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Nana - Episode Guide

Season 1

Prologue: Nana and NANA

Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Apr 5, 2006

Prologue: Nana and NANA

A chance encounter on a snowbound train brings together two girls who share one name — and a single, intertwined destiny.

Love? Friendship? Nana and Shoji

Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Apr 12, 2006

Love? Friendship? Nana and Shoji

Nana K. came from a small town, but she always had big city dreams… and a preoccupation with romance, sometimes found in not-so-great places.

Nana and Shoji, Love's Whereabouts

Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Apr 19, 2006

Nana and Shoji, Love's Whereabouts

Life in Tokyo beckons, but Nana K. isn't ready to heed its call — or so say her friends. But just as things look bleak, she runs into a familiar face.

Nana's Love, NANA's Dream

Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Apr 26, 2006

Nana's Love, NANA's Dream

The Black Stones' star is on the rise, but there's trouble in paradise when Ren receives an offer that leaves Nana O. feeling cold.

Ren's Dreams, NANA's Thoughts

Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: May 3, 2006

Ren's Dreams, NANA's Thoughts

Ren's dedication to Trapnest is obvious to Nana O. It's also obvious she has some decisions to make and dreams of her own to chase.

Yasu Appears! Room No. 707

Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: May 17, 2006

Yasu Appears! Room No. 707

Another chance encounter leads to an unexpected living arrangement, but Nana K.'s friends are skeptical. Hopefully everyone can learn to get along…

Strawberry Grass and Lotus Flower

Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: May 24, 2006

Strawberry Grass and Lotus Flower

The Nanas get settled, but the same-name thing is getting tough to navigate. Luckily Nana O. knows the perfect nickname for Nana K.

Nobu Arrives in Tokyo! NANA's Song

Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: May 31, 2006

Nobu Arrives in Tokyo! NANA's Song

A routine emerges as the Nanas settle into their life in Tokyo. A makeshift performance foreshadows stages and songs to come…

The Handsome Youth Shin Appears!

Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Jun 7, 2006

The Handsome Youth Shin Appears!

While BLAST searches for a drummer and a bassist, Shouji is tasked with training a newbie at work. Much to his chagrin, her name is Sachiko.

Sachiko, Is This on Purpose?

Episode: 1x11 | Airdate: Jun 14, 2006

Sachiko, Is This on Purpose?

An unexpected closure forces Hachi to find a new job, but that's not the only thing she has to worry about. Elsewhere, BLAST may have just found their drummer.

Urgent Approach! Shoji and Sachiko

Episode: 1x12 | Airdate: Jun 28, 2006

Urgent Approach! Shoji and Sachiko

As Hachi struggles to pick up the pieces, Shouji faces an important decision. His choice could leave Nana K. shattered.

Family Restaurant of Shambles

Episode: 1x14 | Airdate: Jul 5, 2006

Family Restaurant of Shambles

What's the cure for a broken heart? Distraction! Good thing an unexpected acquisition just gave Hachi something to look forward to.

Blast, First Live

Episode: 1x15 | Airdate: Jul 19, 2006

Blast, First Live

BLAST's first concert is close at hand, and one of Nana O.'s old fans just reappeared out of the blue.

NANA's Love Whereabouts

Episode: 1x16 | Airdate: Jul 26, 2006

NANA's Love Whereabouts

Hachi takes an interest in Nana O.'s love life. Good thing she knows exactly who to consult to get all the juicy gossip… or does she?

Trapnest, Live

Episode: 1x17 | Airdate: Aug 2, 2006

Trapnest, Live

Trapnest is entrancing to see live, but Hachi can't help but notice the way Nana O. seems particularly transfixed on the band's guitarist.

Hachi's Prayer, NANA's Thoughts

Episode: 1x18 | Airdate: Aug 9, 2006

Hachi's Prayer, NANA's Thoughts

Nana O.'s presence at the concert has not gone unnoticed. But what does this encounter bode: a reunion, or just more heartbreak?

NANA's Prize

Episode: 1x19 | Airdate: Aug 16, 2006

NANA's Prize

Nana and Ren have a conversation about the future. Later, the gang gets together for game night — but they're joined by an unexpected guest.

Sudden Development! Hachi's Fate

Episode: 1x20 | Airdate: Aug 23, 2006

Sudden Development! Hachi's Fate

Relationships new and old come to light. Hachi discovers she has a lot in common with Nobu.

Dream of Suite Room

Episode: 1x21 | Airdate: Aug 30, 2006

Dream of Suite Room

After an eventful dinner date, Hachi finds herself faced with a difficult decision with far-reaching consequences. Meanwhile, Yasu finds BLAST another opportunity to play!

Wish of July 7th, Hachi's Love

Episode: 1x22 | Airdate: Sep 13, 2006

Wish of July 7th, Hachi's Love

Trapnest returns from tour, but their homecoming isn't what Hachi dreamed it would be. Later, Takumi's opinion of Hachi causes strife between him, Nobu and Shin.

I Do Not Want to Pass Over to Anybody

Episode: 1x23 | Airdate: Sep 20, 2006

I Do Not Want to Pass Over to Anybody

While Nobu wrestles with his feelings for a certain someone, Ren has a surprising proposition for Nana. But those aren't the only relationships getting off the ground…

Hachi's Confused Heart

Episode: 1x24 | Airdate: Sep 27, 2006

Hachi's Confused Heart

A heartfelt confession presents Hachi with a devastating choice.

A Capricious and Selfish Man

Episode: 1x25 | Airdate: Oct 1, 2006

A Capricious and Selfish Man

Nana and Ren settle into a temporary living arrangement. Shin compares the different women in his life. Layla and Takumi cross paths in an unexpected place.

The Passing Hachi and NANA

Episode: 1x26 | Airdate: Oct 10, 2006

The Passing Hachi and NANA

BLAST's performance is right around the corner, and it promises to be a full house. But when Nana isn't up for celebrating with Hachi, Hachi turns to someone else for comfort.

Hachi's Desired Future

Episode: 1x27 | Airdate: Oct 18, 2006

Hachi's Desired Future

A meeting is called between (most of) BLAST's members, but what would a meeting be without booze? Hachi and Nobu volunteer to procure the goods!

Hachi and Nobu, Urgent Approach

Episode: 1x28 | Airdate: Oct 25, 2006

Hachi and Nobu, Urgent Approach

Hachi has come to a decision regarding her love life, but will following through on her choice be easier said than done?

The Problem of Expressing Love

Episode: 1x29 | Airdate: Nov 1, 2006

The Problem of Expressing Love

Hachi and Nana have a heart-to-heart about Hachi's feelings for Nobu. Elsewhere, Takumi has an unexpected reaction to Hachi's continued absence.

Breakdown, NANA's Heart

Episode: 1x30 | Airdate: Nov 8, 2006

Breakdown, NANA's Heart

While Nana starts a new job to make ends meet, Hachi doesn't feel too well at work. The reason behind her illness may change everything about her life in Tokyo — forever.

Hachi's Child, Pregnancy

Episode: 1x31 | Airdate: Nov 15, 2006

Hachi's Child, Pregnancy

Hachi grapples with the discovery of her condition. Takumi makes a declaration that sends Nobu reeling.

Don't Separate the Joined Hands

Episode: 1x32 | Airdate: Nov 20, 2006

Don't Separate the Joined Hands

Nobu and Nana discuss how he should handle the current situation. Do Layla's red threads bind Nobu and Hachi together, or…?

Hachi's Choice

Episode: 1x33 | Airdate: Nov 29, 2006

Hachi's Choice

Hachi makes up her mind — and, unexpectedly, so does Takumi.

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