Drama anime
Difficult choices, relationships and coming-of-age stories. Drama anime exploring emotions, loss and changes in characters' lives.
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★ 7.5GIRLS BAND CRY: Seishun Kyousoukyoku
GIRLS BAND CRY: Seishun Kyousoukyoku
Movie · 2025 · Drama, Music, Slice of Life
Synopsis: Theatrical compilation of Girls Band Cry.
★ 6.9Yowamushi Pedal: Special Ride
Yowamushi Pedal: SPECIAL RIDE
OVA · 2013 · Comedy, Drama, Sports
Synopsis: Sakamichi Onoda is an otaku who just wants to find more people to join the recently disbanded anime club with him. However, when a couple cyclists spy his skill in riding the bulky mamachari bike he's had since youth, they attempt to convince him to join the bicycle racing club i…
★ 5.9Kurage no Shokudou
Kurage no Shokudou
OVA · 2016 · Drama, Slice of Life
Synopsis: One fateful day, Youtarou Misaki is rescued by a man named Arashi Mutou from drowning in the sea. After getting him to dry land, Arashi wakes Youtarou up and asks for his name. Youtarou's memories quickly surge back, but instead of telling Arashi his name, he decides to lie and a…
★ 7.2Slam Dunk: Shohoku Maximum Crisis! Burn Sakuragi Hanamichi
SLAM DUNK: Shouhoku Saidai no Kiki! Moero Sakuragi Hanamichi
Movie · 1995 · Comedy, Drama, Slice of Life
Synopsis: After losing the titanic match against Kainan High, Team Shohoku and a newly shaven Hanamichi Sakuragi are challenged to an exhibition match by virtual basketball unknowns Ryoukufu High. Coach Anzai sees this as an opportunity for Shohoku to regain their confidence, but Ryoukufu …
★ 6.5Martian Successor Nadesico: The Prince of Darkness
Kidou Senkan Nadesico: The prince of darkness
Movie · 1998 · Action, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: Two years have passed since the end of the "Martian Successor Nadesico." Akito and Yurika have disappeared. The Jovians and the Earthlings have joined forces and Ruri is now captain of Nadesico B. As the popularity of Boson Jumping grows, a vast transportation network has been de…
Nippon Sangoku (Zoku-hen)
Nippon Sangoku (Zoku-hen)
— · Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: Sequel to Nippon Sangoku.
★ 7.6Mr. Osomatsu THE MOVIE
Osomatsu-san The Movie
Movie · 2019 · Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Synopsis: After an embarrassing high school class reunion with their successful classmates, who have "proper" jobs, relationships, and even children, the Matsuno sextuplets return home to sulk about their status as NEETs. They spend the night drinking away their sorrows, eventually falling…
SSS-Class Revival Hunter
Shishite Ikiru SSS-kyuu Hunter
TV · 2027 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: After the Tower suddenly appeared, individuals who wished to pursue their personal values began to inhabit it, coming to be called "hunters." Everyone had their own goals, but only a chosen few were acknowledged and given powerful skills by the mysterious structure. Kim Gong-Ja, …
★ 6.6Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation I - Heir to the Stars
Kidou Senshi Z Gundam: A New Translation - Hoshi wo Tsugu Mono
Movie · 2005 · Drama, Mecha, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: Digitally remastered compilation movies for the Zeta Gundam TV series with some new footage. Part of Gundam's 25th Anniversary celebration. (Source: AniDB)
★ 5.7Bagel Girl
Eoneu Nal Jameseo Kkaeeoboni Bagelyeoga Doeeo Isseotda
TV short · Comedy, Drama, Ecchi
Synopsis: Bong Gi used to have dreams of making something of his life. But now all that seems like a distant memory. He has become fat, lazy, unemployed, and altogether unlovable. In the real world, people are grossed out by him. He has never had a girlfriend and he spends his late nights …
★ 7.2Slam Dunk: National Domination! Sakuragi Hanamichi
SLAM DUNK: Zenkoku Seiha Da! Sakuragi Hanamichi
Movie · 1994 · Comedy, Drama, Slice of Life
Synopsis: Set during the Inter High Championships, Shohoku take on Tsukubu, one of this year's dark horses. It's a clash of acquaintances as Anzai will face his former student which is now the coach of Tsukubu, while Akagi & Kogure meet Godai their former classmate and Tsukubu's captain. F…
★ 7.2Fafner: Heaven and Earth
Soukyuu no Fafner: Dead Aggressor - Heaven and Earth
Movie · 2010 · Drama, Mecha, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: In 2148, as Tatsumiya Island recovers from war, a battered Kazuki awaits his friend's promised return. A mysterious boy arriving on an unmanned submarine brings hope, but also ignites a fierce new wave of battles. Source Wikipedia
★ 6.2Innocent Venus
Innocent Venus
TV · 2006 · Adventure, Drama, Mecha
Synopsis: In the year 2010 AD, Hyper Hurricanes born concurrently all over the world caused severe damage. Five billion people lost their lives, decreasing the world's population to 3 billion. Existing economies and military were wiped out. Countries were frozen under solid ice, plains san…
★ 6.7Polyphonica Crimson S
Shinkyoku Soukai Polyphonica crimson S
TV · 2009 · Drama, Fantasy, Music
Synopsis: The new series will again focus on Corticarte, but it will tie into Ichiro Sakaki and Noboru Kannatsuki's Shinkyoku Sōkai Polyphonica crimson S light novel adaptation, which are set during the Academy years of the storyline. (Source: ANN)
★ 6.9CLAMP in Wonderland 2
CLAMP in Wonderland 2
Music · 2007 · Action, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: A short animation which features clips from all of CLAMPs works between 1995 and 2006.
