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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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    NANA Season 1 Episode 31 - Hachi's Child, Pregnancy
    4.0/10(184 votes)

    #1 - Hachi's Child, Pregnancy

    S1:E31

    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

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  2. NANA Season 1 Episode 18 - Hachi's Prayer, NANA's Thoughts
    5.0/10(199 votes)

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

    S1:E18

    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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  3. NANA Season 1 Episode 11 - Sachiko, Is This on Purpose?
    6.0/10(205 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. NANA Season 1 Episode 14 - Family Restaurant of Shambles
    6.0/10(200 votes)

    #4 - Family Restaurant of Shambles

    S1:E14

    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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  5. NANA Season 1 Episode 33 - Hachi's Choice
    6.0/10(161 votes)

    #5 - Hachi's Choice

    S1:E33

    Hachi makes her final decision about her pregnancy. Takumi surprises her with his own.

    Director:Nanako Shimazaki
    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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  6. NANA Season 1 Episode 35 - Reira's Loneliness
    6.0/10(158 votes)

    #6 - Reira's Loneliness

    S1:E35

    Reira is upset about Takumi and Hachi's engagement.

    Director:Tomomi Yoshino
    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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  7. NANA Season 1 Episode 6 - Snowing in Tokyo! Nana and NANA
    7.0/10(227 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. NANA Season 1 Episode 10 - The Handsome Youth, Shin, Appears!
    7.0/10(223 votes)

    #8 - The Handsome Youth, Shin, Appears!

    S1:E10

    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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  9. NANA Season 1 Episode 12 - Urgent Approach! Shoji and Sachiko
    7.0/10(208 votes)

    #9 - 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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  10. NANA Season 1 Episode 19 - NANA's Prize
    7.0/10(188 votes)

    #10 - NANA's Prize

    S1:E19

    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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  11. NANA Season 1 Episode 24 - Hachi's Confused Heart
    7.0/10(172 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. NANA Season 1 Episode 27 - Hachi's Desired Future
    7.0/10(188 votes)

    #12 - Hachi's Desired Future

    S1:E27

    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

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  13. NANA Season 1 Episode 29 - The Problem of Expressing Love
    7.0/10(168 votes)

    #13 - 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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  14. NANA Season 1 Episode 39 - Look, Hachiko
    7.0/10(167 votes)

    #14 - Look, Hachiko

    S1:E39

    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

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  15. NANA Season 1 Episode 2 - Love? Friendship? Nana and Shoji
    8.0/10(284 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. NANA Season 1 Episode 3 - Nana and Shoji, Love's Whereabouts
    8.0/10(267 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. NANA Season 1 Episode 4 - Nana's Love, NANA's Dream
    8.0/10(253 votes)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    #25 - 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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Worst Episodes Summary

"Hachi's Child, Pregnancy" is the worst rated episode of "NANA". It scored 4/10 based on 184 votes. Directed by Atsuko Ishizuka and written by Tomoko Konparu, it aired on 11/15/2006. This episode scored 1.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Hachi's Prayer, NANA's Thoughts".