Drama anime
Difficult choices, relationships and coming-of-age stories. Drama anime exploring emotions, loss and changes in characters' lives.
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★ 8.1Bakuman. Season 2
Bakuman. 2
TV · 2011 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: With the serialization of their new manga, "Detective Trap," the writer-artist team, Akito Takagi and Moritaka Mashiro, better known by their pseudonym Muto Ashirogi, are one step closer to becoming world-renowned mangaka. For Mashiro, however, serialization is just the first ste…
★ 7.5The Labyrinth of Grisaia
Grisaia no Meikyuu
Special · 2015 · Drama, Ecchi, Romance
Synopsis: Having attended Mihama Academy for about a year, Yuuji Kazami has seemingly found his place within the school, but he suddenly decides to pursue a promotion in CIRS. After consulting JB about his intentions, they both thoroughly examine Yuuji's documents and dissect the events of…
★ 7.7The Ancient Magus' Bride Season 2
Mahoutsukai no Yome SEASON 2
TV · 2023 · Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Synopsis: Apprentice mage Chise Hatori is invited to enroll at the College, a prestigious learning institution for sorcerers, to examine and look for a way to remove the curses she bears. Despite the reluctance of her groom, Elias Ainsworth, Chise accepts the proposal, as she believes atte…
★ 7.6Jellyfish Can’t Swim in the Night
Yoru no Kurage wa Oyogenai
TV · 2024 · Drama, Music, Slice of Life
Synopsis: Yoru no Kurage wa Oyogenai follows a girl who spends her nights wandering Shibuya, a place "overflowing with identity." Unable to become anyone, the girl's life begins to change following a special encounter. \Written
★ 8.3Heaven Official's Blessing
Tian Guan Ci Fu
ONA · Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Synopsis: The heavens shake, the thunder rumbles, and Xie Lian appears with an apologetic smile—again! Eight hundred years prior, he was a beloved martial god, known as the Crown Prince of Xianle. Now, he ascends to the heavenly realm for the third time, but simply as a pitiful scrap-colle…
★ 6.9Hamatora
Hamatora THE ANIMATION
TV · 2014 · Comedy, Drama, Mystery
Synopsis: The ability to create miracles is not just a supernatural phenomenon; it is a gift which manifests in a limited number of human beings. "Minimum," or small miracles, are special powers that only selected people called "Minimum Holders" possess. The detective agency Yokohama Troub…
★ 7.5Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom
Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom
TV · 2009 · Action, Drama, Thriller
Synopsis: Mafia is rife in America where assassinations are a regular occurrence on the streets. Inferno, a mysterious company, is behind most of these dealings through the use of their near-invincible human weapon, "Phantom." One day, a Japanese tourist accidentally witnesses Phantom's la…
★ 8.4Cosmic Princess Kaguya!
Chou Kaguya-hime!
ONA · 2026 · Action, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: Tsukuyomi is a virtual realm where hopes and dreams come together. Iroha Sakayori, a 17-year-old high school student in Tokyo, leads an extremely busy life trying to balance part-time work and academics. She finds peace by watching a popular streamer named Yachiyo Runami, who is …
★ 7.3Charlotte: Strong People
Charlotte: Tsuyoimono-tachi
OVA · 2016 · Comedy, Drama, Supernatural
Synopsis: Takehito Kumagami's clairvoyance leads his group of friends to another child with supernatural powers: Iori Sekiguchi, a mind reader. However, as they try to approach her, they realize her power makes her nearly impossible to pin down. Having been chosen by the club to handle thi…
★ 8.0One Piece: Stampede
ONE PIECE STAMPEDE
Movie · 2019 · Action, Adventure, Comedy
Synopsis: Monkey D. Luffy and the Straw Hats arrive aboard the Sunny to the Pirates Festival, the world's largest celebration created by and for pirates. Buena Festa, the festival organizer, invites the Straw Hats and all Worst Generation crews to partake in the festivities. Luring even Sh…
★ 7.5Pokémon: The First Movie
Pocket Monsters: Mewtwo no Gyakushuu
Movie · 1998 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: Using the fossil of the Legendary Pokémon Mew, Team Rocket has created the first successful Pokémon clone. Named Mewtwo, the man-made Pokémon quickly becomes upset with the circumstances of its creation and goes on a rampage. It is soon approached by Sakaki, the leader of Team Ro…
★ 7.7Inazuma Eleven
Inazuma Eleven
TV · 2008 · Drama, Sports, Supernatural
Synopsis: While other schools in Japan compete for the title of being the best soccer team in the country, Raimon Middle School's soccer club, Inazuma Eleven, struggles to rise from the verge of being disbanded. The grandson of Inazuma Eleven's first generation goalkeeper and captain of th…
★ 7.3Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death & Rebirth
