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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!

The Best Episodes of NANA

Nana Osaki is a guarded and ambitious young woman with a strong will and a rough past. She is the vocalist for a punk band...

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  1. Background image for The Broken Strawberry Glass
    8.9/10(143 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.

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  2. Background image for Look, Hachiko
    8.7/10(115 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.

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  3. Background image for Blast vs. Trapnest
    8.7/10(104 votes)

    #3 - 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
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  4. Background image for Blast's First TV Performance
    8.7/10(101 votes)

    #4 - 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.

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  5. Background image for Fireworks Display, Hachi and NANA
    8.7/10(165 votes)

    #5 - 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.

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  6. Background image for Trapnest, Live
    8.6/10(142 votes)

    #6 - 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.

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  8. Background image for Hachi's Desired Future
    8.6/10(127 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.

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  9. Background image for Hachi's Child, Pregnancy
    8.6/10(122 votes)

    #8 - 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.

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  10. Background image for Reunion! Hachi and Shoji
    8.6/10(102 votes)

    #9 - 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.

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  11. Background image for Hachi's Prayer, NANA's Thoughts
    8.5/10(136 votes)

    #10 - 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...

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  12. Background image for Don't Separate the Joined Hands
    8.5/10(118 votes)

    #11 - 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.

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  13. Background image for Nobu Arrives in Tokyo! NANA's Song
    8.4/10(158 votes)

    #12 - 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
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  14. Background image for The Handsome Youth, Shin, Appears!
    8.4/10(149 votes)

    #13 - 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
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  15. Background image for NANA's Prize
    8.4/10(129 votes)

    #14 - 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
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  16. Background image for Wish of July 7th, Hachi's Love
    8.4/10(132 votes)

    #15 - 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
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  17. Background image for Ren's Dream, NANA's Thoughts
    8.3/10(178 votes)

    #16 - 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?

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  18. Background image for Hachi, High-Class Housewife
    8.3/10(104 votes)

    #17 - 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.

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  19. Background image for Family Restaurant of Shambles
    8.2/10(143 votes)

    #18 - 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.

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  20. Background image for Blast, First Live
    8.2/10(136 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
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  21. Background image for The Trigger of Fate
    8.2/10(102 votes)

    #20 - The Trigger of Fate

    S1:E38

    Ren encourages Nana to go and see Hachi, unfortunately Nana and Hachi just miss each other. Hachi meets with Shin and tells him about her pregnancy and decision to marry Takumi.

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  22. Background image for Blast, Guerrilla Live
    8.2/10(99 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.

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  23. Background image for Sachiko's Tears, Shoji's Determination
    8.1/10(138 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
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  24. Background image for The Passing Hachi and NANA
    8.1/10(120 votes)

    #23 - 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.

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  25. Background image for Blast's New Song!!
    8.1/10(104 votes)

    #24 - Blast's New Song!!

    S1:E36

    The Black Stones perform their new song for their management. Later, Shin and Nana have a big argument. Nana heads home to apartment 707 for the first time in nine days only to find that Hachi has moved out.

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  26. Background image for Blast, Debut!
    8.1/10(100 votes)

    #25 - Blast, Debut!

    S1:E40

    With Blast holed up in a secret hotel room, Misato has come to visit again while Yasu and Gaia finally make a decision about the debut. Nana tells Nobu that she has a plan to get Hachi back. Trapnest's members leave for London and Hachiko heads back to her hometown, while Reira discovers that Blast's debut single will be released on the same day as Trapnest's new single.

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Broken Strawberry Glass" is the best rated episode of "NANA". It scored 8.9/10 based on 143 votes. Directed by Yu Kosakui and written by Kazuyuki Fudeyasu, it aired on 12/6/2006. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Look, Hachiko".