Nana, Band 2

NANA―ナナ― #2

by Ai Yazawa, Christine Rödel (Übersetzer)

Nana Osaki - die extrovertierte, scheinbar durch nichts zu erschütternde Frontfrau der Punkband Blast - trifft Nana Komatsu, genannt Hachi, ein liebes, eher angepasstes Mädchen. Und obwohl diese beiden gegensätzlicher nicht sein könnten beschließen sie ihren Weg, der sich unerwartet immer wieder kreuzt, gemeinsam zu gehen...

Genres: Manga, Romance, Comics, Graphic Novels, Fiction, Josei, Japan

192 pages, Paperback

First published December 11, 2000

About the author

Ai Yazawa (Japanese: 矢沢あい, Yazawa Ai) is a Japanese manga author and illustrator. Her pen name comes from singer Eikichi Yazawa, of whom she is a fan.
Yazawa started her comics career in 1985. She specialises in shojo manga (girls' comics). Most of her works have been serialised in the magazines 'Ribon', 'Cookie' and 'Zipper'.
Yazawa's stories focus on young, often rebellious women and their relationships. The characters are always very stylish, and Yazawa herself is known for her sense of fashion. (She even attended a fashion school for some time after high school.)
Among her most famous manga are Tenshi Nanka Ja Nai (I'm No Angel, 1992–1995), Neighborhood Story (1995-1998), Paradise Kiss (1999-2004), and Nana (2000-2009), the latter awarded a Shogakukan Manga Award in 2003. Some of these works have been adapted into anime and live action movies.

Reviews

[emily hagan · Rating 5 out of 5]

and so they were roommates

[Caahpinotti ⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚ · Rating 3 out of 5]

two nanas on a train, they might kiss ✩ ♪ 🎵🩰🎵 ♪ ✩ ʂԋσυƚ συƚ ƚσ ɠιɾʅʂ ɯԋσ ϝαʅʅ ιɳ ʅσʋҽ ιɳ α ρυႦʅιƈ ƚɾαɳʂρσɾƚ 💧 ɠσƚƚα Ⴆҽ σɳҽ σϝ ɱყ ϝαʋσɾιƚҽ ƚɾσρҽʂ

[daph pink ♡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I retract what I've just said; this is excellent. This manga is incredibly heartfelt and good-hearted. I apologise for labelling Nana 1 as childish; she is simply adorable and adds a special touch to this tale. Her love for Nana 2 also deeply moved me. Why didn't I grab it sooner? This manga follows both the Nana settling in Tokyo and doing roomates stuff.

[Morgan Kovis · Rating 5 out of 5]

When r they gonna kiss

[Bookishrealm · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another cute volume!!! If was so good to see how the two were able two interact with each other. This is probably going to turn out to be one of my favorite manga series.

[richa ⋆.˚★ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I want a leather jacket wearing rockstar roommate with my name and friend too. :(

[Hiba · Rating 5 out of 5]

Now I'm asking myself why didn't I start reading manga before now!? I never thought it would be this much fun.
This volume included the two Nanas departure to Tokyo and how they're trying to settle down after they've found a house together.

[☾❀Mirelle✩ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not the strawberry glasses 😭😭😭😭

[ana · Rating 4 out of 5]

which of these characters is the first to make fun of me for being bald

[Carla · Rating 5 out of 5]

que alguien les explique a estas chicas lo que es la bisexualidad por favor

[Macarena Yannelli · Rating 4 out of 5]

Al fin Nana y Hachi se mudan juntas. No puedo esperar a que Hachi madure un poco y deje de ser tan insoportablemente insegura, pero la quiero igual, como a un perro (jajaja)

[Steven · Rating 3.75 out of 5]

"Fate works in mysterious ways, especially on a snowbound train ride to Tokyo." Funny, lively, full of heart, and intensely dramatic, this second volume raises the bar while bringing both leads together.

The story leaps forward the moment the two Nanas cross paths on a delayed train, instantly bonding over their shared name despite opposite styles and deciding to share Apartment 707.

Nana Komatsu navigates a much harsher reality here, as her longtime friend Junko turns surprisingly sharp, impatient, and critical, treating Nana more like a burden than someone needing support.

The volume hits its heaviest emotional roadblocks with Shoji as well, where his self-centered entitlement, shifting artistic ambitions, and growing emotional distance remain deeply frustrating to witness.

