Drama anime
Difficult choices, relationships and coming-of-age stories. Drama anime exploring emotions, loss and changes in characters' lives.
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★ 7.1THE IDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS: U149 SPECIAL
THE iDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls: U149 OVA
OVA · 2023 · Comedy, Drama, Music
Synopsis: Special episode included on the 4th volume of the Blu-ray of The IDOLM@STER Cinderella Girls: U149 featuring new idols.
★ 5.9The Flying Ghost Ship
Sora Tobu Yuurei Sen
Movie · 1969 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: Hayato's city is devastated by a giant robot, his parents are killed in the massacre. The only friend left to him is his dog Jack, the only things left are mom's shoe and a picture of a man and a woman who, as his father tells him on his deathbed, are his real parents. Now Hayato…
★ 6.8Fighting General Daimos
Toushou Daimos
TV · 1978 · Adventure, Drama, Mecha
Synopsis: The third of Tadao Nagahama's Romance Super Robot Trilogy. (#1: Chou Denji Robo Combattler V, #2: Chou Denji Machine Voltes V) After the destruction of their home world, the survivors of the planet Barm head toward Earth with the goal of negotiating the purchase of land to emigra…
★ 5.6Tsuki wa Higashi ni Hi wa Nishi ni: Operation Sanctuary
Tsuki wa Higashi ni Hi wa Nishi ni: Operation Sanctuary
TV short · 2004 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Naoki Kuzumi, a junior in high school, had lost his parents in an accident five years ago, and is living with his aunt, uncle, and cousin Matsuri. He always thought his life was ordinary, besides the fact that he can't remember what happened in his youth. One sunny day as he is t…
★ 6.3Kodomo no Omocha (OVA)
Kodomo no Omocha (OVA)
OVA · 1995 · Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: The Kodomo No Omocha OVA is a thirty-minute animation video that was made before the TV series. It covers the first volume of the manga, so it's equivalent to TV episodes 1-6. It relates Sana's troubles with Hayama at school as a result of the "oyakodon baka" situation and culmin…
★ 6.4Hakuoki ~Demon of the Fleeting Blossom~ (2021)
Hakuouki OVA (2021)
OVA · 2021 · Action, Drama, Supernatural
Synopsis: New Hakuoki OVA.
★ 6.6Ai Shoujo Pollyanna Story
Ai Shoujo Pollyanna Story
TV · 1986 · Drama, Slice of Life
Synopsis: Motherless since birth, Pollyanna was an ordinary happy-go-lucky girl, leaving peacefully with her father, the vicar. Then one day her life changes completely when her father dies and she has to live with her aunt whom she has never met before. In the beginning, she seems to be d…
★ 6.5Legend of Condor Hero
Shin Chou Kyou Ryo: Condor Hero
TV · 2001 · Adventure, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Youka is a young 13-year-old boy. One day, his Uncle, Kakusei, has him follow in his steps of martial arts and has him study the art of Zenshinkyou. After being mistreated, Youka runs away Zenshinkyou. He stumbles on a Forbidden Tomb where he finds a beautiful young woman, by the…
★ 5.8RahXephon Interlude: Her and Herself/Thatness and Thereness
RahXephon Kansoukyoku: Kanojo to Kanojo Jishin to - Thatness And Thereness
OVA · 2003 · Drama, Psychological, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: Quon Kisaragi was surprised when she saw an illusion of herself floating in midair. This other "self" of her claimed that she is a fragment of Quon. Thus an existentialistic dialogue began between the two. (Source: ANN)
★ 5.5Shrine of the Morning Mist
Asagiri no Miko
TV short · 2002 · Action, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: Since childhood, Tadahiro Amatsu has two different-colored eyes - one brown and one light hazel. But because of a dark secret behind his left eye, he's become a target for the masked sorcerer Ayatara Miramune and his band of demons. To combat the demons appearing all over town, Y…
★ 5.2"Eiji"
"Eiji"
OVA · 1990 · Comedy, Drama, Sports
Synopsis: Legendary boxer Keijiro Akagi's second son, Eiji, is a high school dropout and the world's worst rock guitarist. Though his father and elder brother are both boxers, he hates the sport but suddenly takes an interest in it when he meets the local champion's little sister. Source A…
Long Zu 3
Long Zu 3
ONA · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: Third season of Long Zu.
