Nana

This article is about the manga. Nana is also the name of a 1880 novel by Emile Zola and of the mythological figure Nana (mythology)
Nana is also the name of a Skytrain station in Bangkok, Thailand. The area around the station is also called Nana. This area is home to the Nana Entertainment Plaza and the infamous Nana Hotel.
nana (echos) is also the name of one of the two additional modes in the modal system of byzantine music, called Octoechos. The other mode is called nenano.
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The Manga

Nana (ナナ) is a very popular manga among teenagers. Nana is published in Japan by Shueisha and it is released in North America by Viz Communications in the Shojo Beat magazine.

It has sold almost one million copies to date. It is written by Ai Yazawa. There are two main characters and some confusion may arise due to the fact that both characters share the same name, Nana. What sets them apart, however, is the stark difference of their personalities.

The Plot

Nana is a punk singer who wants to debut as soon as possible to leave her ex-boyfriend, Ren behind. Ren has already come out in a music scene. Nana and Ren were in the same group once, but Ren left his group to debut in Tokyo with other members. Nana was shocked about it, and she resented that Ren didn't choose her as a vocalist. But she turned her resentment into energy to go straight for her debut.

The other Nana is called Hachi by everyone in the manga. Hachi is cute and cheerful. Nana and Hachi met in a train by chance, and somehow began to live together. Hachi likes Nana and the punk singer's group very much. Despite having contrasting characters and ideals, both Nanas like and respect each other. Hachi hopes Nana's group, Blast is going to be famous.

One day, Hachi met Takumi. Takumi was a member of Ren's band, Trapnest. Hachi was his fan and Ren helped Hachi to meet each other. At last, they were getting well, and they married. Hachi had to leave Nana and she felt sorry, but she could not bring herself to say it directly. Nana is also unable to express her own feelings about the separation so they miss each other now...

The story is as yet still to be continued in upcoming chapters.

Main bands and characters

  • Trapnest (トラネス) is a popular band in the comic. Nana wants her own band to overtake this band as the leading one in Japan.
  • Black Stone (ブラスト) plays punk music. Once they were playing with Ren, but he quit, so a new member, Shin takes part in the band. They attract audience and their ability is admitted a record company and they are preparing for debut.
  • Nana (奈々) came to Tokyo looking forward to find her dream. However, her childish outlook prevented her from living on her own intiially. Her marriage to Takumi, and now expecting a child, offers her hopes that she will be able to live happily.
  • Nana (ナナ) loves punk music and she came to Tokyo to prepare for her debut. She is not under contract with any recording companies, but she believes her band, Black Stone is able to become famous. She has big eyes and short black hair, and she has a tattooed arm, which gives her a cool looking exterior.
  • Ren (レン) is a member of Trapnest and plays the guitar. He is very popular and his music is well-received by fans. He is also Nana's boyfriend and they are going to live together.
  • Takumi (タク) is a member of Trapnest. He has long black hair and a neat face. He married Nana, and the couple is expecting a baby soon.

The Movie

Nana has been made into a movie which is released in the mid of 2005. The movie stars Nakashima Mika as the punk star, Nana and Miyazaki Aoi as Hachi (Nana).

External links

fr:Nana (manga) ja:NANA

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