NANA (2006)
Japanese · Animation / Drama · 23 min
★ 8.5 Moderate ratings 271 ratings
Released 5 Apr 2006
Page updated 19 Oct 2026
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Audiences love it.
Audience★ 8.5 from 271 ratings on TMDB
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NANA is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT.
What the audience says
NANA is one of the better-rated Japanese series out there. It holds an 8.5/10 on TMDB from 271 ratings, well above what most films manage. Episodes run about 23 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Japanese animation, leaning drama.
- Why
- It rates 8.5/10 on 271 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- animation isn't your thing
- Best for
- An episode-a-night rhythm
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~23 min per episode |
| Genre | Animation / Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Ai Yazawa
Cast

Nana Osaki (voice)

KAORI
Nana "Hachi" Komatsu (voice)

Akira Ishida
Shinichi "Shin" Okazaki (voice)

Megumi Kojima
Sachiko Kawamura (voice)

Anna Tsuchiya
Nana Osaki (singing voice)

Reira Serizawa (voice)
Where to watch in Japan
NetflixHuluU-NEXTAnime Times
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 19 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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Is NANA worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Must watch — Audiences love it. It rates 8.5/10 on audience ratings. This is a first season — Japanese animation, leaning drama.
Where can I watch NANA?
You can stream NANA in Japan on Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT, Anime Times.
What language is NANA in?
NANA is a Japanese series (Animation / Drama).
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