(L) Nana

[iamtetsuo]

I wish I could understand Japanese so I could see the new episodes *patiently waits for someone to sub episode 9*

I saw the movie at Fanimecon over Memorial Day weekend. I'm kinda sad cause now I know what is going to happen, but I also want to see how they decide to do things differently than the movie. I like not having the drummer be there when Nana and Nana meet again in the apartment. So far I'v prefered the anime to the movie, movie seemed kind of rushed and you never got to see Hachi's story. Although I do prefer the movie Hachi to the anime Hachi...

[J2383]

Originally Posted by iamtetsuo

Although I do prefer the movie Hachi to the anime Hachi...

I've got to agree with that. The movie Hachi is a cutie pie.

I must say I've been really impressed with this story. The story seems to be well written and though out. Being a straight male-type person who'd usually rather watch fight scenes, I was surprised when I really started enjoying this series.

I am wondering though, how many volumes are there in the NANA manga? I've got up to 15 and can't seem to find any more. The story doesn't seem over though, so I'm wondering if I'm just not looking hard enough or if the later volumes haven't been translated yet or something.

[SailorMoon4ever]

Im in Love with this series it so far seems well written like the sailor moon mangas where at one time ..I cried at the end of the movie of this movie and so far love all the anime episodes I seen so far.

[Jarek]

Does anyone know the name of the song that plays in the middle of episode 5 as Nana is running after bringing back the CD?

[tritoch]

Im going my way. baby my way.

[Shiro_Ryu]

What happened to episode 9? When I tried to download all I got was a 27 MB clip that doesn't work. I'm not complaining, I just want to know if the glitch is my computer or the file itself. Thanks!

Edit: Apparently the file wants to save as the file type avi.torrent.avi to fix it just deleted the last .avi it should save to the computer correctly.

[J2383]

Originally Posted by Shiro_Ryu

I'm not complaining, I just want to know if the glitch is my computer or the file itself. Thanks!

The download seems to be working for me, it hasn't finished yet...but as far as I can tell it's working right. I suggest you try downloading it again.

[Sinestra]

great episode the two Nanas seem to have gotten down a rythem living together. But my fav part had to be Nana O and Nobu rock out at the end it was really cool i think things are going to really start moving from this point

[Shiro_Ryu]

I agree, this episode was excellent. I've been looking forward to it. I can't help but smile whenever they give Hachi a tail! I also think that the Movie Hachi is better because she is more real and less flake -don't get me wrong she's still flakey just not as much-. She looks better in the movie as well.

Spoiler:

I really enjoyed the last scene where Nana sings on the table while Nobu plays, and Yasu decides to join the band again. Why does Hachi always set herself up to fail with guys? I don't think she has any right to complain.

[J2383]

Originally Posted by Shiro_Ryu

Why does Hachi always set herself up to fail with guys? I don't think she has any right to complain.

Well, I think(though I could be wrong) that Hachi tends to be the kind of person who un-knowingly thinks only of herself.

Spoiler:

This can be seen by how she pretty much ignores Shouji in the beginning after moving to Tokyo, until he eventually cheats on/breaks up with her. Then also later in the Manga when she admits that the only reason she chose Takumi over Nobu was because Nobu couldn't say anything to her, whereas Takumi had kind words for her. She admitted that she chose Takumi even though she knew he was a playboy and a tyrant who would hover himself over her.

Now, I don't think Hachi intentionally thinks only of herself; I think she truly tries to think of others, but her efforts are generally still driven by selfish desires. Somehow, though, I think Nana-chan brings out the un-selfish side of Hachi(only now and again...but it comes out) which is why they are so good together.

Now, if I completely misunderstood what you were asking or what the anime/manga really shows us about Hachi's presonality please tell me so.

[Omniscient]

Episode 11 Screencaps and Summary

Spoiler:

Yasu is back! The way Nana runs to him you'd think that he was the one she was in love with, which opens up the discussion on the real nature of their relationship. And as much as I want to see Sachiko as a villain character, I can't. She's portrayed very sympathetically.

[misakichii]

Originally Posted by Omniscient

Episode 11 Screencaps and Summary

Spoiler:

Yasu is back! The way Nana runs to him you'd think that he was the one she was in love with, which opens up the discussion on the real nature of their relationship. And as much as I want to see Sachiko as a villain character, I can't. She's portrayed very sympathetically.

hmm....about nana and yasu....i think it's more like yasu's in love with nana. and sachiko....i just really don't like her at all so i do somewhat see her as a villian then again you can't really blame her because it does seems like it was more of nana k's fault that all that had happened.

