Hachi’s choice is not necessarily about love, but about survival. Takumi represents a stable (albeit manipulative) future, while Nobu represents a pure but uncertain one. The episode highlights how Hachi’s low self-esteem leads her to choose the path that requires the least amount of her own strength.
The episode picks up with the devastating revelation of Nana "Hachi" Komatsu's pregnancy. The core tension lies in her indecision and the starkly different reactions of the two men in her life: NANA Episode 27
Despite being surrounded by the members of BLAST and Trapnest, Hachi has never been more alone. The episode uses tight framing and muted color palettes to emphasize her internal suffocating guilt. Cinematic and Structural Elements Hachi’s choice is not necessarily about love, but
The pacing of Episode 27 is intentionally slow and heavy. The dialogue is sparse, allowing the internal monologues—a staple of the NANA series—to carry the emotional weight. The contrast between the sterile, high-end environment Takumi provides and the warm, cluttered reality of BLAST’s world underscores the literal and metaphorical "choice" Hachi is making. Conclusion The episode picks up with the devastating revelation
Episode 27 is widely regarded by fans as one of the most frustrating yet masterfully written episodes. It effectively ends the "honeymoon phase" of the two Nanas living together. By the end of the episode, the power dynamic has shifted: Takumi has successfully inserted himself into Hachi's life permanently, creating a rift between the two Nanas that sets the stage for the series' tragic conclusion.
A recurring motif in the series is the pair of matching strawberry glasses. In this episode, the imagery of these glasses often serves as a reminder of the fractured domestic bliss the two Nanas once shared in Apartment 707.