Drama anime
Difficult choices, relationships and coming-of-age stories. Drama anime exploring emotions, loss and changes in characters' lives.
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★ 6.4Sky of Iriya, Summer of UFO
Iriya no Sora, UFO no Natsu
OVA · 2005 · Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: Asaba Naoyuki is an ordinary high school student. As a member of his school's press club, he's just spent the summer camping outside the local military base, in hopes of seeing the UFOs that are secretly kept there, according to local legend. Returning to school, he meets a stran…
★ 6.3FIST OF THE NORTH STAR: HOKUTO NO KEN
Hokuto no Ken: FIST OF THE NORTH STAR
TV · 2026 · Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: In 199x, the world was engulfed in the blaze of nuclear war. With the Ocean drying up and Earth torn asunder, all life seems to be lost but humans survived stubbornly. However, what dominated the post-apocalyptic world was sheer violence. The remaining humanity was split into two…
★ 6.5Digimon Tamers: Battle of Adventurers
Digimon Tamers: Boukensha-tachi no Tatakai
Movie · 2001 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: Takato and Guilmon go on vacation to Okinawa and meet a fellow tamer, Minami. Back in Japan, a popular computer pet suddenly becomes a virus, infecting all of the computers who have it. As the virus spreads, Takato tries to figure out why digimon are all attacking his new friend,…
★ 8.1Legend of the Galactic Heroes: Die Neue These - Intrigue
Ginga Eiyuu Densetsu: Die Neue These - Sakubou
ONA · 2022 · Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: After Yang Wen-li successfully captures the Iserlohn Fortress, the Free Planets Alliance grows bolder in its militaristic ambitions. With recent incursions into Galactic Empire territory and the possession of a perfect beachhead, the Alliance is now able to deal significant damag…
★ 5.8The Laughing Salesman
Warau Salesman New
TV · 2017 · Comedy, Drama, Horror
Synopsis: Each episode follows Fukuzou Moguro, a traveling salesman, and his current customer. Moguro deals in things that give his customers their heart's desire, and once his deals are made and their unhealthy desires are satisfied, Moguro's customers are often left with terrible repercu…
★ 6.3Night Warriors: Darkstalkers' Revenge
Vampire Hunter: THE ANIMATED SERIES
OVA · 1997 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: The world is a dark, brooding place populated by humans, but ruled in reality by powerful beings known as the Darkstalkers, and there is constant conflict between them as they try to determine who is the most powerful of them all. Zombies, vampires, werewolves - all of them compe…
★ 7.2One Stormy Night
Arashi no Yoru ni
Movie · 2005 · Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: When a sudden thunderstorm strikes, Mei, a young goat, has no choice but to take shelter in an abandoned barn. Before long, he is joined by another animal—a wolf named Gabu. The night is pitch black, and neither of them can make out the other's appearance, but they become fast fr…
★ 6.5Binbou Shimai Monogatari
Binbou Shimai Monogatari
TV · 2006 · Comedy, Drama, Slice of Life
Synopsis: Without the presence of both their deceased mother and their debt-ridden father, sisters Kyou and Asu Yamada are forced to fend for themselves. Thankfully, they at least have a roof over their heads: a small room in an old apartment spacious enough to fit both of them. However, t…
★ 5.6X-Men
X-Men
TV · 2011 · Action, Drama
Synopsis: The X-Men are reunited following the death of a teammate, and are summoned by Charles Xavier to Japan following the abduction of Hisako Ichiki (Armor). There, they confront the U-Men, a lunatic cult that steals and transplants mutant organs to further strengthen their own army, a…
★ 6.6Rec Special
Rec Special
Special · 2006 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: While going out to eat with his roommate Aka Onda, Fumihiko Matsumaru encounters Tanaka, a woman from his company's accounting department who had previously stood him up on a date. Dumped by her boyfriend just minutes before, Tanaka forces Fumihiko to drink with her, spurring Aka…
★ 6.4BBK/BRNK The Gentle Giants of the Galaxy
Bubuki Buranki: Hoshi no Kyojin
TV · 2016 · Action, Drama, Mecha
Synopsis: Second season of Bubuki Buranki.
