Drama anime
Difficult choices, relationships and coming-of-age stories. Drama anime exploring emotions, loss and changes in characters' lives.
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★ 8.1Detective Conan: Episode "ONE"
Meitantei Conan: Episode "ONE" - Chiisakunatta Meitantei
Special · 2016 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: The "real" episode 1 of Meitantei Conan written by the Mangaka Gosho Aoyama.
★ 8.2Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine
Meitantei Conan: Kurogane no Submarine
Movie · 2023 · Drama, Mystery
Synopsis: This time's location is set in the sea near the Hachijo-jima island, Tokyo. Engineers from around the world have gathered for the full-scale operation of "Pacific Buoy," an offshore facility to connect security cameras owned by the worldwide police forces. A test of a certain "ne…
★ 7.1Cardcaptor Sakura Specials
Cardcaptor Sakura: Suteki Desu wa, Sakura-chan! Tomoyo no Cardcaptor Sakura Katsuyaku Video Nikki!
OVA · 1998 · Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: These are 3 episodes of about 6 minutes of pure CCS fun! Refer to any point during the series.
★ 6.5Fureru
Fureru.
Movie · 2024 · Drama, Supernatural
Synopsis: Aki, Ryo, and Yuta grew up on a tiny Japanese island with Fureru, a small yellow hedgehog with mysterious powers. Now in their 20s and chasing a fresh start in Tokyo, the trio tries to build new lives while keeping their unusual companion out of sight. But as Fureru’s powers awak…
★ 7.3Sound! Euphonium: The Final Movie Part 1
Saishuu Gakushou Hibike! Euphonium - Zenpen
Movie · 2026 · Drama, Music, Slice of Life
Synopsis: The music isn’t over yet! “Sound! Euphonium, The Final Movie” is coming in 2026!
★ 6.6The Ones Within OVA
Naka no Hito Genome [Jikkyouchuu]: KNOTS OF MEMORIES
OVA · 2020 · Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: An original story included with volume 10 of the Nakanohito Genome manga.
★ 6.2Umi Monogatari
Umi Monogatari: Anata ga Ite Kureta Koto
TV · 2009 · Drama, Fantasy, Mahou Shoujo
Synopsis: Marin and her younger sister Urin are seafolk who happen upon something quite strange: a beautiful silver ring lost beneath the waves. The kind-hearted Marin, intent on returning it to its owner, drags a reluctant Urin along with her to the sky world despite reminders of a turtle…
★ 6.5Vampire Princess Miyu
Vampire Miyu
OVA · 1988 · Action, Drama, Horror
Synopsis: When spiritualist Himiko Se is hired to investigate a recent slew of murders whose victims were completely drained of blood, she does not expect to encounter a real vampire. However, Miyu Yamano is exactly that, as well as being a guardian between the dark realm of the Shinma and…
★ 6.7Tokyo Majin Season 2
Tokyo Majin Gakuen Kenpucho: Tou Dai Ni Maku
TV · 2007 · Action, Drama, Fantasy
Synopsis: The battle against Tendou Kodzunu is over, and the Magami Five begin to look forward to their senior graduation, hopefully planning for their adult futures. However, life in Tokyo is not at peace... The underground assassin group known as the Twelve Heavenly Generals of the Marti…
★ 7.1Sekaiichi Hatsukoi: Propose-hen
Sekaiichi Hatsukoi: Propose-hen
Movie · 2020 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Even at their colleagues' wedding, the sparkling members of Marukawa Publishing's Emerald Department stand out. Having been invited to assist in providing entertainment for the guests, Masamune Takano, Ritsu Onodera, Yoshiyuki Hatori, Shouta Kisa, Kanade Mino, as well as Takafumi…
★ 6.6Blue Thermal
Blue Thermal
Movie · 2022 · Drama, Sports
Synopsis: Tamaki Tsuru joins Aonagi University in hopes of making friends, getting a boyfriend, and living a typical university student life. She decides to try out for the tennis club in order to make friends and avoid anything too athletic. But when she is distracted by a model glider du…
★ 6.5The Five Star Stories
Five Star Stories
Movie · 1989 · Action, Drama, Fantasy
Synopsis: Amaterasu is the god of light, the future emperor of the Joker Star System. Under the guise of young mecha conceptor Ladios Sopp, he is compelled by an old friend, Dr Ballanche, to save his two latest Fatimas Lachesis and Clotho. And so began the stories of the Joker System, as w…
★ 7.4Yuki Yuna Is A Hero: Washio Sumi Chapter 1 - Friends
Yuuki Yuuna wa Yuusha de Aru: Washio Sumi no Shou 1 - Tomodachi
Movie · 2017 · Action, Drama, Fantasy
Synopsis: The first movie in the Washio Sumi no Shou trilogy.
