NANA (2006)

Kernel Score: 89% · 236 ratings

Genres: Animation, Drama

First aired: 2006-04-05

Seasons: 1 · 47 episodes

Where to watch NANA

  • Stream: Hulu, HiDive

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

Nana Osaki and Nana Komatsu meet while traveling to Tokyo in pursuit of their respective dreams, and decide to be roommates. Although drastically different people, the two become very close and together they find out if their biggest dreams have room for their best friend.

NANA parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that this mature drama anime follows two young women pursuing dreams in Tokyo amid punk rock and complicated relationships.

  • Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Romantic and relationship drama is central to the story, consistent with its TV-MA rating.
  • Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — A punk rock and band lifestyle setting suggests some substance references.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Cast

  • Romi Park as Nana Osaki (voice)
  • KAORI as Nana "Hachi" Komatsu (voice)
  • Akira Ishida as Shinichi "Shin" Okazaki (voice)
  • Megumi Kojima as Sachiko Kawamura (voice)
  • Anna Tsuchiya as Nana Osaki (singing voice)
  • Aya Hirano as Reira Serizawa (voice)
  • Tomokazu Seki as Nobuo Terashima (voice)
  • Hiroki Takahashi as Shoji Endo (voice)
  • Olivia Lufkin as Reira Serizawa (voice)
  • Toshiyuki Morikawa as Takumi Ichinose (voice)

NANA FAQ

Is NANA good?

NANA has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 236 audience ratings.

Where can I watch NANA?

In the US you can stream NANA on Hulu and HiDive.

Is NANA OK for kids?

NANA is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that this mature drama anime follows two young women pursuing dreams in Tokyo amid punk rock and complicated relationships.

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