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thefacethatmakesheaven's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
DO NOT READ THESE BOOKS. THEY WILL BREAK YOUR HEART. They don’t end up together in the end. Hachi has comphet and Nana is in denial of liking girls in a serious manner.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, and Gaslighting
A man sexually forces himself on a woman. A woman is blamed repeatedly for being groomed. A woman is cheated on. A man forces a woman to give birth. A man emotionally and sexually abuses a woman. A gay relationship is played off by the end (not sure if this was by choice or by force).geenawrites's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
NANA is a story that took some warming up to. When my sister first put me on to it, I was fairly dismissive of the on-the-surface romantic trappings.
"Oh, great, another romantic anime that my sister will gus about then hate a couple months later." But she never finished it, and I dropped it shortly thereafter. A couple years later, I decided to give it another try. Through the ups and downs, I stuck with it and was rewarded with a genuine exploration of a romantic friendship between two women who may or may not remain friends by the end of the story.
This is my first foray into the manga, a story that remains unfinished, and the anime kept fairly close to the original story. Nana K is an excitable, naive girl who wants the romance of the stories. Most people can't stand her childishness or take advantage of her kindness. Nana O is an orphan in a 'complicated' relationship with a former band mate, and strives to become a rock star performing for millions.
They are as different as two women can be, but the gimmick behind sharing a name really does wonders to contrast their differences and similarities. This is a beautiful start so far. I hope I can reach the end.
"Oh, great, another romantic anime that my sister will gus about then hate a couple months later." But she never finished it, and I dropped it shortly thereafter. A couple years later, I decided to give it another try. Through the ups and downs, I stuck with it and was rewarded with a genuine exploration of a romantic friendship between two women who may or may not remain friends by the end of the story.
This is my first foray into the manga, a story that remains unfinished, and the anime kept fairly close to the original story. Nana K is an excitable, naive girl who wants the romance of the stories. Most people can't stand her childishness or take advantage of her kindness. Nana O is an orphan in a 'complicated' relationship with a former band mate, and strives to become a rock star performing for millions.
They are as different as two women can be, but the gimmick behind sharing a name really does wonders to contrast their differences and similarities. This is a beautiful start so far. I hope I can reach the end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Child abuse and Rape
Minor: Alcoholism
greenrequiem's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Car accident, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
Moderate: Child abuse and Rape
Minor: Homophobia, Misogyny, and Pedophilia