Drama anime
Difficult choices, relationships and coming-of-age stories. Drama anime exploring emotions, loss and changes in characters' lives.
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★ 6.8The Pilot's Love Song
Toaru Hikuushi e no Koiuta
TV · 2014 · Adventure, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: In order to uncover the "end of the sky," as spoken of in ancient mythology, Kal-el Albus is sent to Isla, an island in the sky. There he attends Cadoques High's Aerial Division, where he enjoys a carefree life with his schoolmates. That is...until a surprise attack by the air tr…
★ 6.5Bleach: The Sealed Sword Frenzy
BLEACH: The Sealed Sword Frenzy
Special · 2006 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: A Shinigami named Baishin who was sealed by Soul Society long ago is set free on Earth. On a fateful day Ichigo encounters him and has roughly half of his reiatsu drained. Its now up to Ichigo and the Soul Society to finally put a stop to Baishin and his destruction.
★ 6.5Le Portrait de Petit Cossette
Cossette no Shouzou
OVA · 2004 · Drama, Horror, Psychological
Synopsis: Eiri Kurahashi is a Japanese art student who works in an antique shop. His friends begin to notice a dramatic, and rather concerning, change in Eiri, as he becomes more absent-minded and his behavior completely changes. They quickly decide to blame their friend's troubles on a gi…
★ 8.0given The Movie: Hiiragi Mix
Given: Hiiragi mix
Movie · 2024 · Drama, Music, Romance
Synopsis: Hiiragi Kashima and Shizusumi "Shizu" Yagi's band "syh" is set to debut, but they run into trouble when their support guitarist leaves. Although Hiiragi often clashes with Ritsuka Uenoyama—the smug boyfriend of his childhood friend Mafuyu Satou—Hiiragi convinces him to perform as…
★ 7.1GetBackers
GetBackers: Dakkanya
TV · 2002 · Action, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: Ban Mido and Ginji Amano run a freelance business of recovering anything lost or stolen from a client—and they claim a 100% success rate. They call themselves the GetBackers, and they're a super powered duo whose job lands them in dangerous predicaments. Although they have many a…
★ 7.6SHIROBAKO the Movie
SHIROBAKO Movie
Movie · 2020 · Comedy, Drama, Slice of Life
Synopsis: Four years after the production of Daisan Hikou Shoujotai, the once renowned Musashino Animation—commonly known as "Musani"—is in a dire state. The abrupt cancellation of an ambitious project left the company in financial turmoil, causing most of the staff members to resign. Sinc…
★ 5.9YOUR FORMA
Your Forma
TV · 2025 · Action, Drama, Mystery
Synopsis: In an alternate 2023, the Your Forma, a miraculous "smart thread" technology initially developed to treat a massive outbreak of viral encephalitis, has become an integral part of daily life. But these convenient devices come with an invasive drawback—they record every sight, soun…
★ 6.8Alien Nine
Alien 9
OVA · 2001 · Drama, Horror, Psychological
Synopsis: Soon after entering middle school, Yuri Otani is coerced into joining the "Alien Party," a single-minded group with one goal: capture any alien attempting to enter school grounds. Terrified of aliens her entire life, Otani is anything but thrilled, and to make matters worse, her …
★ 7.9Honey and Clover II
Hachimitsu to Clover II
TV · 2006 · Drama, Romance, Slice of Life
Synopsis: Back from his journey across Japan, Yuuta Takemoto reminisces about his college life so far. He has matured significantly since his second year and is motivated to move forward. Feeling more confident than ever before, he finally confesses to Hagumi Hanamoto, the girl he has been…
★ 6.1Wicked City
Youjuu Toshi
Movie · 1987 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: Renzaburou Taki appears to be a regular salaryman, but in reality, he is a member of the Black Guards—a secret organization that maintains the fragile harmony between the human and demon realms. As the time to renew the peace treaty approaches, Taki is tasked with guarding the im…
★ 6.4Kaina of the Great Snow Sea
Ooyukiumi no Kaina
TV · 2023 · Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: Humanity is facing extinction. In a snow-covered world where water has become scarce, the last habitable lands are located at the feet of gigantic Orbital Trees scattered about the desolated Earth. According to a legend, there exists a sage who knows the secret to producing abund…
★ 8.1Tsurune - The Linking Shot -
Tsurune: Tsunagari no Issha
