NANA (2006) — Character Map & Story Timeline

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NANA (2006) interactive character relationship network and AI-powered story timeline. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters across the narrative arc.

AI Narrative Summary

A dual-protagonist story exploring love, ambition, and identity in modern Tokyo through intersecting romantic and musical journeys.

Character Network — 15 Characters

Key Relationships

Rating: 8.5/10 (274 votes)

Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases

Tokyo Arrival & Settlement

The two Nanas meet on a train to Tokyo and agree to share Apartment 707. They navigate early adjustments, Hachi finds work, and Nana begins forming her band Blast with hometown friends.

Romantic Fractures & Band Growth

Shoji's affair with Sachiko is revealed, causing a major confrontation and Hachi's temporary job loss. Meanwhile, Blast gains momentum, and Nana reunites with Ren at a Trapnest concert.

Career Breakthroughs & Confessions

Blast secures a record deal and prepares for their debut. Nobuo confesses his love to Hachi, while Yasushi reveals his feelings for Nana. Romantic tensions peak as choices must be made.

Crisis, Pregnancy & Engagement

Hachi discovers her pregnancy and faces uncertainty about the father. She initially chooses Nobu, but Takumi's sudden proposal and engagement announcement cause emotional upheaval and fracture her bond with Nana.

Debut, Scandal & Future Reunion

Blast releases their debut single amid a press scandal involving Nana and Ren. Hachi moves out, and years later, the group reunites at Room 707 for the fireworks festival, reflecting on their divergent paths.

Content sources

Plot analysis generated from content on Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Related entry on Wikidata (Q89343467), public domain (CC0).