Drama anime

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

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★ 5.4

Graduation

Sotsugyou: Graduation

OVA · 1995 · Drama

Synopsis: As the date of their high school graduation approaches, five friends struggle to decide what they will do afterwards. Torn between their aspirations, family obligations, and social pressures, none of their options seem like the correct choice. As they contemplate their decisions,…

★ 5.2

Shin Kabukichou Story Hana no Asukagumi!

OVA · 1987 · Adventure, Drama

Synopsis: Based on the popular girl's manga Hana no Asukagumi! (The Glorious Asuka Gang!) by Takaguchi Satosumi.

★ 5.4

Takegami: Guardian of Darkness

Ankoku Shindenshou Takegami

OVA · 1990 · Action, Drama, Mecha

Synopsis: A trio of diabolical dragons stirs from eons of slumber deep within the earth. Charging to the surface, they launch a bloody rampage against humanity, feasting on the weak and gaining strength from their hapless victims' souls. It will take the power of ancient god Takegami, the …

★ 5.2

Memories Off 5: Togireta Film THE ANIMATION

OVA · 2006 · Drama, Romance

Synopsis: Kawai Haruto belongs to a cinema club to realize his dream to make his own movie. But he is losing his passion of the movie because Hina Yusuke, his best friend as well as a good rival, died suddenly last year. One day, he meets Sendo Mahiro. She asks him to make a movie with her…

★ 6.0

Touch: Ace Without A Number On His Back

Touch: Sebangou no Nai Ace

Movie · 1986 · Drama, Romance, Sports

Synopsis: Compilation movie of the first year of Touch timeline. Contains plot differences, added scenes and an alternate ending. (Source: Crunchyroll)

★ 5.1

Twilight of the Cockroaches

Gokiburi-tachi no Tasogare

Movie · 1987 · Drama

Synopsis: Hybrid film with animated cockroaches interacting with live-action actors. In a trashy bachelor pad lived a colony of roaches who were able to roam freely for food or for games. Because of the homeowner being gentle with the roaches, they have no fear of traps, spray, or being st…

★ 5.2

High School AGENT

OVA · 1987 · Action, Drama

Synopsis: Based on a manga by Tanimura Hitoshi, serialized in Comic Burger. Teenager Kanemori Kousuke is a secret agent for the international VN spy network. Using his computer hacking skills, he tracks international criminals. Later he goes after Neo-Nazis to the Arctic were they try to r…

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom Zero

Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED FREEDOM ZERO

— · Action, Drama, Mecha

Synopsis: Prequel project for Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED Freedom.

★ 4.9

Sengoku☆Paradise Kiwami

TV short · 2011 · Action, Comedy, Drama

Synopsis: Based on the online mobile phone otome game "Sengoku☆Paradise". The first 3 minutes of the 10 minute spot for Sengoku☆Paradise Kiwami is the anime. The rest of the 7 minutes is of Sengoku☆Paradise Kiwami cast members Daisuke Namikawa and others (first time with Tetsuya Kakihara, …

★ 5.7

Comic Party Specials

Special · 2003 · Comedy, Drama

Synopsis: The DVD Specials. Kazuki, together with his friends, goes to a Comic Party that's going to be held in a hot spring. There, they make an incredible discovery that is going to reveal something amazing about comic conventions.

★ 5.4

Hijikata Toshizo: Shiro no Kiseki

OVA · 2004 · Action, Drama

Synopsis: A biographical sketch of the life and ideals of Hijikata Toshizou, Vice Commander of the Shinsengumi, fighting to uphold the Shogunate during the Meiji revolution. (Source: ANN)

★ 6.4

Tsuyoshi Shikkari Shinasai

TV · 1992 · Comedy, Drama, Romance

Synopsis: Tsuyoshi Ikawa lives at home with his popular and beautiful sisters. Despite their qualities, his sisters and his mother are horrible at household chores, including cooking, so all these duties are taken over by Tsuyoshi while his father is away due to being temporarily transferr…

