Drama anime
Difficult choices, relationships and coming-of-age stories. Drama anime exploring emotions, loss and changes in characters' lives.
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★ 6.0Galilei Donna
Galilei Donna
TV · 2013 · Action, Drama, Fantasy
Synopsis: Three sisters, Hozuki, Kazuki, and Hazuki, are descendants of Galileo and have completely different personalities and tastes; they never meet eye-to-eye. One day, the girls are suddenly attacked by a mysterious organization. The organization was after the "Galileo Tesoro" which G…
★ 7.0Otaku no Video
Otaku no Video
OVA · 1991 · Comedy, Drama, Mecha
Synopsis: Somewhat based on the real story of how Gainax was founded, Otaku no Video addresses all aspects of an otaku lifestyle. Ken Kubo is a young man living an average life until he is dragged into a group of otaku. Slowly, he becomes more like them until he decides to abandon his form…
★ 7.3Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS
Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha StrikerS
TV · 2007 · Action, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: Distinguished mages Nanoha Takamachi, Fate Testarossa, and Hayate Yagami now work as military personnel for the Time-Space Administration Bureau on the planet Midchilda, having completed their studies on Earth in the last ten years since the "Book of Darkness" incident. One day, …
★ 7.7xxxHOLiC Shunmuki
xxxHOLiC Shunmuki
OVA · 2009 · Comedy, Drama, Mystery
Synopsis: For the appropriate price, your dearest wish can be granted at the shop of the peculiar Yuuko. Kimihiro Watanuki wishes to be rid of his ability to see spirits, and so as payment, he works for Yuuko doing whatever she needs him to do, from cleaning to errands to even helping out …
★ 7.8Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Overture to a New War
Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Arata Naru Tatakai no Overture
Movie · 1993 · Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: Led by Reinhard von Müsel, the Galactic Empire crushes the Free Planets Alliance in the Fourth Battle of Tiamat. Arriving in the Imperial capital of Odin to a hero's welcome, Reinhard's victory earns him a promotion to High Admiral and the distinguished title of Count von Lohengr…
★ 8.0Major S4
Major S4
TV · 2008 · Comedy, Drama, Sports
Synopsis: Having finished high school, Gorou Honda sets his sights on becoming a professional baseball player. His dreams are much more ambitious than becoming a Japanese Baseball League player, so he instead decides to move to the birthplace of his beloved sport, America, in order to play…
★ 7.5Vinland Saga Season 2: Drowning in the Shadow
VINLAND SAGA SEASON 2: Drowning in the Shadow
ONA · 2023 · Action, Drama, Psychological
Synopsis: Episode 6.5 of VINLAND SAGA SEASON 2. The short video depicts a scene not shown in the anime where Thorfinn, as he appears as a member of Askeladd's raiders, cuts down some men in the middle of a raid. When he enters a nearby house, he sees a family cowering within... (Source: An…
★ 5.9Typhoon Noruda
Taifuu no Noruda
Movie · 2015 · Drama, Sci-Fi, Supernatural
Synopsis: On the eve of a junior high school's cultural festival, Typhoon No. 8 slowly approaches the isolated Okinawan town of Naha. A mysterious girl wearing a strange necklace suddenly appears alongside the storm, catching Shuuichi Azuma off guard. After getting into a fight with his be…
★ 7.9Detective Conan: The Raven Chaser
Meitantei Conan: Shikkoku no Chaser
Movie · 2009 · Action, Drama, Mystery
Synopsis: Kudou Shinichi is living his life as Edogawa Conan, but those days seem like they might end pretty soon. The Black Syndicate is coming dangerously close to learning the truth about Shinichi having survived. Conan and everybody around him may end up dead if he doesn't manage to fi…
★ 7.0Marmalade Boy
Marmalade Boy
TV · 1994 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: When Miki Koishikawa welcomes her parents home from their trip to Hawaii, the last thing she expects is for them to gleefully announce that they are getting a divorce. To her shock, they plan to switch partners with another couple they met on vacation. Barely able to keep her emo…
★ 7.5Initial D Legend 1: Awakening
New Initial D Movie: Legend 1 - Kakusei
Movie · 2014 · Action, Drama, Sports
Synopsis: One foggy morning, a black and white Toyota AE86 flies past Keisuke Takahashi's Mazda RX7 on Mount Akina, making him believe he has seen the ghost of a racer who died on the mountain. Resolving to defeat this phantom, Keisuke mobilizes the Akagi Red Suns to take on the local Akin…
★ 6.8SHY Season 2
SHY: Tokyo Dakkan-hen
TV · 2024 · Action, Drama
Synopsis: After her battle against the mysterious organization Amarariruku, Teru Momijiyama returns to her regular life in Tokyo—all while secretly continuing to save people as Japan's hero Shy. As a result of her experiences with others, Teru is able to slowly gain confidence in herself. …
★ 6.2LOVE and LIES OVA
Koi to Uso: Isshou no Koi/Koi no Kimochi
OVA · 2018 · Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Bundled with the limited edition of the 8th manga volume.
