Drama anime
Difficult choices, relationships and coming-of-age stories. Drama anime exploring emotions, loss and changes in characters' lives.
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★ 7.6My Happy Marriage: The Shape of My Happiness
Watashi no Shiawase na Katachi
OVA · 2024 · Drama, Romance, Supernatural
Synopsis: Though hesitant, Miyo Saimori decides she is finally ready to attend a party with her fiancé Kiyoka Kudou. She has been practicing the etiquette needed for such an occasion with the help of Kiyoka's sister, Hazuki. At first, Miyo feels pressured by all the attention she receives;…
Chainsaw Man: Assassins Arc
Chainsaw Man: Shikaku-hen
— · Action, Drama, Horror
Synopsis: Sequel to Chainsaw Man Movie: Reze-hen.
★ 7.6Dragon Ball Z: The History of Trunks
Dragon Ball Z: Zetsubou e no Hankou!! Nokosareta Chousenshi - Gohan to Trunks
Special · 1993 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: It has been thirteen years since the Androids began their killing rampage and Son Gohan is the only person fighting back. He takes Bulma's son Trunks as a student and even gives his own life to save Trunks's. Now Trunks must figure out a way to change this apocalyptic future. (So…
★ 7.1Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha
Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha
TV · 2004 · Action, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: Nanoha Takamachi, an ordinary third-grader who enjoys spending time with her family and friends, rescues an injured ferret that she had dreamed about the night before. The next day, the ferret cries out to her telepathically, asking Nanoha to save him. The ferret reveals himself …
★ 8.4JUJUTSU KAISEN: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death – The Movie
Jujutsu Kaisen: Kaigyoku・Gyokusetsu
Movie · 2025 · Action, Drama, Supernatural
Synopsis: A compilation movie of Jujutsu Kaisen's Hidden Inventory and Premature Death arc.
★ 8.1Cross Game
Cross Game
TV · 2009 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Kou Kitamura and Aoba Tsukishima are often at odds—even though their families happen to be close friends and business partners. Although the only child of a sports shop owner, Kou has never been interested in playing baseball. Despite this, he possesses an impressive batting abil…
★ 6.9Digimon Frontier
Digimon Frontier
TV · 2002 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: With five new kids and an exciting new mission in the Digital World, Digimon Frontier brings back all the great action and adventure of the last three seasons. Takuya, Kouji, Izumi, Junpei. and Tomoki meet each other in a train that takes them to the Digital World where a war aga…
★ 7.3Dragon Raja -The Blazing Dawn-
Long Zu
ONA · Action, Drama, Fantasy
Synopsis: Lu Mingfei is a typical high school kid getting ready to graduate. That is, until he receives an acceptance letter from Cassell College, a school he didn’t even apply to. Upon arrival, Lu learns that the school’s mission is simple: protect humanity from dragons. Caught in the mid…
★ 7.1Dragon Pilot: Hisone & Masotan
Hisone to Maso-tan
TV · 2018 · Action, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: Seeking to find purpose in her life, Hisone Amakasu enlists in the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) and is stationed at Gifu Airbase. During a visit to a part of the base she did not know existed, she stumbles upon the JASDF's largest secret: the Organic Transformed Flyer (OT…
★ 7.5Young Ladies Don't Play Fighting Games
Tai-Ari deshita.: Ojou-sama wa Kakutou Game nante Shinai
TV · 2026 · Drama
Synopsis: Kuromi Girls' Academy is a refined, elegant school that expects the very best in deportment from its young ladies. Aya got into this peerless rich-girls' institution on a scholarship, and hopes to grow as lovely as her fellow student and idol, the so-called "Shirayuri-sama." But …
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[Oshi No Ko] Season 4
[Oshi no Ko] Final Season
TV · Drama, Mystery, Psychological
Synopsis: Final season of .
