Drama anime
Difficult choices, relationships and coming-of-age stories. Drama anime exploring emotions, loss and changes in characters' lives.
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★ 7.3Minky Momo in the Bridge Over Dreams
MINKY MOMO in Yume ni Kakeru Hashi
OVA · 1993 · Drama, Slice of Life
Synopsis: A bridge's legend tells that when two people meet on it, they will surely meet again. Momo meets a boy who doesn't believe the legend, and promises that she will meet him again to prove it. As the year passes, she comes every day to wait for him, and becomes a small part of many …
★ 6.9Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children - Venice Film Festival Footage
Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children - Venice Film Festival Footage
Special · 2005 · Action, Drama, Fantasy
Synopsis: Advent Children Special Edition is the 25 minute version of the movie which was shown at the 62nd Venice Film Festival in 2005. Available as dvd bonus on 2-disc special edition.
★ 6.2Maetel Legend
Maetel Legend
OVA · 2000 · Drama, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: The artificial sun that lights the frozen planet La Metalle is dying, threatening to extinguish what little life is left there. Queen La Andromeda Prometheum decides that the only way for her people to survive is for them to submit to Hardgear's transformation process, which will…
★ 5.4BRONZE: ZETSUAI since 1989
BRONZE: ZETSUAI since 1989
OVA · 1996 · Drama, Music, Romance
Synopsis: As rockstar Kouji Nanjou and high school soccer star Takuto Izumi's relationship deepens, so too does Kouji's obsession. When a miscommunication shakes Kouji to the core and causes a motorcycle accident, Takuto must decide what shape their relationship will take moving forward. K…
★ 7.4Aim for the Ace!: Another Match
Ace wo Nerae! 2
OVA · 1988 · Drama, Sports
Synopsis: It’s been three years since Nishi High’s Hiromi Oka was taken under the wing of former tennis superstar and “demon” coach, Jin Munakata. Fresh off a national championship win, Hiromi has been selected to represent Japan in New York for an international tournament. Unfortunately, …
★ 6.4tablet
Jouzai
Music · Drama, Romance, Slice of Life
Synopsis: Music video for the song Jouzai by TOOBOE. The song was used as the fourth ending theme of the anime Chainsaw Man.
★ 6.2Harlock Saga: The Ring of the Nibelung
Harlock Saga: Nibelung no Yubiwa
OVA · 1999 · Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: Captain Herlock is drawn into a saga of intergalactic proportions when the son of a deceased comrade unwittingly forges the Ring of the Niebelung. Evil forces gather to wage war against the last remaining superpowers of the galaxy led by a demented outcast. Herlock must counter t…
★ 6.4Hotori ~Simply Wishing For Hope~
Hotori: Tada Saiwai wo Koinegau
Movie · 2005 · Drama, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: At the Personality Plant, robots are being built and slowly outfitted with the artificial memories of real people. Suzu is one such robot, being made to replace the young boy a family has lost. By chance, he meets Hotori, a young girl suffering from progressive memory loss. The t…
★ 7.1Sunny
Haru
Music · Drama
Synopsis: Music video for the song Haru by Yorushika. The song was used as the second opening for Sousou no Frieren.
