Drama anime
Difficult choices, relationships and coming-of-age stories. Drama anime exploring emotions, loss and changes in characters' lives.
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★ 7.7Sound! Euphonium: The Movie - Our Promise: A Brand New Day
Hibike! Euphonium: Chikai no Finale
Movie · 2019 · Drama, Music, Slice of Life
Synopsis: A new year signifies a new beginning, and that seems to be the case for Kitauji High School’s concert band. Following the graduation of the third-year seniors comes the entrance of the first-year juniors. The band members put in their utmost effort in practicing for their goal—to…
★ 7.8the Garden of sinners -recalled out summer-
Kara no Kyoukai: Mirai Fukuin
Movie · 2013 · Drama, Mystery, Supernatural
Synopsis: Shiki Ryougi, Mikiya Kokutou, and Touko Aozaki begin investigating a bomber after they witness a nearby explosion. That same night, Shiki catches a glimpse of the bomber, and as a result, he becomes fixated on her. To get rid of her, the madman plays a game of cat and mouse in at…
★ 7.6Kageki Shojo!!
Kageki Shoujo!!
TV · 2021 · Drama, Slice of Life
Synopsis: After being forced to graduate from JPX48 following a controversial incident with a male fan, Ai Narata swears to never interact with another man ever again. Using her talents and strong desire to get away from men, Ai auditions for the exclusive all-female Kouka School of Musica…
★ 6.3AOKANA: Four Rhythm Across the Blue
Ao no Kanata no Four Rhythm
TV · 2016 · Drama, Sci-Fi, Sports
Synopsis: With the invention of anti-gravitational shoes known as Grav-Shoes, the ability to fly freely has become an everyday experience for the people inhabiting a four-island archipelago south of Japan. This invention has brought the people new ways of living and also a new sport known …
★ 6.9Midori Days
Midori no Hibi
TV · 2004 · Comedy, Drama, Ecchi
Synopsis: There isn't a single person in Sakuradamon High who hasn't heard the legends about Seiji "The Mad Dog" Sawamura's demonically powerful right hand. His reputation makes it fairly difficult for him to approach girls, and after being rejected 20 times straight, he half-jokingly vows…
★ 7.5Migi&Dali
Migi to Dali
TV · 2023 · Drama, Mystery, Slice of Life
Synopsis: After finally adopting a child, the Sonoyamas were unprepared for the mystery that would soon unravel. Hitori seems to be the perfect son for his loving parents. He's handsome, intelligent, and grateful for his new lavish life—but he has a dark secret. Hitori is actually the twin…
★ 7.6Kobato
Kobato.
TV · 2009 · Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Synopsis: The friendly and sincere Kobato Hanato has a wish to go to a particular place no matter what. To fulfill this desire, she is tasked with helping people in their times of distress. For each mended broken heart, a small candy-like fragment is produced and fills a special bottle. On…
Witch Hat Atelier Season 2
Tongari Boushi no Atelier 2nd Season
TV · Action, Drama, Fantasy
Synopsis: Second season of Tongari Boushi no Atelier.
★ 6.4Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture
Code Geass: Dakkan no Rozé
ONA · 2024 · Action, Drama, Mecha
Synopsis: After the supposed death of its 99th emperor, the Holy Britannian Empire broke up, and the areas it controlled finally regained their independence. While most joined the United Federation of Nations, a group aiming to create everlasting peace, remnants of the oppressive empire co…
★ 7.3NANBAKA - Part Two
Nanbaka 2
ONA · 2017 · Action, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: The second part of Nanbaka. The prisoners and their guards continue their comfortable lives at Nanba Prison. However, from the shadows emerges a new threat: Enki Gokuu, a person from Samon's past, who has mysterious goals of his own.
★ 7.7Attack on Titan ~Chronicle~
Shingeki no Kyojin: Chronicle
Movie · 2020 · Action, Drama, Fantasy
Synopsis: The compilation film recaps the anime's 59 episodes from seasons one to three.