Fortunately, the black-haired Nana Osaki brings a completely different social circle into play, as her bandmates Nobu and Yasu prove genuinely joyful, helpful, and deeply invested in her happiness and success.

This installment captures a compelling contrast between toxic friend groups and new beginnings, leaving me eager to keep turning the pages of the series.

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Sai, Nana... A quei tempi eri un po' come un gatto randagio, scapestrata, libera e orgogliosa... Ma nel tuo cuore c'era una ferita insanabile. Ottusa come sono, pensavo che anche questo particolare aggiungesse qualcosa al tuo fascino... Senza rendermi conto di quanto dolore tu provassi.”

And what if I cry

[melzz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Someone told me i reminded them of nana osaki and it’s a compliment i hold dear

[Mary_ame · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐️

[Sara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ah, Nana, Nana.

The story of the two of them rooming in Tokyo is okay. Nana #1 is still annoying. Nana #2 is still super cool but sad inside. They're both looking for love. . . .

There were so many pages ripped out of this manga! Actually, there wasn't much lost as far as story continuity which is good.

I plan to watch the Japanese movie when I get it from the library. It will be subtitled in English. It's ages since I've seen a Japanese movie. Looking forward to it. Not sure if my husband will be all that excited, but he'll give it a go. (No robots or monsters in this one.)

[lou · Rating 5 out of 5]

crying, i loved this so much

[Jasmine · Rating 4 out of 5]

awww the nanas meeting. the little red strawberry cups. YES 🍓🍓

[elle · Rating 5 out of 5]

hachi is so in love with nana she even ditched her boyfriend to get back home and check on nana 🥹🥹

[Andy Hunter · Rating 4 out of 5]

PLEAAAAASE BE GAY

[.🍃. · Rating 5 out of 5]

What I think about each characters:

Yasu is 🥵
And I don't say this everyday.

Nana 1 [Hachi] is still male centered.

Nana2 is still cat woman.

Kysuoke and Jun Chan are those perfect couple who are soulmates and 🦉 when it comes to relationship.

Shouji, I actually changed my mind about him. He is a good boyfriend

Nobu is Nobu. Love his friendship with Nana.

And lastly Yasu is 🥵

[Sarah (menace mode) · Rating 5 out of 5]

AND THEY WERE ROOMMATES!!!!

[Anna Quilter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Includes Nana and Nana's first two meetings..

The second one..a bit of a coincidence but it works.

The excitement of setting up their first home in Tokyo and various guy issues.

Love this series..

[Pau Sainz Pérez · Rating 4 out of 5]

muy chulo amo a nana y a yasu, a shoji que le jodan

[Zuli · Rating 2 out of 5]

regardless of the two stars for this vol, I'm still loving it and i expect moreeeee

[nathan · Rating 3 out of 5]

two nanas meet and move in, and then they were roommates.

love the offbeat pairing. unlikely friendships can occur. patience is required.

i want to be happy-go-lucky sooo bad but i overthink too much. i think too much.

do i want roommates, again? could i do it i feel like it's a thing i would HAVE TO do if i ever moved to new york but i'm someone who thrives when they're alone i love being alone so much sometimes it hurts and then i think what will become of me will i ever get down with someone who will marry me will i ever be loved why is life never so simple do goals align do they even need to align what the hell am i looking for what is my type do i even have a type none of my exes are alike all different and all this, these everflowing thoughts, concretely amount to a void i fall into.

i think back to beginners by mike mills:

𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦.
𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘺.
𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶.

[Pauline · Rating 4 out of 5]

pk choisir le bonheur quand on peut lire nana à la place ???

[Bine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hab's schon wieder von vorne bis hinten geliebt. Könnte direkt schon wieder rereaden 😍 Nanas (Hachis) Blick auf Nana ist so liebevoll und dreamy und macht die Geschichte noch viel schöner, als sie eh schon ist. Und Nanas Herzschmerz ist so nah, ich komm nicht klar damit 😭 Die beiden haben einfach eine so coole Dynamik, ich freue mich auf alles, was da noch kommt <3

[m ˚˖ ࣪ ♡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

« Si tu fais toujours la fière, le bonheur s’en ira, tu sais ? »

Le fait qu'il y a plus d'alchimie entre les deux Nana qu'entre Nana et shoshi or whatever his name is la (je l'aime pas jsp pourquoi)

[Ardiana &#x1f380; · Rating 5 out of 5]

nobody will ever understand how much I love nana.