★ 5.2Thunder 3
Thunder 3
TV · 2026 · Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: Three ordinary schoolboys come into possession of a DVD that supposedly opens a gateway to a parallel universe, but when their backs are turned Pyontarou's little sister Futaba passes through and gets kidnapped by the aliens that have overrun that version of Earth! Discovering th…
Matsurika Kanriden
Matsurika Kanriden
TV · 2027 · Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Synopsis: Matsurika, a lady-in-waiting in the imperial palace, has a special talent—an excellent memory. One day, she is asked to act as a practice partner for a nobleman's arranged meeting, only to discover that her partner is none other than Emperor Hakuyou himself, who wished to try a m…
★ 6.1Violinist of Hamelin
Hamelin no Violin Hiki
TV · 1996 · Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Synopsis: Trouble arises in Staccato one day. Demons show up and start to wreak havoc on the townspeople. The entire country seems to be suffering. The source of the problem is that the "barrier" which until now has kept the demons from crossing over to the human world, is weakening. The p…
★ 6.7Be My Wife Season 3
Xie Wang Zhui Qi: Shennü Guilai
ONA · Action, Drama, Fantasy
Synopsis: Su Luo was kidnapped by her love rival Li Yaoyao and her master Fairy Yanxia, who forcefully used the Appearance-Alterning Spell to reveal her true face. In order to escape from their control, Su Luo destroyed Fairy Yanxia's cave and the spell, but she was also seriously injured …
★ 6.6Queen Millennia Movie
1000-nen Joou: Queen Millennia
Movie · 1982 · Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Synopsis: AD 1999, the Earth was in a critical situation; a planet Lar Metal was approaching to the Earth. Meanwhile, Yukino Yayoi was heard about Lar Metal from Dr. Amamori of Tokyo Observatory. She was a junior high school teacher, but she also worked for Dr. Amamori who appreciated her …
★ 5.8Piano: The Melody of a Young Girl's Heart
PIANO
TV · 2002 · Drama, Music, Romance
Synopsis: When Miu was young, she was fascinated by the piano and took up lessons. When the show opens, Miu is in middle school. She is shy, a soft-spoken girl who doesn't have a lot of confidence in herself. Her friends would describe her as "sweet" and "quiet." At this point, Miu has bee…
★ 6.8Armored Trooper Votoms: Origin of Ambition
Soukou Kihei Votoms: Red Shoulder Document - Yabou no Roots
OVA · 1988 · Drama, Mecha, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: After armored trooper pilot Chirico Cuvie is given orders to transfer to Planet Odon, he and all of the other new recruits are sent into a simulated battle to test their abilities. However, this 'simulated battle' turns out to be a serious fight to eliminate those without the nec…
★ 6.1Eigi: SHADOW SKILL
Eigi: SHADOW SKILL
OVA · 1995 · Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Synopsis: In this OVA, the story of Gau's history with his adopted sister and the secrets that make up the shadow skill unfold. The pair make their annual return to the gravesite of Gau's parents, where his growth and progress as a warrior can be exhibited for them. Gau has come along way …
★ 6.7Miracle☆Girls
Miracle☆Girls
TV · 1993 · Drama, Romance, Slice of Life
Synopsis: Mikage and Tomomi Matsunaga are Miracle Girls: they have a telepathic link with each other and can teleport when they link their little fingers. Tomomi is a sports star and has a boyfriend called Noda. Mikage is the smartest student in the school and is in love with her sempai. H…
★ 6.5Rakshasa Street 2 Part 2
Zhen Hun Jie 2 Chongzhi Ban
ONA · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: Rakshasa Street, where evil spirits are attracted to in order to destroy them. A place where spirits and humans co-exist, not all humans can enter Requiem Street. Only those rare-soul users with guardian spirits can enter. Xia Ling was just a normal university intern, but a meeti…
Kaketa Tsuki no Mercedes
Kaketa Tsuki no Mercedes
TV · 2027 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: Reincarnated as a vampire to a noble father and his shunned concubine, Mercedes Grunewald has always known that one day, her father will choose an heir that isn't her. But what will become of her family when that time comes? Her mother has no skills, their maid is old, and Merced…
★ 5.2Ame to Shoujo to Watashi no Tegami
Ame to Shoujo to Watashi no Tegami
ONA · 2005 · Drama
Synopsis: Katari, a young girl who dreams of becoming a novelist, writes a love letter to a boy at her school. Unwittingly, she is creating a "short story" that will move a little girl's heart.
★ 3.8Legend of Duo
Legend of Duo
TV short · 2005 · Drama, Supernatural
Synopsis: It is the early 21st century, and mankind is doomed. Due to a mysterious virus that steals the essence of human life, humanity has been pushed to the brink of extinction with only one hope for salvation: the blood of a vampire. Vampires have closely guarded the key to curing the …
★ 6.8Lady Lady!!
Lady Lady!!
TV · 1987 · Drama
Synopsis: Lynn lost her mother at the age of five and lives in with her father in England. Lynn's father is not able to be by her side all the time because of his busy schedule and Lynn is often left on her own. Despite having to endure the harsh loneliness, Lynn strives to protect her pro…
★ 5.4Hummingbirds
Idol Bouei-tai Hummingbird
OVA · 1993 · Action, Adventure, Comedy
Synopsis: When the Japanese government puts civilian organizations in charge of the country's air force, some of these companies decide to put their aspiring idol singers behind the controls of their fighter planes. Among these groups of idol singers is Hummingbird, a five-woman team consi…