★ 5.6Kirepapa.
Kirepapa.
OVA · 2008 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Chisato Takatsukasa, a 35-year-old author, has such a youthful appearance that anyone would think him to be in his early twenties. His work is inspired by his idol—the best-selling mystery author Saki Shunka, who is as much of an enigma herself as the plots of the books she write…
★ 7.1Pendulum
Furiko
Special · 2012 · Drama, Music, Romance
Synopsis: Furiko, meaning "pendulum," shows the highs and lows of a family of two—a high schooler, and his future wife, whom he rescues from delinquents. From the brilliant mind of comedian Tekken, comes a heartwarming story of a couple overcoming their differences even as they struggle th…
★ 7.1The Flowers of Hard Blood
Shion no Ou: The Flowers of Hard Blood
TV · 2007 · Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Synopsis: Defying the odds, middle school student Shion Yasuoka is becoming a rising star of the professional shogi world. Despite losing her family at a young age and being unable to speak due to the trauma, in her loving adoptive family and at the shogi association, she has found the nec…
★ 6.9Someday's Dreamers II Sora
Mahoutsukai ni Taisetsu na Koto: Natsu no Sora
TV · 2008 · Drama, Romance, Slice of Life
Synopsis: Get ready for a second magical journey to the world of Someday's Dreamers, where spellcasting is a profession that requires both the proper training AND a license. It's to get that license and fulfill a promise made to her late father that young Sora Suzuki has made the long jour…
★ 6.1Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You. Season 2
Douse, Koishite Shimaunda. Season 2
TV · 2026 · Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Second season of Douse, Koishite Shimaunda.
★ 7.9Detective Conan: The Bride of Halloween
Meitantei Conan: Halloween no Hanayome
Movie · 2022 · Action, Drama, Mystery
Synopsis: Shibuya, Tokyo, is bustling with the Halloween season. A wedding is being held at Shibuya Hikarie, where Sato is dressed in a wedding dress. While Conan and the other invited guests are watching, an assailant suddenly bursts in, and Takagi, who was trying to protect Sato, is inju…
★ 6.5D.C.II: Da Capo II
D.C.II: Da Capo II
TV · 2007 · Drama, Ecchi, Romance
Synopsis: The undying Sakura Trees return. Based on a PS2 sequel of the original DaCapo game, the story once again takes place on Hatsunejima, but is set 53 years after the events of D.C. and D.C.S.S.. Although some characters will probably look a bit familiar to the initiated eye, the cas…
The Moon on a Rainy Night
Amayo no Tsuki
TV · Drama, Romance, Slice of Life
Synopsis: One day, while rushing to a piano lesson, a girl named Saki collides with someone on the street. As Saki collects herself, the stranger picks up the sheet music Saki dropped, hands it to Saki together with a band-aid, and continues on her way—all without saying a word. Saki is le…
★ 7.6Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos The Movie: Part 1
Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon: Cosmos - Zenpen
Movie · 2023 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: The final battle for the Sailor Guardians begins as they face Sailor Iron Mouse, Sailor Aluminum Siren, Sailor Lead Crow, Sailor Tin Nyanko and more. (Source: Netflix)
★ 6.6Mermaid Forest (TV)
Takahashi Rumiko Gekijou: Ningyo no Mori
TV · 2003 · Drama, Horror, Mystery
Synopsis: According to an ancient legend, mermaid's flesh can grant immortality if eaten. 500 years ago, Yuta unknowingly ate a piece of mermaid's flesh. For centuries, he travels across Japan, hoping to find a mermaid, thinking she may be able to make him a normal human again. When he fin…
★ 7.4MAJOR SECOND Season 2
Major 2nd Season 2
TV · 2020 · Comedy, Drama, Sports
Synopsis: After recovering from the inner struggles he faced in the past, Daigo Shigeno continues to play baseball and is now the captain of Fuurin Private Academy Middle School's baseball team. Alongside Mutsuko Sakura, his classmate from elementary school, he aims to lead the team to glo…
