Drama anime
Difficult choices, relationships and coming-of-age stories. Drama anime exploring emotions, loss and changes in characters' lives.
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★ 8.2Moriarty the Patriot Part 2
Yuukoku no Moriarty Part 2
TV · 2021 · Drama, Mystery, Psychological
Synopsis: Great Britain is ablaze with news of a so-called "Lord of Crime," a criminal mastermind responsible for the downfall of several unruly nobles. In truth, the Lord of Crime is not an individual, but rather a group consisting of William James Moriarty and his two brothers, Louis and…
★ 7.8Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Cour 2 - Eris the Goblin Slayer
Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu Part 2 - Eris no Goblin Toubatsu
Special · 2022 · Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Synopsis: While Rudeus reunites with his father in Millishion, Eris sets out to fulfill her dream of slaying goblins. While at the Adventures' Guild, however, she encounters Cliff, a conceited young mage who threatens to spoil her adventure. (Source: Funimation) Note: An unaired special ep…
★ 8.2Cowboy Bebop: The Movie - Knockin' on Heaven's Door
Cowboy Bebop: Tengoku no Tobira
Movie · 2001 · Action, Drama, Mystery
Synopsis: As the Cowboy Bebop crew travels the stars, they learn of the largest bounty yet, a huge 300 million Woolongs. Apparently, someone is wielding a hugely powerful chemical weapon, and of course the authorities are at a loss to stop it. The war to take down the most dangerous crimin…
★ 7.9Penguindrum
Mawaru Penguindrum
TV · 2011 · Drama, Mystery, Psychological
Synopsis: For the Takakura family, destiny is an ever-spinning wheel, pointing passionately in their direction with equal tides of joy and sorrow before ticking on to the next wishmaker. With their parents gone, twin brothers Kanba and Shouma live alone with their beloved little sister Him…
★ 8.9Gintama Season 2 Part 2
Gintama': Enchousen
TV · 2012 · Action, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: While Gintoki Sakata was away, the Yorozuya found themselves a new leader: Kintoki, Gintoki's golden-haired doppelganger. In order to regain his former position, Gintoki will need the help of those around him, a troubling feat when no one can remember him! Between Kintoki and Gin…
★ 8.1Doukyuusei -Classmates-
Doukyuusei
Movie · 2016 · Drama, Music, Romance
Synopsis: Hikaru Kusakabe is a normal, carefree boy in a rock band who is always focused on the present. During the summer, his entire class is forced to participate in an upcoming chorus festival. By coincidence, he discovers his classmate Rihito Sajou—known for being an honor student wit…
★ 8.1Steins;Gate: Open the Missing Link - Divide By Zero
Steins;Gate: Kyoukaimenjou no Missing Link - Divide By Zero
OVA · 2015 · Drama, Psychological, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: Having reached his emotional breaking point, Rintaro Okabe refuses to continue aiding time traveler Suzuha Amane in her mission to prevent World War III, believing any further efforts to save Makise Kurisu will be in vain. Shortly after, Okabe abandons his mad scientist persona a…
★ 6.1The Kingdoms of Ruin
Hametsu no Oukoku
TV · 2023 · Action, Drama, Fantasy
Synopsis: Witches once blessed the human race with wisdom and peace. But the Redia Empire's "Gear Expansion" brought about a culture of science that far surpassed magic, and witches were viewed as enemies impeding the progress of civilization. Thus began the witch hunts. One human named Ad…
★ 8.0Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad
BECK
TV · 2004 · Comedy, Drama, Music
Synopsis: Fourteen-year-old Yukio "Koyuki" Tanaka is a dispirited young boy with no goals in life. However, this all changes when Koyuki saves a strange-looking dog named Beck from being harassed by a group of local kids. The dog's owner, 16-year-old Ryuusuke "Ray" Minami, is an emerging g…
★ 6.6Devils' Line
Devils' Line
TV · 2018 · Action, Drama, Horror
Synopsis: Everything you thought you knew about vampires is wrong. They can walk in the daylight and holy water doesn't burn them. In fact, vampires can pass as normal humans so perfectly that even other vampires have trouble spotting them. Until they drink human blood, that is; then they …
★ 8.9Gintama Season 4
Gintama.
