Drama anime

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

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★ 5.1

Angelique: Shiroi Tsubasa no Memoire

OVA · 2000 · Drama, Fantasy, Romance

Synopsis: Angelique... ...started as a dating simulation game for girls back in 1994 on the Super Famicom. The player took on the role of Angelique Limoges, an ordinary schoolgirl summoned to the Sanctuary of the Queen of the Cosmos. She had been chosen to compete in a contest to determine…

★ 5.5

Spirits In Chinese Brushes

Qi Hou Bilu

ONA · Drama, Fantasy

Synopsis: Two thousand years ago, a descendant of the Yinyang Family felt sad for the burning of books and burying of scholars at the order of Qin Shihuang (the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty) and the burning of Epang Palace. In order not to let the scholars die in vain, he began to turn…

★ 5.9

Undersea Super Train: Marine Express

Kaitei Choutokkyuu: Marine Express

Special · 1979 · Action, Adventure, Comedy

Synopsis: The year is 2002, and the Marine Express, the first underwater train between America and Japan, is ready for its maiden voyage. The chief engineer suspects that the train's test run will be used for illicit purposes and hires private detective Ban Shunsaku. He arrives to his clie…

★ 6.7

Sore wo Ai to Yobu Dake

Music · Drama, Romance

Synopsis: Official music video for mafumafu's song Sore wo Ai to Yobu dake.

★ 6.2

Super Secret

ONA · Comedy, Drama, Romance

Synopsis: Two neighboring childhood friends. An airheaded girl and the boy who takes care of her like a mother hen. And of course, there is his family background with a tiny, insignificant supernatural secret. Now that her parents have left the girl in their neighbor's care, will she ever …

★ 5.7

Fuyu no Semi: Tokubetsu Henshuu-ban

OVA · 2008 · Action, Drama

Synopsis: Summary of the Fuyu no Semi OVA with revised animation and some extra scenes.

★ 6.0

Idol Angel Welcome Yoko

Idol Tenshi Youkoso Yoko

TV · 1990 · Comedy, Drama

Synopsis: A young girl and her flying squirrel goes to Tokyo in hopes of becoming an idol singer. On the way, she meets another girl who wants to become an actress, and together they work to achieve their dreams. (Source: ANN)

★ 4.3

First Kiss Story

First Kiss★Monogatari: Kiss kara Hajimaru Monogatari

OVA · 2000 · Drama, Romance

Synopsis: Moments before her upperclassman, Yoshihiko, left for college, Kana Orikura finally built up the courage to confess her love to him. Sharing their first kiss, the two decided to enter a relationship—a dream come true for Kana. Since that first moment, however, Kana and Yoshihiko …

★ 4.8

There Goes Tomoe!

Tomoe ga Yuku!

OVA · 1991 · Adventure, Drama

Synopsis: The title character of Tomoe ga Yuku! (Tomoe Will Go!) is gutsy enough to roller skate down freeways for thrills. After losing a friend in a roller skating accident, Tomoe joins a stunt group called Green Ship. Although still mourning her friend's death, Tomoe has no reservations…

★ 5.6

Jinsei

Mumei no Jinsei

Movie · 2025 · Drama, Music, Psychological

Synopsis: A lonely bullied boy who follows in his father's footsteps and aims to become an idol.

★ 5.7

Heaven Academy Specials

Gakuen Heaven: Hamu Hamu Heaven

Special · 2006 · Comedy, Drama, Romance

Synopsis: Specials from the Gakuen Heaven DVDs.

