Drama anime
Difficult choices, relationships and coming-of-age stories. Drama anime exploring emotions, loss and changes in characters' lives.
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★ 7.2Irina: The Vampire Cosmonaut
Tsuki to Laika to Nosferatu
TV · 2021 · Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: On November 23, 1957, the whole world witnessed the Federal Republic of Zirnitra's monumental achievement of sending the first live animal—a dog—to outer space. Since then, the space race between the confederacy and its competitor, the United Kingdom of Arnack, has intensified; t…
★ 6.3The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord's Army was a Human
Maou Gun Saikyou no Majutsushi wa Ningen datta
TV · 2024 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: Under the tutelage of the great demon warlock Romberg, Ike grew up with knowledge regarding an ancient advanced civilization that once ruled the land. Coupled with his innate talent in magical arts, this upbringing allows Ike to quickly rise in the Demon Lord's army ranks, leadin…
★ 7.7One Piece Film: Gold
ONE PIECE FILM: GOLD
Movie · 2016 · Action, Adventure, Comedy
Synopsis: Monkey D. Luffy and his Straw Hat Crew have finally arrived on Gran Tesoro, a ship carrying the largest entertainment city in the world. Drawn in by the chances of hitting the jackpot, the crew immediately head to the casino. There, they quickly find themselves on a winning strea…
★ 6.2Freezing
Freezing
TV · 2011 · Action, Drama, Ecchi
Synopsis: Decades into the future, humanity is under siege by an alien race known as the Novas. These inhuman beings leave devastation in their wake whenever they appear, with the efforts to stave them off becoming known as Nova Clashes. Young women known as "Pandoras" and young men known …
★ 7.6Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade
JIN-ROH
Movie · 2000 · Action, Drama, Psychological
Synopsis: In an alternate history, following World War II, civil unrest and terrorism run rampant in a devastated Japan under foreign occupation. During a botched interception of underground munitions being transferred by a terrorist organization, Constable Kazuki Fuse, a soldier in an eli…
★ 8.3Chihayafuru 2
Chihayafuru 2
TV · 2013 · Drama, Romance, Slice of Life
Synopsis: Chihaya Ayase is obsessed with developing her school's competitive karuta club, nursing daunting ambitions like winning the national team championship at the Omi Jingu and becoming the Queen, the best female karuta player in Japan—and in extension, the world. As their second year…
★ 6.6Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story
Magia Record: Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica Gaiden
TV · 2020 · Drama, Mahou Shoujo, Mystery
Synopsis: Rumor has it that if a young girl strikes a bargain with a white fairy, it will grant any wish her heart desires. However, in exchange, she will become a magical girl and must put her life on the line to slay fearsome and ferocious witches. Iroha Tamaki, a kind-hearted middle sch…
★ 6.6Love, Election and Chocolate
Koi to Senkyo to Chocolate
TV · 2012 · Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Yuuki Oojima is a member of his high school's Food Research Club, whose main activity is eating snacks bought with funds allocated to them by the school. However, this peaceful and wasteful lifestyle is under threat as the upcoming student election draws near. Satsuki Shinonome, …
★ 6.6A Condition Called Love
Hananoi-kun to Koi no Yamai
TV · 2024 · Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Hotaru Hinase is a first-year high school student who treasures her family and friends above all else. Unable to understand romance, she decides she will be content living without the experience of falling in love. While Hotaru is spending time at a cafe with her close friend, sh…
★ 7.0Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentosho
Kijin Gentoushou
TV · 2025 · Action, Drama, Fantasy
Synopsis: In the Edo period, there was a shrine maiden called "Itsukihime" in the mountain village of Kadono. Jinta, a young man who acts as the shrine maiden's guardian despite being a stranger, encounters a mysterious demon who speaks of the far future in the forest where he went to defe…
★ 7.5Clannad: Another World, Kyou Chapter
CLANNAD: After Story - Mou Hitotsu no Sekai, Kyou-hen
OVA · 2009 · Drama, Romance, Slice of Life
Synopsis: On a rainy day, Ryou Fujibayashi musters up the courage to confess her feelings to Tomoya Okazaki. Despite not knowing each other for long, the two start dating and develop a harmonious relationship. However, tensions begin to rise when a rumor surrounding Tomoya and Ryou's older…
★ 7.1Fullmetal Alchemist: The Movie - Conqueror of Shamballa
Hagane no Renkinjutsushi: Shamballa wo Yuku Mono
Movie · 2005 · Action, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: Munich, Germany, 1923. Two years have passed since Edward Elric was dragged from his own world to ours, leaving behind his country, his friends and his younger brother, Alphonse. Stripped of his alchemical powers, he has been all this time researching rocketry together with Alpho…
