Nana features a diverse cast of characters, each with their own struggles and aspirations.
- Nana Osaki – A fierce and independent punk rock singer aiming for stardom with her band, Black Stones (Blast).
- Nana Komatsu – A naive, romantic young woman searching for love and stability in Tokyo.
- Ren Honjo – Nana Osaki’s ex-boyfriend and guitarist of the famous band Trapnest, torn between love and career.
- Takumi Ichinose – The calculating and ambitious leader of Trapnest, deeply involved in Nana Komatsu’s life.
- Nobuo Terashima – Blast’s kindhearted guitarist and Nana Komatsu’s supportive friend and love interest.
- Shinichi Okazaki – Blast’s teenage bassist with a troubled past, mature beyond his years.
- Yasushi Takagi – The responsible drummer of Blast who acts as the group’s pillar of support.
Their relationships intertwine in a story of love, ambition, and heartbreak, making Nana a deeply emotional and unforgettable series.
Nana and Nana
The two Nanas in Nana are distinct yet deeply connected through their shared name and experiences. Nana Osaki is a strong-willed, independent punk rock singer with dreams of stardom, marked by her rebellious attitude and emotional scars from past relationships. She’s fiercely determined, yet vulnerable in her pursuit of success and love. In contrast, Nana Komatsu is sweet, naive, and optimistic, often seeking stability and love in her relationships. She moves to Tokyo in search of a new life, unaware of the complexities she will face. Despite their differences, the bond they form as roommates and friends becomes the emotional core of the series, each influencing and supporting the other’s growth in profound ways.
Black Stones
The Black Stones, or Blast, is a punk rock band at the heart of Nana, formed by Nana Osaki and her friends. The band’s raw energy and powerful performances reflect Nana Osaki’s fierce determination to make it in the music industry. The group consists of Nana Osaki as the lead vocalist, Nobuo Terashima on guitar, Yasushi Takagi on drums, and the teenage bassist Shinichi Okazaki, who is a new addition to the band. As they navigate the ups and downs of their musical journey, their struggles and relationships intertwine, adding depth to the band’s dynamic and making them a central part of the story.
Trapnest
Trapnest is a successful and glamorous rock band in Nana, known for its sophisticated image and polished sound. Led by the charismatic but often aloof Takumi Ichinose, the band includes Ren Honjo on guitar, who has a complicated past with Nana Osaki, and other talented members. Trapnest represents the mainstream success and the pressures that come with fame, contrasting with the raw energy and rebellious spirit of Black Stones. Their music and relationships are central to the plot, particularly the complex dynamics between the band members and their entanglement with Nana Komatsu and Nana Osaki, exploring themes of ambition, love, and the cost of stardom.