TV · 2023 · Drama, Slice of Life, Sports
Synopsis: Despite the prefectural tournament's breathtaking conclusion, the Kazemai High School Kyudo Club has no time to celebrate. With the national competition right around the corner, the club is determined to prove that their initial victory was not a mere fluke. With his passion for …
★ 6.422/7 (nanabun no nijyuuni)
22/7
TV · 2020 · Drama, Music
Synopsis: Miu Takigawa views the world from behind the safety of her bangs, content with peacefully passing unnoticed through life. Reserved and timid, Miu struggles to converse with or even smile at customers when at her part-time job, but she works tirelessly to support her mother and pr…
★ 7.4Symphogear GX
Senki Zesshou Symphogear GX
TV · 2015 · Action, Drama, Mahou Shoujo
Synopsis: Following the events of Senki Zesshou Symphogear G, Hibiki Tachibana, Tsubasa Kazanari, and Chris Yukine continue to operate under the command of Genjuurou Kazanari. Meanwhile, Maria Cadenzavna Eve, Kirika Akatsuki, and Shirabe Tsukuyomi are taken into protective custody. With pe…
★ 7.0Junjou Romantica 3
Junjou Romantica 3
TV · 2015 · Drama, Romance
Synopsis: After living together for three years, Misaki Takahashi and Akihiko "Usagi" Usami's relationship has been progressing smoothly. However, all great relationships have problems, and theirs is just beginning. With a new rival on the horizon, Usagi worries about Misaki's feelings tow…
★ 7.3BEASTARS Final Season Part 2
BEASTARS FINAL SEASON Part 2
ONA · 2026 · Drama, Mystery, Psychological
Synopsis: Second part of Beastars Final Season.
★ 6.1The Fire Hunter
Hikari no Ou
TV · 2023 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: Human civilization no longer revolves around fire, but is instead now driven by fear of it. Repeated wars have changed human biology, and people now spontaneously combust when they get close to natural flame. However, a new source of energy prevents society from complete collapse…
★ 7.1Scrapped Princess
Scrapped Princess
TV · 2003 · Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: Born to the royal family, Pacifica Casull has earned the nickname "Scrapped Princess" after an apocalyptic prophecy foretells her destroying the world on her 16th birthday. Rescued from certain death by a kindly family, she takes shelter with her adoptive older brother and sister…
★ 6.6MAO
MAO
TV · 2026 · Drama, Mystery, Romance
Synopsis: Nanoka passes through a portal into the Taisho era, where exorcist Mao reluctantly rescues her from the jaws of a grotesque yokai. When Nanoka gets back to the present, she discovers she has some new, incredible abilities. She returns to the past looking for answers, only to get …
★ 6.9Altair: A Record of Battles
Shoukoku no Altair
TV · 2017 · Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Synopsis: For generations the Türkiye Devleti and the Balt-Rhein Empire have stood in stern opposition to each other. Then one night, when an imperial minister is found assassinated, the two nations are plunged into a potentially explosive situation. As the generals of Turkiye's council cr…
Firefly Wedding
Hotaru no Yomeiri
TV · 2026 · Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Satoko, the eldest daughter of the honorable Kirigaya family, has received many marriage proposals from men captivated by her beauty and grace. However, she has turned them all down due to her secret heart defect. Despite her condition, Satoko is still willing to find a husband t…
★ 6.9Natsuyuki Rendezvous
Natsuyuki Rendezvous
TV · 2012 · Drama, Romance, Supernatural
Synopsis: Ryousuke Hazuki is a young man whose heart has been stolen away, stopping by the local floral shop daily in order to catch a glimpse of the beautiful Rokka Shimao, the shop's owner. In hopes of getting close to her, he decides to get a part-time job at the shop, but before he is …
★ 6.5ODDTAXI In The Woods
Odd Taxi: In the Woods
Movie · 2022 · Drama, Mystery, Psychological
Synopsis: Note: This is a reconstruction of the television anime that will also depict what happens after its finale with a new story written by Kazuya Konomoto.
★ 8.3Medalist Season 2
Medalist 2nd Season
TV · 2026 · Drama, Psychological, Sports
Synopsis: Ever since the novice coach Tsukasa Akeuraji took Inori Yuitsuka under his mentorship, she has improved her figure skating at a fast pace. After passing a qualifying badge test, she earns a spot to compete in the upcoming Chubu Block Tournament, where only five of the 15 competit…
