Nana Anime: Watch Order

Nana Anime and Manga Series

Nana anime is a popular drama anime series about two girls in their 20’s living in Tokyo. These housemates couldn’t be more different, but they have one thing in common:

They’re both named Nana.

Nana is a 47-episode snapshot of what it’s like to come of age in Tokyo, surrounded by drama, romance, and a few interesting coincidences. There are also two Nana live-action movies and a few Nana recap episodes. What’s the best order to watch them?

Below, we’ll give you a quick look at Nana along with the release order and watch order for every episode and movie.

What is Nana Anime About?

• Nana is a TV anime series that premiered in the spring of 2006.
• It’s a mix of drama, romance, and slice-of-life genres.
• The story is centered around two young women, both named Nana, who are actively pursuing new beginnings in the city of Tokyo.
• While Nana Komatsu dreams of love and romance, Nana Osaki wants to triumph in her musical career.
• Komatsu is a cheerful and friendly girl who dreams of romance, though she’s a bit naive.
• Osaki, the loner punk vocalist, is ambitious, brave, and daring by contrast.
• These two girls fatefully meet and end up living under the same roof.
• As the two grow closer, they begin to support each other in their many struggles.
• Thus began a tale about complex human relationships, driven by characters who feel very real and relatable.
• Nana is based on the Manga series of the same title by Author and Artist Yazawa Ai.

Nana Release Order

All of the Nana movies and shows were released between 2005-2007.
Nana Anime Release Order:

1. TV Series Nana (2006-2007)

How many episodes of nana are there?

The main TV anime series aired from the 5th of April 2006 until the 28th of March 2007. It only has one season, which consists of 47 episodes. Each episode is about 23 minutes long.

Most Nana fans recommend watching the series first.

2. Nana Recaps (2006-2007)

These are a set of special episodes that aired during the main anime series. Each is 23 minutes long. They are:

• Nana Episode 11.5: Junko’s Room
• Nana Episode 21.5: Junko’s Room 2
• Nana Episode 36.5: Junko’s Room 3

Watch these in between the corresponding episodes as you watch the Nana anime. For example: Watch “Nana Episode 11.5: Junko’s Room” right after you finish watching Episode 11 of Nana.

Or, if you binge-watch the series, you may not need to watch them, as the episodes recap what happened previously in the series.

Nana Live-Action Films Release

Order

Anime live-action movies aren’t typically well-received, but the Nana movies are quite good. Two live-action movies were released before the anime. These films are not related to the anime—both are independent adaptations of the same source material (the Nana manga).

1. Nana (2005) (Live Action)

Most fans watch the live-action movies after finishing the anime series. Start with the 2005 movie.

2. Nana 2 (2006) (Live Action)

The final piece to watch is the second movie. With this, you’ll have watched every Nana adaptation.

Nana Watch Order

The Nana watch order is not necessarily the same as the release order. The live-action movies came before the anime, but they are generally watched after the anime. This is because the anime is much longer and more complex. The movies serve as a kind of bonus for anime fans. However, if you’re not into anime, then it’s better to start with the movies.

While you can watch the movies or anime first, we recommend this Nana anime watch order:

1. Nana anime: 47 episodes
2. Nana recaps: 3 episodes (watch during or after the series)
3. Nana (2005) live-action movie
4. Nana 2 (2006) live-action movie

Where to Watch & Stream Nana Anime

Your go-to website to stream Nana Anime is Amazon Prime Video. If you already have an Amazon subscription, get right to it.

Additionally, the anime series is set to return in full HD format thanks to Sentai Filmworks acquiring the license. It will be released in select digital outlets and followed by home video.

Where to Watch Nana with Subtitles

If you love watching anime with original Japanese audio and English subtitles, Amazon has you covered. They only provide Nana with subtitles.

Where to Watch Nana dubbed

If you prefer the dubbed Nana anime (without subtitles), head to Hulu or HIDIVE to watch the whole series in English (and a few other languages).

How Long Does it Take to Watch Nana?

• It takes roughly 19 hours and 10 minutes to finish the entire 47-episode season of the Nana anime.
• If you include the special episodes, you will need an additional 69 minutes.
• Watching both live-action movies will take you 228 minutes (3 hours and 48 minutes).

So, if you are a Nana completist, it will take you just over 24 hours to watch everything in the Nana-verse.

Conclusion

Because there is only one season, this anime isn’t a hassle to watch. If you’re short on time, the main anime series is a great choice, as each episode is just over 20 minutes long. And there’s plenty of drama and heart packed into each episode.

Even better, the conclusion of the series is quite satisfying. Unlike so many other anime, you won’t have to deal with any annoying cliffhangers—even if there are avenues left open to continue exploring the world of Nana in the future.

Many fans eagerly await news about new installments of the series. It’s been over a decade since the last episode aired, but who knows? We may still see a new Nana series someday.

What are you waiting for? Head to Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, or HIDIVE right now and start enjoying the colorful world of Nana anime!