★ 8.7Gintama.: Silver Soul Arc - Second Half War
Gintama.: Shirogane no Tamashii-hen - Kouhan-sen
TV · 2018 · Action, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: Following the temporary retreat of the Altana Liberation Army from the Kabuki District, the state of the war has seemingly improved. However, as the Oniwaban, Shinsengumi, and residents of the district combat the army's remnants, Edo's greatest inventor Gengai Hiraga is abducted.…
★ 7.4I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day
Kimi ga Shinu made Koi wo Shitai
TV · 2026 · Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Synopsis: The death of Sheena Totsuki's roommate is casually announced at the start of class, and the day carries on as usual. In an orphanage that raises children as soldiers, death is nothing new to the residents. With their home country embroiled in a war that has dragged on for too man…
★ 7.5Free! -Dive to the Future-
Free!: Dive to the Future
TV · 2018 · Comedy, Drama, Slice of Life
Synopsis: With the seniors having graduated from high school, the determined swimmers eagerly take on their futures with a dream to fulfill. Now attending Hidaka University in Tokyo, Haruka Nanase unexpectedly runs into Asahi Shiina, an old teammate and friend from his middle school days. …
★ 7.4To Your Eternity Season 3
Fumetsu no Anata e Season 3
TV · 2025 · Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Synopsis: Hundreds of years after the large-scale battle against the Nokkers in the city of Renril, the world is unrecognizable. Thanks to the immortal Fushi's efforts in dormancy, he has successfully created a world with modern infrastructure where he and every living species can live in …
★ 6.9Tokyo Ghoul: Pinto
Tokyo Ghoul: [PINTO]
OVA · 2015 · Drama, Horror, Supernatural
Synopsis: Shuu Tsukiyama is a "ghoul": a creature who eats human flesh, and he likes to enjoy his meals to the fullest. One night, while relishing in the premeditated murder of his dinner, Shuu's much anticipated first bite is disturbed by a sudden flash of light. The flash turns out to be…
★ 6.3Junji Ito Collection
Itou Junji: Collection
TV · 2018 · Drama, Horror, Mystery
Synopsis: In the light of day and in the dead of night, mysterious horrors await in the darkest shadows of every corner. They are unexplainable, inescapable, and undefeatable. Be prepared, or you may become their next victim. Sit back in terror as traumatizing tales of unparalleled terror …
★ 7.1Children who Chase Lost Voices
Hoshi wo Ou Kodomo
Movie · 2011 · Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Synopsis: If you could turn all your memories into a song, what would it resemble? Between being an exceptional student and taking care of the house alone during her mother's absence, Asuna Watase's only distraction is listening to her old crystal radio in her secret mountain hideout. One …
★ 9.1Gintama: THE VERY FINAL
Gintama: THE FINAL
Movie · 2021 · Action, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: Two years have passed following the Tendoshuu's invasion of the O-Edo Central Terminal. Since then, the Yorozuya have gone their separate ways. Foreseeing Utsuro's return, Gintoki Sakata begins surveying Earth's ley lines for traces of the other man's Altana. After an encounter w…
★ 7.8One Piece Film: Strong World
ONE PIECE FILM: STRONG WORLD
Movie · 2009 · Action, Adventure, Comedy
Synopsis: Upon hearing news that islands in East Blue are being destroyed, Monkey D. Luffy and his crew go to investigate. On their way, however, an outlandish pirate ship appears out of the sky, helmed by the infamous pirate Shiki "the Golden Lion"—a man who ate the Float-Float Fruit and …
★ 7.9Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
Vampire Hunter D (2000)
Movie · 2000 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: The story revolves around D, the infamous "dunpeal" (born of a vampire father and a human mother) outcast and renowned vampire hunter. His prowess at hunting the creatures of the night allowing his acceptance among humans, he is called upon to locate Charlotte Elbourne, the lovel…
★ 7.3Kino's Journey -the Beautiful World- the Animated Series
Kino no Tabi -the Beautiful World- the Animated Series
TV · 2017 · Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Synopsis: When 15-year-old Kino is feeling weighed down by heavy thoughts, one thing always manages to cheer her up: traveling. Nothing fills her heart with joy like exploring the beautiful, wonderful world around her and the fascinating ways people find to live. However, Kino is not as he…
★ 7.0Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki 2nd Stage
Jaku-Chara Tomozaki-kun 2nd STAGE
TV · 2024 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Fumiya Tomozaki is now cruising through the game of life—all thanks to the guidance of Aoi Hinami, his popular classmate and rival in the online game «Attack Families», widely known as "Tackfam." As the summer holiday draws to a close and a new term commences, Tomozaki reunites w…