★ 7.4Metropolis
Metropolis
Movie · 2001 · Adventure, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: During an investigation, private detective Shunsaku Ban and his nephew Kenichi travel from Japan to Metropolis—a restless high-tech city where people brutally persecute their robot cohabitants and a dictatorial force rises in power. The two are investigating Dr. Laughton, a scien…
★ 7.2Eden of the East the Movie I: The King of Eden
Higashi no Eden Movie I: The King of Eden
Movie · 2009 · Action, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: After preventing Japan's destruction, Akira Takizawa made one final request to become the "King of Japan," before he erased his memories once again and disappeared. Leaving Saki Morimi with his cellphone, the only clue she has in regards to Akira's whereabouts is the message, "I'…
★ 7.6Goodbye, Lara
Sayonara Lara
TV · 2026 · Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Synopsis: Long, long ago, there lived a mermaid princess named Lara. She was raised with love by her father, the king of sea and her sisters. One day, Lara fell in love with a human prince who lived on land. It was a forbidden love—one that was not allowed in the world of mermaids. Still, …
★ 8.1Lady Oscar: The Rose of Versailles
Versailles no Bara
TV · 1979 · Adventure, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: In a time of class stratification and rising tensions amongst the impoverished population, the Austrian Empire sends Princess Marie Antoinette to France to be wed to Crown Prince Louis XVI. The political marriage is arranged to strengthen the alliance between both countries, but …
★ 7.7Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts
Niehime to Kemono no Ou
TV · 2023 · Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Synopsis: Located at the end of the world, the Kingdom of Ozmargo is inhabited by beasts of all shapes and forms, ruled by a fearsome nameless king. After a hundred-year war between Ozmargo and the neighboring human kingdom ended, a peace treaty was signed: every year, a sacrifice must be …
★ 6.1Iwakakeru -Sport Climbing Girls-
Iwa Kakeru!: Sport Climbing Girls
TV · 2020 · Comedy, Drama, Sports
Synopsis: Video games, especially puzzle games, were always at the center of Konomi Kasahara's life. However, upon entering Hanamiya High School, she decides to break away from this lifestyle. As Konomi wanders the halls in search of a new activity to engage herself in, she stumbles upon a…
★ 6.8Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX
Kidou Senshi Gundam GQuuuuuuX
TV · 2025 · Action, Drama, Mecha
Synopsis: In the year Universal Century 0079, the Earth Federation and Principality of Zeon battled on opposite sides of the deadly One Year War. During one skirmish, infamous Zeon pilot Char Aznable successfully infiltrated an enemy base and stole a prototype mobile suit called the Gundam…
★ 7.7HAIKYU!!: VS Failing Marks
Haikyuu!!: VS Akaten
Special · 2015 · Comedy, Drama, Sports
Synopsis: Right before the volleyball club's training camp in Tokyo, both Shouyou Hinata and Tobio Kageyama fail a final exam. As the make-up exams and the trip overlap, the boys plead their desperate case to the vice-principal to no avail. Since their indispensable teammates are forced to…
★ 7.1Basilisk
Basilisk: Kouga Ninpouchou
TV · 2005 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: For centuries, the Iga and Kouga ninja clans have engaged in a bitter war. But when a ceasefire is ordered by the powerful warlord Ieyasu Tokugawa, the two clans are forced to put down their arms. Years later, Gennosuke Kouga, heir of the Kouga clan, and Oboro Iga, heir of the Ig…
★ 7.5The Ancient Magus' Bride: The Boy from the West and the Knight of the Blue Storm
Mahoutsukai no Yome: Nishi no Shounen to Seiran no Kishi
OVA · 2021 · Drama, Fantasy, Supernatural
Synopsis: Every several decades, the Wild Hunt—a group of mounted fae knights—awakens and roams the land, its presence causing old plants to wither and allowing new ones to take their place. Unfortunately, when lightning strikes the stone monument that the Wild Hunt slumbers in, it chips o…
★ 6.8Yurikuma Arashi
Yuri Kuma Arashi
TV · 2015 · Drama, Fantasy, Mahou Shoujo
Synopsis: In the past, humanoid bears coexisted with humans. However, a meteor shower that fell onto Earth had a strange effect on bears throughout the world: they suddenly became violent and hungry for human flesh, spurring an endless cycle of bloodshed in which bear ate man and man shot …
★ 7.2Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions: Rikka Version
Takanashi Rikka Kai: Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai! Movie
Movie · 2013 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Summary of the first season of the show, as seen from Rikka's perspective with new elements.
★ 6.8The Frontier Lord Begins with Zero Subjects
Ryoumin 0-Nin Start no Henkyou Ryoushu-sama
ONA · 2026 · Action, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: Dias finally returns home after decades of war. He's hailed a hero and promptly rewarded with his own domain...which turns out to be little more than empty plains. Population: zero. Dias, who has only ever known battle, finds himself at a loss. How is he supposed to survive, let …
