Drama anime
Difficult choices, relationships and coming-of-age stories. Drama anime exploring emotions, loss and changes in characters' lives.
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Youchien WARS
Youchien WARS
TV · 2027 · Action, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: Kindergarten Noir is widely known as the world's safest kindergarten. Attended by the children of wealthy and notable figures, its defenses are seemingly impenetrable, even though assassination attempts are a big part of the daily routine. However, the teachers of the kindergarte…
★ 7.5Arpeggio of Blue Steel - Cadenza
Aoki Hagane no Arpeggio: Ars Nova - Cadenza
Movie · 2015 · Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: The group of privateers known as the Blue Steel continues their mission to deliver blueprints of the Vibration Warhead Torpedo—a weapon that may turn the tides of war in their favor—to the United States. However, a new threat arises from their enemy, the overwhelming Fleet of Fog…
★ 5.3D_CIDE TRAUMEREI THE ANIMATION
D_CIDE TRAUMEREI THE ANIMATION
TV · 2021 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: When he was little, Ryuuhei Oda witnessed the death of his caring older brother, along with a mysterious mark that was left near his body. Now a second-year high school student, the outgoing and impulsive young boy spends his days doing what he loves most—kickboxing. One night on…
★ 7.3TIGER & BUNNY 2
TIGER & BUNNY 2
ONA · 2022 · Action, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: With Kotetsu back on the First League, the buddy system is now the big new project of HeroTV. Two heroes fighting crime back to back due to the popularity of the famous duo: Wild Tiger and Barnaby Brooks Jr. With new heroes protecting Sternbild City, the ability of both veteran a…
Reborn as a Space Mercenary: I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship!
Mezametara Saikyou Soubi to Uchuusen-mochi datta node, Ikkodate Mezashite Youhei to shite Jiyuu ni Ikitai
TV · 2026 · Action, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: Sato Takahiro was an ordinary office worker and hobbyist gamer until the day he woke up on a spaceship–one that strangely resembled a craft from a favorite space-shooter game. With a decked-out ship, a crew full of babes, and a fantastic universe to explore, he's going to make th…
★ 7.3Candy Candy
Candy Candy
TV · 1976 · Drama, Slice of Life
Synopsis: This story is about a girl, Candy, who is an orphan. She is a nice and optimistic girl and she has a warm heart. When she was a child, she lived in an orphanage called Pony's Home. She had a good friend called Annie. And she met the "Prince of the Hill" who is a important person …
★ 7.1Magic Knight Rayearth II
Magic Knight Rayearth II
TV · 1995 · Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Synopsis: Little time has passed since the Magic Knights’ final confrontation with Princess Emeraude’s "Mashin." Still haunted by the princess’ death, Hikaru Shidou returns to Tokyo Tower. There, she meets her friends Umi Ryuuzaki and Fuu Hououji for the first time since their spontaneous …
★ 6.1Girl's High
Joshikousei
TV · 2006 · Comedy, Drama, Ecchi
Synopsis: Eriko and her friends Yuma and Ayano are excited about entering high school. Their excitement leads to their breaking of the rules when they toured the school before the opening ceremony. They find out their preconceptions about the all female school may not be as true as they ha…
★ 5.39-nine- Ruler's Crown
9-nine- Shihaisha no Oukan
TV · 2025 · Drama, Mystery, Psychological
Synopsis: The scene: Shiromitsugawa, a run-of-the-mill college town that has launched several failed attempts to drum up tourism and revitalize itself, including sponsoring a high-budget-but-poorly-written anime based on local folklore. A storm is about to descend on this sleepy town. We f…
★ 6.5ef: a tale of memories. - prologue
ef: a tale of memories. - prologue
Special · 2007 · Drama, Music
Synopsis: The prologue for ef - a tale of memories, released on a separate DVD two months before the premiere of the TV series.
