Drama anime
Difficult choices, relationships and coming-of-age stories. Drama anime exploring emotions, loss and changes in characters' lives.
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★ 6.6Izetta: The Last Witch
Shuumatsu no Izetta
TV · 2016 · Action, Drama
Synopsis: After Germania invaded a neighboring country in 1939, Europe spiraled into a devastating war. During the war, Germania set its sights on the weak alpine country of Elystadt. Boasting a far superior military and having achieved profuse success earlier in the war, it was expected t…
★ 7.3Only Yesterday
Omoide Poro Poro
Movie · 1991 · Drama, Romance, Slice of Life
Synopsis: Taeko Okajima is a 27-year-old, independent woman who spent her entire life in Tokyo. Looking to unwind from the rush of the big city, she decides to visit her family in the country to help out during the harvest. On the train there, Taeko vividly recalls her memories as a school…
★ 6.5Shuffle!
SHUFFLE!
TV · 2005 · Comedy, Drama, Ecchi
Synopsis: In present times, Gods and Demons coexist together with Humans after the door between each of these worlds had opened. Tsuchimi Rin is a normal young high school student attending Verbena Academy, spending his days living peacefully with his childhood friend Kaede. Unexpectedly, …
★ 8.3Umamusume: Pretty Derby Season 2
Uma Musume: Pretty Derby Season 2
TV · 2021 · Drama, Slice of Life, Sports
Synopsis: Within the horse-racing world, the horse girls of Team Spica have been gaining popularity as they continue to rack up victories. The one receiving the most attention in the group is Toukai Teiou, known for her cheerful personality and exceptional running skills. Teiou aims to bec…
★ 8.5Umamusume: Cinderella Gray
Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray
TV · 2025 · Drama, Sports
Synopsis: Tokyo is the home of national-level horse girls and the next generation of running prodigies. Jou Kitahara, a rookie trainer with big dreams and modest expectations, does not expect to find talent in the quiet town of Kasamatsu—until he meets an ash-gray-haired girl with a wild, …
★ 7.9The Quintessential Quintuplets Specials
Go-toubun no Hanayome∽
Special · 2023 · Drama, Romance, Slice of Life
Synopsis: Fuutarou, a part-time tutor, has taken on the task of guiding the Nakano sisters—quintessential beauties who are on the brink of flunking out of school and despise studying—until their graduation. With only six months left of their high school lives and the final summer vacation …
★ 7.3Ushio and Tora (TV)
Ushio to Tora (TV)
TV · 2015 · Action, Adventure, Comedy
Synopsis: Ushio Aotsuki is a stubborn middle school student and son of an eccentric temple priest who goes about life without care for his father's claims regarding otherworldly monsters known as youkai. However, as he is tending to the temple while his father is away on work, his chores l…
★ 8.5Rurouni Kenshin OVA: Trust & Betrayal (Tsuioku-hen)
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Tsuioku-hen
OVA · 1999 · Action, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: When mankind's savagery surpasses his fear of death, there is little hope for those who wish to live honest lives. Beneath a full moon, a young boy witnesses the murder of the bandits who had enslaved him, and is then christened with a new name by the man who rescued him. This bo…
★ 6.5Naruto the Movie: Legend of the Stone of Gelel
NARUTO: Dai Gekitotsu! Maboroshi no Chitei Iseki Dattebayo
Movie · 2005 · Action, Adventure, Comedy
Synopsis: In a tumultuous effort, the Sunagakure ninjas attempt to repel an unforeseen invasion of mysterious armored warriors on the Land of Wind. Shortly afterwards, the same armored troops led by Temujin—a skilled knight of impressive power—ambush Naruto Uzumaki, Sakura Haruno, and Shik…
★ 6.9Symphogear
Senki Zesshou Symphogear
TV · 2012 · Action, Drama, Mahou Shoujo
Synopsis: Tsubasa Kazanari and Kanade Amou—the idol duo known as Zwei Wing—use their songs to power ancient weapons known as "symphogears" to combat a deadly alien race called the "Noise." While the general public is aware of the Noise's existence, knowledge of the symphogears are kept a s…
★ 7.3JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken
OVA · 1993 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: Kujo Jotaro is a normal, popular Japanese high-schooler, until he thinks that he is possessed by a spirit, and locks himself in prison. After seeing his grandfather, Joseph Joestar, and fighting Joseph's friend Muhammad Abdul, Jotaro learns that the "Spirit" is actually Star Plat…
★ 7.8SKET Dance
SKET DANCE
TV · 2011 · Comedy, Drama, Slice of Life
