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The Best Episodes of NANA

Every episode of NANA ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best 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 Fan Favorite
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    NANA Season 1 Episode 34 - The Broken Strawberry Glass
    9.0/10(171 votes)

    #1 - The Broken Strawberry Glass

    S1:E34

    Takumi and Hachi tell of their decision to marry. The other Trapnest and Nana are shocked by this. Nana is so upset she drops the Strawberry Glass they bought together back when they first moved in.

    Director:Yu Kosakui
    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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  2. NANA Season 1 Episode 39 - Look, Hachiko
    8.7/10(134 votes)

    #2 - 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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  3. NANA Season 1 Episode 47 - Fireworks Display, Hachi and NANA
    8.7/10(188 votes)

    #3 - Fireworks Display, Hachi and NANA

    S1:E47

    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.

    Director:Morio Asaka
    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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  4. NANA Season 1 Episode 17 - Trapnest, Live
    8.6/10(165 votes)

    #4 - Trapnest, Live

    S1:E17

    Nana and Hachi travel back to her hometown to see Trapnest perform. While there, Hachi learns a few things about Nana she didn't know before, including her feelings for Ren now.

    Directors:Atsuko Ishizuka, Toru Takahashi
    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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  5. NANA Season 1 Episode 18 - Hachi's Prayer, NANA's Thoughts
    8.6/10(161 votes)

    #5 - 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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  6. NANA Season 1 Episode 31 - Hachi's Child, Pregnancy
    8.6/10(145 votes)

    #6 - 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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  7. NANA Season 1 Episode 27 - Hachi's Desired Future
    8.5/10(147 votes)

    #7 - 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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  8. NANA Season 1 Episode 32 - Don't Separate the Joined Hands
    8.5/10(140 votes)

    #8 - Don't Separate the Joined Hands

    S1:E32

    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.

    Director:Atsuko Ishizuka
    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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  9. NANA Season 1 Episode 45 - Blast's First TV Performance
    8.5/10(120 votes)

    #9 - Blast's First TV Performance

    S1:E45

    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.

    Director:Atsuko Ishizuka
    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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  10. NANA Season 1 Episode 9 - Nobu Arrives in Tokyo! NANA's Song
    8.4/10(190 votes)

    #10 - 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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  11. NANA Season 1 Episode 10 - The Handsome Youth, Shin, Appears!
    8.4/10(182 votes)

    #11 - 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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  12. NANA Season 1 Episode 19 - NANA's Prize
    8.4/10(149 votes)

    #12 - 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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  13. NANA Season 1 Episode 44 - Blast vs. Trapnest
    8.4/10(120 votes)

    #13 - Blast vs. Trapnest

    S1:E44

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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  14. NANA Season 1 Episode 46 - Reunion! Hachi and Shoji
    8.4/10(118 votes)

    #14 - Reunion! Hachi and Shoji

    S1:E46

    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.

    Director:Tomomi Yoshino
    Writer:Tomoko Konparu

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  15. NANA Season 1 Episode 5 - Ren's Dream, NANA's Thoughts
    8.3/10(212 votes)

    #15 - 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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  16. NANA Season 1 Episode 14 - Family Restaurant of Shambles
    8.3/10(168 votes)

    #16 - 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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  17. NANA Season 1 Episode 22 - Wish of July 7th, Hachi's Love
    8.3/10(156 votes)

    #17 - Wish of July 7th, Hachi's Love

    S1:E22

    The last day of Trapnest's tour is here. Hachi wonders if Takumi will come to see her now that the tour is over. Nobu and Shin join Trapnest at the after party, where a confrontation emerges.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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  18. NANA Season 1 Episode 37 - Hachi, High-Class Housewife
    8.3/10(120 votes)

    #18 - Hachi, High-Class Housewife

    S1:E37

    Shouji, Junko and Kyosuke discuss the possibility that Hachi's fiance is Takumi from Trapnest. Meanwhile Hachi meets Naoki for the first time and shows off her new apartment to him and Takumi. Takumi tells Hachi that she doesn't have to keep their relationship a secret from their friends and family and expresses his desire to go and meet with Hachi's parents and sisters.

    Director:Masahiko Watanabe
    Writer:Kazuyuki Fudeyasu

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  19. NANA Season 1 Episode 15 - Blast, First Live
    8.2/10(161 votes)

    #19 - 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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  20. NANA Season 1 Episode 26 - The Passing Hachi and NANA
    8.1/10(141 votes)

    #20 - 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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  21. NANA Season 1 Episode 43 - Blast, Guerrilla Live
    8.1/10(115 votes)

    #21 - 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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  22. NANA Season 1 Episode 11 - Sachiko, Is This on Purpose?
    8.0/10(169 votes)

    #22 - 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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  23. NANA Season 1 Episode 12 - Urgent Approach! Shoji and Sachiko
    8.0/10(171 votes)

    #23 - 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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  24. NANA Season 1 Episode 13 - Sachiko's Tears, Shoji's Determination
    8.0/10(163 votes)

    #24 - 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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  25. NANA Season 1 Episode 28 - Hachi and Nobu, Urgent Approach
    8.0/10(133 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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Best Episodes Summary

"The Broken Strawberry Glass" is the best rated episode of "NANA". It scored 9/10 based on 171 votes. Directed by Yu Kosakui and written by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu, it aired on 12/6/2006. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Look, Hachiko".