[...] young women named Nana moving to Tokyo as their adult lives begin, previously a manga series and a feature film, here is retold as a series of anime episodes. [...]

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[...] I liked the first one, so I’m there for this. NANA 2 debuts on DVD on July 29, with an estimated retail price of [...]

Actually, some parts of Japan IS snowy. And you learn that Nana came from one of those parts, so it’s always snowing. It also, I think, symbolizes both Nana and Ren’s loneliness, and the companionship they found in each other.

What else? I think Nana’s pride was good and bad. She was too proud to let Ren take care of her, and she wanted to make her dream come true herself. And I like that. She SHOULD’VE done that. But I think that part of the negative side of this pride is that they didn’t seem to communicate about how much they loved and needed each other. And Nana always feels like she has to do things alone…Ren and Nana let it go, and only stubbornly reunited at the end. Separate from the manga, where I think the point is slightly different, the movie, being shorter, seemed to have shown that it’s not too good to be too independent. Being yourself and making your dreams come true with your own hands even WITH a man is a great way of being independent too, and it’s not a sin to take opportunities and to need people.

I think this movie was great. One learned to be more open and love people. One learned to be more independent. Both learned how much friendship can empower and support you.

You thought Hachi was too young? I thought that was the point. I thought it was the same point for Nana too. By the way, props to both actresses. Hachi was needy, but she was cute and it seemed like she really wants to do her best, and her energy made people happier. Nana was cold and moody, but loving at the same time, and she was a stone for Hachi to hold onto.

Ren’s and Nana’s parting scene was lovely. The music added so much impact to the scene, and the strain in the air of all those unspoken words were conveyed. Both even ran away so that the other couldn’t see their tears. It’s one of the most memorable scenes I’ve seen in movies.

And fashion came to life in this movie. Nana’s art had gorgeous fashion, but I always wondered if it would fly in real life. It being Japan, and the two girls being gorgeous, yes it did, and beautifully too.