Drama anime
Difficult choices, relationships and coming-of-age stories. Drama anime exploring emotions, loss and changes in characters' lives.
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★ 6.2Space Battleship Yamato: The New Voyage
Uchuu Senkan Yamato: Aratanaru Tabidachi
Special · 1979 · Drama, Sci-Fi
Synopsis: It is the year 2201. The Yamato has returned from the devastating battle with Emperor Zordar and the Comet Empire. Sanada, Aihara, and Shima are released from the hospital, and go to pay their respects to the fallen crew members at Okita's memorial. They meet Tokugawa's son Tasuk…
★ 6.5Alfred J. Quack
Chiisana Ahiru no Ooki na Ai no Monogatari: Ahiru no Kwak
TV · 1989 · Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: The series covers the life of a Dutch duck named Alfred J Kwak from the day he is born. He lost his parents, brothers, and sisters when he was young and was raised by a mole. In his life, Alfred tries to help all sorts of animals all over the world. The series is meant to enterta…
★ 5.9Survival
Survival
Music · Drama, Psychological, Supernatural
Synopsis: Music video by Glay, created by Studio 4°C
★ 5.6Ninja Ryuukenden
Ninja Ryuukenden
OVA · 1991 · Action, Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: By day, Ryu Hayabusa is the owner of a simple shop selling Japanese antiques. By night, he defends New York City as the Dragon Ninja. When the respected Dr. Ned Friedman announces that he has developed a perfect cure for cancer in an extremely bizarre press conference, Ryu knows …
★ 6.8Shin Aim for the Ace!
Shin Ace wo Nerae!
TV · 1978 · Drama, Sports
Synopsis: Heroine, Hiromi Oka, has just entered a high school famous for its tennis club. She has started playing tennis yearning after Madam Butterfly. She was expecting to enjoy playing tennis with her best friend, Maki, but the situation changes when the new coach, Mr. Munakata, suddenl…
★ 5.2Kakyusei 2
Kakyuusei 2: Hitomi no Naka no Shoujo-tachi
TV · 2004 · Comedy, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Many people have fond memories of meeting a certain teenage boy in their younger years. However, their ages vary widely, and each remembers him as a teen. This story follows the intricate intertwining of their various stories and how this young man, who apparently lives outside o…
★ 6.6Nasu: A Migratory Bird with Suitcase
Nasu: Suitcase no Wataridori
OVA · 2007 · Drama, Sports
Synopsis: Riding off their success in La Vuelta, Pepe Benengeli and the rest of the Pao Pao Beer team prepare to take on a newly established cycling race in Japan. However, when they receive the news that team member Jean-Louis Chochi's former mentor has died by suicide, their plans are su…
Itou Junji: Crimson
Itou Junji: Crimson
TV · Drama, Horror, Mystery
Synopsis: Crimson refers to the color crimson or bright red, and the concept of this volume is "monsters." This is a collection of horror stories that carefully selects masterpieces filled with unique madness, allowing you to immerse yourself in the eerie, bizarre, and yet original world o…
★ 4.4I shall never return
Boku wa Konomama Kaeranai
OVA · 1994 · Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Amafuji Ken longs to tell his best friend Youshinari Ritsurou how he really feels. In the way of that admission is Ritsurou's girlfriend, Moeko. After dropping out of high school, Ken gets Ritsurou to live with him. The angst begins when Ken sleeps with Moeko to get to Ritsurou.
★ 6.9Memory of Chang'an 2nd Season
Shi Yi Chang'an: Mingyue Ji Shi You 2
ONA · Drama, Romance
Synopsis: Second season of Shi Yi Chang An: Mingyue Jishi You.
★ 6.7Sergeant Keroro: The Super Duper Movie 2
Keroro Gunsou Movie 2: Shinkai no Princess de Arimasu!
Movie · 2007 · Action, Adventure, Comedy
Synopsis: During a vacation Natsumi is visited by a female alien and male alien who she later gains feelings for from the ocean that makes her the Deep Sea Princess who, along with the rest of the Keroro Platoon, encounter many dangers summoned by a mysterious creature. (Source: Wikipedia)
★ 6.3TOUKEN RANBU HANAMARU Season 3
Toku: Touken Ranbu - Hanamaru - Setsugetsuka
Movie · 2022 · Action, Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru anime movie trilogy.
