Overview: What is Seven of Seven?#
Seven of Seven (also known as NaNa 7 of 7 or Shichinin no Nana) is a comedy series with a high-concept premise. The story follows Nana Suzuki, who lives with her inventor grandfather. While he is searching for a way to capture a rainbow in crystal form, an experiment goes wrong, splitting Nana into seven different versions of herself.
Each “Nana” represents a different facet of her personality:
- Nana (Original): The baseline version.
- Nanappe: Athletic and hot-tempered.
- Nanacchi: The happy version.
- Nanarin: The sensitive one.
- Nanakko: Slow and child-like.
- Nanapon: The sexy version.
- Nanasama: The smart version.
If you enjoy lighthearted comedies based on chaotic premises, you can watch the anime on Prime Video to see how Nana handles her fragmented life.
Is Seven of Seven Finished?#
Yes, the anime is finished. The series aired from January 10, 2002, to June 27, 2002. Because the anime’s run extended slightly beyond the conclusion of the original manga (which ended in May 2002), viewers can expect a complete experience without needing to rely on the source material to find a conclusion to the story.
If you are a completionist who wants every detail of the original vision, you might still want to buy the manga by Akito Shoten, but the anime provides a standalone experience.
Who Should Watch This Anime?#
This series is best suited for fans of the comedy genre who enjoy character-driven humor and absurd situations. The appeal lies in the interaction between the seven distinct personalities and the chaos that ensues when one person becomes seven. It is a great pick for those looking for a short, focused comedy from the early 2000s.
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Recommended Watch and Read Order#
Depending on your goals, there are a few ways to approach Seven of Seven. You can refer to the relationship tree provided on this page for a visual breakdown of the connections between the works.
For the Casual Viewer#
If you are only interested in the animation and story, simply watching the anime in its release order is sufficient. This provides a complete narrative arc.
For Completionists#
For those who want everything, we recommend the following order:
- The Manga: Read the original manga by Akito Shoten to see the foundation of the story.
- The Anime: Watch the animated adaptation to see the characters brought to life.
For Source Material Lovers#
If you don’t mind jumping between mediums, starting with the anime and then moving to the manga is a great way to experience the story twice from different artistic perspectives.
Additional Information#
Seven of Seven has a history of releases through companies like Media Blasters and ADV Manga, and it has seen various Blu-ray and North American releases over the years. If you are looking to collect physical copies or themed items, you can buy Seven of Seven merchandise here.
Seven of Seven • anime • 2002-01-10 to 2002-06-27
└─(adaptation)→ Seven of Seven • manga • 2001-11-08 to 2002-05-25 (serialized in Shonen Champion)