TV · 2017 · Action, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: After joining the resistance against the bakufu, Gintoki and the gang are in hiding, along with Katsura and his Joui rebels. The Yorozuya is soon approached by Nobume Imai and two members of the Kiheitai, who explain that the Harusame pirates have turned against 7th Division Capt…
★ 6.9Higurashi: When They Cry - GOU
Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Gou
TV · 2020 · Drama, Horror, Mystery
Synopsis: Rika Furude and her group of friends live in the small mountain village of Hinamizawa; in June 1983, they welcome transfer student Keiichi Maebara into their ranks, making him the only boy in their group. After school, they have fun playing games and spending each day living thei…
★ 8.4Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu
TV · 2016 · Drama
Synopsis: Yotarou is a former yakuza member fresh out of prison and fixated on just one thing: rather than return to a life of crime, the young man aspires to take to the stage of rakugo, a traditional Japanese form of comedic storytelling. Inspired during his incarceration by the performa…
★ 7.7The Stranger by the Shore
Umibe no Étranger
Movie · 2020 · Drama, Romance, Slice of Life
Synopsis: Shun Hashimoto is an openly gay aspiring novelist living in Okinawa who was abandoned by his parents after coming out to them. Mio Chibana is a reserved, orphaned high school student, often found spending his time by the sea. One day, the two meet on the beach, and Shun is instan…
★ 8.3Revolutionary Girl Utena
Shoujo Kakumei Utena
TV · 1997 · Action, Drama, Fantasy
Synopsis: Years ago, a tragic incident befell a young princess when both her parents died. Devastated, it seemed nothing would calm this poor soul. However, a prince traveling through the area came to see the princess, hoping to cheer her up. After wiping her sorrowful tears, the prince ga…
★ 7.5Stars Align
Hoshiai no Sora
TV · 2019 · Drama, Slice of Life, Sports
Synopsis: Constantly outperformed by the girls' club, the boys' soft tennis club faces disbandment due to their poor skills and lack of positive results in matches. In desperate need of members, Touma Shinjou is looking to recruit capable players, but he fails to scout anyone. Enter Maki K…
★ 7.5The Cat Returns
Neko no Ongaeshi
Movie · 2002 · Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: High school student Haru Yoshioka is bored with the monotony of life. One day, she saves Prince Lune of the Cat Kingdom from being run over by a truck. As a token of gratitude, the Cat King sends her "presents" and invites her to the Cat Kingdom to become Lune's wife. Haru's inab…
★ 8.3The Ramparts of Ice
Koori no Jouheki
TV · 2026 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: On the surface, high school student Koyuki Hikawa seems unapproachable and terrifying to most other students. In reality, Koyuki is just insecure and prone to overthinking due to her uncomfortable experiences in middle school. However, her chance encounter with two boys in school…
★ 8.8STEEL BALL RUN JoJo's Bizarre Adventure 1st STAGE
JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken: Steel Ball Run - 1st STAGE
ONA · 2026 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: In the American Old West, the world's greatest race is about to begin. Thousands line up in San Diego to travel over six thousand kilometers for a chance to win the grand prize of fifty million dollars. With the era of the horse reaching its end, contestants are allowed to use an…
★ 7.2Go! Go! Loser Ranger!
Sentai Daishikkaku
TV · 2024 · Action, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: For the past 13 years, the Nefarious Monster Army have appeared beneath their floating fortress every Sunday to advance their goal of conquering Earth. Luckily, the Dragon Keepers are here to save the day! Having defeated the majority of the monsters during their initial invasion…
★ 6.8The Troubled Life of Miss Kotoura
Kotoura-san
TV · 2013 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Since childhood, Haruka Kotoura's classmates have seen her as a creepy and monstrous person. This is due to her ability to read other people's minds—the same ability that drove her parents away, leaving her alone with her grandfather. As a result, she has grown accustomed to the …
★ 7.7Hanasaku Iroha ~Blossoms for Tomorrow~
Hanasaku Iroha
TV · 2011 · Drama, Slice of Life
Synopsis: Ohana Matsumae is an energetic and wild teenager residing in Tokyo with her carefree single mother. Abruptly, her mother decides to run away with her new boyfriend from debt collectors, forcing the young girl to fend for herself—as per her mother's "rely only on yourself" philoso…
★ 7.8One Piece Film: Red
ONE PIECE FILM: RED
Movie · 2022 · Action, Adventure, Comedy
Synopsis: As a child, Uta—the Red Hair Pirates' ex-musician and Monkey D. Luffy's childhood friend—promised that she would build a new era of freedom by performing joyful music for the world. Luffy and the Straw Hat Crew arrive at Uta's first ever live concert, where many fans have gathere…
★ 7.3Alderamin on the Sky
Nejimaki Seirei Senki: Tenkyou no Alderamin
TV · 2016 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: Ikta Solork is a carefree young man who only wants two things in life: a woman on his arm and a place to nap. Unfortunately, his peaceful life is destroyed when war breaks out between the Katjvarna Empire and the neighboring Republic of Kioka. Ikta and his childhood friend, Yator…
