Ai Yazawa, creator of the acclaimed manga Nana, has confirmed that the series will eventually continue after being on hiatus since 2009. The update marks the first significant news in over 15 years, giving long-time fans renewed hope for a conclusion.
The announcement surfaced through a Q&A featured in a Nana fanzine, shared online by X user Shae. While Yazawa did not provide a specific timeframe for the manga’s continuation, she assured fans that the story is not over.
“The story of Nana is already in the final stages, so it's pretty much decided. But it's my manga that doesn't necessarily mean that… (laughs). No matter how the story goes, I will do my best to make sure everyone reads it again.”
Nana began publication in 2000 and quickly became a cultural phenomenon within the shojo manga genre. The series follows two women, both named Nana, as they navigate personal relationships, ambition, and careers in the music industry.
Its themes of love, loss, and adulthood resonated with readers, while Yazawa’s distinctive art style and complex characters earned widespread acclaim.
The manga’s success led to adaptations including two live-action films, an anime series, and three video games published by Konami. Although it never reached the global prominence of series such as Sailor Moon or Fruits Basket, Nana built a devoted fanbase that has endured through its long hiatus.
Yazawa’s health issues led to the series being placed on indefinite hold in 2009. Fans have long compared its absence to other high-profile manga hiatuses, such as Hunter x Hunter by Yoshihiro Togashi.
With Yazawa’s recent comments, readers now have confirmation that she intends to complete the story when possible, offering hope that the long-awaited ending will eventually be realised.
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