UNIQLO to release NANA themed T-shirts in new Ai Yazawa 'UT' collection

UNIQLO is set to release a special collaboration collection honoring the 40th anniversary of acclaimed manga artist Ai Yazawa.

The highly anticipated lineup, which will be released under UNIQLO’s “UT” line of graphic shirts which often feature popular anime/manga series, will feature designs inspired by four of Yazawa’s most iconic works: “I’m Not an Angel,” “Neighborhood Story,” “Paradise Kiss,” and the immensely popular “NANA.”

This unique collection will showcase T-shirts adorned with illustrations and symbolic motifs from each beloved manga.

Adding a personal touch for fans, every T-shirt in the collection will feature a specially created autograph from Ai Yazawa herself.

UNIQLO’s “UT” brand has also collaborated with Yazawa to create an exclusive design featuring Nana Osaki, one of the central figures of “NANA,” making this a truly special offering for fans of her work.

This design showcases Nana Osaki, the charismatic vocalist of the band Black Stones, wearing her signature leather jacket.

This artwork, personally drawn by Ai Yazawa for this collaboration, is sure to deeply resonate with fans of the poignant and enduring story.

Each T-shirt in the “UT x Ai Yazawa” collection has been meticulously crafted to capture the distinct charm of Yazawa’s art down to the finest detail, including the special anniversary autographs printed on each design.

Let’s take a closer look at each of the shirts in the UNIQLO UT x Ai Yazawa collection!

“I’m Not an Angel”

The front of this natural-colored T-shirt features the inside cover illustration from volume 6 of the manga, printed with a textured finish to evoke a hand-drawn feel.