Synopsis: At Kaimei High School there is a special club dedicated to helping others known as the SKET Brigade. The brains of the group is Kazuyoshi "Switch" Usui, a tech-savvy otaku who speaks through speech synthesis software, while the brawn is provided by Hime "Himeko" Onizuka, the hock…
★ 7.6Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring
Shunkashuutou Daikousha: Haru no Mai
TV · 2026 · Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Synopsis: Winter was once the only season in the world-but such an existence was too lonely to bear, and so it created Spring to love. Before long, the earth wished for more time to rest in the cycle, and Summer and Autumn were born. The ones who carry the cycle are called the Agents of th…
★ 8.1Princess Tutu
Princess Tutu
TV · 2002 · Drama, Fantasy, Mahou Shoujo
Synopsis: In a fairy tale come to life, the clumsy, sweet, and gentle Ahiru seems like an unlikely protagonist. In reality, Ahiru is just as magical as the talking cats and crocodiles that inhabit her town—for Ahiru really is a duck! Transformed by the mysterious Drosselmeyer into a human …
★ 7.3Those Snow White Notes
Mashiro no Oto
TV · 2021 · Drama, Music
Synopsis: Setsu Sawamura runs away from his small home village following the death of his grandfather, the legendary shamisen master Matsugorou Sawamura. On his deathbed, Matsugorou told Setsu to give up the shamisen if he was only going to imitate others instead of playing in his own way.…
★ 6.9Sunday Without God
Kamisama no Inai Nichiyoubi
TV · 2013 · Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Synopsis: God has abandoned the world. As a result, life cannot end nor can new life be born, and the "dead" walk restlessly among the living. Granting one last miracle before turning away forever, God created "gravekeepers," mystical beings capable of putting the dead to rest through a pr…
★ 5.3Fairy gone
Fairy Gone
TV · 2019 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: "Once upon a time, fairies were tools of war." The story takes place in a world where fairies possess and dwell in animals, giving them mysterious abilities. By removing the organs of a possessed animal and transplanting them into humans, fairies can be summoned as an alter ego a…
★ 7.3Bokurano
Bokurano
TV · 2007 · Drama, Mecha, Psychological
Synopsis: As fifteen children at a summer camp enjoy their carefree vacation together, they stumble upon a small cave near the beach. The group finds a mysterious room deep within its caverns, where they meet a strange man who calls himself Kokopelli. The man invites the children to play a…
★ 6.4Whisper Me a Love Song
Sasayaku You ni Koi wo Utau
TV · 2024 · Drama, Music, Romance
Synopsis: Yori Asanagi is a mature girl in many ways but is still pure when it comes to romance. That sentiment is proven when an underclassman, Himari Kino, suddenly confesses love to her after her band performance at the freshman opening ceremony. Confused and surprised, Yori asks her fr…
★ 7.7My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Climax! OVA
Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Come wa Machigatteiru. Kan: Dakara, Shishunki wa Owarazu ni, Seishun wa Tsuzuiteiku.
OVA · 2023 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Unaired episode bundled with the limited edition version of the Yahari Game demo Ore no Seishun Love Come wa Machigatteiru. Kan Nintendo Switch/PS4 game from MAGES.
★ 6.5TenPuru
Temple
TV · 2023 · Comedy, Drama, Ecchi
Synopsis: From a young age, Akemitsu Akagami was taught by his father that people can never live alone. But underneath the seemingly prudent advice lies a truth that corrupts it—sons of the Akagami lineage are infamous for being heinous playboys. Determined to clear the notoriety of his fa…
★ 5.92.43: Seiin High School Boys Volleyball Team
2.43: Seiin Koukou Danshi Volley-bu
TV · 2021 · Drama, Slice of Life, Sports
Synopsis: Genius setter Kimichika Haijima moves back to Fukui from Tokyo after an incident within his school's volleyball team forces him out. There, he is reunited with his childhood friend, Yuni Kuroba, a member of the Monshiro Middle School Boys' Volleyball Team, who is unaware of his o…
★ 7.1Helck
Helck
TV · 2023 · Action, Adventure, Comedy
Synopsis: Three months have passed since the Demon King was defeated by a hero. Mankind rejoices over their victory, but dwellers of the demon world do not share the same sentiment. With the loss of their king, they must now hold a tournament to decide who will become his successor. Monito…
★ 6.6Joker Game
Joker Game
TV · 2016 · Action, Drama, Mystery
Synopsis: With World War II right around the corner, intelligence on other countries' social and economic situation has become a valuable asset. As a result, Japan has established a new spy organization known as the "D Agency" to obtain this weapon. Under the command of Lieutenant Colonel …
