NANA 25th ANNIVERSARY EDITION, Vol. 2
by Ai Yazawa
Available December 2
NANA has become something of a mainstay in the worlds of both manga and fashion. Ai Yazawa's influence is massive, with collabs far and wide for the manga's 25th anniversary. And, of course, the new anniversary edition of the manga is also available. It goes without saying — this is glorious. But I'm going to say it anyway.
Volume 2 clocks in at 376 pages, continuing the comedic and romantic adventures of odd couple Nana and Hachi (also called Nana). The volume also includes bonus chapters with reader questions and commentary from Yazawa.
If you've never encountered NANA before, these anniversary volumes are the perfect approach. Yazawa's gorgeous art is reprinted beautifully, and the translation remains solid. And on a re-read of the series, it's no wonder this manga has struck a chord with so many young people. Through the eyes of the two Nanas, we witness the many facets of becoming an adult, and in turn becoming your own person. How much space should someone else hold in your life? How do you cope with love that's passed, love that isn't returned, or love you shouldn't chase? While the chance meeting between Nana K. and Nana O. has definitely changed their lives forever, it's the secondary characters who really bring everything together.
Anything by Ai Yazawa is a fantastic read, but there's a reason NANA has achieved this level of renown and longevity. Its intersection of music and fashion is a perfect setting for self-discovery, and these two similar-but-different characters continue to bring out interesting new sides of each other. Take this opportunity to see what all the hype is about.
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