: Hachi discovers she is pregnant. While the biological father is uncertain (between Takumi and Nobu), Takumi steps up to take responsibility, and they eventually marry. This choice creates a deep rift between Hachi and the BLAST members, particularly Nana O.. The Anime vs. Manga Ending
The English dub of Nana was produced by Ocean Productions and is highly regarded for capturing the intense emotional nuances of the series. Nana (Dub)
: Early in the story, Hachi’s world is shattered when Shoji cheats on her with a coworker, Sachiko. Devastated, Hachi leans on Nana O. for support. She eventually becomes involved with Takumi Ichinose, the leader of Trapnest, and briefly with Nobu from BLAST. : Hachi discovers she is pregnant
: The series concludes with several unanswered questions, showing a future where Hachi and her friends gather at their old apartment, still waiting for Nana O., who has gone missing. The Anime vs
: A tough, ambitious punk rock vocalist determined to find fame with her band, Black Stones (BLAST) . She moves to Tokyo to reclaim her career and her past love, Ren Honjo, who left her to join the famous rival band Trapnest . Key Plot Developments
: A bubbly, naive 20-year-old who moves to Tokyo to be with her boyfriend, Shoji. Nana Osaki nicknames her "Hachi" (after the faithful dog Hachikō) because of her dependent and kind nature.
The anime and manga provide different levels of closure as the series remains on an indefinite hiatus due to the author's health.