NANA anime series

This is an anime adaptation of a shojo manga series by Ai Yazawa. The anime ended long ago, and i doubt if they will have season 2 (but i still hope so). There are 2 Film adaptations, the first one was released in 2005 and the 2nd was in 2006.

This is a slice of life, romance and drama. A story of life chasing dreams, falling in love and friendship of two different personalities.

The story of two women who met by fate whom both are called Nana. One is a musician who will follow his boyfriend's career path to Tokyo, dreaming to be a pro as a singer of the band, BLAST. The other band members come to Tokyo in a goal to make their dreams come true.
The 2nd Nana has a sweet and friendly character, who often finds herself in the arms of the wrong guys. She easily falls in love and is very dependent on other people. She is also bound to Tokyo to follow her boyfriend, and hoping to find a job there. One stormy night, the two Nanas meet on the train by chance, both on their way to Tokyo..

When I watched the anime, at first I found Hachi stupid for choosing the wrong guys and doing something half heartedly. I was even hoping that Hachi and Nobu will end up together. But the reality is sometimes you choose what you think is best for each other. I love the story of friendship and love, on how they go on on such difficult circumstances in life.


The anime obviusly should have a second season, however even the manga itself is not yet even finished. I read the manga hoping to know the ending of the story.. The series was left unfinished because the author gets seriously ill last year. I wish that Yazawa will get better and finish NANA. I bet many of us manga readers, anime fanatics would love to see how both NANA manage to live on.