★ 6.9Shigurui: Death Frenzy
Shigurui
TV · 2007 · Action, Drama, Psychological
Synopsis: Two damaged warriors wear the scars of a twisted and violent past. Bitter rivals for the secrets of their master's sword and the right to his daughter, these samurai inflict wounds on each other that would destroy lesser men. The final chapter of their saga unfolds within a bruta…
★ 7.2Eden of the East the Movie II: Paradise Lost
Higashi no Eden Movie II: Paradise Lost
Movie · 2010 · Action, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: As one of the 12 Seleção that needs to save the country in order to win a game, Akira Takizawa decided to become the "King of Japan." With that in mind, after his return from the U.S.A., the remaining Seleção will also need to follow up on their own plans as they strive to outdo …
★ 6.1Rampo Kitan: Game of Laplace
Ranpo Kitan: Game of Laplace
TV · 2015 · Drama, Mystery, Psychological
Synopsis: After what appears to be just another ordinary day, middle school student Kobayashi wakes up in his classroom to make a terrifying discovery: his teacher has been mutilated, and Kobayashi happens to be holding the weapon used to commit the crime. Despite the initial shock of find…
★ 7.2Food Wars! The Third Plate: Erina at Polar Star Dormitory
Shokugeki no Souma: San no Sara - Kyokuseiryou no Erina
OVA · 2018 · Drama, Ecchi
Synopsis: Following the sudden changes to Tootsuki Culinary Academy's administration, Erina Nakiri runs away from home to escape the torment of her oppressive father. Taking refuge at Polar Star Dormitory, the chaotic environment she ends up in is a far cry from her usual refined lifestyle…
★ 6.9Dr. Ramune -Mysterious Disease Specialist-
Kai Byoui Ramune
TV · 2021 · Drama, Psychological, Supernatural
Synopsis: At first glance, Ramune may not seem like a professional doctor—he is crass, rude, and often acts halfheartedly. But his true brilliance shines through once his patients pay him a visit: he is able to diagnose and treat all sorts of strange, mysterious diseases that come his way.…
★ 6.5ROLL OVER AND DIE: I Will Fight for an Ordinary Life with My Love and Cursed Sword!
"Omae Gotoki ga Maou ni Kateru to Omou na" to Yuusha Party wo Tsuihou Sareta node, Outo de Kimama ni Kurashitai
TV · 2026 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: Flum Apricot was never meant to be a hero. Despite zero stats across the board and a power she can't even use, she somehow finds herself included in a party of heroes. But Flum's life hits rock bottom when the party's renowned sage, Jean Inteige, decides that the useless girl is …
★ 7.2Salaryman's Club
Ryman's Club
TV · 2022 · Drama, Sports
Synopsis: The world of corporate badminton is not as easy as it seems. Although considered a former child prodigy, Mikoto Shiratori has not been living up to his potential as a badminton player for Mitsuhoshi Bank. Due to a past incident, Mikoto tries to transition from playing doubles to …
★ 8.0Haikyu!! The Movie: Talent and Sense
Haikyuu!!: Sainou to Sense
Movie · 2017 · Comedy, Drama, Sports
Synopsis: Following the events of the Inter-High, the Karasuno High School volleyball team decides to regroup by attending an intensive boot camp organized by Nekoma High School in Tokyo. At the camp, the team continues to suffer loss upon loss to the other schools in attendance. Reaching …
★ 7.4OVERTAKE!
Overtake!
TV · 2023 · Drama, Sports
Synopsis: Ever since he published a picture that sparked a wave of online harassment, freelance photographer Kouya Madoka has lost everything: his wife Saeko Yukihira, his confidence, and his courage to photograph people. However, years later, a job offer introduces him to the exhilarating…
★ 7.1Once Upon a Witch's Death
Aru Majo ga Shinu Made
TV · 2025 · Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Synopsis: Magic is all Meg Raspberry has ever known. Being raised by Faust, the Eternal Witch, Meg wishes to become a witch as great as her master. However, her life crumbles on her 17th birthday when Faust delivers the worst news possible: Meg has one year left to live. Due to a congenita…
★ 7.8Yowamushi Pedal: Grande Road
Yowamushi Pedal: GRANDE ROAD
TV · 2014 · Comedy, Drama, Sports
Synopsis: Second season of the Yowamushi Pedal series.
★ 7.2Nina the Starry Bride
Hoshi Furu Oukoku no Nina
TV · 2024 · Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Synopsis: Nina had a rough start to life, stealing to survive—and eventually being sold into slavery by her own brother. But to her surprise, her captor, Prince Azure, ordained that she would live the life of a princess...specifically, that of the recently deceased princess-priestess, Alis…
★ 7.8Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam
Kidou Senshi Z Gundam
TV · 1985 · Drama, Mecha, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: It is Universal Century 0087, and the One Year War between the Earth Federation and Principality of Zeon is over. The Earth Federation has created an elite task force, known as the Titans, who are responsible for hunting the remaining Zeon forces. However, the power-hungry Titans…
