Nana (ナナ) is a 2005 Japanese film adaption of the manga by Ai Yazawa, directed by Kentarô Ôtani. The film was released on September 3, 2005. It stars Mika Nakashima as the punk star Nana Osaki, and Aoi Miyazaki as Hachi (Nana Komatsu).
The film was followed by a sequel in 2006.
Story
Based on events in the manga by Ai Yazawa, NANA is about the adventures of two girls, who are both named Nana. Although the name is the same, their lives are completely different. One of them is an ambitious punk who is looking to break into the world of rock and roll, while the other simply wants to have a new life with her boyfriend. After moving to Tokyo while chasing their hopes dreams, their lives greatly change after meeting each other.
Cast and roles
DVD
The DVD edition was released on March 3, 2006.
Reception
The film did quite well at the Japanese box office, grossing more than 4 billion yen, staying in the top 10 for several weeks.
Theme songs
In addition to creating a Nana craze throughout Asia, the film also helped launch Mika Nakashima to the peak of her career as she released the single "Glamorous Sky" under the name Nana starring Mika Nakashima. The single created topicality with its special collaboration between Nakashima, Hyde (who wrote the song), and Nana author Yazawa Ai (who wrote the lyrics). The single became Nakashima's first number one single on the Oricon Charts. It was also featured in Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan 2and Konami's drum simulation game "Drummania".
The film also helped promote another artist, Yuna Ito, who starred in the film as Trapnest vocal Reira, released her debut single "Endless Story," the insert song of the film, under the name Reira starring Yuna Ito. The single ranked second on the Oricon charts, next to Nakashima's "Glamorous Sky," and made Yuna Ito one of the most successful debuting artists of 2005.
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