One of the most popular manga in Japan is celebrating its 25th anniversary. This May 26, Grandma, a work written and illustrated by Ai Yazawa, celebrates a new anniversary since its first publication in the Japanese magazine cookie, belonging to the publisher Shueisha. In addition, the commemorative illustration also celebrates the 25th anniversary of the magazine cookie, whose publication began on May 26, 2000.
To celebrate this special day for both the Nana franchise and for the magazine cookie, , Ai Yazawa He has published a special illustration for the occasion. Additionally, the magazine cookie He announced a special campaign, which will consist of the delivery to 25 people of illustrations autographed by 25 popular mangakas.
Information about Nana:
Grandma It is a musical manga, drama and romance written and illustrated by Ai Yazawa. This manga began to be published in the Cookie magazine of the publisher Shueisha since May 2000. The manga Grandma It has not yet finished, although since May 2009 it is still in Hiatus with a total of 21 compilation volumes released.
On April 5, 2006, the manga Grandma It premiered its respective anime adaptation, which was made up of a total of 47 chapters. The animation studio Madhouse He was in charge of the production of the series.
Grandma It has the following description:
Starting from their respective hometowns, two young people who share the same name embark on a journey in search of new beginnings. With her heart set in Tokyo, Nana Komatsu longs to find true love, while Nana Osaki dreams of achieving success as a singer.
Nana Komatsu is cheerful and sociable, but her naivety has taken her along erratic sentimental paths, until she meets her trustworthy boyfriend, Shouji Endo. Determined not to separate from him when she moves to Tokyo to study, Nana works hard to save enough and be able to follow him. On the other hand, her namesake, a solitary punk vocalist, is going through a painful break with Ren Honjou, the bassist of her band. Despite the lack of love, Nana Osaki does not give up: with determination and hope, she leaves for the capital with the firm intention of becoming a recognized artist.
An unexpected coincidence brings them together again in Tokyo, and that fortuitous meeting ends up taking them to share the same home. Over time, the two nannies forge a deep bond, striving to support each other as they face the challenges of building their future.
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