★ 6.5Be My Wife
Xie Wang Zhui Qi
ONA · Action, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: She, a renowned assassin of the 21st century, actually crossed over to become Su Manor's most useless good-for-nothing Fourth Miss. He, Jin Empire's imperial highness, was an emotionless overbearing demonic tyrant with unrivaled talent. Everyone knew that she was idiotic and good…
★ 6.7Spiral: Bond of Reasoning
Spiral: Suiri no Kizuna
TV · 2002 · Comedy, Drama, Mystery
Synopsis: Ayumu Narumi has lived all his life in the shadow of his famous detective brother, Kiyotaka. However, Kiyotaka disappeared two years ago, leaving behind his wife Madoka and Ayumu himself, along with a cryptic message about the "Blade Children." One day, a girl at Ayumu's school s…
★ 7.4AKB0048: next stage
AKB0048 next stage
TV · 2013 · Drama, Music, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: In the year since the 77th generation understudies joined AKB0048, the Deep Galactic Trade Organization and DES have stepped up their attacks on entertainment. In response, AKB0048 brings back the general elections and the center nova position. The understudies are now thrusted i…
★ 6.7Levius
Levius
ONA · 2019 · Drama, Sci-Fi, Sports
Synopsis: As society rises from the ashes of war, cybernetically augmented arena fighters battle for fame and fortune... or die trying. It's the 19th century, and the world has entered the Era of Rebirth, recovering from the devastating flames of war. The sport of mechanical martial arts h…
★ 7.3Galaxy Express 999 (Movie)
Ginga Tetsudou 999 (Movie)
Movie · 1979 · Adventure, Drama, Mecha
Synopsis: Tetsurou Hoshino is a boy bent on obtaining an immortal mechanical body in order to take revenge against his mother's murderer, the machine man Count Mecha. However, due to the incredible cost of obtaining what he seeks, his only hope is to steal a boarding pass for the Galaxy Ex…
★ 6.4Someday's Dreamers
Mahoutsukai ni Taisetsu na Koto
TV · 2003 · Drama, Slice of Life, Supernatural
Synopsis: Yume Kikuchi, a girl who can use magic, goes to Tokyo to be an apprentice mage to the handsome Masami Oyamada (a professional mage). In Tokyo, Yume learns about magic, helping people, and various other things on her way to being a mage. But she soon also finds out that even just …
★ 7.7Treasure Island
Takarajima
TV · 1978 · Adventure, Drama, Mystery
Synopsis: Jim Hawkins is a young boy lead by progressive events to embark on a search journey for the legendary treasure of the once dreaded pirate, Captain Flint. On their way to Treasure Island, John Silver, Jim's best friend, take over command of the ship revealing his true self as the …
★ 8.1IDOLiSH7 Third BEAT!
IDOLiSH7: Third BEAT!
TV · 2021 · Drama, Music, Psychological
Synopsis: Nearing their first debut anniversary and with their popularity still on the rise, IDOLiSH7 set a date for a live tour to express their gratitude toward their fans. Meanwhile, the Black or White event draws closer—and as the previous year's winners—the group must prepare to take …
★ 7.0Little Busters!: I Will Protect the World of Saitou!
Little Busters! Sekai no Saitou wa Ore ga Mamoru!
OVA · 2013 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: A special unaired episode of Little Busters! sent to those who bought all 9 BD/DVD volumes of the anime. This episode includes the story about "Mask the Saito".
★ 6.4Franz Kafka's A Country Doctor
Inaka Isha
Movie · 2007 · Drama, Psychological
Synopsis: A hapless country doctor describes with breathless urgency a night-time summons to attend a young patient. Events soon take on a surreal aspect as "unearthly horses" transport him instantaneously to the bedside. The doctor, preoccupied with personal distractions and grievances ag…
★ 6.6Please Save My Earth
Boku no Chikyuu wo Mamotte
OVA · 1993 · Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: Alice Sakaguchi once dreamt that she is another person living on the moon. The dream is so strange and so real that Alice can't stop thinking about it. She finds out that some of her classmates are having the same kind of dream. They soon discover that they had been seeing flashe…
★ 6.2Ani*Kuri15
Ani*Kuri15
Special · 2007 · Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: 15 one-minute shorts created by various people from Japan's animation industry. The title of the collection, Ani*Kuri15, is abbreviated from the words "anime" and "creators". Season One Shinji Kimura (Studio 4°C; Art Director, Steamboy) - title: Attack of Higashimachi Ni Chome/At…
★ 6.2Hey, Class President!
Seitokaichou ni Chuukoku
OVA · 2009 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Student council president Yuuzou Kokusai would be a rather ordinary high school student, except for a strange magnetism that attracts men who are unable to keep their hands to themselves. When Kokusai suddenly needs to find a new vice president, he selects his reliable friend, Ya…
★ 7.5BanG Dream! YUME∞MITA
BanG Dream! Yume∞Mita
TV · 2026 · Comedy, Drama, Music
Synopsis: Pyaaaaaahhhh!!! Thrown together out of the blue to make their debut, these members each have a spark of unique talent—but they are in absolutely no shape to actually be a band. Can these girls, and their band, really survive this!? > Even when the sound stops, fight back! Source …