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Nana Anime Episode List

Here is the complete list Nana Anime Episodes:

Episode	Title	Release Date
1	Prologue: Nana and NANA 序章・奈々とナナ Joshou. Nana to NANA	04/05/2006
2	Love? Friendship? Nana and Shoji 恋？友情？奈々と章司 Koi? Yuujou? Nana to Shoji	04/12/2006
3	Love? Friendship? Nana and Shoji 奈々と章司、恋の行方 Nana to Shoji, koi no yukue	19/04/2006
4	Nana’s Love, NANA’s Dream 奈々の恋、ナナの夢 Nana no koi, NANA no yume	26/04/2006
5	Ren’s Dream, NANA’s Thoughts レンの夢、ナナの思い Nana no koi, NANA no yume	05/03/2006
6	Snowing in Tokyo! Nana and NANA 雪の上京！奈々とナナ Yuki no joukyou! Nana to NANA	17/05/2006
7	Yasu Appears! Room No. 707 ヤス登場！７０７号室 Yasu toujou! 707 gou shitsu	24/05/2006
8	Strawberry Grass and Lotus Flower いちごグラスと蓮の花 Ichigo gurasu to hasu no hana	24/05/2006
12	Urgent Approach! Shoji and Sachiko 急接近！章司と幸子 Kyuu sekkin! Shoji to Sachiko	05/07/2006
13	Sachiko’s Tears, Shoji’s Determination 幸子の涙、章司の決心 Sachiko no namida, Shoji no kesshin	12/07/2006
14	Family Restaurant of Shambles 修羅場のファミレス Shuraba no famiresu	19/07/2006
15	Blast, First Live ブラスト、初ライブ Burasuto, hatsu raibu	26/07/2006
16	NANA’s Love Whereabouts ナナの恋の行方 NANA no koi no yukue	02/08/2006
17	Trapnest, Live トラネス、ライブ TORANESU, raibu	02/08/2006
18	Hachi’s Prayer, NANA’s Thoughts ハチの祈り、ナナの想い Hachi no inori, NANA no omoi	09/08/2006
19	NANA’s Prize ナナのごほうび NANA no go houbi	16/08/2006
20	Sudden Development! Hachi’s Fate 急展開！ハチの運命 Kyuu tenkai! Hachi no unmei	23/08/2006
21	Dream of Suite Room スイートルームの夢 SUIITORUUMU no yume	13/09/2006
22	Wish Of July 7th, Hachi’s Love 七夕の願い、ハチの恋 Tanabata no negai, hachi no koi	13/09/2006
23	I do not want to pass over to anybody 誰にも渡したくない Dare ni mo watashi taku nai	20/09/2006
24	Hachi’s Confused Heart 乱れるハチの心 Midareru hachi no kokoro	27/09/2006
25	A Capricious and Selfish Man 気まぐれで勝手な男 Kimagure de katte na otoko	04/10/2006
26	The Passing Hachi and NANA すれちがうハチとナナ Surechigau Hachi to NANA	11/10/2006
27	Hachi’s Desired Future ハチの欲しい未来 Hachi no hoshii mirai	18/10/2006
28	Hachi and Nobu, Urgent Approach ハチとノブ、急接近 Hachi to Nobu, kyuu sekkin	25/10/2006
29	The Problem of Expressing Love 愛情表現の問題 Aijou hyougen no mondai	01/11/2006
30	Breakdown, NANA’s Heart 決壊ギリギリ、ナナの心 Kekkai girigiri, NANA no kokoro	08/11/2006
31	Hachi’s Child, Pregnancy ハチ子、妊娠 Hachi ko, ninshin	15/11/2006
32	Don’t Separate the Joined Hands 繋いだ手を離さないで Tsunai da te o hanasa nai de	22/11/2006
33	Hachi’s Choice ハチの選択 Hachi no sentaku	29/11/2006
34	Broken Strawberry Glass Ware ta ichigo no GURASU 割れたいちごのグラス	06/12/2006
35	Reira’s Loneliness レイラの孤独 Reira no kodoku	13/12/2006
36	Blast’s New Song!! ブラスト新曲!! BURASUTO shinkyoku!!	20/12/2006
37	Hachi, High-Class Housewife ハチ、シロガネーゼ Hachi, shiroganeeze	17/01/2007
38	The Trigger of Fate 運命の引き金 Unmei no hikigane	24/01/2007
39	Look, Hachiko ハチ公、見てろよ Hachiko, mi tero yo	31/01/2007
40	Blast, Debut! ブラスト、デビュー！ BURASUTO, DEBYUU!	07/02/2007
41	Blast Lodging Together ブラスト合宿 BURASUTO gasshuku	14/02/2007
42	NANA, Sudden Fit ナナ、突然の発作 NANA, totsuzen no hossa	21/02/2007
43	Blast, Guerilla Live ブラスト、ゲリラライブ BURASUTO, GERIRA RAIBU	28/02/2007
44	Blast VS Trapnest ブラストVSトラネス BURASUTO VS TORANESU	07/03/2007
45	Blast’s First TV Performance ブラストTV初出演 BURASUTO TV hatsu shutsuen	14/03/2007
46	Reunion! Hachi and Shoji 再会！ハチと章司 Saikai! Hachi to Shoji	21/03/2007
47	The Fireworks Display, Hachi and NANA 花火大会、ハチとナナ Hanabi taikai, Hachi to NANA	28/03/2007