Handmade Nana Plush | Nana Osaki and Nana Komatsu (Hachi) Plush Set | NANA Anime Plushie Gift

Two Nanas. One iconic friendship. This handmade Nana plush set brings together both beloved heroines of Ai Yazawa's legendary shojo manga series: Nana Osaki, the fierce punk rock vocalist, and Nana Komatsu (Hachi), the warm-hearted romantic, in soft, huggable plush form. Now celebrating its 25th anniversary and experiencing a massive global revival, NANA remains one of the most emotionally resonant and culturally important anime plush universes ever told. Whether you are a longtime fan who grew up with the manga in the early 2000s or a new reader discovering it through the wave of anniversary celebrations, this Nana Osaki plush and Nana Komatsu plush duo is the perfect tribute to a story that refuses to be forgotten.

Each piece in this set is made entirely to order by hand. No mass production, no cookie-cutter shortcuts. If you are looking for a meaningful NANA anime gift or a soft collectible that captures the spirit of Apartment 707, this is it. Available individually or as a complete set including the cat versions (Nyanaa, the Nana Osaki black cat, and Hachi, the Nana Komatsu white cat), this listing offers every form of these two unforgettable characters.

The Story Behind the Characters: Who Are Nana Osaki and Nana Komatsu?

NANA (stylized as ナナ) is a manga series by Ai Yazawa, first serialized in Cookie magazine in May 2000 and collected into 21 volumes before going on indefinite hiatus in 2009 due to Yazawa's illness. The story follows two 20-year-old women who share the same name, Nana Osaki and Nana Komatsu, who meet by chance on a train bound for Tokyo and later become roommates in Apartment 707. The manga sold more than 50 million copies worldwide and was adapted into a celebrated 47-episode anime series by Madhouse Studios in 2006, as well as two live-action films.

Nana Osaki is the lead vocalist of the punk band Black Stones (BLAST). Guarded, fiercely ambitious, and deeply loyal beneath her cool exterior, she embodies the avoidant attachment style, pushing people away even as she desperately wants connection. Her look is inseparable from punk fashion, most famously the Vivienne Westwood aesthetic: leather chokers, corsets, tartan skirts, and the iconic Orb necklace. Ai Yazawa drew directly from her personal Vivienne Westwood collection when illustrating Osaki's outfits, making the brand and character almost synonymous.

Nana Komatsu, nicknamed Hachi (after the loyal dog Hachiko) by Nana Osaki, is the story's romantic heart. Warm, impulsive, and prone to falling in love, she moves to Tokyo to follow her boyfriend and ends up finding the most important relationship of her life: her friendship with Nana Osaki. Her style is soft and feminine, reflecting the vulnerability and warmth that define her character.

The codependence, heartbreak, ambition, and deep love between these two women created a story that generations of fans have described as life-changing. The contrast between the two Nanas (ambitious versus romantic, guarded versus open, punk versus pastel) is the emotional engine of the entire series. This NANA plushie set honors that duality in collectible soft form.

Why NANA Is Trending Again in 2025

NANA has experienced a powerful cultural revival in 2025, driven by multiple major events. In July 2025, the first NANA live-action film returned to Japanese theaters for a special 20th anniversary screening, drawing both original fans and younger audiences discovering the series for the first time. In October 2025, a landmark collaboration between NANA and Vivienne Westwood was announced to celebrate the manga's 25th anniversary, marking the first time the two have been formally linked despite Yazawa drawing Osaki in Westwood-inspired pieces throughout the entire original run. The resulting capsule collection and special anniversary edition manga sold out rapidly across multiple markets.

Viz Media also announced a deluxe 2-in-1 omnibus edition of the manga, and Uniqlo launched a full Ai Yazawa clothing line. Meanwhile, fan communities across social media have surged with new readers and returning fans, driven by the emotional resonance of the story and a renewed conversation around attachment theory, female friendship, and ambition — themes that feel as urgent today as they did when the manga first launched. This makes a handmade Nana Osaki plush and Nana Komatsu plush set not just a collectible but a piece of a genuinely ongoing cultural moment.

About This Handmade NANA Plush Set

This listing features four versions of the two characters, available individually or as a set:

• Nana Osaki plush — 10cm chibi plushie inspired by her punk aesthetic
• Nana Komatsu plush (Hachi) — 10cm chibi plushie reflecting her soft, romantic style
• Nyanaa (Nana Osaki black cat version) — 22cm, 146g cat plush
• Hachi (Nana Komatsu white cat version) — 22cm, 146g cat plush

Each piece is filled with premium cotton stuffing for a soft, huggable feel. As every item is handmade to order, there may be slight natural variation in stitching and color — a hallmark of genuine handcraft and part of what makes your plush truly one of a kind. This is not a mass-produced item. It is made with care, for fans who care.

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