: The episode opens with the characters celebrating Tanabata, a Japanese festival where people write wishes on small slips of paper and hang them on bamboo. Nana Osaki’s heartfelt wish is revealed: she hopes for Hachi to find a "long-haired boyfriend," a seemingly innocent desire that ironically foreshadows future conflict.
You can watch this episode on streaming platforms like Hulu or Netflix . NANA Episode 22
In Episode 22 of the anime , titled "Wish of July 7th, Hachi's Love," the emotional stakes of the series reach a turning point as the lives of the two Nanas and their bandmates intertwine during the Tanabata (Star Festival) celebrations. Plot Breakdown : The episode opens with the characters celebrating