Comments on: Why you should read NANA

By: Melinda Beasi

Melinda Beasi — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:20:16 +0000

If there is any long series that is worth picking up at this late date, it’s NANA. I highly recommend it if you can find the volumes and the time!

By: Kris

Kris — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 04:13:13 +0000

This makes me wish I had jumped on this title when it started. 20 back volumes is a bit daunting to me…. Which is unfortunate, because it sounds amazing, and I’ve seen little bit of the anime and enjoyed that. Plan on renting the anime through Netflix, as well as the live action films. But I may never get to the manga (at least not in the “proper” way).
Unfortunately, I didn’t really start getting into manga until 2004 or 2005, and Nana started here in 2005. I doubt I’d ever heard of it then. Same goes for Goong.
So now I’ve taken to combing through Diamond previews and ordering the first volume of any title I find interesting, when it premiers. I’ve missed out on too much awesome stuff. :(

By: Kurisuta1

Kurisuta1 — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:54:28 +0000

Er…Okay, I think I’ll try and read this again. I did read (and actually own) the first volume and I really enjoyed, and I read some more through scanlations…but I was kinda afraid to read it. I’m about to present you with the most ridiculous reason why too ^^; If it was really as good as everyone says I didn’t want it to replace Fruits Basket in my heart as the best thing ever brought into this world. I mean, apparently it did in Japan, knocking Furuba off some sort of long-standing best-sellers list. So I really didn’t want to risk it-which sounds crazy, but that was my reasoning behind not reading it.
But I think I will now.

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The Manga Critic » Blog Archive » Twilight of the Girls — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 14:55:26 +0000

[...] manga. Not only is it demonstratively false (see Banana Fish, Tokyo Babylon, They Were Eleven, and Nana*) invoking the idea of a child when discussing entertainment for women is incredibly problematic [...]

By: Girls, Fandom, Twilight, and Shoujo Manga

Girls, Fandom, Twilight, and Shoujo Manga — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 05:46:58 +0000

[...] manga. Not only is it demonstratively false (see Bannana Fish, Tokyo Babylon, They Were Eleven, and Nana*) invoking the idea of a child when discussing entertainment for women is incredibly problematic [...]

By: The Nana Project Launches » Comics Worth Reading

The Nana Project Launches » Comics Worth Reading — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:27:44 +0000

[...] but if you give it a little time you, too, will become a devoted reader. Melinda has also written why you should read Nana, a wonderful overview. Similar Posts: *Nana Book 8 — Recommended § Nana (DVD) § [...]

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NANA Rocks - This is How You Do Drama « Anime Blog — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 04:31:38 +0000

[...] For more on NANA, I recommend reading Melinda’s excellent post: Why you should read NANA. [...]

By: Almost Famous: Demon-King Takumi of Trapnest (NANA) « We Remember Love

Almost Famous: Demon-King Takumi of Trapnest (NANA) « We Remember Love — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:02:13 +0000

[...] a more comprehensive view, do read Why You Should Read NANA over at there it is, plain as daylight. It has overviews on the story, the characters, and with [...]

By: Melinda Beasi

Melinda Beasi — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:32:58 +0000

I guess that’s really a matter of opinion at this point. Certainly they love each other very much, and that relationship is probably deeper than what either of them have with the men in their lives. It all depends on your point of view, and what you think it means to be “in love.” :)

By: jade

jade — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 18:40:21 +0000

what i want to know is the two main characters in love? nane and hachi i mean