Spiraken Manga Review Ep 626: Nana 25th Anniversary Edition

Xan returns to a cornerstone of shojo manga: Ai Yazawa's Nana.

Twenty-five years after its debut, this quintessential story of two young women—both named Nana, both chasing dreams in Tokyo—remains a cultural touchstone. Does it hold up? We revisit this groundbreaking series in its new sprayed-edge omnibus edition and compare it to our original review.

In This Episode:

• A spoiler-light discussion of why Nana remains a defining work in Ai Yazawa's legendary career.

• Appreciating the wondrous, expressive art that captures the punk energy and emotional depth of the story.

• Examining the quality and presentation of this new 25th anniversary omnibus edition.

• The latest manga releases from this week.

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"What's a manga or anime from your youth that you'd want to see get a beautiful anniversary edition?"

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"Trendsetter" by Mood Maze (via Uppbeat)
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