Drama anime
Difficult choices, relationships and coming-of-age stories. Drama anime exploring emotions, loss and changes in characters' lives.
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★ 7.2DEMON LORD 2099
Maou 2099
TV · 2024 · Action, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: Five hundred years ago, the fantasy world of Alneath was torn apart by a war between magically gifted immortals and mortals armed with magical artifacts. The conflict came to an end when mortals' hero, Gram, slayed the Demon Lord Veltol Velvet Velsvolt. In 2099, the world looks a…
★ 8.6Gintama.: Silver Soul Arc
Gintama.: Shirogane no Tamashii-hen
TV · 2018 · Action, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: After the fierce battle on Rakuyou, the untold past and true goal of the immortal Naraku leader, Utsuro, are finally revealed. By corrupting the Altana reserves of several planets, Utsuro has successfully triggered the intervention of the Tendoshuu’s greatest enemy: the Altana Li…
★ 7.6Tsurune
Tsurune: Kazemai Koukou Kyuudou-bu
TV · 2018 · Drama, Slice of Life, Sports
Synopsis: "Tsurune"—It's the sound made by the bowstring when an arrow is released, and the sound that inspired Minato Narumiya to learn kyudo, a modern Japanese martial art focusing on archery. However, an incident during his last middle school tournament caused him to quit the sport. But…
★ 8.1Initial D 2nd Stage
Initial D SECOND STAGE
TV · 1999 · Action, Drama, Sports
Synopsis: Following his victory over RedSuns leader Ryosuke Takahashi, AE86 driver Takumi Fujiwara is challenged by the Lancer EVO-based "Emperor," a group known for taking decals of racing teams they defeat, cutting them up and placing them on their cars like a fighter plane kill board. T…
★ 7.0Tokyo Ghoul: Jack
Tokyo Ghoul: [JACK]
OVA · 2015 · Drama, Horror, Supernatural
Synopsis: Former baseball player turned delinquent Taishi Fura accidentally witnesses the man-eating "ghoul" known as Lantern injuring his old friend and murdering another. Before the situation gets any worse, Fura's classmate Kishou Arima arrives―as he is actually an undercover investigat…
★ 7.7Kokoro Connect ~ The OVAs
Kokoro Connect: Michi Random
OVA · 2012 · Drama, Romance, Slice of Life
Synopsis: Not long after putting the previous supernatural incident behind them, the members of Yamaboshi Academy's Student Cultural Society (StuCS) must deal with Fuusenkazura's newest trial—emotion transmission. This phenomenon allows the club members to hear each others' true thoughts, …
★ 7.9Ascendance of a Bookworm Season 3
Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen 3rd Season
TV · 2022 · Drama, Fantasy, Slice of Life
Synopsis: Winter is approaching, and Myne—now an apprentice priestess—must prepare for her stay at the church and the upcoming Dedication Ceremony. However, due to her immense knowledge and extraordinary amount of mana, she has garnered the attention of many dangerous people, who are willi…
★ 6.6No Guns Life
No Guns Life
TV · 2019 · Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: The technology to create powerful cyborg soldiers has been released for public use by the Berühren Corporation. Those outfitted with robotic parts are known as the Extended. Juuzou Inui, one such Extended, was created as a soldier and has no memories of his former life. But now, …
★ 7.4My Happy Marriage Season 2
Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon 2nd Season
TV · 2025 · Drama, Romance, Supernatural
Synopsis: Following the awakening of her Dream-Sight ability, Miyo Saimori reunites with her fiancé, Kiyoka Kudou, the captain of the special forces protecting the country against ill-intended individuals gifted with exceptional powers. However, the couple's blissful life is suddenly inter…
★ 7.4Kingdom
Kingdom
TV · 2012 · Action, Drama
Synopsis: China’s Warring States period, a raging dragon that would raze the land for 500 years, saw many kingdoms rise and fall, making way for the next generation of kings and generals to fight for supremacy. Eventually, seven powerful states emerged from the endless cycle of warfare. In…
★ 7.4Shaman King
Shaman King
TV · 2001 · Action, Adventure, Comedy
Synopsis: A battle is about to begin in Tokyo: the Shaman Fight, a tournament held every five hundred years where shaman—those who can command spirits—confront each other in combat. The victor of this contest becomes the Shaman King and the only one who is able to contact and control the G…
★ 8.5Hajime No Ippo: The Fighting! - Rising -
Hajime no Ippo: Rising
TV · 2013 · Comedy, Drama, Sports
Synopsis: Japanese Featherweight Champion Makunouchi Ippo has defended his title belt once more with the help of his devastating signature move: the Dempsey Roll. However, new challengers are rising up left and right, claiming to have an answer for the move responsible for crushing his opp…