★ 6.6Super Lovers OVA
Super Lovers OVA
OVA · 2017 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Bundled with manga's tenth and eleventh volume.
★ 6.4Tiger Mask W
Tiger Mask W
TV · 2016 · Action, Drama, Sports
Synopsis: Two young wrestlers face each other in a recently revived underground wrestling organization, the Tiger's Lair, which destroyed the wrestling dojo they grew up in. One took over the training facilities of Naoto Date at the foot of Mount Fuji, as well as the mask he left behind. T…
★ 8.1The Ideon: Be Invoked
THE IDEON: Hatsudou-hen
Movie · 1982 · Drama, Mecha, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: Pushed out to the far reaches of the galaxy, the crew of the Solo Ship faces impossible odds of survival. With the Earth destroyed and the remnants of the Buff Clan pushing them to their limit, the Ideon shows as the last line of defense for the battered remains of humanity. As t…
★ 6.4The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Age of Heroes
Arslan Senki
OVA · 1991 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: In the medieval kingdom of Pars, young Prince Arslan confronts the hostility of his father and the disinterest of his mother, and yearns to learn more about the world. Despite being surrounded by poverty and slavery, Arslan persists in seeing the possibility of a nobler world. Ev…
★ 6.3Steel Angel Kurumi
Koutetsu Tenshi Kurumi
TV short · 1999 · Action, Adventure, Comedy
Synopsis: During Japan's Taisho Era (1912-1926), a scientist named Ayanokoji developed the Steel Angel - an artificial humanoid with superhuman physical abilities. While the Imperial Army wanted to use the Steel Angel as a new means of modern warfare, Ayanokoji wanted his creation to be a …
★ 6.7tactics
tactics
TV · 2004 · Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Synopsis: Ichinomiya Kantarou grew up with the ability to see demons, but was isolated and bullied by others who did not share the same gift. Instead, he became being friends with the demons, gaining a great attachment to their existence. One day, Kantarou was told about the strongest demo…
★ 7.0planetarian: Snow Globe
planetarian: Snow Globe
OVA · 2021 · Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Synopsis: The new OVA will feature the prequel short story "Snow Globe," which debuted as part of a light novel volume that bundled with a limited-edition version of the original PC game.
★ 6.0Sister Princess
Sister Princess
TV · 2001 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Wataru Minakami is a top student who failed his high school entrance exam because of a computer glitch. He later discovered that he was accepted to Stargazer Hill Academy, which is located at a mysterious place called Promised Island. At the request of his father, Wataru is whisk…
Chained Soldier Season 3
Mato Seihei no Slave 3
TV · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: Third season of Mato Seihei no Slave.
★ 7.0Tekkaman Blade
Uchuu no Kishi Tekkaman Blade
TV · 1992 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: Tekkaman Blade takes place in the year 2300 AD. On a certain moment, the Radam attack earth. A few months after the beginning of the invasion, a tekkaman appears, he calls himself Blade and with the help of the Space Knights, Blade starts to fight the radam. But there are a few t…
★ 6.9Mahoraba ~HeartfuL days~
Mahoraba: Heartful days
TV · 2005 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Shiratori Ryuushi is a young artist-in-training, about to start studying at a vocational school. Arriving at his new lodgings, Narutaki-sou, he finds himself the focus of attention for the collection of weirdos that inhabit the place. He also meets and falls for the landlady, Aob…
★ 7.6Shoujo☆Kageki Revue Starlight: Rondo Rondo Rondo
Shoujo☆Kageki Revue Starlight: Rondo Rondo Rondo
Movie · 2020 · Action, Drama, Music
Synopsis: At the performing arts division of Seishou Music Academy, the ever-evolving stage threads the lives of its students together as they tirelessly hone their craft. Yet, as the girls prepare for a new rendition of the previous year's performance, the carefree Karen Aijou begins to s…
★ 3.9Try Knights
Try Knights
TV · 2019 · Action, Drama, Sports
Synopsis: Riku Haruma enters high school without a future in sight. He sees people playing like monsters on the ground, jumping higher than anyone else, running fast, deciding to try their best. There, he sees Akira Kariya playing rugby, a sport he was once passionate about but gave up due…
