Drama anime
Difficult choices, relationships and coming-of-age stories. Drama anime exploring emotions, loss and changes in characters' lives.
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★ 7.7Free! the Final Stroke: The First Volume
Free!: the Final Stroke - Zenpen
Movie · 2021 · Drama, Slice of Life, Sports
Synopsis: Haruka Nanase's new stage is Sydney, the place of his dreams that he once visited. One day while taking a short break before his departure, Haru has a chance confrontation with a fellow athlete from the All-Japan Invitational. Carrying all the feelings from those he's swam with i…
★ 8.0Erin
Kemono no Souja Erin
TV · 2009 · Drama, Fantasy
Synopsis: In the land of Ryoza, the neighboring provinces of Shin-Ou and Tai-Kou have been at peace. Queen Shinou is the ruler of Ryoza and her greatest general, Grand Duke Taikou, defends the kingdom with his army of powerful war-lizards known as the "Touda." Although the two regions have…
★ 6.9Rec
Rec
TV short · 2006 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: After being stood up for a movie date, marketing employee Fumihiko Matsumaru is about to throw away his tickets when he is stopped by a girl who implores him to let her accompany him instead. Thanks to his upbeat and eccentric companion Aka Onda, an aspiring voice actress, Fumihi…
Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titan Arc
Tokyo Revengers: Santen Sensou-hen
TV · 2026 · Action, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Sequel to Tokyo Revengers: Tenjiku-hen.
★ 5.7Girly Air Force
Girly Air Force
TV · 2019 · Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: Kei Narutani and his childhood friend, Song Minghua, are Chinese refugees who are fleeing from the Zai, a mysterious organization that indiscriminately terrorizes their country and its people. Fortunately, during their escape to Japan, they are saved by a strange red aircraft. Ke…
★ 7.9SK8 the Infinity EXTRA PART
SK∞ Extra Part
OVA · 2025 · Action, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: Four slice-of-life omnibus stories. The Rain and a Cat, Soda Ice Cream from the Convenience Store One Sunday, Reki, Langa, and Miya head out to the skatepark as usual when a squall suddenly hits them. They head back to Reki's place and start playing Karuta, a Japanese card game t…
★ 7.0Junjo Romantica 2
Junjou Romantica 2
TV · 2008 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: The second part of Junjou Romantica continuing the story.
★ 7.7Sailor Moon Sailor Stars
Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon: Sailor Stars
TV · 1996 · Action, Adventure, Comedy
Synopsis: Like the R Season, Sailor Stars is divided into two parts: The first part resolves some conflicts from the SuperS season, and sees the return of the Outer Senshi, Haruka, Michiru, Setsuna, and Hotaru (now reborn as a child). In the second part Usagi bids farewell to Mamoru, who i…
★ 7.7Hanasaku Iroha the Movie ~ HOME SWEET HOME ~
Hanasaku Iroha: HOME SWEET HOME
Movie · 2013 · Comedy, Drama, Slice of Life
Synopsis: Ohana Matsumae has been working at Kissui Inn as a waitress for a while now. However, she realizes that she is starting to lose her desire to sparkle, having grown accustomed to the routines of her job. As this was a desire she had when she first moved to the inn, the realization…
★ 6.9The Holy Grail of Eris
Eris no Seihai
TV · 2026 · Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Synopsis: Constance Grail is the only child of the renowned Grail family, whose motto is "Be you sincere," and at 16, she is the living embodiment of this motto. Constance becomes engaged to help her father pay off his debts, although she had always hoped to marry for love. Nevertheless, s…
★ 7.7Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team
Kidou Senshi Gundam: Dai 08 MS Shotai
OVA · 1996 · Adventure, Drama, Mecha
Synopsis: In year 0079 of the Universal Century, the Earth Federation initiates Operation Odessa—a full-scale assault to retake a major Ukrainian city from the Principality of Zeon. It is a success, and the remaining Zeon forces scatter across the globe. The Earth Federation gains the uppe…
★ 6.1Red Data Girl
RDG: Red Data Girl
TV · 2013 · Drama, Romance, Supernatural
Synopsis: Fifteen-year-old Izumiko Suzuhara just wants to be a normal girl, but that is easier said than done. Raised in a shrine deep in the mountains, she grew up extremely sheltered and painfully shy. She also has the unfortunate tendency to destroy any electronic device simply by touch…
★ 7.5Persona 3 the Movie: #3 Falling Down
