Nana (manga)ナナ
(Nana)
Demographic Shōjo
Genre Drama, Romance
Manga
Original run April 5, 2006 – March 27, 2007
No. of episodes 47
NANA (ナナ, NANA?) is a shōjo manga by mangaka Ai Yazawa, serialised in Cookie published by Shueisha, which tends to print more mature shōjo titles. The first twelve volumes of the series have cumulatively sold over 22 million copies.[1] The manga derives its title from the name of the two main characters, both of whom are called Nana. What sets them apart, however, is the stark difference between their personalities. One Nana has a childlike innocence and tends to lose touch with reality, while the other is a strong, self-confident singer in a punk band.
NANA is presently being released in North America by Viz Media in Shojo Beat magazine. It will end its serialization in the August 2007 issue of Shojo Beat, being replaced by Honey and Clover. It will continue, however, to be released in tankoubon (graphic novel format)[2]. The manga has also been adapted into a highly successful live-action movie with a sequel released on December 9, 2006, and an anime adaptation that premiered on April 5, 2006.
Plot synopsis
Nana Osaki is a punk singer who wants to debut as soon as possible to leave her ex-boyfriend, Ren Honjo, behind. Nana was the lead vocalist in their old band with Ren, and lived together as lovers in an apartment. When Ren was offered a chance to debut in Tokyo as a replacement member of the popular band TRAPNEST (TRANES for short), Nana chooses to cultivate her own band, BLACK STONES (BLAST for short) instead.
Nana Komatsu, the other Nana, is called Hachi as she has strong mental characteristics that resemble a little puppy. ("Hachikō" is the name of a famous dog in Japan, while, appropriately, "hachi" is the word for "eight" in Japanese, while "nana" is the word for "seven".) With a habit of falling in love at first sight, Hachi has always depended on other people to help her. When her friends and then boyfriend leave for Tokyo, she decide to join them a year later after she saved enough money.
Nana and Hachi met in a train by chance, both on their way to Tokyo, and after a string of coincidences, they come to live together in an apartment numbered 707. Despite having contrasting characters and ideals, the Nanas like and respect each other.
While the BLACK STONES begin to gain popularity at live gigs, other issues need resolving. Especially in the areas of romance. The story of Nana revolves heavily on the romance and relationships of the two characters as one seeks fame & recognition while the other seeks love and happiness.
Characters
Main article: Characters of Nana (manga)
The two main characters are the two Nanas: Nana Osaki, a punk-rock singer with a style to match, and Nana Komatsu, also known as Hachi, a small-town girl who moves to Tokyo to start a new life. They meet on a train, and their destinies are sealed. VIZ Media, the English translator of the manga, often refers to the girls as "Nana O." and "Nana K."
Other important characters include Hachi's friends and ex-boyfriend, the members of Nana O.'s band, and the members of the band TRAPNEST.
Movie
Nana the movieNANA has been made into a movie which was released on September 3rd, 2005. The movie stars Mika Nakashima as the punk star Osaki Nana, and Aoi Miyazaki as Hachi (Komatsu Nana). The DVD edition was released on March 3rd, 2006. The film did quite well at the Japanese box office, staying in the top 10 for several weeks.
Main Cast
Nana Komatsu (小松奈々 Komatsu Nana): Aoi Miyazaki
Nana Osaki (大崎ナナ Ōsaki Nana): Mika Nakashima
Ren Honjo (本城蓮 Honjō Ren, レン Ren): Ryuhei Matsuda
Takumi Ichinose (一ノ瀬巧 Ichinose Takumi, タクミ Takumi): Tetsuji Tamayama
Shinichi Okazaki (岡崎真一 Okazaki Shin'ichi) a.k.a. Shin: Ken'ichi Matsuyama
Nobuo Terashima (寺島伸夫 Terashima Nobuo) a.k.a. Nobu (ノブ): Hiroki Narimiya
Reira Serizawa (芹澤レイラ Serizawa Reira): Yuna Ito
Sachiko Kawamura (川村幸子 Kawamura Sachiko): Saeko
Movie Sequel
NANA 2NANA 2, the sequel to the first movie, was announced right after the first debuted. However, on August 4, 2006, Toho stated that shooting will begin mid-September and that the movie is supposed to be released on December 9, 2006. Aoi Miyazaki and Ryuhei Matsuda will not be reprising their respective roles as Nana Komatsu and Ren Honjo; as such, their roles have been assigned to Yui Ichikawa and Nobuo Kyou, respectively [1].
Two new singles will be released under NANA starring MIKA NAKASHIMA and REIRA starring YUNA ITO. Mika Nakashima is one of the confirmed cast members as well as Yuna Ito, who had recently confirmed that she would reprise her role as Reira in the upcoming movie.
However, the sequel was a let-down for fans and company, it only peaked #4 at the Japanese Movie Rankings, and had much more bad press than any good.
The movie had its international premiere in New York City on December 15, 2006. It opened for a single showing at the IFC in Soho. Both Mika Nakashima and Yui Ichikawa were present.
so basically, meron siyang manga, anime and live action.. it started in manga. but pinost ko sa anime series thread... it's much fun watching than reading kasi eh... oh well.. it's up to u...
yung kanta na may english insert song,nakalimutan ko na..ang ganda nun!
Just started watching this today. Still on ep.5 but it's okay. So far I find the story still interesting. 