Drama anime
Difficult choices, relationships and coming-of-age stories. Drama anime exploring emotions, loss and changes in characters' lives.
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★ 7.6Planetarian: Storyteller of the Stars
planetarian: Hoshi no Hito
Movie · 2016 · Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: An adaptation of the visual-novel by Key, Planetarian: Hoshi no Hito combines the story of the original work with an expansion that extends the narrative with content from the Hoshi no Hito light-novel sequel. In the future after much of the world has been devastated by nuclear a…
★ 4.7Marika's Love Meter Malfunction
Marika-chan no Koukando wa Bukkowareteiru
TV short · 2026 · Comedy, Drama, Ecchi
Synopsis: Confessing to my childhood friend Marika was impossible for someone as unpopular as me. So, I did what any desperate boy would do—I wished upon a shooting star! When I woke up, that dream had come true?! I could see a love meter for people, just like in a love simulation game. On…
★ 6.7Prima Doll
Prima Doll
TV · 2022 · Drama, Sci-Fi, Slice of Life
Synopsis: Black Cat Cafe is located in the fifth ward of the Imperial Capital. Having lost their purpose after the war ended a few years prior, advanced mechanical dolls known as Automata have been restored and now work at the cafe wearing elegant kimonos. While they adjust to the peaceful…
★ 6.8Kimikiss
Kimikiss pure rouge
TV · 2007 · Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Kouichi Sanada and Kazuki Aihara's childhood friend Mao Mizusawa has returned after living in France for a couple of years. Kouichi is surprised to learn that, since her parents are remaining overseas for the time being, his mother has agreed to let Mao stay with them. The three …
★ 7.1Love You Baby
Aishiteruze Baby★★
TV · 2004 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Katakura Kippei is in every way a high school playboy. Spending his days flirting with any girl he can see, responsibility is the last thing on his mind. Life takes an unexpected turn for him as one day he returns home to find himself with the full-time task of caring for his 5-y…
★ 7.4Yowamushi Pedal Glory Line
Yowamushi Pedal: GLORY LINE
TV · 2018 · Drama, Sports
Synopsis: Fourth season of the Yowamushi Pedal series.
★ 7.5Little Busters!: EX
Little Busters! EX
Special · 2014 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Does the new girl in Riki Naoe's life need his help, or is she actually trying to kill him? After a chance encounter on a rooftop brings the enigmatic Saya Tokido into the Little Busters' world, the only thing that's certain is that trouble is sure to follow. Riki now must also u…
★ 7.6One Piece: Episode of East Blue
ONE PIECE: Episode of East Blue - Luffy to 4-nin no Nakama no Daibouken
Special · 2017 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: The words that Gold Roger, the King of the Pirates, uttered just before his death excited the masses and the world has entered a Great Pirate Era! There is a group of young pirates who are about to set sail on the Grand Line. Monkey D. Luffy, a rubber man. Roronoa Zoro aka “Pirat…
★ 5.7CHRONOS RULER
Jikan no Shihaisha
TV · 2017 · Action, Drama, Supernatural
Synopsis: Like many in her class, Koyuki Honda looks forward to her graduation ceremony. However, while her peers have family to attend, Koyuki has no one, as her only family—her brother—died years ago. While visiting his grave, she meets two brothers named Kiri and Victor Putin chasing a …
★ 7.3Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: Light That Gathers
Koutetsujou no Kabaneri Soushuuhen Zenpen: Tsudou Hikari
Movie · 2016 · Action, Drama, Fantasy
Synopsis: During an era of rapid industrial growth, humanity is beset by the emergence of a mysterious virus, capable of turning humans into mindless creatures called "Kabane." With a desire for nothing but human flesh, these undead beings can only be killed by destroying their hearts—whic…
★ 7.5Sailor Moon R: The Movie
Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon R: THE MOVIE
Movie · 1993 · Action, Drama, Fantasy
Synopsis: When Mamoru was little he gave a rose to a little boy named Fiore. Fiore promised that one day he would bring Mamoru lots of flowers. Now Fiore has come back to earth but his intentions are not merely to fulfil a promise... (Source: ANN)
★ 6.0NIGHT HEAD 2041
NIGHT HEAD 2041
TV · 2021 · Drama, Mystery, Psychological
Synopsis: In the year 2041, World War III has wiped out two-thirds of the human population, and in the newfound structure, the belief in any god or beyond-human entity is considered a preposterous notion. In order to prevent citizens from bearing possibly incriminating thoughts, the govern…
★ 6.7Hells
Hells
Movie · 2008 · Action, Adventure, Comedy