Shin Seiki Evangelion Movie: Shi to Shinsei
Movie · 1997 · Drama, Mecha, Psychological
Synopsis: In the year 2015, more than a decade has passed since the catastrophic event known as Second Impact befell mankind. During this time of recovery, a select few learned of beings known as the Angels—colossal malevolent entities with the intention of triggering the Third Impact and …
★ 6.3Even Given the Worthless “Appraiser” Class, I’m Actually the Strongest
Fuguushoku [Kanteishi] ga Jitsu wa Saikyou Datta: Naraku de Kitaeta Saikyou no [Shingan] de Musou Suru
TV · 2025 · Action, Adventure, Comedy
Synopsis: In a fantasy world where "jobs" are god-given from birth, heroes are born, not made—and Ein's job of "Appraiser" has put him about as far from the "hero" pedestal as possible. Used, abused, and eventually abandoned by his fellow adventurers, Ein decides it just isn't worth going …
★ 8.2You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 2
Seihantai na Kimi to Boku 2nd Season
TV · 2026 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Six months have passed since the polar opposite classmates Miyu Suzuki and Yuusuke Tani started dating. Through spending time together along with their friends from school, the two have been happier than ever. As the year nears its end, the new couple plans to celebrate Christmas…
★ 8.5Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! New Challenger
Hajime no Ippo: New Challenger
TV · 2009 · Comedy, Drama, Sports
Synopsis: Japanese Featherweight Champion Ippo Makunouchi has successfully defended and retained his title. Meanwhile, his rival, Ichirou Miyata, has resurfaced in Japan, aiming for his own Featherweight belt in the Oriental Pacific Boxing Federation. When the rest of the world comes knock…
★ 6.4Riddle Story of Devil
Akuma no Riddle
TV · 2014 · Action, Drama
Synopsis: Tokaku Azuma has just transferred to the elite Myoujou Academy, a private girls' boarding school. But there is a catch: she, along with 11 of her fellow students in Class Black, is an assassin taking part in the challenge to kill their sweet-natured classmate, Haru Ichinose. Whoe…
★ 7.1S.A: Special A
Special A
TV · 2008 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Hikari Hanazono has always been able to do things that normal people cannot. As a child, she assumed no one could beat her—until she met Kei Takishima. Thinking she would win, Hikari challenged him to a match. But things didn’t go as planned; she lost not once but each time she r…
★ 7.7the Garden of sinners Chapter 3: ever cry, never life. (Remaining Sense of Pain)
Kara no Kyoukai: Tsuukaku Zanryuu
Movie · 2008 · Action, Drama, Mystery
Synopsis: On a solemn night in July 1998, teenager Fujino Asagami is mercilessly raped by a street gang in a dilapidated bar. No matter what physical or sexual abuse they deal, however, the girl regards her captors with the same apathetic expression. The next day, mangled bodies are discov…
★ 7.4Rurouni Kenshin (2023)
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (2023)
TV · 2023 · Action, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: One hundred and forty years ago in Kyoto, with the coming of the American "Black Ships," there arose a warrior who, felling men with his bloodstained blade, gained the name Hitokiri, manslayer! His killer blade helped close the turbulent Bakumatsu era and slashed open the progres…
★ 7.4Wolf's Rain
Wolf's Rain
TV · 2003 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: In a dying world, there exists an ancient legend: when the world ends, the gateway to paradise will be opened. This utopia is the sole salvation for the remnants of life in this barren land, but the legend also dictates that only wolves can find their way to this mythical realm. …
★ 7.1Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii
Raise wa Tanin ga Ii
TV · 2024 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Yoshino Somei would have been a normal high-schooler if not for the fact that she is the granddaughter of the leader of the Osaka-based Somei Group, the Kansai region's largest yakuza organization. One day, Yoshino hurries home after hearing of the news about the unification of K…
★ 8.4the Garden of sinners Chapter 5: Paradox Paradigm
Kara no Kyoukai: Mujun Rasen
Movie · 2008 · Action, Drama, Mystery
Synopsis: In November 1998, a double homicide occurs at the newly constructed Ogawa apartment complex in the heart of Mifune City. The murderer, Tomoe Enjou, has fled in a panic. To his astonishment, he is not pursued by the police and news of the incident has not been reported through med…
★ 7.8Summer Ghost
Summer Ghost
Movie · 2021 · Drama, Supernatural
Synopsis: It is said that fireworks can calm the souls of the dead. For Tomoya Sugisaki, Aoi Harukawa, and Ryou Kobayashi, fireworks are what allowed them to meet the Summer Ghost. Believed to be the spirit of a young woman who committed suicide, the Summer Ghost only appears in a specific…
