Drama anime

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

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Found: 3,463

★ 6.4

Light & Shadow

Guang Yu Shi

ONA · Action, Drama, Fantasy

Synopsis: A cosmic darkness threatens to overcome three former teammates who were thought to have perished.

Omae, Tanuki ni Naranee ka?

TV · Drama, Supernatural

Synopsis: A series of encounters with Koganemaru, a magical tanuki that saves the hearts of those in need.

★ 5.1

Baymax

Music · Drama, Sci-Fi, Slice of Life

Synopsis: The adventure story revolves around Hiro, a 14-year-old boy who lost his dear brother Tadashi in a mysterious accident, and Baymax, a personal healthcare companion robot developed by Tadashi. The story is set in San Fransokyo, a fictional city that combines the imagery of San Fra…

★ 4.9

Konchuu Monogatari Mitsubachi Hutch: Yuuki no Melody

Movie · 2010 · Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Synopsis: A Hutch movie.

★ 4.2

GET UP! GET LIVE! #Geragera

TV short · 2020 · Comedy, Drama, Slice of Life

Synopsis: The story of the "voice actor x 2D entertainer" project centers on aspiring comedian entertainers who all gather at SSS, a talent agency for comedians. The story portrays the friction and jealousy in their rivaling careers, as well as their admiration towards industry veterans, t…

★ 5.8

Relationship Scramble feat. Hatsune Miku

Scramble Kousai

Music · Drama, Psychological

Synopsis: Music video by DECO*27.

★ 5.0

Attack No.1: Namida no Kaiten Receive

Movie · 1970 · Drama, Sports

Synopsis: The 2nd Attack No.1 recap film. This covers episode 7-14 of the original TV series.

★ 6.4

Shounen Tokugawa Ieyasu

TV · 1975 · Drama

Synopsis: A historical tale of the early life of Tokugawa Ieyasu, who would eventually become shogun and establish the Edo Period in Japan. (Source: AniDB)

★ 4.7

Pikaia!!

TV short · 2017 · Drama, Slice of Life

Synopsis: Second season of Pikaia!.

Jing Wei Wu Jian

ONA · Drama, Mystery, Psychological

Synopsis: Adapted from the JJWXC novel ‘Jing Wei Qing Shang’ by Qing Jun Mo Xiao/Please Don’t Laugh, this is a romantic story about two incredible young women. Legend says that the land was once separated by the Luo river. To the south was the agricultural Wei kingdom, and to the north, th…

★ 5.8

On Happiness Road

Xingfu Lushang

Movie · Drama

Synopsis: Chi earned her American dream after persevering with her studies in Taiwan. Following her grandmothers' death, Chi returns to her family on Happiness Road, where she begins to feel nostalgic about her childhood and starts to contemplate the meaning of "life" and "home". What is h…

★ 4.9

The Story of Hellen Keller: Angel of Love and Light

Helen Keller Monogatari: Ai to Hikari no Tenshi

Movie · 1981 · Drama

Synopsis: Based on Hellen Keller's (1880-1968) autobiography.

★ 5.0

Tako ni Natta Okaa-san

Special · 2003 · Drama

Synopsis: The second film in Shin-Ei's series of annual WWII themed anime television movies for children "Sensou Douwa" (war story). (Source: AniDB)

Akubi wo Suru ni wa Wake ga Aru

Movie · Drama

Synopsis: Japan, 2093. A rural town that used to be the most prestigious town in the world has long since sunk 30 meters under the ocean's surface. The story is a tale of a girl who takes part in freediving (diving without the aid of equipment to breathe), and the emotional growth she expe…

★ 3.8

A Hundred Percents

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OVA · 1990 · Drama

Synopsis: A pretty 22-year-old girl leaves university and gets her dream job as a TV newscaster, only to discover that life is tough at the top. Adaptation of the "Young Action" manga by Michio Yanagisawa. (Source: AniDB)

Maji

Honki!

OVA · 1990 · Drama

Synopsis: Maji is a young hood in the Nagisa criminal organization whose name is synonymous with loyalty and truth. While driving away thugs, he meets and falls for local high school girl, Kumiko; however, complications ensue when he and his group run into the rival Kikuchi gang looking fo…

★ 5.1

Jungle Taitei Leo: Hon-o-ji

Movie · Adventure, Drama

Synopsis: This is one of a number of original animated short films made for viewing at Tezuka Osamu World's Tezuka Osamu Animation Theater in Kyoto. (Source: ANN)

★ 4.9

Attack No.1: Namida no Sekai Senshuken

Movie · 1970 · Drama, Sports

Synopsis: The third Attack No.1 recap film. This covers the championship arc in New York where the All Japan team plays against the Soviet Union.

★ 4.8

Eiyuu Banka Koushi-den

OVA · Adventure, Drama, Romance

Synopsis: Born in the Chinese state of Lu in 551 B.C., Confucius is raised by his mother after his father dies when he is only three. He marries at 19 and enters the service of the local nobility. At 32, he becomes tutor to the Prince of Lu's children, eventually becoming a politician at 5…

★ 5.1

Eiga Kamisama Minarai: Himitsu no Cocotama: Kiseki o Okose ♪ Tepple to Dokidoki Cocotama Kai

Movie · 2017 · Adventure, Drama, Mahou Shoujo

Synopsis: Kokoro's school is teaming up with another to form a bazaar so they can sell/re-home gently used items everyone no longer uses around their homes. On her way from from school Tama Elder tells her that she and her Cocotama friends won a trip to the Cocotama World. Here they see ho…

★ 4.9

The Cherry Tree

Shounen to Sakura

Special · Drama

Synopsis: In postwar Tokyo, while his mum works, Taichi spends his days alone and misses his dad who was killed in the war. Through his friendship with an old man who tends a seemingly dead cherry tree, Taichi learns about the tree and gradually becomes more positive. (Source: Treasures of…

Shuukan Ranobe Anime

TV · 2025 · Action, Drama, Romance

Synopsis: A collection of original short episodes based on stories created by light novel authors and illustrators.

The Shower

Sonagi

Movie · Drama, Romance

Synopsis: A little girl always plays on the stepping stones in the brook. A shy little boy hovers around her unable to ask her that he wishes to be alone. Suddenly, it rains and they seek shelter together, which brings them closer.

★ 5.5

Go for 2020

ONA · 2017 · Drama, Sports

Synopsis: Studio Colorido was commissioned by Japanese real estate developer Mitsui Fudosan to create a promotional video for their BE THE CHANGE campaign, in anticipation of the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic and Paralympic games. Initiatives from the campaign include communal sport academies,…