Will Nana return? Here's what is known
The community of manga fans experienced an intense debate in the last few hours after a rumor that lit up social networks. Popular user AnimeTsumi, known for his posts about the manga and anime industry, claimed that "Nana," Ai Yazawa's iconic work, was in the process of resuming its serialization after more than a decade of hiatus. In their post, AnimeTsumi wrote:
- "Ai Yazawa's popular shoujo manga Nana HAS DECIDED TO MAKE A FULL COMEBACK from hiatus according to new legal documents filed by Shueisha! It will be serialized in one of Shueisha's magazines. The manga has been on hiatus since 2009 due to the deterioration of the author's health."
The news caused an immediate stir among fans of shoujo and manga in general. However, it was soon debunked by SUGOI Lite, one of the industry's most respected and trusted leakers, who flatly debunked the claim, pointing out that the information was erroneous and lacked solid foundation.
In its rebuttal, SUGOI Lite explained that the alleged "legal document" that originated the rumor was, in reality, a routine trademark rights renewal procedure carried out by Shueisha in China in October 2024. According to the leaker, this type of registration is common in the industry to protect intellectual property and does not necessarily imply the reactivation of a paused project.
"This type of action is completely normal and does not indicate anything related to the manga or a possible anime adaptation. It is only a renovation to extend the property on the market and ensure continuous income from the work," SUGOI Lite clarified. In addition, he warned fans not to fall for unfounded rumors and accused AnimeTsumi of seeking monetization with false information.
Nana, originally published in Shueisha's Cookie magazine in 2000, quickly became a pop culture phenomenon thanks to her mature and emotional approach to friendship, love, and dreams in the context of the music world. The series follows the story of two women named Nana, whose paths cross in Tokyo, and their complex relationship over the years.
In 2009, author Ai Yazawa unexpectedly halted serialization of the work due to serious health problems, leaving the story unfinished. Since then, the status of the series has been uncertain, with Yazawa devoting himself to smaller jobs and without clearly indicating whether he will return to Nana at some point.
Over the years, fans have remained hopeful that Yazawa will continue the manga, while Nana continues to be remembered as one of the most influential titles in the shoujo genre. Frequent copyright renewals and the publication of related material have fueled occasional speculation, but without any official confirmation.
Source: Twitter
