gyaaaaah this whole hollywood-remake talk is making me crazy you guys sure know a lot about casting~!

I can't believe they didn't get Matsuda Ryuhei. And here i thought he had so much chemistry with mika. Did the new ren look as good as ryuhei?

AND KENICHI! I can't believe them. How could they not get him back?! *asks even though i know the answer already* he was sooooooooo soooooooo sooooooooooo fitting for shin's role! *fangirl scream*

I hate them so much for not getting them back, especially after Aoi Miyazaki's 'disappearance'.
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sorry for double-posting, but i forgot to ask something that i've been meaning to ask

is yui ichikawa the girl who played sawada natsumi (sawada shin's imouto) in Gokusen's first season?
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MissMonika wrote:

I have a few goodies of Yuna Ito. I love her. She's great. credits: nana-nana.net As Reira from the NANA movies I found a couple of lives for "Truth" as REIRA Music Fighter: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rnh_AIVbTAo Melodix: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDhxnzjtDEE

Ito Yuna is from Hawaii and is my friend's best friend. Met her and hung out with her on several occassions before she 'got her break'.
Nice girl.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ito_Yuna

she's hot!
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Woah a-chan!! That's so cool~~
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ahochaude wrote:

Ito Yuna is from Hawaii and is my friend's best friend. Met her and hung out with her on several occassions before she 'got her break'. Nice girl. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ito_Yuna she's hot!

wow. small world, man.

Doh, I keep forgetting this thread exists here!

Hmmm... the hollywood version COULD be interesting if they keep it real with the setting and all. If they take the plot out of context it'll ruin the whole feel of it.

I love Mika. I think she's awesome and I love her unique voice. I don't think she was superb in her acting, tho the role of Nana was perfect for her, so I can imagine her hesitation to break out internationally. I'm glad she's demonstrating pride in her own country.
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Popular "NANA"
Being Considered For Hollywood Remake
Translated by Lisa

The ever marketable popular manga based movie "NANA 2" will soon premiere in Taiwan. Even though this sequel is the closing chapter for the movie dilogy, the touching story will continue on. The successful combination of the manga and movie, has captured the attention of a powerful entertainment center: Hollywood is negotiating for the rights to remake "NANA."

The memorable pair of strawberry glass cups from "NANA 1," which signified the friendship of the story's protagonists, was shattered to pieces in the sequel. This wrenching segment left behind such a deep impression, that fans expressed their heart breaking while watching the scene. Even the original creator, Ai Yazawa, admitted that viewing the moment moved her to tears.

Ai Yazawa explained that composing "NANA Volume 9," in which the precious strawberry glass cups shatter, stirred up a very powerful and emotional compassion towards what her characters must've felt. She never would've imagined that seeing the actual scene being depicted on screen, would create such a heavy consciousness that she couldn't chase away. Yazawa perceived that the characters are in a way like her own children, to which she completely devotes all of her affections.

Ai Yazawa further relates that "NANA 2" may be the concluding chapter. But upon seeing a photo taken of the movie's main stars, Mika Nakashima and Yui Ichikawa, standing together amidst the busy city of New York; She felt a surfacing wave of emotions. It impressed upon her that her own creations, "Nana Oosaki" and "Nana Komatsu" may one day warmly reunite at the center of New York's cold winter. Its like the manga, movie, and reality crossed over, she says; And the effect of it's human interraction is magic.

It was revealed that during the International Premiere of "NANA 2" in New York City; Universal, Sony, and other movie companies which were interested in obtaining the rights to remake the movie, all attended to discuss and view the production. Included was MTV, who interviewed Mika Nakashima, Yui Ichikawa, and other movie personnels. It is now anticipated that "NANA" will be reborn in Hollywood.

In the sequel "NANA 2," Nana and Hachi both forge ahead to their individual goals, and learn that growing up has a price; As their dreams continually lead the characters to brush each other by. When both girls chance to think of one another, they will discover that their destinies are tightly intertwined; And remember that a promise was made to watch fireworks together.

Sources @ [ UDN Entertainment News || Yahoo Entertainment News]
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Hey Hollywood Idiots:

Instead of remaking Nana, how about theatrically releasing the original Japanese version here in the States???

Oh, I forgot: people here in the U.S. can't read subtitles.

obentou wrote:

sorry for double-posting, but i forgot to ask something that i've been meaning to ask is yui ichikawa the girl who played sawada natsumi (sawada shin's imouto) in Gokusen's first season?

yep she is the 1 =)

Shuin wrote:

yep she is the 1 =)

yappari no wonder i don't like her too.

obentou wrote:

yappari no wonder i don't like her too.

