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The Worst 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 Worst Episode
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    NANA Season 1 Episode 6 - Snowing in Tokyo! Nana and NANA
    6.0/10(269 votes)

    #1 - Snowing in Tokyo! Nana and NANA

    S1:E6

    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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  2. NANA Season 1 Episode 2 - Love? Friendship? Nana and Shoji
    7.4/10(334 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. NANA Season 1 Episode 3 - Nana and Shoji, Love's Whereabouts
    7.6/10(312 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. NANA Season 1 Episode 4 - Nana's Love, NANA's Dream
    7.6/10(297 votes)

    #4 - 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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  5. NANA Season 1 Episode 7 - Yasu Appears! Room No. 707
    7.7/10(272 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. NANA Season 1 Episode 1 - Prologue: Nana and NANA
    7.8/10(418 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. NANA Season 1 Episode 16 - NANA's Love Whereabouts
    7.9/10(224 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. NANA Season 1 Episode 8 - Strawberry Glass and Lotus Flower
    8.0/10(262 votes)

    #8 - 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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  9. NANA Season 1 Episode 20 - Sudden Development! Hachi's Fate
    8.0/10(220 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. NANA Season 1 Episode 21 - Dreams of a Suite Room
    8.0/10(222 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. NANA Season 1 Episode 25 - A Capricious and Selfish Man
    8.0/10(211 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. NANA Season 1 Episode 29 - The Problem of Expressing Love
    8.0/10(200 votes)

    #12 - The Problem of Expressing Love

    S1:E29

    Hachiko admits to Nana that she loves Nobu after spending the night at his place. Junko, her boyfriend and Shoji try to analyse why Hachi is with Nobu. Yasu and the record company manager meets with Shin's father to sign the contract.

    Director:Kanji Wakabayashi
    Writer:Tatsuhiko Urahata

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  13. NANA Season 1 Episode 40 - Blast, Debut!
    8.0/10(187 votes)

    #13 - Blast, Debut!

    S1:E40

    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.

    Director:Atsuko Ishizuka
    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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  14. NANA Season 1 Episode 41 - Blast Lodging Together
    8.0/10(186 votes)

    #14 - Blast Lodging Together

    S1:E41

    Hachi's sister Nao asks Hachi about Nana, later Takumi arrives home from London and gives Hachi her engagement ring. With the rest of Trapnest still in London, Ren and Reira begin to realise the depth of Yasu's feelings for Nana when Mari points out that he has placed Blast ahead of his law apprenticeship commitments. Meanwhile with the members of Blast sent to a wilderness camp by Gaia, Shin takes the oppurtunity to email Reira, while Yasu admits to Nana that he is in love with her.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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  15. NANA Season 1 Episode 42 - NANA, Suddenly Fit
    8.0/10(181 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. NANA Season 1 Episode 11 - Sachiko, Is This on Purpose?
    8.1/10(250 votes)

    #16 - Sachiko, Is This on Purpose?

    S1:E11

    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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  17. NANA Season 1 Episode 12 - Urgent Approach! Shoji and Sachiko
    8.1/10(252 votes)

    #17 - Urgent Approach! Shoji and Sachiko

    S1:E12

    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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  18. NANA Season 1 Episode 13 - Sachiko's Tears, Shoji's Determination
    8.1/10(242 votes)

    #18 - 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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  19. NANA Season 1 Episode 23 - I Do Not Want to Pass Over to Anybody
    8.1/10(212 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. NANA Season 1 Episode 24 - Hachi's Confused Heart
    8.1/10(209 votes)

    #20 - Hachi's Confused Heart

    S1:E24

    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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  21. NANA Season 1 Episode 35 - Reira's Loneliness
    8.1/10(196 votes)

    #21 - Reira's Loneliness

    S1:E35

    Reira is upset about Takumi and Hachi's engagement.

    Director:Tomomi Yoshino
    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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  22. NANA Season 1 Episode 38 - The Trigger of Fate
    8.1/10(186 votes)

    #22 - The Trigger of Fate

    S1:E38

    Ren encourages Nana to go and see Hachi, unfortunately Nana and Hachi just miss each other. Hachi meets with Shin and tells him about her pregnancy and decision to marry Takumi.

    Director:Mayumi Ueda
    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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  23. NANA Season 1 Episode 43 - Blast, Guerrilla Live
    8.1/10(184 votes)

    #23 - Blast, Guerrilla Live

    S1:E43

    A mysterious actress named Miyu gives Nobu directions on how to help Nana with her panic attack. Takumi notices that Reira has Shin's lighter, although Reira claims she received it from a fan. Blast has an unannounced live in Shinjuku, which Hachiko unknowingly stumbles upon.

    Director:Masahiko Watanabe
    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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  24. NANA Season 1 Episode 26 - The Passing Hachi and NANA
    8.2/10(215 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. NANA Season 1 Episode 28 - Hachi and Nobu, Urgent Approach
    8.2/10(202 votes)

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Snowing in Tokyo! Nana and NANA" is the worst rated episode of "NANA". It scored 6/10 based on 269 votes. Directed by Nanako Shimazaki and written by Tomoko Konparu, it aired on 5/10/2006. This episode scored 1.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Love? Friendship? Nana and Shoji".