Drama anime

Difficult choices, relationships and coming-of-age stories. Drama anime exploring emotions, loss and changes in characters' lives.

Drama Reset

Found: 3,463

★ 6.0

Bari Bari Densetsu

OVA · 1986 · Action, Drama, Sports

Synopsis: The main character, Gun, rides a customized Honda CB750F cafe racer and eventually evolves into a pro road racer.

★ 5.6

Future War Year 198X

Future War 198X-nen

Movie · 1982 · Drama

Synopsis: An American scientist constructs a laser–satellite with hope to prevent any nuclear conflicts. However, after a fatal error from both the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. government, war breaks, and humanity faces a new bloodshed. (Source: ANN)

★ 6.1

The Galaxy Railways II

Ginga Tetsudou Monogatari: Eien he no Bunkiten

TV · 2006 · Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Second season.

Sunny

Movie · Drama, Psychological, Slice of Life

Synopsis: To be released in 2029. What is Sunny? Sunny is a car. Sunny is a car you take on a drive with your mind. It takes you to the place of your dreams. Sunny is the story of beating the odds, in the ways that count. (Source: VIZ Media)

★ 6.0

Rail of the Star: A True Story of Children

O-Hoshisama no Rail

Movie · 1993 · Drama

Synopsis: When she catches a news story on TV, Chitose "Chiko" Kobayashi is reminded of her childhood growing up in Japanese-occupied Korea. Filled with precious memories of her younger sister and her first days of school, as well as bitter memories of World War II and her family's daring …

★ 3.8

B.B. Fish

OVA · 1994 · Drama, Fantasy, Romance

Synopsis: At the time of the ceremony of entry to the college, a young boy named Ushino Hayama finds Sara a girl whom he met ten years ago. From this day, a change has taken place in him, and notices that can now control some water. After having succeeded the swimming championships, he dis…

★ 4.5

Fujimi 2-choume Koukyougakudan: Kanrei Zensen/Ame nochi Arashi

OVA · Drama, Music, Psychological

Synopsis: The Fujimi Orchestra is thrilled when they manage to hire the brilliant Kei Tonoin as a conductor. However, his intense style and demands leave him clashing with some members, particularly the concertmaster, Yuuki Morimura. As each rehearsal further escalates these tensions, the …

★ 6.5

The Phoenix: Chapter of Yamato

Hi no Tori: Yamato-hen

OVA · 1987 · Drama

Synopsis: At his father's command, Oguna, the youngest prince of Yamato, sets out to kill Takeru Kawakami, the leader of Kumaso. However, upon arriving in Kumaso territory, he is injured by the stray arrow of a young local woman named Kajika who is hunting game. Eager to compensate for the…

★ 5.3

Uchuu Seiki Yowa

Special · 1996 · Drama, Mecha, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Brief background information about the One Year War as told by a narrator, to fill in some gaps for new viewers of the franchise.

★ 5.6

Kizuna: Much Ado About Nothing

KIZUNA: Koi no Karasawagi

OVA · 2001 · Drama, Romance

Synopsis: On his first day of junior high, Kei Enjoji fell in love at first sight. His heart was immediately captured by the gorgeous Ranmaru Samejima, a young kendo prodigy, and the two slowly formed a deep romantic bond. Now adults and living happily together as a couple, things seem to …

Akutou Ikka no Manamusume, Tensei-saki mo Otome Game no Gokudou Reijou deshita.: Saijoukyuu Ranku no Akuyaku-sama, Sono Dekiai wa Fuyou desu!

TV · Drama, Fantasy, Romance

Synopsis: When the granddaughter of a yakuza boss is reincarnated as Francesca Calvino, the heroine in a mafia dating video game — set in a fantastical world where crime bosses serve the king — she knows what to expect: another ill-fated life without friends. But thanks to her upbringing, …

★ 5.8

Armored Trooper Votoms: Case; Irvine

Soukou Kihei Votoms: Case; IRVINE

OVA · 2010 · Action, Drama, Mecha

Synopsis: Irvine Lester is an AT repairman. In order to make a living with his sister, he is secretly fighting in AT gambling matches and intentionally losing the games for money. But the other fighters find out about his excellent AT maneuvering skills and demand a real match.