★ 7.0Ahiru no Sora
Ahiru no Sora
TV · 2019 · Drama, Sports
Synopsis: Lacking what is considered the most important asset in basketball, Sora Kurumatani has struggled with his short height since the inception of his love for the game. Despite missing this beneficial aspect, Sora's unwavering drive never allowed his small stature to dictate his abil…
★ 7.2Angel Beats! Specials
Angel Beats! Tokubetsu-hen
Special · 2010 · Action, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: Special 1 - Angel Beats!: Stairway to Heaven Operation High Tension Syndrome. Another one of Yuri's plans, this time only so they can meet GOD. A special, unaired, episode of Angel Beats! which is included in the 7th volume of the BD/DVD. Special 2 - Angel Beats!: Hell's Kitchen …
★ 7.8Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo
Gankutsuou
TV · 2004 · Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: In the year 5053, French aristocrats Viscount Albert de Morcerf and Baron Franz d'Epinay attend the festival of Carnival on the moon city of Luna. While Franz is just looking to have fun, Albert is seeking something more to fill his life—but he finds more than he bargained for in…
★ 7.0The Ambition of Oda Nobuna
Oda Nobuna no Yabou
TV · 2012 · Action, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: High school student Yoshiharu Sagara wakes up and finds himself in the middle of a raging Sengoku period battle. He is saved by the legendary Hideyoshi Toyotomi, but at the cost of the hero's life. With his dying breath, the warrior pleads for Yoshiharu to become a feudal lord in…
★ 7.9Nodame Cantabile
Nodame Cantabile
TV · 2007 · Comedy, Drama, Music
Synopsis: Shinichi Chiaki is a first class musician whose dream is to play among the elites in Europe. Coming from a distinguished family, he is an infamous perfectionist—not only is he highly critical of himself, but of others as well. The only thing stopping Shinichi from leaving for Eur…
★ 6.8Flowers of Evil
Aku no Hana
TV · 2013 · Drama, Psychological, Romance
Synopsis: Takao Kasuga, a high school student fascinated by poetry, reveres Charles Baudelaire and even decorates his room with the poet's portrait. On a normal day, Takao forgets his copy of The Flowers of Evil in the classroom. When returning to retrieve it, he steals the sports garments…
★ 7.8Scissor Seven
Cike Wu Liuqi
ONA · Action, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: To the casual eye, the amnesiac bounty hunter Wu Liuqi looks quite intimidating. With his deadly telekinetic scissor techniques and his ability to seamlessly transform into anything, one would not expect his modest demeanor. In fact, Wu is quite terrible at his job. Often times t…
★ 8.4NIPPON SANGOKU: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun
Nippon Sangoku
ONA · 2026 · Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: In the near future, Japan has completely collapsed due to a mix of nuclear warfare, natural disasters, and widespread corruption that sparked a revolution. The country is now split into three warring superpowers. This new era of the Three Kingdoms Period sees diplomacy vanish, re…
★ 8.3Bakuman. Season 3
Bakuman. 3
TV · 2012 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Onto their third serialization, manga duo Moritaka Mashiro and Akito Takagi—also known by their pen name, Muto Ashirogi—are ever closer to their dream of an anime adaption. However, the real challenge is only just beginning: if they are unable to compete with the artist Eiji Niiz…
★ 7.6Honey and Clover
Hachimitsu to Clover
TV · 2005 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Yuuta Takemoto, a sophomore at an arts college, shares a cheap apartment with two seniors—the eccentric Shinobu Morita, who keeps failing to graduate due to his absenteeism, and the sensible Takumi Mayama, who acts as a proper senior to Takemoto, often looking out for him. Takemo…
★ 7.4Ron Kamonohashi's Forbidden Deductions
Kamonohashi Ron no Kindan Suiri
TV · 2023 · Drama, Mystery
Synopsis: Ron Kamonohashi, the best student in the history of the elite Detective Training Academy BLUE, has been living as a recluse since BLUE expelled him five years ago. Moreover, he is forbidden to work as a detective, having barely escaped execution after getting involved in a murder…
★ 8.1MEGALOBOX 2: NOMAD
NOMAD: Megalo Box 2
TV · 2021 · Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: Megalo Box is an advanced form of boxing where competitors wear metal frames called Gear. When the first ever Megalonia tournament took place, "Gearless" Joe became its champion and known to all as a legendary fighter. However, soon after, he lost an exhibition match against the …