Yea, I'm not a huge fan of hers, although she was good in Hotman. I dunno, it seems that whatever drama she's in, I always end up cheering on the other girl in the same show.
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Tu_triky wrote:

wow. small world, man.

Indeed.
I also know Mika Todd from the original Coconuts Musume.
Their music sucked, but she was always good to look at in high school. *a pervert's snicker*

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mika_Todd

we went to the same high school and she got her break when I was a senior. she was a softmore at the time. after she got her break, i've never seen her till this day either.

back on topic: I've yet to see NANA
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Wynter wrote:

Yea, I'm not a huge fan of hers, although she was good in Hotman. I dunno, it seems that whatever drama she's in, I always end up cheering on the other girl in the same show.

I haven't seen Hotman but I don't think I'll like her there either.

...Maybe it's her ears? *lol*

remake of NANA?
i think they are goin to ruin it!!!!!!!!

hotman? who is in hotman nvr heard or watch it be4
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so i finally got around to watching it. Even though im watching the anime concurrently, i tink im a 2 or 3 episodes behind the end of the movie, so i think i spoiled those few eps.
overall i enjoyed watching the movie, and i can understand the popularity of it.

saikira wrote:

remake of NANA? i think they are goin to ruin it!!!!!!!!

Yep, they sure are.

"NANA" the Anime
Ending In Two Months...?!!!
Estimate 46 to 48 Episodes...?

The ever resourceful Lance Hatami emailed me something really really really interesting today. Check it out yourselves:

Lance's Comment: I just watched Episode 39 of "NANA," which mentioned in the "NANA no Heya" (NANA's Room) portion that the anime will end in two months. So, at the end of March or early April? Maybe the series will be 46 - 48 episodes in total?

Here is what Suzue Nana says after discussing the different opening and ending theme songs for the show so far:

�����āA�F����A�����Ă��������I NANA�̕��������ƂQ�����ƂȂ��Ă��܂������B�@�Ō�܂ŁA������Ă��������ˁB

Translation: "And, everyone, please listen! NANA's broadcast will last for two more months. Please watch over (the characters) until the end."

As always, thanks for the interesting email, Lance!! Although I'm desperate to see what kind of ending they'll give to the anime version of "NANA," I know this will be sad news for many. Let the weeping begin... And since Lance was the one who delivered the bad news, borrow his shoulders to cry on.

Also, a rather flashy update was added to S-NANA, Olivia's Official Site, and Anna Tsuchiya's Official Site. Something called a "NANA Premium Live!" All three sites hint that more information will be revealed as the day of March 30th nears. It looks like it might be another special concert, like the "NANA Special Street Live." How cool!

source: http://www.nana-nana.net/index.html
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bmwracer wrote:

Hey Hollywood Idiots: Instead of remaking Nana, how about theatrically releasing the original Japanese version here in the States??? Oh, I forgot: people here in the U.S. can't read subtitles.

I agree in 100%.

Isn't way easier than doing everything once again and screwing it up.

MINNA!~

is NANA2 available for download anywhere? With hard subs as much as possible. I'm dying to watch it...
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MissMonika wrote:

"NANA" the Anime Ending In Two Months...?!!! Estimate 46 to 48 Episodes...? The ever resourceful Lance Hatami emailed me something really really really interesting today. Check it out yourselves: Lance's Comment: I just watched Episode 39 of "NANA," which mentioned in the "NANA no Heya" (NANA's Room) portion that the anime will end in two months. So, at the end of March or early April? Maybe the series will be 46 - 48 episodes in total? Here is what Suzue Nana says after discussing the different opening and ending theme songs for the show so far: �����āA�F����A�����Ă��������I NANA�̕��������ƂQ�����ƂȂ��Ă��܂������B�@�Ō�܂ŁA������Ă��������ˁB Translation: "And, everyone, please listen! NANA's broadcast will last for two more months. Please watch over (the characters) until the end." As always, thanks for the interesting email, Lance!! Although I'm desperate to see what kind of ending they'll give to the anime version of "NANA," I know this will be sad news for many. Let the weeping begin... And since Lance was the one who delivered the bad news, borrow his shoulders to cry on. Also, a rather flashy update was added to S-NANA, Olivia's Official Site, and Anna Tsuchiya's Official Site. Something called a "NANA Premium Live!" All three sites hint that more information will be revealed as the day of March 30th nears. It looks like it might be another special concert, like the "NANA Special Street Live." How cool! source: http://www.nana-nana.net/index.html

totally missed this post, but... anidb has NANA ending on the 28th of this month. 47 eps. read the episode titles if you want a clue as to how they end the show.