22 — Nana Episode

: The episode opens with the characters celebrating Tanabata, a Japanese festival where people write wishes on small slips of paper and hang them on bamboo. Nana Osaki’s heartfelt wish is revealed: she hopes for Hachi to find a "long-haired boyfriend," a seemingly innocent desire that ironically foreshadows future conflict.

: The episode concludes with a striking image: Nana Osaki waking up in the middle of the night to find Takumi and Hachi together. This discovery leaves Nana visibly shocked and heartbroken, signaling a deepening rift in the core friendship. Episode Highlights NANA Episode 22

: Fans often cite this episode as the moment Takumi’s character shifts from a mere "womanizer" to a more antagonistic force in Hachi and Nana's relationship. : The episode opens with the characters celebrating

In Episode 22 of the anime , titled "Wish of July 7th, Hachi's Love," the emotional stakes of the series reach a turning point as the lives of the two Nanas and their bandmates intertwine during the Tanabata (Star Festival) celebrations. Plot Breakdown This discovery leaves Nana visibly shocked and heartbroken,

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: While Hachi waits alone, Takumi makes a shocking admission about her at the after-party in front of Nobu and Shin, leading to a heated confrontation. Despite the tension, Takumi eventually goes to Hachi’s apartment.

: This episode marks a transition in the anime's soundtrack, introducing the second opening theme, "Wish" by Olivia inspi' Reira ~Trapnest~, and the second ending theme, "Starless Night" .