Drama anime
Difficult choices, relationships and coming-of-age stories. Drama anime exploring emotions, loss and changes in characters' lives.
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★ 5.1School Days
School Days
ONA · 2005 · Drama, Romance
Synopsis: The story is about a love triangle between the male protagonist Makoto, and the two heroines Kotonoha and Sekai. Makoto develops a love interest in Kotonoha, a girl in the same year but different class. Although they both take the same train to school, she is unaware of his exist…
★ 6.1Narenare -Cheer for you!-
Na-Nare Hana-Nare
TV · 2024 · Drama, Slice of Life, Sports
Synopsis: In any competitive cheerleading contest, it is almost certain that Kanata Misora is going to be the star of the show. As a member of the winning squad in Japan's middle school cheerleading nationals, she joins Takanozaki Prefectural High School with her friend Megumi Kaionji inte…
★ 7.6Symphogear AXZ
Senki Zesshou Symphogear AXZ
TV · 2017 · Action, Drama, Mahou Shoujo
Synopsis: Hibiki Tachibana has defeated many powerful enemies, saved countless innocent lives, and escaped from numerous desperate situations, but she is currently finding herself unable to escape from her most desperate situation yet—summer homework! Although her high school life is relat…
★ 7.1Initial D Extra Stage
Initial D EXTRA STAGE
OVA · 2000 · Action, Drama, Sports
Synopsis: The Lancer EVO-driving group "Emperor" have defeated every racing team they've met in the Gunma region. Now they're out to challenge the duo of Mako and Sayuki and their SilEighty - the Impact Blue of Usui Mountain. (Source: Anime News Network)
★ 7.5Macross Plus
Macross Plus
OVA · 1994 · Action, Drama, Mecha
Synopsis: The year is 2040 and the galaxy is flourishing with several colonies and advanced technology. AI is near perfection and the current top idol is the near-completed Virturoid Idol Sharon Apple. All that is missing are her actual feelings, which instead are supplied by Myung Fang Lo…
★ 7.3Digimon Adventure tri. Chapter 3: Confession
Digimon Adventure tri. 3: Kokuhaku
Movie · 2016 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: The Chosen Children are in shock after the betrayal of Meicoomon, the digital monster who had recently joined their group alongside her human partner, Meiko Mochizuki. Koushirou Izumi is determined to diagnose the infection that took control of Meicoomon. Meanwhile, Takeru Takais…
★ 6.8Harmonie
Harmonie
Movie · 2014 · Drama, Fantasy, Psychological
Synopsis: Akio Honjou is a high school student with a special gift for music. He can perfectly recall any piece of music that he has heard only once. One day, as he tries to reproduce a particularly soothing piano melody, he unexpectedly meets Juri Makina—the girl whose cell phone had spon…
★ 7.1The Sky Crawlers
Sky Crawlers
Movie · 2008 · Drama, Psychological
Synopsis: In an alternate timeline, the world has seemingly achieved peace. Bereft of international conflicts, wars are now waged between private corporations in place of peaceful nations. Yuuichi Kannami, a recent transfer in Area 262, simply does his job as a contracted fighter pilot. Ho…
★ 6.9X (TV)
X (TV)
TV · 2001 · Action, Drama, Fantasy
Synopsis: In the fight between the Dragons of Heaven and the Dragons of Earth, the dream seer Princess Hinoto predicts the end of humanity. A central entity, 15-year-old Kamui Shirou, is to choose whether to ally with the Dragons of Earth and destroy civilization to protect the planet or w…
★ 8.1Natsume's Book of Friends OVA
Natsume Yuujinchou: Itsuka Yuki no Hi ni
OVA · 2014 · Drama, Fantasy, Slice of Life
Synopsis: As the first delicate snowflake touches the cold ground, Nyanko-sensei dozes on his hot-water bottle next to Takashi Natsume. While his aunt prepares a warm dinner, Natsume takes a walk, welcoming the snow and the chilly weather. However, his peaceful promenade is disturbed by a …
★ 5.6Farewell, My Dear Cramer
Sayonara Watashi no Cramer
TV · 2021 · Drama, Sports
Synopsis: Over the years, the reputation of women's soccer in Japan has been gradually waning. Despite this rather bleak scenario, there are still some schools with teams trying to keep the sport alive. With that, glimmers of hope are starting to appear. Having played for the boys' soccer …
★ 7.1Rozen Maiden: Zurückspulen
Rozen Maiden (2013)
TV · 2013 · Action, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: During the events of the original Rozen Maiden, after circling "yes" on a paper and agreeing to wind an unknown "something," a traumatized Jun Sakurada fights alongside the lifelike dolls known as the Rozen Maidens. But what would have happened if Jun had circled "no"? Jun, havin…
★ 7.4Barefoot Gen
Hadashi no Gen
Movie · 1983 · Drama