★ 4.9

In a Distant Time OVA

Harukanaru Toki no Naka de: Ajisai Yumegatari

OVA · 2002 · Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

Synopsis: Whisked away to the land of Kyou, Akane learns that she is the Ryuujin no Miko, and meets the Hachiyou, her protectors. They must defeat Akuram, a demon who wants to destroy Kyou using the power of Azusa, a woman who has the power to absorb human energy. If Akane and the Hachiyou…

★ 5.7

A Time Slip of 10,000 Years: Prime Rose

Time Slip 10000-nen: Prime Rose

Special · 1983 · Action, Adventure, Drama

Synopsis: An emergency arises on Earth when a space fortress known as Death Mask splits up and starts falling toward the cities of Kujukuri and Dallas, forcing their people to evacuate. When the fragments make contact with the surface, the two areas suddenly vanish—and go 10 thousand years…

★ 5.6

Glass Rabbit

Glass no Usagi

Movie · 2005 · Drama

Synopsis: Toshiko Ei and her family are residents of Tokyo. Her father is a respected and skilled glass craftsmen so the family makes a good living. However, the Ei family soon finds itself having to suffer through many tragic hardships as a result of World War II. (Source: ANN)

★ 5.7

JAPAN, Our Homeland

Furusato JAPAN

Movie · 2007 · Drama

Synopsis: It was the spring of 1956, roughly 10 years after the end of the Pacific War. A new teacher named Rieko Sakamoto is assigned to an elementary school in Kiba, downtown Tokyo. At the same time, Shizu Miyanaga, a transfer student from Kobe, joins the class #4 of the 6th grade. Shizu…

★ 5.3

Neko to Wakai se na

ONA · 2023 · Drama, Music

Synopsis: The music film is a part of TOHO animation's 10th anniversary project.

★ 6.2

Marco: Haha wo Tazunete Sanzenri

Movie · 1999 · Adventure, Drama

Synopsis: In the 19th century, Genoa (Italy), 9-year-old Marco must face separation from his mother Anna, who leaves for work in Argentina to escape heavy taxes and a deep economic depression. Remaining at home with his father-a doctor at the hospital for the poor-Marco cannot help but mis…

★ 6.0

One Day A Letter Arrives from the Dog Kingdom

Aru Hi Inu no Kuni kara Tegami ga Kite

OVA · 2015 · Drama

Synopsis: The original novel and manga adaptation focus on letters sent from deceased dogs to their former owners. The anime adaptation stars P-chan, a dog whose owner abandoned him. (Source: LiveChart)

★ 5.6

Follow Me

Music · Drama

Synopsis: A story about an unborn child who brought two unfortunate people together and gave them a second chance with a better future. A beautiful alternative music video for Muse's song "Follow Me" animated by Tekken.

★ 7.6

Bibbidiba

BIBBIDIBA

Music · Drama

Synopsis: Music video for the song BIBBIDIBA by Hoshimachi Suisei. Mixed in with the animation is a hybrid mish-mash of live-action segments filmed through a 360 degree camera.

★ 4.6

Manual of Ninja Martial Arts

Ninja Bugeichou

Movie · 1967 · Action, Drama, Supernatural

Synopsis: Also known as Manual of Ninja Martial Arts, the only animation from Japanese New Wave maestro Nagisa Oshima is as provocative as one would expect from such a remarkable filmmaker. The film follows Sanpei Shirato's classic comic story about the son of an assassinated feudal lord i…

Promise Me the Spotlight

Watashi wo Center ni Suru to Chikaimasuka?

TV · Drama, Romance

Synopsis: "If you can really make me the Center...then we can get married." Meet Mizuki Natsuno, the least popular member of the nationally acclaimed idol group, Melty Strawberry. She has an eternal fan in Koichi Okuta, who is always pouring heart and soul into supporting her. Normally, a …

★ 6.2

Summer Pockets: The Girl Who Forgot Summer Vacation

Summer Pockets: Naruse Shiroha-hen

Movie · 2025 · Drama, Romance, Slice of Life

Synopsis: Theatrical compilation of Summer Pockets.

★ 5.9

The Life of Guskou Budori

Guskou Budori no Denki

Movie · 1994 · Drama

Synopsis: The Biography of Budori Gusko was the recipient of numerous awards including the Monbusho Selection. The original novella on which the film is based is one of Kenji Miyazawa's more famous works, alongside Matasaburo the Wind Imp, Gauche the Cellist and Night on the Galactic Railr…