Sakura no Ondo

Movie · 2011 · Drama

Synopsis: Hiirigo, who grew up in a country town, spent his life feeling frustrated with his hometown where nothing is happening. Then, something strange happens to his well-liked older brother, Kaito, and his childhood friend, Ranzumi, who seemed to be enjoying smooth sailing... (Source: …

★ 5.4

Stand My Heroes: Warmth of Memories

Stand My Heroes: WARMTH OF MEMORIES

OVA · 2023 · Action, Drama, Mystery

Synopsis: The OVA will be based on the Narumi Seo character map story event that was featured in the smartphone game in April 2018. Seo, who has a unique memory disorder, will appear alongside other heroes of the Seo Research Laboratory in the OVA. (Source: MAL News)

★ 7.3

Ling Cage Final Chapter

Ling Long Final Chapter

ONA · Action, Drama, Horror

Synopsis: Final installment of Ling Long: Incarnation.

★ 4.5

Mahou no Chocolate

OVA · 2001 · Drama, Romance, Slice of Life

Synopsis: Mami-chan has a crush on her school's soccer club star, Ishida-senpai, and tries against hope to work up the courage to give him chocolate for Valentine's Day. She learns from her friend Koko-chan of the mysterious Magical Chocolate. Will the magic make Mami's dream come true? (S…

★ 6.8

A Japanese Boy Who Draws

Aru Nihon no Ekaki Shounen

Movie · 2019 · Drama

Synopsis: Ever since he was old enough to hold a crayon, Shinji has loved drawing and has dreamed of becoming a manga artist. When he starts attending school, the only other student who shares his passion is Masaru, who draws people he cares about as luchador wrestlers. As the two grow up,…

★ 5.9

Candy Candy (Movie)

Movie · 1992 · Drama, Slice of Life

Synopsis: A young girl named Candice White who was left on the doorstep of the "Pony Home", an orphanage, when she was just a baby. The sisters took her first name from a doll she had in her basket, with the name "Candy" on it, and her last name from the snowstorm she was rescued from. Lif…

★ 6.4

The Adventures of Hutch the Honeybee

Konchuu Monogatari Minashigo Hutch

TV · 1970 · Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Synopsis: Hutch is a small honeybee who got separated from his mom when his home was destroyed by invading wasps, and he now desperately wants to find her back. It's the beginning of an adventure that will make him meet all kinds of friendly insects who try to help him out, but unfortunate…

★ 6.3

The Galaxy Railways: A Letter from the Abandoned Planet

Ginga Tetsudou Monogatari: Wasurerareta Toki no Wakusei

OVA · 2006 · Drama, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: This is the OVA of The Galaxy Railways. The Galaxy Express 999 crashes on the off-limits planet of Herise and it's up to the SDF Sirius Platoon to assist. (Source: Wikipedia)

★ 5.9

Cosmo Warrior Zero - Hunt for Young Harlock

Young Harlock wo Oe! Cosmo Warrior Zero Gaiden

TV · 2001 · Drama, Sci-Fi

Synopsis: Space captain Warrius Zero, who lost his family to evil cyborgs, wages battle against Captain Harlock, a space rebel defending the Machine Men. (Source: Amazon Prime Video)

★ 6.1

Agate 2

Wu Nao Monü 2

ONA · Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Synopsis: The suddenly awakening ghost power leads to a conflict between Alois and the five ghosts that have been lingering in Agate's house. It turns out that these ghosts were all Agate's friends before death. The two sides have a negotiation at Agate's family graveyard. Alois wants all …

★ 5.6

Paris no Isabelle

TV · 1979 · Drama, Romance

Synopsis: The principal character is 15-year-old Isabelle Laustin, other characters being her parents Leon and Marie, Isabelle's friends Jean and his sister Marie, and Isabelle's suitor, Captain Victor. When Paris is besieged and Napoleon III's army is defeated, Isabelle escapes to London,…

★ 5.6

National Husband Bring Home SS4

Guomin Laogong Dai Huijia 4

ONA · Drama, Romance

Synopsis: Fourth season of Guomin Laogong Dai Huijia.