★ 6.7Beautiful World
Beautiful World
Music · Action, Drama, Mecha
Synopsis: A music video directed by Tsurumaki Kazuya to promote the movies of Rebuild of Evangelion and the main music theme, "Beautiful World." The video includes both new animation and animation from the film.
★ 6.8Haikara-san: Here Comes Miss Modern – Part 2
Haikara-san ga Tooru: Tokyo Dai Roman
Movie · 2018 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: In turn of the 20th Century Japan, a period characterized by widespread innovation and social restructuring, Benio Hanamura endeavors to take modernization to new heights. With a tomboy nature, Benio rails against traditional ideas that women should take care of the home—serving …
★ 4.5Oedo Fire Slayer -The Legend of Phoenix-
Hikuidori
TV · 2026 · Action, Drama
Synopsis: The fire extinguishing samurai who stopped the great fire was called "The fire-eating bird". Matsunaga Gengo, once known as the "Fire-eating Bird", was the best fire-fighting samurai in Edo. He had resigned from the fire brigade for a reason but suddenly received an invitation to…
★ 5.6Sheep's Song
Hitsuji no Uta
OVA · 2003 · Drama, Horror
Synopsis: Kazuna's family has a history of suffering from a disease that creates an uncontrollable vampire-like thirst for blood. Knowing none of this, Kazuna was sent to live with the Eda couple as a child. As the sickness begins to show signs of being present within himself, he comes int…
★ 7.1Glass Mask
Glass no Kamen
TV · 1984 · Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Kitajima Maya, a 13-year old girl with a talent for acting, was discovered by the reclusive actress Tsukikage. The story follows Maya's growing up, intense training, overcoming challenges, and evolving into the foremost actress of her generation (she is about 20 so far). Maya's g…
★ 6.0To Heart 2
ToHeart2
TV · 2005 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Following her graduation from middle school, Konomi Yuzuhara enters the same high school as Takaaki Kono, her childhood friend. As the new school year begins, they meet their childhood friend Tamaki Kosaka, as well as many new accquaintances. Unbeknownst to the group, their encou…
★ 6.3Otoboku: Maidens are Falling for Me 2
Otome wa Boku ni Koishiteru: Futari no Elder
OVA · 2012 · Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Two years after Mizuho's graduation... Mikado Chihaya was truant at his school because of harassment in the school and of a distrust in men. His mother cannot bear to watch him be in trouble, so she makes him transfer to Seiou Girls' School, her old school. He dresses as a girl a…
★ 7.3Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu: Yotarou Hourou-hen
Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu: Yotarou Hourou-hen
OVA · 2015 · Drama
Synopsis: Bundled with the special editions of the manga's 7th and 8th volumes. When a certain man is released from prison, he knows exactly where he's heading first. After falling in love with a traditional comic storyteller's rendition of the story called "Shinigami," he is determined to…
★ 5.5SEX PISTOLS
SEX PISTOLS
OVA · 2010 · Comedy, Drama, Supernatural
Synopsis: An average boy named Norio is suddenly getting a lot of unwanted romantic attention. A fall down the stairs into the arms of a handsome stranger sets off the beginnings of an explanation, and it is one Norio never could have possibly imagined. Soon a whole new world opens up for …
