Drama anime
Difficult choices, relationships and coming-of-age stories. Drama anime exploring emotions, loss and changes in characters' lives.
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★ 5.5Special Crime Investigation Unit - Special 7 OVA
Keishicho Tokumu-bu Tokushu Kyoaku-han Taisaku-Shitsu Dai-Nana-ka: Tokunana OVA File 0.5
OVA · 2020 · Action, Drama, Psychological
Synopsis: The OVA will be focus on when Kujaku Nijou first entering group, which occurs one year before the main anime begins.
★ 6.5The New Adventures of Kimba The White Lion
Jungle Taitei (1989)
TV · 1989 · Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: Leo (a.k.a. Kimba in the U.S.) is a young ambitious lion cub who takes his father's place as emperor of the jungle when is father is killed by poachers. Even though his father's fate was met by the hands of humans, Leo is one of the few animals in the Jungle that doesn't fear or …
★ 6.5The Phoenix -Space-
Hi no Tori: Uchuu-hen
OVA · 1988 · Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: In deep space, four astronauts discover that their colleague Makimura has mysteriously died shortly following a cryptic note about his imminent murder. Though horrified by the news, the inoperable state of their spaceship leaves the crew no time to grieve, and they evacuate via e…
★ 6.3Fafner Behind the Line
Soukyuu no Fafner: BEHIND THE LINE
Movie · 2023 · Drama, Mecha, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: Taking place after the events of Heaven and Earth and before Exodus, Behind the Line depicts the moments of boys and girls after Soushi returned home. Source Official Site
★ 5.5Rokudenashi BLUES
Rokudenashi BLUES
Movie · 1992 · Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: Maeda is a new student in the Teiken High School. He stutters when he's nervous and he's rather clumsy. He gets noted immediately because he hits a teacher during the entrance ceremony. Some clubs search to enlist him as they see in him a force they can use to get even with other…
★ 7.1Fafner THE BEYOND Part 4
Soukyuu no Fafner: Dead Aggressor - THE BEYOND Part 4
Movie · Drama, Mecha, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: Episodes 10-12 of the Soukyuu no Fafner: Dead Aggressor - The Beyond series.
★ 5.9MY LIFE
MY LIFE
ONA · 2012 · Drama
Synopsis: A high school girl, while pondering her future, sees it flash before her eyes.
★ 6.2Bari Bari Densetsu (1987)
Bari Bari Densetsu (1987)
Movie · 1987 · Action, Drama, Sports
Synopsis: Gun Koma is an ordinary high schooler with an intense love of motorcycles and a need for speed. When one of his classmates invites him to be part of a four-hour race that could help him reach the big leagues, Gun seizes the opportunity. The only catch is that he will have to team…
★ 4.8The Eternal Aseria
Eien no Aselia
OVA · 2005 · Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Synopsis: Yuto Takamine and his younger sister-in-law Kaori, were at their parents' grave, when they were suddenly summoned into another world, Phantasmagoria. The King and a woman named Restina took Kaori as a hostage, and ordered Yuto to fight against their enemies. Then, the King gave h…
★ 6.1Onegai☆Teacher: Reminiscence
Onegai☆Teacher: Reminiscence
OVA · 2003 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: An hour long OVA summarizing the plot of the original Onegai Teacher series. Also bundled with the BD box release of Onegai Teacher.
