Nana ★

The manga went on hiatus in 2009 when Ai Yazawa fell seriously ill. To date, it has not resumed. The story pauses at a devastating, cliffhanger moment, with the adult Nana Komatsu (narrating from the future) hinting at a tragic event involving Nana Osaki that has occurred years later.

At its core, Nana is a raw, unsentimental, and deeply human drama about two very different young women who share the same first name and a chance encounter on a train to Tokyo. The manga went on hiatus in 2009 when

Nana is not a comfortable story. It is a story about loneliness, the desperate need for connection, and the way our best intentions can lead to heartbreak. It is a beautiful, painful, and timeless exploration of what it means to be young, ambitious, and in love. Even incomplete, it remains one of the most influential and beloved manga/anime of the 21st century—a work of art that has earned its legendary status. At its core, Nana is a raw, unsentimental,