Synopsis: In 1945, World War II is at its peak. As Japanese cities are fire-bombed and the nation is cornered by US forces, Japan is collapsing under the immense pressure. Gen Nakaoka, a bold, free-spirited young boy, lives in Hiroshima. Struggling with wartime scarcity and barely making e…
★ 7.1Kimagure Orange★Road
Kimagure Orange★Road
TV · 1987 · Action, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: Kyousuke Kasuga is no stranger to being the new kid at school. Despite only being a third-year middle schooler, he has spent his entire childhood avoiding those who discover his family's paranormal powers, and he has had to change schools seven times as a result. Upon catching a …
★ 6.8Pale Cocoon
Pale Cocoon
OVA · 2005 · Drama, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: A future where the continuity of history has broken off, a world of enormous ruins that continues endlessly. Oceans and continents have vanished, existing only within the archives brought up from the remains. Ura works in the Archive Excavation Department, which restores and anal…
★ 7.6Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal: Season 3
Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon: Crystal - Death Busters-hen
TV · 2016 · Action, Drama, Fantasy
Synopsis: Usagi Tsukino is still struggling to balance her home life with the duties of being Sailor Moon, the guardian of love and justice. Along with the other Sailor Guardians and her boyfriend Mamoru Chiba, they begin investigating cases of students from Mugen Academy, a school for the…
★ 7.7You and Me 2
Kimi to Boku. 2
TV · 2012 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: "No matter how many years go by, I'm sure we'll still be laughing together." Twins Yuta and Yuki, Kaname, and Shun have been childhood friends since kindergarten. When transfer student Chizuru joins them, their five man school life becomes all the more lively. Through the changin…
★ 7.2Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE 2nd Season
Tsubasa Chronicle 2nd Season
TV · 2006 · Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Synopsis: Syaoran, Sakura, Kurogane, Fai and Mokona's journey through to different world's continue as they search for Sakura's feathers. The fated journey slowly becomes more complicated for our travelers, as they find themselves diving deeper into more dangerous worlds.
★ 6.3The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window
Sankaku Mado no Sotogawa wa Yoru
TV · 2021 · Drama, Mystery, Supernatural
Synopsis: Kousuke Mikado has been able to see spirits for as long as he can remember. Extremely terrified of them, he tries to suppress his ability by wearing glasses. One day, while working at a bookstore, he catches the attention of Rihito Hiyakawa, an eccentric medium who is convinced t…
★ 6.7Angolmois: Record of Mongol Invasion
Angolmois: Genkou Kassenki
TV · 2018 · Action, Drama
Synopsis: The year is 1274. After conquering most of the known world, the Mongols turn their sights on Japan and their first step on the road to a full invasion of the mainland is taking Tsushima Island. Kuchii Jinzaburou and a group exiles are sent by the Kamakura Shogunate to the island …
★ 7.5Galaxy Express 999
Ginga Tetsudou 999
TV · 1978 · Adventure, Drama, Mecha
Synopsis: In the distant future, humanity has found a way to live forever by purchasing mechanical bodies, but this way to immortality is extraordinarily expensive. An impoverished boy, Tetsurou Hoshino, desires to purchase a pass on the Galaxy Express 999—a train that travels throughout t…
★ 7.3InuYasha the Movie 4: Fire on the Mystic Island
Inuyasha: Guren no Houraijima
Movie · 2004 · Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: Hourai is a mysterious island that appears for a limited period once every 50 years. Some say that the isle holds the secret of eternal youth; others believe that it brings disaster to their land. When Inuyasha's group saves a half-demon child from being hunted by a monstrous cre…
★ 6.7Wake Up, Girls!
Wake Up, Girls!
TV · 2014 · Drama, Music, Slice of Life
Synopsis: The gateway to Idol stardom might have opened for the newly formed singing group Wake Up, Girls, but the path to fame is full of perils and pitfalls. And for Mayu, Airi, Minami, Yoshino, Nanami, Kaya and Miyu, it's going to be especially difficult knowing who to trust, as their m…
★ 7.8The King's Avatar: For the Glory
Quanzhi Gaoshou: Dianfeng Rongyao
Movie · Action, Drama
Synopsis: Two years ago, Glory started out as just another MMORPG, but its real-world influence has grown as more countries begin to recognize esports as an official sport. Now, in China, arrangements are being made to hold the first professional league of Glory, culminating in the Glory C…