[Omniscient]

Hrm, next week isn't episode 12. Looks like it'll be Junko's Room Omake along with some recap.

[dxgarten]

Episode 11 Screencaps and review

Spoiler:

The show finally stirs a bit from the romantic story into the professional life of the characters.

[Rarity]

Ep 10 had a lot of wit, with the Nanas in rare form...

Originally Posted by Shiro_Ryu

Spoiler:

I really enjoyed the last scene where Nana sings on the table while Nobu plays, and Yasu decides to join the band again. Why does Hachi always set herself up to fail with guys? I don't think she has any right to complain.

Spoiler:

Yasu dediced to rejoin the band in that episode? I never saw anything definitive.

[ShellyKukai]

Originally Posted by J2383

Well, I think(though I could be wrong) that Hachi tends to be the kind of person who un-knowingly thinks only of herself.

Spoiler:

This can be seen by how she pretty much ignores Shouji in the beginning after moving to Tokyo, until he eventually cheats on/breaks up with her. Then also later in the Manga when she admits that the only reason she chose Takumi over Nobu was because Nobu couldn't say anything to her, whereas Takumi had kind words for her. She admitted that she chose Takumi even though she knew he was a playboy and a tyrant who would hover himself over her.

Now, I don't think Hachi intentionally thinks only of herself; I think she truly tries to think of others, but her efforts are generally still driven by selfish desires. Somehow, though, I think Nana-chan brings out the un-selfish side of Hachi(only now and again...but it comes out) which is why they are so good together.

Now, if I completely misunderstood what you were asking or what the anime/manga really shows us about Hachi's presonality please tell me so.

Spoiler:

Ignores Shouji until he cheats on her? I think not. It's difficult being in your first real relationship no matter what anyone says. Keep in mind upon first moving to Tokyo she moved in with Shouji, cooked and cleaned for him and was bent on pleasing him 24/7. And yes, when she got her own apartment and job initialy she was caught up in the excitement of livinng in Tokyo, having an awesome rommate etc. Perhaps she did ignore Shouji a little and its something she tried to correct with time. Nana K of course can be self-centered but I do recall her visiting Shouji's work place and inviting him out to Nana's concert among other things. But wait, by this time Shouji was already lying and cheating and thus had no time for her.
If Shouji's cheating is the result of Nana trying to have her own life then maybe sshe's better off without him. Shouji fell for Sachiko who was in love with him and begging to follow him around like a puppy anyway. He was more in favor of Sachiko's undivided attention than trying to work out his relationship witth Nana K. In more recent chaoters of the manga he expresses some regret over this when the two meet again.

As for episode 9, I like the singer they chose for her voice. Mika Nakashima is truly an awesome singer. I loved Glamerous Sky but somehow felt her voice was too good for Nana O.

[Scribble]

This might have been mentioned before, I'm not sure.

Is it fine to watch the Nana movie at this point without spoiling too much?

[Matrim]

Hrm, next week isn't episode 12. Looks like it'll be Junko's Room Omake along with some recap.

Argh! What's up with these bloody recaps? Let's hope it won't be recaping just a single episode this time...

I loved episode 10.

Spoiler:

The Sachiko joke lives on and the situation got a lot more complicated by the real Sachiko. The fantasy Sachiko is funnier though.
And Hachi does have some blind luck, too bad she doesn't use her brain properly often enough. Nana O has the funny habit of suddenly kissing girls but I hope the series won't be shoujo-ai because it would be not in place for some reason, just don't ask me what this reason is.
The studio scene was really impressive, I want to see BLAST fully staffed soon.

[howzitboy]

Originally Posted by Scribble

This might have been mentioned before, I'm not sure.

Is it fine to watch the Nana movie at this point without spoiling too much?

i broke down and watched the movie ( think was round episode 5). it made me enjoy the anime that much more. not kidding. but, i really liked the music in the movie bit more.
hope they dont only have 2 songs for this whole anime.

[Sinestra]

episode 10 was great kudos for Hachi going out and putting up flyers i thought that was cool. Plus they got a new memeber who plays a wicked guitar. The fact that Nana O told him to be better than Ren shows how much she wants to make it. I think this episode showed how much the 2 Nana's are getting closer and how the band is progressing plus the kiss and the them sleeping soundly next to each other were complete surprises to me. Plus the fact that shouji has a girl named Sachiko working with him made me laugh my ass off.

My fav part had to be the rock out session in the studio i hope BLAST gets a drummer soon and start rocking out. I love the music in the series and i think i am going to check out the movie i have been listening to A little Pain over and over for like 2 days now i love the song