★ 4.4Compiler
Compiler
OVA · 1994 · Comedy, Drama, Ecchi
Synopsis: When a world of 2-D beings discovers the existence of our universe, they send a team of beautiful Domni-Matrixes into our world to prepare it for total integration. However, once liberated from their flat and dreary 2-D existence, Compiler and Assembler quickly discovered that cy…
★ 6.2Go Forward
Massugu ni Ikou
TV · 2003 · Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Synopsis: A talking dog is a beautiful story that you should have dreamt of as a child. But if you have forgotten about it, this is a reminder of that fable story. This is the story of a dog that talks, but ordinary people cannot hear his voice. The main character, Mametaro, is an adventur…
★ 6.0Steel Angel Kurumi Zero
Koutetsu Tenshi Kurumi Zero
OVA · 2001 · Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: Sometime in the distant future, Kurumi, Saki and Karinka share an apartment with another girl named Excelia. One day, after school, Kurumi tells everyone that she is in love with a man she met named Michihito Kagura, but she doesn't know when she will see him again. (Source: ANN)
★ 4.2Tokyo Daigaku Monogatari
Tokyo Daigaku Monogatari
OVA · 2004 · Comedy, Drama, Ecchi
Synopsis: Murakami Naoki is the most intelligent student at his high school, but he can't stop obsessing over a girl named Mizuno Haruka. He finally asks her out, and to his surprise, she accepts. After several months of a loving yet obviously doomed romance, it comes time for them to take…
★ 5.9Vatican Miracle Examiner (OVA)
Vatican Kiseki Chousakan: Majo no Soup
OVA · 2018 · Drama, Mystery, Supernatural
Synopsis: While going through old documents, Roberto Nicholas comes upon a peculiar record. It details the agreement of a witch who concocted a soup that supposedly granted generations of popes with longevity in return for her exoneration from the brutal witch trials. Curious as to why the…
★ 3.9After School in the Teachers' Lounge
Houkago no Shokuinshitsu
OVA · 1994 · Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Fresh out of college, Kawase Mitsuro is eager to start his new job as a middle school art teacher. Upon his arrival, he quickly blends in with the masses of girls ogling the toned body of senior teacher Kazama Toshiaki. Kazama ignores the schoolgirls. However, Kazama realizes som…
★ 7.1Shin Seiki GPX Cyber Formula 11
Shin Seiki GPX Cyber Formula 11
OVA · 1992 · Drama, Sci-Fi, Sports
Synopsis: It is now time for the 11th Cyber Formula World Grand Prix. With all the expectations and pressures placed upon him, Hayato Kazami struggles to regain the championship form that he had a year ago. Moreover, Osamu Sugo, aka Knight Schumacher, has reentered the competition, and dec…
★ 4.7Galerians: Rion
Galerians: Rion
OVA · 2002 · Adventure, Drama, Horror
Synopsis: In the 26th century, Rion Steiner awakens in a hospital to the sound of a girl's voice in his head. Unable to remember who he is, he uses psychic powers to break out and sets out to discover himself, and the truth behind those who are after him - the Galerians. Their mother Dorot…
★ 6.8Armored Trooper Votoms: Chirico's Return
Soukou Kihei Votoms: Koei Futatabi
OVA · 2011 · Action, Drama, Mecha
Synopsis: Chirico visits an oasis town and meets Gotho and his friends for the first time in 32 years.
★ 6.0Tales of Crestoria: The Wake of Sin
TALES OF CRESTORIA: Toga Waga wo Shoite Kare wa Tatsu
Special · 2020 · Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Synopsis: Short animated TV special depicting the prologue of the main story of TALES OF CRESTORIA, showing Kanata and Misella setting off on their journey.
★ 5.9The Outcast Season 6
Yi Ren Zhi Xia 6
ONA · Action, Drama, Supernatural
Synopsis: Following the incident in Bi You Village, Zhang Chulan continues his investigation into Feng Baobao's origins, leading him to visit Lu Jin. From Lu Jin, Zhang Chulan obtains the list of the Thirty-Six Thieves and unexpectedly learns the reason for Jin Feng's abduction. To prevent…
★ 6.3Kyojin no Hoshi
Kyojin no Hoshi
TV · 1968 · Drama, Sports
Synopsis: The story is about Hyuma Hoshi, a promising young baseball pitcher who dreams of becoming a top star like his father Ittetsu Hoshi in the professional Japanese league. His father was once a 3rd baseman until he was injured in World War II and was forced to retire. The boy would j…
★ 7.3given The Movie: Hiiragi Mix Specials
Given: Hiiragi mix Specials
Special · 2024 · Drama, Music
Synopsis: Short anime bundled with Blu-ray of Given Movie 2: Hiiragi Mix.
★ 5.9Seven Cities Story: Arctic Front
Nana Toshi Monogatari: Hokkyokukai Sensen
OVA · 1994 · Drama, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: In 2099, Earth has shifted off its axis and begins to rotate at an angle of 90% to the 20th-century equator. Three years of natural disasters follows, and when things settle down, Earth's ten billion population has died and only two million moon colonists remain. Some return to b…
