The Best Episodes Written By Tomoko Konparu

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   10.0/10(2 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.

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   #2 - NANA, Suddenly Fit

   S1:E422/21/2007

   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.

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   #3 - Girlfriend and Boyfriend

   S3:E38/1/2024

   Sawako feels like Kazehaya is keeping his distance. After connecting with Ryu on the trip, Chizu tells her friends about her memories with him.

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   9.3/10(4 votes)

   #4 - After the Festival

   S2:E113/30/2011

   Sawako and Kazehaya go to karaoke with a group of friends. It turns out to be their first true date, and before the night ends, both of them want to make sure they're on the same page. But what do they both want to make clear?

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   #5 - Important Person

   S2:E123/30/2011

   Sawako has conquered the rumors and obstacles that stood between her and the boy she loves. She tells Kurumi what happened, and the two come to an understanding. Kazehaya and Sawako meet up outside of school for a day together, all alone...

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   #6 - Happy Moment

   S3:E58/1/2024

   After his teacher gives him some advice, Kazehaya finally talks to Sawako on their way home. The next day, everyone gathers at Sawako's house.

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   #7 - Blast vs. Trapnest

   S1:E443/7/2007

   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.

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   #8 - Blast's First TV Performance

   S1:E453/14/2007

   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.

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   #9 - Fireworks Display, Hachi and NANA

   S1:E473/28/2007

   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.

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    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #10 - Reach

    S2:E83/2/2011

    Support comes in unexpected forms, as both Kento and Kurumi give advice to Sawako and Kazehaya. It spurs Sawako on to take action. As she runs to find her crush, all she can think about is finally letting her feelings out.

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    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #11 - Confession

    S2:E93/9/2011

    Even though a sliding door separates them, the words are heard loud and clear. There can be no more misunderstandings now.

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    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #12 - From Now On

    S2:E103/23/2011

    It's the day of the float parade! Everyone dons a thematic costume and word gets out about what happened between Kazehaya and Sawako. The two begin their lives together anew.

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    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #13 - Friends

    S1:E611/11/2009

    The rumor-mongers are outed and confronted when they decide to move against Sawako. Sawako learns who her true friends are.

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    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #14 - Love

    S1:E131/6/2010

    Kurumi's ultimate plan backfires, as Kazehaya pulls Sawako away in private when he finds her alone with Ryuu. The misunderstanding is cleared up instantly, but the feelings stirring within both Sawako and Kazehaya only get more confusing.

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    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #15 - The Person I Like

    S2:E52/9/2011

    Sawako begins to piece together that she may be the one pushing Kazehaya away. Chizuru gets a makeover for Tooru's wedding. Kento makes a surprising confession.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - 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.

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    #17 - 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.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - 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.

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    #19 - 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.

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    #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...

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    #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?

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - Breakdown, NANA's Heart

    S1:E3011/8/2006

    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.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Don't Separate the Joined Hands

    S1:E3211/20/2006

    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.

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    #24 - Blast, Guerrilla Live

    S1:E432/28/2007

    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.

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    #25 - Reunion! Hachi and Shoji

    S1:E463/21/2007

    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.

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