★ 5.9

Silent Service

Chinmoku no Kantai

OVA · 1995 · Drama

Synopsis: During the cold war, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force jointly developed a nuclear submarine with the United States Navy. On its maiden voyage, the captain of the submarine declares the submarine to be an independent state, "Yamato."

★ 6.2

Mai-Otome Specials

Special · 2006 · Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Synopsis: Specials that followed on the Mai-Otome DVD.

★ 7.1

Shin Seiki GPX Cyber Formula ZERO

OVA · 1994 · Action, Drama, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: A freak accident during the 12th Cyber Formula World Grand Prix causes Hayato Kazami to miss the rest of the season, and critically injures both his body and his will to continue racing. Hayato's longtime friend, Asuka Sugo, helps nurse him back to health, and in return he propos…

★ 6.7

Lucy-May of the Southern Rainbow

Minami no Niji no Lucy

TV · 1982 · Adventure, Drama, Slice of Life

Synopsis: Lucy's family moves from England to Australia planning to run a big farm. Starting a new life proves to be full of frustrations. Their agonizing days of despair continue until they finally obtain their farmland. However, Lucy and her sisters enjoy a range of new experiences such …

Ousama no Propose

— · Action, Drama, Fantasy

Synopsis: With looks to die for, Saika Kuozaki is the most powerful mage in existence and the only one who can thwart the annihilation factors that attempt to destroy the world once every three hundred hours. When Saika is mortally wounded, however, she bequeaths both her powers and body t…

★ 7.1

Gunjo Sanka (2022)

Gunjou Sanka (2022)

Music · Drama, Music, Slice of Life

Synopsis: Music video commemorating the 2nd anniversary of the Project SEKAI COLORFUL STAGE! feat. Hatsune Miku mobile game.

★ 6.6

The Bush Baby

Daisougen no Chiisana Tenshi Bush Baby

TV · 1992 · Adventure, Drama

Synopsis: When Jackie Rhodes, a british girl living in Kenya with her family, finds an ill animal called a Bushbaby, she adopts him, calls him Murphy and nurses him back to health. Murphy, Jackie, her family and their friends go on many adventures involving wild animals, poachers and more.…

★ 5.8

Tokimeki Memorial

OVA · 1999 · Drama, Romance

Synopsis: Tokimeki Memorial brings together the twelve young girls from Kirameki High School, but revolves around the main girl, Fujisaki Shiori. The story starts at the beginning of the third school year, which is the last year before the main character can choose a girl and date her at t…

★ 6.2

The Ravages of Time

Huo Feng Liao Yuan

ONA · Action, Adventure, Drama

Synopsis: Nearly 2000 years ago, the prosperous Han Dynasty of China collapsed. Heroes rose and fell, and three nations emerged—Wei, Shu, and Wu. Historians refer to this period as the Three Kingdoms period. The romance of the three kingdoms is an intriguing tale of heroic deeds, of allian…

★ 6.0

Fly! Peek the Whale

Tobe! Kujira no Peek

Movie · 1991 · Adventure, Drama

Synopsis: The story of an albino whale used in a circus, and the efforts of young children to free him from captivity. (Source: ANN)

Phantom Busters

TV · Comedy, Drama, Slice of Life

Synopsis: In search of a fourth member for the club, Mogari, Eugene, and new recruit Kaoru Kanzaki set their sights on Koutarou Tamon, a classmate who seems to be able to talk to ghosts. Unfortunately, Kotaro's got some major problems communicating with living humans! Will Kotaro be able t…

Wu Shan Wu Xing: Feng Jie Da Zhan

— · Action, Drama, Fantasy

Synopsis: Final chapter of Wu Shan Wu Xing.