Nana Filter

OMG, you guys, I finally hopped on the 'Nana Filter' trend that's been blowing up my feed! If you're a fan of the iconic Nana manga and anime, you absolutely HAVE to try this. It's basically a super fun way to see where your favorite—and least favorite—characters land in a randomized ranking. I usually find these filters on TikTok or sometimes even here on Lemon8, and this one was too good to pass up. My results were… interesting, to say the least! The filter gave me a list, and seeing characters like Nana Osaki (who sometimes shows up as 'Nann' on these things!), Shinichi, Kyosuke, and Takumi all in a lineup really got me thinking. It's wild how quickly you form opinions on these characters, isn't it? The moment I saw Takumi's name pop up, I just KNEW he'd be at the very bottom of my personal list, no matter what the filter said. And guess what? He basically was! The original post already mentioned, 'Takumi was gonna be last regardless,' and honestly, that sentiment resonates so deeply with me and, I think, with a lot of Nana fans. He's such a complex character, incredibly talented and charismatic, but his actions often leave you feeling... well, a lot of things. His possessiveness, especially towards Hachi, and his general manipulative tendencies just make it so hard to root for him. He causes so much pain and drama, even if he truly believes he's doing what's best in his own twisted way. For me, he represents so much of the toxicity in the series, and while he's crucial to the story, he's definitely not winning any popularity contests in my book! Then there's someone like Shinichi, who often gets a lot of love. He's so young and vulnerable, yet he carries such heavy burdens. Kyosuke, on the other hand, is one of those steady, reliable characters you just adore. He's the voice of reason and strength for Nana Komatsu (Hachi), and honestly, we all need a Kyosuke in our lives! It was fascinating seeing them ranked, even if it's just for fun. What I love about this 'Nana Filter' is that it sparks so many conversations. It makes you revisit all those pivotal moments in the series and reflect on why you feel a certain way about characters. Are you a Nana O. loyalist, or do you find yourself sympathizing more with Hachi? Do you forgive Ren for his struggles, or do you think Nobu deserved better? The beauty of Nana is how grey all the characters are – there's no pure good or evil, just intensely human, flawed individuals. If you haven't tried the 'Nana Filter' yet, go search for it! It's a quick and fun way to engage with the Nana fandom. Once you get your results, come back here and share your ranking! I'm so curious to see if Takumi ended up at the bottom of your list too, or if you had some surprising placements. Let's compare notes and dive deeper into this amazing anime and manga that still has us in a chokehold years later!