Tatsuhiko Urahata, Tomoko Konparu
5. 

   8.3/10(196 votes)

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

   S1:E55/3/2006

   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

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   Director:Kanji Wakabayashi

   Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata
6. 

   6.0/10(174 votes)

   #6 - Snowing in Tokyo! Nana and NANA

   S1:E65/10/2006

   Back in the present, Nana and Nana meet on the train to Tokyo. More detail is revealed around their meeting and events immediately after.

   Director:Nanako Shimazaki

   Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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   Director:Nanako Shimazaki

   Writer:Tomoko Konparu
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   7.6/10(174 votes)

   #7 - Yasu Appears! Room No. 707

   S1:E75/17/2006

   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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   Writer:Tomoko Konparu
8. 

   7.9/10(168 votes)

   #8 - Strawberry Glass and Lotus Flower

   S1:E85/24/2006

   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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   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata
9. 

   8.4/10(175 votes)

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

   S1:E95/31/2006

   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:Unknown

   Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata

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   Director:Unknown

   Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata
10. 

    8.4/10(167 votes)

    #10 - The Handsome Youth, Shin, Appears!

    S1:E106/7/2006

    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:Unknown

    Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata

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    Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata
11. 

    7.9/10(156 votes)

    #11 - Sachiko, Is This on Purpose?

    S1:E116/14/2006

    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:Unknown

    Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata

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    Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata
12. 

    7.9/10(157 votes)

    #12 - Urgent Approach! Shoji and Sachiko

    S1:E126/28/2006

    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:Unknown

    Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata

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    Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata
13. 

    8.0/10(150 votes)

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

    S1:E137/5/2006

    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:Unknown

    Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata

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    Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata
14. 

    8.2/10(155 votes)

    #14 - Family Restaurant of Shambles

    S1:E147/5/2006

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

    Directors:Katsuyoshi Yatabe, Hiroshi Kugimiya

    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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    Directors:Katsuyoshi Yatabe, Hiroshi Kugimiya

    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
15. 

    8.2/10(147 votes)

    #15 - Blast, First Live

    S1:E157/19/2006

    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:Unknown

    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
16. 

    7.9/10(136 votes)

    #16 - NANA's Love Whereabouts

    S1:E167/26/2006

    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:Unknown

    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
17. 

    8.6/10(151 votes)

    #17 - 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.

    Directors:Atsuko Ishizuka, Toru Takahashi

    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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    Directors:Atsuko Ishizuka, Toru Takahashi

    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
18. 

    8.5/10(145 votes)

    #18 - 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...

    Director:Atsuko Ishizuka

    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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    Director:Atsuko Ishizuka

    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
19. 

    8.4/10(138 votes)

    #19 - NANA's Prize

    S1:E198/16/2006

    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:Unknown

    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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    Writer:Tomoko Konparu
20. 

    7.9/10(133 votes)

    #20 - Sudden Development! Hachi's Fate

    S1:E208/23/2006

    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:Unknown

    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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    Writer:Tomoko Konparu
21. 

    7.9/10(134 votes)

    #21 - Dreams of a Suite Room

    S1:E218/30/2006

    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:Shigetaka Ikeda

    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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    Director:Shigetaka Ikeda

    Writer:Tomoko Konparu
22. 

    8.3/10(143 votes)

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

    S1:E229/13/2006

    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:Unknown

    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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    Director:Unknown

    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
23. 

    7.9/10(126 votes)

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

    S1:E239/20/2006

    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:Unknown

    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
24. 

    7.8/10(125 votes)

    #24 - Hachi's Confused Heart

    S1:E249/27/2006

    BLAST are noticed by a record company thanks to Yasu. Nana tells Hachiko 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 Reira's and gets it back but spends no time with her much to Reira's chargrin. Hachi is torn between Takumi and Nobu.

    Director:Toru Takahashi

    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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    Director:Toru Takahashi

    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu
25. 

    7.7/10(123 votes)

    #25 - A Capricious and Selfish Man

    S1:E2510/1/2006

    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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    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu