Drama anime
Difficult choices, relationships and coming-of-age stories. Drama anime exploring emotions, loss and changes in characters' lives.
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★ 6.4Jubei-chan the Ninja Girl: Secret of the Lovely Eyepatch
Juubei-chan: Lovely Gantai no Himitsu
TV · 1999 · Action, Adventure, Comedy
Synopsis: Jiyu Nanohana is an ordinary schoolgirl until she runs across a scatterbrained 300 year old samurai who tells her that she is the reincarnation of Yagyu Jubei. With the help of the "Lovely Eyepatch" she transforms into the legendary swordsman whenever she needs to use his awesome…
★ 6.5A Town Where You Live OVA
Kimi no Iru Machi OVA
OVA · 2014 · Drama, Romance, Slice of Life
Synopsis: The limited-edition of the 26th manga volume will include an anime adaptation of the popular special flashback chapter "Uchi ga Kita Machi" (The Town Where I Arrived). The story reveals how Haruto, Akari, and Takashi first met during childhood, and serves as a prologue to the TV …
★ 6.5Kaze no Yojimbo
Kaze no Youjinbou
TV · 2001 · Adventure, Drama, Mystery
Synopsis: In search for Araki Genzo, George Kodama finds himself in the small town of Kimujuku. George quickly realizes that he is unwelcome and is warned to leave as soon as possible. With two rival syndicates roaming the streets and a dark violent past, the town of Kimujuku isn't what it…
★ 6.3Canvas 2: Rainbow Colored Sketch
Canvas 2: Niji-iro no Sketch
TV · 2005 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Hiroki Kamikura is an art student at the local Nadesico Academy who intends to be an art teacher in the future. He is also the advisor to the high school arts society, which his cousin, Elis Housen, attends. While Elis is a painter like Hiroki used to be, Hiroki seems to have giv…
Hirayasumi
Hirayasumi
— · 2027 · Comedy, Drama, Slice of Life
Synopsis: Living in Asagaya, 29-year-old Hiroto Ikuta spends his days working at his part-time job and chatting with the locals. He likes visiting Hanae Wada most, a grumpy yet kind elderly woman whom Hiroto calls "Granny." Hiroto's time with Granny is sadly cut short when she passes away …
★ 6.8Kowarekake no Orgel (Movie)
Kowarekake no Orgel (Movie)
Movie · 2010 · Drama, Music, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: In the future, androids known as Parents have gained popularity for their ability to perform a wide variety of tasks, including shopping and household chores. When Keiichirou Kuro finds an older model of a Parent in a junk pile, he feels compelled to take it home. With no memorie…
★ 7.3Slam Dunk: Roar!! Basket Man Spirit
SLAM DUNK: Hoero Basketman-damashii! Hanamichi to Rukawa no Atsuki Natsu
Movie · 1995 · Comedy, Drama, Slice of Life
Synopsis: Ichiro Mizusawa, a player from Rukawa's old junior high school, Tomigoaka, is diagnosed with a crippling leg condition and wants to play one last game with Rukawa. Hanamichi sets out to help the boy and fulfill his wish. (Source: ANN)
★ 6.0Burn Up W
BURN-UP W
OVA · 1996 · Action, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: When crime and terrorism go out of control in Tokyo, the police unleash Team Warrior - a band of highly-skilled and completely reckless band of female cops. Featuring loose cannon Rio, triggerhappy Maya and ace hacker Lilica, Team Warrior will get the job done, regardless of the …
★ 7.0Fancy Lala
Mahou no Stage Fancy Lala
TV · 1998 · Comedy, Drama, Mahou Shoujo
Synopsis: Miho Shinohara is a care-free third-grader and an aspiring manga artist. One day, she encounters Mogu and Pigu - two lost fairies disguised as stuffed animals. In exchange for staying at her home until they find a way to return to their own world, the fairies give Miho a special …
★ 7.0Barefoot Gen 2
Hadashi no Gen 2
Movie · 1986 · Drama
Synopsis: The year is 1948, three years since the atomic bomb destroyed Hiroshima and much of the Nakaoka family. Gen Nakaoka, his mother, and his adopted brother, Ryuuta, struggle to survive in the ruins of their once flourishing city. And yet, after befriending a group of homeless orphan…
★ 7.8Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Cosmos The Movie: Part 2
Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon: Cosmos - Kouhen
Movie · 2023 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: Sailor Moon battles Shadow Galactica, an enemy threatening her friends in order to rule the universe. Can she protect her loved ones and persevere? (Source: Netflix Anime)
★ 6.6ef: a tale of melodies. - prologue
ef: a tale of melodies. - prologue
Special · 2008 · Drama, Mystery, Romance
Synopsis: The prologue of ef - a tale of melodies.
Katsugeki TOUKEN RANBU Movie
Katsugeki Touken Ranbu Movie
Movie · Action, Drama, Fantasy
Synopsis: Announced at the end of the 13th and final episode of the anime series.
★ 6.9Shigofumi: And Then...
Shigofumi: Sorekara
OVA · 2008 · Drama, Fantasy, Psychological
Synopsis: The 13th episode of Shigofumi.
★ 7.0Cooking Master Boy
Chuuka Ichiban!
TV · 1997 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: The story takes place in 19th century China during the Qing Dynasty, where the Emperor was weakened and the country was close to chaos. It is also during a fictitious era called "The Era of the Cooking Wars". It was an era in which top chefs with different cooking styles tried th…
★ 4.8Violence Jack: Slumking
Violence Jack: Harem Bomber
OVA · 1986 · Action, Drama, Horror
Synopsis: Kanto Hell Earthquake has demolished the metropolitan completely. After the earthquake, Slum King is kidnapping girls and sell them as sex slaves. Mari is wandering on the devastated field looking for her lover, Ken. But she is also kidnapped by them. While she is tortured and tr…
★ 6.6Lost Universe
Lost Universe
TV · 1998 · Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: Millie Nocturne has one great goal in life: to be the best in the universe - at absolutely everything! But when she tries her hand at being the "best detective," she ends up an unwilling partner with two people who will change her life forever: Kane Blueriver, the psi-blade-wield…
★ 7.3Captain Harlock: Arcadia of my Youth
Waga Seishun no Arcadia
Movie · 1982 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: Earth has been conquered by the evil Illumidus Empire, with parallels drawn to the U.S. post World War II occupation of Japan. Captain Harlock with a group that will become his life long friends begin their fight against this tyranny visited upon the planet Earth, with no regard …
★ 6.5Astro Boy
Tetsuwan Atom
TV · 1963 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: In the distant year 2003, Japan is a technological utopia, and robots are everywhere. One such robot, Tobio, was built by the brilliant Dr. Tenma to replace his dead son. But when it soon becomes apparent that Tobio is an imperfect copy of his departed child, Dr. Tenma throws him…
★ 6.2Winter Sonata
Fuyu no Sonata
TV · 2009 · Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Based on the Korean drama of the same name, Yoo Jin falls in love with Joon Sang as a young girl. After losing him in an accident, she decides to marry her childhood friend. However, Yoo Jin meets someone looking exactly like her lost love, putting her in a bind.
★ 6.6Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny Final Plus: The Chosen Future
Kidou Senshi Gundam SEED DESTINY FINAL PLUS: Erabareta Mirai
OVA · 2005 · Action, Drama, Mecha
Synopsis: In year 74 of the Cosmic Era, the civil war raging between the earthbound Naturals and space-dwelling Coordinators comes to a close. Suffering a major setback, Kira Yamato pilots the Strike Freedom Gundam and leads the Archangel and its crew in a desperate bid to destroy the Requ…
★ 7.4Fafner Exodus 2
Soukyuu no Fafner: EXODUS 2
TV · 2015 · Drama, Mecha, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: Second part of Soukyuu no Fafner: Dead Aggressor - Exodus.
★ 6.2ROAD TO YOU
ROAD TO YOU
ONA · 2017 · Drama, Romance
Synopsis: A trilogy of commercials for Dunlop Tyres Japan created to promote their Winter Maxx line of snow tires. Kimi e to Tsuzuku Michi Amidst a snowfall, a father and daughter, a young couple, and two coworkers must learn to work through their intermingled feelings as they come togethe…
★ 7.6Pretty Rhythm: Rainbow Live
Pretty Rhythm: Rainbow Live
TV · 2013 · Drama, Music, Romance
Synopsis: Naru Ayase is an 8th grader who can see the colors of music when she listens to it. For Naru, who is extremely good at decorating, becoming the owner of a shop like Dear Crown was her dream. One day, she finds out that the manager of a newly-opened shop is recruiting middle schoo…