PERSONA 3 THE MOVIE: #3 Falling Down
Movie · 2015 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: As the fall season nears its end, Chidori Yoshino, a member of Strega, abducts Junpei Iori. Meanwhile, Makoto Yuuki and the Specialized Extracurricular Execution Squad (SEES) annihilate the Arcana Hanged Man. Soon after, a mysterious playboy named Ryouji Mochizuki transfers into …
★ 6.6Wandance
WanDance
TV · 2025 · Drama, Sports
Synopsis: As Kaboku "Kabo" Kotani enrolls in Ichiran High School, he hopes to spend his high school days quietly to avoid standing out from everyone else because of his stuttering. While his friends join the school's basketball club, he looks to the dance club instead. However, due to an e…
★ 6.4Fragtime
Fragtime
Movie · 2019 · Drama, Romance, Slice of Life
Synopsis: Misuzu Moritani is an introvert who has always had difficulty interacting with her classmates, quickly becoming flustered whenever someone tries to talk to her. Sometimes, she will use her ability to stop time for three minutes to escape troublesome social situations. One day, as…
★ 7.7Rurouni Kenshin -Kyoto Disturbance-
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan - Kyoto Douran
TV · 2024 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: A phantom of the Bakumatsu who must be taken down. All the answers you desire are in Kyoto! (Source: Aniplex USA)
★ 7.7The Yuzuki Family’s Four Sons
Yuzuki-san Chi no Yon Kyoudai.
TV · 2023 · Comedy, Drama, Slice of Life
Synopsis: The Yuzuki family, which consists of four brothers, lost their parents two years ago. Hayato, the eldest son, is a hard worker and the pillar of the family. Mikoto, the second son, is calm and collected, but he has a soft spot for his younger brother Minato, whom he adores and th…
★ 6.9No Guns Life Season 2
No Guns Life 2
TV · 2020 · Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: Picking up where season one left off, Juzo Inui (Gun Slave Unit Device 13) has Rosa's data. Although it seems like everyone wants it, either to expose it or to destroy it, really no one is interested in it. Wachowski, the leader of the anti-Extended terrorist organization Spitzbe…
★ 7.8Hi Score Girl: Extra Stage
Hi Score Girl: EXTRA STAGE
OVA · 2019 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Four years after they first met, Haruo Yaguchi , Akira Oono, and Koharu Hidaka remain the best of friends. Tensions start to build up as Akira's teacher, Gouda Moemi, becomes stricter than ever before, and Hidaka develops feelings for Haruo. Though he may not be the most composed…
★ 8.0xxxHOLiC◆Kei
xxxHOLiC◆Kei
TV · 2008 · Comedy, Drama, Horror
Synopsis: Kimihiro Watanuki's life was never really normal. But in addition to his ability to see spirits, this sequel to xxxHOLiC finds him still slaving away for Yuuko, the bizarre owner of a strange shop, who promised to rid him of this ability. However, this otherworldly woman can only…
★ 7.4Symphogear G
Senki Zesshou Symphogear G
TV · 2013 · Action, Drama, Mahou Shoujo
Synopsis: Three months after a Lunar Attack which nearly caused Earth's destruction, Hibiki Tachibana, Tsubasa Kazanari, and Chris Yukine continue to fight the Noise—a mysterious alien threat—using powerful armor known as Symphogear. After defending an American convoy from a Noise attack, …
★ 7.5Ron Kamonohashi’s Forbidden Deductions Season 2
Kamonohashi Ron no Kindan Suiri 2nd Season
TV · 2024 · Drama, Mystery
Synopsis: Not long after forming their partnership, detectives Ron Kamonohashi and Totomaru Isshiki have proven adept at solving various cases together. However, the two are further motivated to continue their work when they discover that the House of M—an infamous crime syndicate—orchestr…
★ 6.9The Ogre's Bride
Oni no Hanayome
TV · 2026 · Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Synopsis: "You're the bride I've been searching for all this time." A Japanese-style ayakashi Cinderella story! The ayakashi and humans coexist in harmony. The ayakashi, having superior abilities and beautiful appearances, sometimes find their partner among human women, making them their "…
★ 8.0Persona 3 the Movie: #4 Winter of Rebirth
PERSONA 3 THE MOVIE: #4 Winter of Rebirth
Movie · 2016 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: > The time of destruction is coming ever closer without a doubt. It cannot be stopped. Makoto and his allies have grown through the many meetings and partings they have experienced. Their fight might not be for the sake of the world, but for themselves. Even so, they have continu…