★ 6.3Gekijouban Aquarion
Gekijouban Aquarion
Movie · 2007 · Drama, Fantasy, Mecha
Synopsis: This movie is an alternative version of the TV series; it is composed of the two 2007 OVAs, edited to improve the pacing of the plot, and an extra segment akin to a TV episode where the cast are given the task of studying flowers. The plot has several differences to the TV series…
★ 6.2Oseam
Oseam
Movie · Adventure, Drama
Synopsis: Even though he is a young child, Gil-son is the only one able to guide his older sister Gam-i as the two orphans wander in search of a home. When a kind monk offers to shelter them, they are glad for their stroke of good luck, but the rambunctious Gil-son constantly causes troubl…
★ 5.9The Beauty Blogger
Sheng Shi Zhuang Niang
ONA · Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Synopsis: A beauty blogger has been sent to a VR reality game, where she has to stand firm in a catfight in boudoir. But how so? She is given numerous cosmetic products that she can arm herself up with. Based on the popular online novel published on the famous female-oriented online novel …
★ 6.6The Three Musketeers
Anime Sanjuushi
TV · 1987 · Adventure, Drama, Romance
Synopsis: In 1625, the young D'Artagnan leaves his village in Gascony to embark for Paris with his grandparents' blessings, taking only his father's sword and a letter of introduction. Seeking audience with Tréville, Captain of the Musketeers of the Guard and his late father's comrade, the…
★ 6.2Maison Ikkoku: Prelude, When the Cherry Blossoms in the Springtime Return
Prelude Maison Ikkoku: Meguru Haru no Sakura no you ni...
Special · 1992 · Drama, Romance, Slice of Life
Synopsis: A prequel of the Maison Ikkoku TV series focusing on Kyoko's relationship with her husband.
★ 6.5The Secret Garden
Himitsu no Hanazono
TV · 1991 · Drama
Synopsis: Every child deserves to have a fun and carefree childhood. Unfortunately, life is not always fair, as is the case with Mary Lennox. At a very young age, Mary loses her parents to a disease, leaving her traumatized and orphaned. From India, she is brought to England with her uncle…
★ 6.2Da Capo III Special
Da Capo III Special
Special · 2012 · Drama, Music, Romance
Synopsis: Special that counts down the best of the Da Capo theme songs and introduces the characters of Da Capo III.
★ 6.2Phoenix 2772
Hi no Tori 2772: Ai no CosmoZone
Movie · 1980 · Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Synopsis: In the distant future, on a dying Earth, human beings are synthetically produced and raised by artificial intelligence to hold specific roles in society. Among them lives Godo Shingo, a candid young cadet who demonstrates uncommon kindness toward living creatures and robots alike…
★ 3.6Blue Flames
Aoki Honoo
OVA · 1989 · Drama, Ecchi, Psychological
Synopsis: Ryuuichi Kaizu, intelligent, ambitious, and dedicated, but at the same time cunning and immoral young student receives present from girl Emi Naito, who comes from wealthy family. Realizing that being in relationship with her can help him reach his goals, he decides to make her hi…
Hina
Hina
Movie · Action, Drama
Synopsis: The "highly entertaining action drama" is set in Izu, Japan, where men are fighting over a woman called Hina. What is it exactly that makes Hina mislead men? As the men try to reveal their true feelings for Hina, strong, muscly men also get involved and the sound of the festival …
★ 6.5Armored Trooper Votoms: The Big Battle
Soukou Kihei Votoms: Big Battle
OVA · 1986 · Action, Drama, Mecha
Synopsis: Big Battle is a one-shot OVA set after the climax of the original Votoms storyline, but before the epilogue at the end of the series itself. With the Gilgamesh and Balarant forces still trying to advance their PS programs, Chirico and his old friends are forced into one last glad…
★ 6.7Mister Ajikko
Mister Ajikko
TV · 1987 · Comedy, Drama
Synopsis: Ajiyoshi Yoichi is a culinary prodigy who manages the eating house together with his mother. One day, Murata Genjiro appears in the eating house and is surprised at the delicious taste and delicate culinary skills of the katsu-don prepared by Youichi. Subsequently, Youichi is bei…
