
a review by hissingfauna

a review by hissingfauna
__Every episode of Nana is a 10/10.
There are no real plot spoilers in this review.__
When I first watched Nana, I couldn't tear myself away from the screen. Every second of this anime is beautifully done and never fails to surprise me. The effect it had on me is something that i will never forget. There is something so captivating about watching the two Nanas find their way in Tokyo. The series is done in a way that is unique to both the romance genre and the shoujo demographic as a whole, but to understand why, I will need to go a little more in depth about the aspects of what make this show so good.
Characters: If you have watched Nana, you probably know that not all of these characters are the best people, but they are likable because you can tell they are meant to be charismatic. In contrast, there are characters that are genuinely kind hearted and hardworking, that make watching fun. As the plot progresses I find myself rooting for these characters when they make small victories.
Each person appears to have really great development. Specifically, Hachi matures quite a bit as the series continues, and admits to the mistakes that she makes.
Fashion: The styling choices are one of the main reasons I watched this anime, and what a lot of people find memorable about it. Each person has a distinct look. While a fraction of the main cast is heavily influenced by punk music and fashion, when you see an outfit worn by someone, you have a way of telling that it is specifically for them.
(Example: A large part of the fashion is that the characters wear Vivienne Westwood, but different types of clothing by the designer are chosen for each person. Like how Shin has his signature lighter.)
Artwork: When adapted to the screen, Ai Yazawa's distinctive style conveys just as well as it does on paper. It is nice to see the black and white panels colored in the beautiful way they are. The animation itself isn't perfect, but is still really good.
Plot: In any plot description of the show, you can see that this story is about two twenty year old girls with the same name who happen to be roommates. However, don't be fooled, it is so much more than what first meets the eye. Nana is an emotional masterpiece. With each action, my jaw dropped to the floor.
Music: Music is an important element of Nana, so it would have to be good. And it most definitely is. Both BLAST and Trapnest have amazing music that is perfectly fitting of both bands. Anna Tsuchiya's singing voice is a perfect voice for Nana Osaki, and I have every single song on my playlist.
We have reached the end of this review, thank you for reading and have a good night. If you haven't already, you should totally watch Nana
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