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Ai Yazawa's manga NANA is currently active through a limited-edition makeup collaboration with Love Liner, with products releasing in mid-June 2026, and a Blu-ray complete collection from Sentai Filmworks was released in North America in the same period.

Synthesized from 10 Yomimono stories · updated Jun 8

Ai Yazawa's manga NANA has been the subject of two recent Yomimono stories, both centered on commercial tie-ins rather than new story content. The series is not currently running new manga chapters or episodes; the coverage focuses on merchandise and home video releases.

The most prominent development is a collaboration with the eye makeup brand Love Liner. Announced in late May 2026, the limited-edition line includes two types of liquid eyeliner and one mascara, each priced at 1,760 yen. The packaging is designed so that two boxes placed side by side form a single heart, referencing the relationship between protagonists Nana Osaki and Hachi (Nana Komatsu). The liquid eyeliners come in black for Nana and dark brown for Hachi, while the mascara features both characters. Details from the story, such as the strawberry glass and a key from Room 707 where the two lived, appear as accents on the packaging. Advance sales began June 9 at the official online store of msh, the company behind Love Liner, with wider availability at variety shops and drugstores starting in mid-June.

Separately, the North American anime and manga release roundup for the week of May 31-June 6, 2026, lists the NANA - Complete Collection on Blu-ray from Sentai Filmworks. This release is one of 40 print manga, 31 digital manga, and one anime title noted in that period. No other new NANA projects, such as a sequel, reboot, or new anime adaptation, are mentioned in any of the provided stories.

Key facts

Love Liner collaboration announced
Ai Yazawa's manga NANA is collaborating with eye makeup brand Love Liner for a limited-edition cosmetics line including two types of liquid eyeliner and a mascara.
Collaboration product pricing
The products are priced at 1,760 yen each including tax.
Packaging design references
The packaging forms a single heart when two boxes are placed side by side, referencing the relationship between Nana Osaki and Hachi (Nana Komatsu). Details from the story, such as the strawberry glass and key from Room 707, appear as accents.
Collaboration release timeline
Advance sales begin June 9 at the official online store of msh, with wider availability at variety shops and drugstores starting in mid-June 2026.
North American Blu-ray release
The NANA - Complete Collection on Blu-ray from Sentai Filmworks was released in North America during the week of May 31-June 6, 2026.

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

Release
manga · mid-June 2026 · Japan · 2026-06-08
Release
tv · May 31-June 6, 2026 · North America · 2026-06-04
Noted
collaborating with eye makeup brand Love Liner for a limited edition cosmetics line · 2026-05-28

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Jun 18

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Jun 8

NANA X Love Liner Collaboration Launches Limited Makeup Line

The eye makeup brand Love Liner is releasing limited-edition collaboration products with Ai Yazawa's manga NANA from mid-June 2026. The lineup includes two types of liquid eyeliner and one mascara, each in two color variants inspired by characters Nana Osaki and Nana Komatsu. The packaging forms a single heart when placed side by side and incorporates details from Room 707.

Jun 4

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Jun 4

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May 28

NANA Collaborates With Love Liner on Limited Edition Eyeliners and Mascara

Ai Yazawa's manga "NANA" is collaborating with eye makeup brand Love Liner for a limited edition cosmetics line. The collection includes two types of liquid eyeliner and a mascara, all priced at 1,760 yen including tax. The packaging is designed so that placing two boxes side by side forms a single heart, referencing the relationship between protagonists Nana Osaki and Hachi (Nana Komatsu). The liquid eyeliners come in black for Nana and dark brown for Hachi, while the mascara features both characters together. Details from the story, such as the strawberry glass and key from Room 707 where the two lived, appear as accents on the packaging. Advance sales begin June 9 at the official online store of msh, the company behind Love Liner. From June 16, the products will also be available at msh's official Rakuten and Qoo10 stores. Limited quantities will arrive at variety shops and drugstores nationwide starting in mid-June, though release dates vary by store.

May 16

Talentless Nana Manga to End in Two More Chapters

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