Synopsis: Amagane Rinne had an accident and died while hurrying to school. She suddenly arrived in an awkward school... in Hell, filled with demons. While she is struggling and wishing to go back to the world whence she came from, she makes friends with her demon schoolmates and develops a…
★ 7.5Kino's Journey: Country of Illness - For You
Kino no Tabi: the Beautiful World - Byouki no Kuni: For You
Movie · 2007 · Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Synopsis: After a long journey, Kino and Hermes finally arrive at their destination—a very beautiful and clean country with many skyscrapers. Unlike the other places they have visited so far, the country's landscape is a little peculiar. Although the countryside appears to be farmland, the…
★ 7.7Lupin the IIIrd: Goemon's Blood Spray
LUPIN THE IIIRD: Chikemuri no Ishikawa Goemon
Movie · 2017 · Action, Adventure, Comedy
Synopsis: Lupin's friend, the samurai Goemon Ishikawa, takes a job as bodyguard for a yakuza boss. But a brutal assassin kills the yakuza and Goemon is honor-bound to track him down. (Source: IMDB)
★ 7.5Toward the Terra (TV)
Terra e... (TV)
TV · 2007 · Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: When humanity realized that the Earth, or Terra, had been polluted beyond fixing, the planet's governments united under a unique authoritarian system named Superior Domination (SD) and started to colonize space. Centuries later, mankind has given up its freedom in favor of the AI…
★ 7.8Detective Conan: Captured in Her Eyes
Meitantei Conan: Hitomi no Naka no Ansatsusha
Movie · 2000 · Adventure, Drama, Mystery
Synopsis: On a rainy afternoon, the Detective Boys witness a murder across the street. Barred by traffic, the culprit slips away and Conan Edogawa is left a single clue by a dying detective. Days later, another detective is found murdered in a parking lot, leaving the police rattled. Suspi…
★ 7.1Mobile Suit Gundam II: Soldiers of Sorrow
Kidou Senshi Gundam II: Ai Senshi-hen
Movie · 1981 · Action, Drama, Mecha
Synopsis: As the War continues, Amuro and the White Base crew must make their way toward the Earth Federation Headquarters, Jaburo. On their way they meet several new enemies and face off against impossible odds. They fight in Operation Odessa to relieve the Earth from the clutches of the …
★ 6.9AKB0048
AKB0048
TV · 2012 · Drama, Music, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: After an interplanetary war at the beginning of the 21st century, planet Earth has been left in ruins, with much of its ecosystem completely destroyed. Because it was no longer possible to live a normal life on this planet, the inhabitants are forced to move on to other planets w…
★ 7.4Lord El-Melloi II’s Case Files {Rail Zeppelin} Grace note -Special Episode-
Lord El-Melloi II-sei no Jikenbo: "Rail Zeppelin" Grace note Tokubetsu-hen
Special · 2021 · Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
Synopsis: A letter is delivered to Lord El-Melloi II informing him of a Clock Tower reunion. One morning, as the reunion's date draws near, Lord El-Melloi II takes a look in the mirror and reels in shock. He is suddenly a full decade younger! Lord El-Melloi II has become Waver Velvet, his …
★ 7.6Black Jack
Black Jack
OVA · 1993 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: Kuroo Hazama, also known as "Black Jack," is a legend in the medical world. Famous for being one of the best, as well as not having a license, Hazama and his assistant Pinoko save countless lives that other doctors cannot... for a price; an exorbitant price, in fact, which causes…
★ 6.3Please☆Twins!
Onegai☆Twins
TV · 2003 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Maiku Kamishiro's past has always been somewhat of a mystery to him. The only clue he has to who his family might be is an old photograph showing two young children, a boy and a girl, playing in a small pool outside of a blue house. In an attempt to find his family, he moves to t…
★ 7.7One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga
ONE PIECE: Gyojin Tou-hen
TV · 2024 · Action, Adventure, Comedy
Synopsis: Two years after the Summit War, Monkey D. Luffy plans to reunite with the Straw Hat Pirates in the Sabaody Archipelago. However, the Marines obstruct Luffy's path with overwhelming force. Meanwhile, the Straw Hats must also foil the schemes of a group of impersonators acting in t…
★ 7.2Big Fish & Begonia
Da Yu Hai Tang
Movie · Adventure, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: In an old mythical world, there reside spirit-like beings who oversee the natural order of the mortal realm. One of them, a young girl named Chun, has just come of age and must undergo her rite of passage by experiencing the human world for herself. While there, she gets caught i…