★ 6.0Neighborhood Story The Movie
Gokinjo Monogatari the Movie
Movie · 1996 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: An alternate retelling of the beginning of the original series. Mikako and Tsutomu lived next door to each other since they were little. They both attend an art school, where Mikako is pursuing her dream of being a fashion designer. They formed a club called Akindo with several o…
★ 6.0Loving Angel Angelique: When Hearts Awaken
Koi Suru Tenshi Angelique: Kokoro no Mezameru Toki
TV · 2006 · Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: A young girl named Ange is summoned to a Sacred Land and is chosen as the Legendary Etoile, whose mission is to save the newly-born Cosmos of the Holy Beast, which has recently fallen under a crisis. With the support of nine Guardians (who have the power of nine elements), she em…
★ 6.0Airy Me
Airy Me
Music · Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Synopsis: A test subject is administered daily medication by a nurse in a ward where mysterious medical experiments take place. One day, when the nurse presses the switch of the test subject, it successfully transforms into a chimera. When the test subject continues to hold human desires t…
★ 6.1Mirage of Blaze: Rebels of the River Edge
Honoo no Mirage: Minagiwa no Hangyakusha
OVA · 2004 · Action, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Takaya was sent to Kyoto to investigate the re-awakening of Ikko sect and Araki Murashige, a member of the Ikko sect who deserted the clan.With the help of his vassal Haruie, Takaya is finally successful in tracing Araki who hunts down a 400-years-old mandala (Buddhist artifact f…
★ 5.5Giniro no Olynsis: TOKITO
Giniro no Olynsis: TOKITO
TV · 2006 · Adventure, Drama, Mecha
Synopsis: AD 3567. Mankind has lost its once great civilization, now living in the ruins of the aftermath. But even though their lives are threatened by Gardeners — mysterious unmanned mobile weapons (of different ranks) sent from the Moon — brave teenagers have to become Gardener hunters …
★ 6.2Nightsong of Splendor
Kasei Yakyoku
OVA · 1989 · Drama, Romance
Synopsis: The story takes place in old Tokyo, the Tokyo of August-September 1923 (Taishou 12). At this moment in time, the city is a mixture of extremes...past and present, rich and poor, good and bad. This is a city where we see both horsecarts and motorcars, swords and pistols, lords and…
★ 6.7Alpen Rose
Honoo no Alpen Rose: Judy & Randy
TV · 1985 · Drama, Romance
Synopsis: While Randy was walking through the Swiss countryside he finds a small girl, who seemed to be the only survived person from an airplane crash. The little girl didn't remember anything, and Randy decided to take care of her and he called her Judy. The both go their childhood toget…
★ 5.5G-on Riders
G-on Riders
TV · 2002 · Comedy, Drama, Ecchi
Synopsis: At Saint Hoshikawa School there is a secret group called the G-On Riders. Students with superior strength and ability are chosen to be in the group, which was formed to fight against alien attacks on the earth. However, many of the problems that the members face are ones amongst …
★ 6.8Yowamushi Pedal: Re:Generation
Yowamushi Pedal: Re:GENERATION
Movie · 2017 · Comedy, Drama, Sports
Synopsis: The summary movie compiling episodes from the 3rd season of the anime with some new scenes.
★ 6.8Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato: In the Name of Love
Saraba Uchuu Senkan Yamato: Ai no Senshitachi
Movie · 1978 · Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: In the year 2201, one year after the Yamato saved Earth from radioactive contamination, a new threat emerges. The Yamato makes its final journey to save the Earth from this new threat. Earth has almost recovered from the battle against Gamilus, and reconstruction has expanded to …
★ 6.7The Jungle Book
Jungle Book Shounen Mowgli
TV · 1989 · Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: After his parents died, Mowgli is raised by the Wolf Pack of the Seeonee Forest led by Akela and other wild animals such as Bagheera and Baloo. The young boy goes through several heartwarming, bittersweet, and life-threatening adventures as he seeks after his true purpose in life…
★ 5.8Chance Pop Session
Chance: Triangle Session
TV · 2001 · Drama, Music
Synopsis: This anime is based on a 1999 radio drama about three very different girls: Akari, Yuki and Nozomi; going to see the concert of top pop idol Reika and by going to see this concert their lives are greatly influenced by it. Akari was raised in a very religious background, she is br…