★ 7.8Free! the Final Stroke: The Second Volume
Free!: the Final Stroke - Kouhen
Movie · 2022 · Drama, Sports
Synopsis: After his first appearance on the competitive world stage, Haruka is held captive by the swimming of the unmistakable champion, Albert, and feels like he's lost his way. With the current state of things, his swimming and what the water means to him are called into question. Haruk…
★ 7.4DAKAICHI -I'm being harassed by the sexiest man of the year- the Movie: Spain Arc
Dakaretai Otoko 1-i ni Odosarete Imasu.: Spain-hen
Movie · 2021 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Takato Saijou and Junta Azumaya—Japan's sexiest men—perform wonders together as co-stars. Their next joint assignment is to act in a play featuring a flamenco showdown, but Junta once again holds an advantage due to his ancestry and because Takato has never danced before. Fueled …
★ 6.9One Piece: Adventure of Nebulandia
ONE PIECE: Adventure of Nebulandia
Special · 2015 · Action, Adventure, Comedy
Synopsis: This special will have the Straw Hats fight Foxy again in the New World on Nebulandia, an island that nullifies Devil Fruit powers.
★ 8.2Major S6
Major S6
TV · 2010 · Comedy, Drama, Sports
Synopsis: The intense Baseball World Cup has reached its conclusion. Gorou Honda has regained his passion for baseball and is once again back in full gear. He has secured a team position with the Hornets and has travelled back to America to prepare for his spectacular debut as a Major Leag…
★ 7.3Utawarerumono Mask of Truth
Utawarerumono: Futari no Hakuoro
TV · 2022 · Action, Drama, Fantasy
Synopsis: After the events of Mask of Deception, the Yamato Empire is now ruled with an iron fist by a ruthless usurper who seeks to subjugate all before him. It's up to a couple of familiar faces to band together against the might of the Imperial army, and the fate of the world hangs in t…
★ 7.0Digimon Adventure 02: Revenge of Diaboromon
Digimon Adventure 02: Diablomon no Gyakushuu
Movie · 2001 · Action, Adventure, Comedy
Synopsis: After the events of 02, everything is finally getting back to normal. That is, until a strangely familiar icon starts showing up on computer systems around the Japan. And not just computer systems... TVs, mobile phones, video games; anything with a screen with online capabilities…
★ 6.6Otoboku: Maidens are Falling for Me
Otome wa Boku ni Koishiteru
TV · 2006 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Mizuho can't believe his ears when Grandpa's will is read out. Grandpa's final wish is for Mizuho to attend the same academy as Mizuho's mother. The catch is it's an all-girls school. With the help of friend Mariya however, he gets a makeover good enough to fool everyone at the a…
★ 8.0Lost in Starlight
I Byeore Piryohan
Movie · Drama, Music, Romance
Synopsis: Nan-young is a scientist whose astronaut mom failed to return to Earth when things went awry during her Mars probe. Nan-young has always dreamed of exploring space too and longs to go to Mars in hopes of finding a trace of her mom. Her dream comes true when she is selected as one…
★ 5.6The Price of Smiles
Egao no Daika
TV · 2019 · Drama, Fantasy, Mecha
Synopsis: On a world far removed from the Earth, there is a certain kingdom that's brimming with smiles. Fate thrusts young Princess Yuki, filled with idealism, joy, and innocence, into a station in life for which her most endearing qualities are ill-matched. Her kingdom faces grave danger…
★ 7.8Touch
Touch
TV · 1985 · Drama, Romance, Slice of Life
Synopsis: The story centers around three characters—Uesugi Kazuya, his twin older brother Tatsuya, and Asakura Minami. Kazuya is the darling of his town as he's talented, hardworking, and the ace pitcher for his middle school baseball team. Tatsuya is a hopeless slacker who's been living t…
★ 7.1Shakugan no Shana: The Movie
Shakugan no Shana Movie
Movie · 2007 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: Crimson Denizens and Rinne, beings from a parallel world, seek to devour humans' precious existences. To restore the delicate balance of the world, Flame Hazes hunt these entities down. Yet such things are unknown to Yuuji Sakai, who starts his day like any other and heads to sch…
