Drama (2768)

Plot-driven stories focused on realistic characters experiencing human struggle. Because drama stories ask the question of what it means to be human, the conflict and emotions will be relatable, even if the settings or characters themselves are not. Here, you will see humanity at its worst, its best, and everything in between. Simply having a serious tone, dramatic moments, or evoking tears does not equal Drama. If the narrative focuses on eliciting emotional reactions rather than on characterization, then it is melodrama and not Drama. Slice of Life and Drama are incompatible by definition.

Kurozuka

Kurozuka

Kurozuka

Oct 7, 2008 to Dec 23, 2008 | 12 eps | Publishing

Eightman

Eightman

Eightman

A private investigator working a routine case involving stolen technology is mortally wounded. His only hope for survival comes from sacrificing his humanity to become 8Man—a powerful cyborg crime-fighter enhanced with a living human brain. Resurrected as the ultimate high-tech vigilante, it is up to 8Man to bring the lawless to justice and put an end to the escalating cycle of violence. A classic animated thriller that will leave you breathless.

(Source: AnimeNfo)
Nov 7, 1963 to Dec 24, 1964 | 56 eps | Publishing

Mai Mai Shinko to Sennen no Mahou

Mai Mai Shinko to Sennen no Mahou

Mai Mai Shinko to Sennen no Mahou

Aug 15, 2009 | 1 eps | Publishing

Andersen Monogatari

Andersen Monogatari

Andersen Monogatari

Hans Christian Andersen is a little boy with a talent for making up stories. With his skill, his friends of all species, and his positive attitude, he helps brighten the lives of the people around him.

This movie contains elements of many of Andersen's tales, most prominently The Red Shoes and The Little Match Girl.
Mar 19, 1968 | 1 eps | Publishing

Casshern Sins

Casshern Sins

Casshern Sins

In a distant future, Earth has become a wasteland and humanity as we know it has died out. All that remains are sentient robots. They were supposed to be able to live forever—until the one called Luna died and the Ruin started. Their bodies will rust, and there is nothing that can be done to fix it. Now the robots are left only to contemplate their deaths, kept going only by the rumor that if they eat the one called Casshern, they will gain immortality.

Casshern knows nothing about his past, why he exists, or what he is, but he must find out, or he will face the constant torment of being hunted by robots who don't want to die. Casshern leaves death wherever he goes, but he must face it if he is to find out the truth of this world.

Oct 2, 2008 to Mar 16, 2009 | 24 eps | Publishing

Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha: The Movie 1st

Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha: The Movie 1st

Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha: The Movie 1st

Nanoha Takamachi, an ordinary third-grader, loves her family and friends more than anything else. One day, after having a strange dream in which a ferret gets injured, she sees the very same ferret in real life and rescues it. That ferret turns out to be Yuuno Scrya, a mage from another world who is trying to capture the 21 scattered Jewel Seeds before they cause serious damage to the universe. Yuuno is not powerful enough to capture the Jewel seeds on his own, so he grants Nanoha the intelligent device "Raising Heart" and begins training her as a mage.

Unfortunately, the powerful Jewel Seeds attract those with ill intentions. Another mage, Fate Testarossa, is desperate to collect the seeds for some unknown and sinister purpose, though the solemn look in her eyes makes Nanoha think that there is more to Fate than meets the eye. Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha: The Movie 1st is a retelling of the original series, which tells the story of two young mages and how their strong emotions shape their actions.

Jan 23, 2010 | 1 eps | Publishing

Juugo Shounen Hyouryuuki

Juugo Shounen Hyouryuuki

Juugo Shounen Hyouryuuki

Fifteen young students embark on the boat that should lead them to their families on the coasts of New Zealand. Unfortunately the boat loses its anchor and heads to the open sea in the middle of the night without sailors on it. In the morning, a violent storm prevents the children from sailing back to the harbor. A few days later boat grounds on a deserted island in the Pacific ocean. During 20 months the fifteen children will be left alone and will have to get organized in order to survive. They manage to store up food for the cold winter that will be soon there. Briant, Doniphan, and Gordon lead the group of children who find out that a sailor has lived and died on the island 20 years before.

(Source: ANN)
Aug 22, 1982 | 1 eps | Publishing

Major S5

Major S5

Major S5

The Baseball World Cup is nearing, and Gorou Honda is eager to represent his country. However, one small problem stands in his way: the team roster has already been selected, and he is not a part of it.

Nonetheless, Gorou remains adamant to join. He becomes a practice pitcher for the Japanese national team, hoping to demonstrate his incredible speed and skills to the team's manager. Fortunately, Gorou is given the chance to prove his worth: he must show an impressive performance in the upcoming practice match involving the veteran Japanese team and the young players who hope to replace them.

The World Cup will bring together some of the strongest players from around the globe. It will also set the stage for Gorou's long-awaited showdown with his longtime rival, Joe Gibson.

Jan 10, 2009 to Jun 27, 2009 | 25 eps | Publishing

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

After a horrific alchemy experiment goes wrong in the Elric household, brothers Edward and Alphonse are left in a catastrophic new reality. Ignoring the alchemical principle banning human transmutation, the boys attempted to bring their recently deceased mother back to life. Instead, they suffered brutal personal loss: Alphonse's body disintegrated while Edward lost a leg and then sacrificed an arm to keep Alphonse's soul in the physical realm by binding it to a hulking suit of armor.

The brothers are rescued by their neighbor Pinako Rockbell and her granddaughter Winry. Known as a bio-mechanical engineering prodigy, Winry creates prosthetic limbs for Edward by utilizing "automail," a tough, versatile metal used in robots and combat armor. After years of training, the Elric brothers set off on a quest to restore their bodies by locating the Philosopher's Stone—a powerful gem that allows an alchemist to defy the traditional laws of Equivalent Exchange.

As Edward becomes an infamous alchemist and gains the nickname "Fullmetal," the boys' journey embroils them in a growing conspiracy that threatens the fate of the world.

Apr 5, 2009 to Jul 4, 2010 | 64 eps | Publishing

Mahjong Hishouden: Naki no Ryuu

Mahjong Hishouden: Naki no Ryuu

Mahjong Hishouden: Naki no Ryuu

The protagonist, Ryuu or Crying Dragon, is a mysterious man who often plays games with the gang members. He only wins by "ron," a move in which one needs to wait for the opponent's tile to complete the win.

*"Ron" is also called "naki" in mahjong, which has the same pronunciation as "crying" in Japanese.
May 25, 1988 to Jul 27, 1990 | 3 eps | Publishing

Genji Monogatari Sennenki

Genji Monogatari Sennenki

Genji Monogatari Sennenki

Born from a much loved, but lowly ranked concubine, Genji Hikaru is called the Shining Prince and is the beloved second son of the Emperor. Although he cannot be an heir to the throne of his father, Genji spends his life surrounded by every pleasure and love. And yet, his one longing in love is something that even the power of an Emperor can never give him.

(Source: ANN)
Jan 16, 2009 to Mar 27, 2009 | 11 eps | Publishing

Cream Lemon: New Generation

Cream Lemon: New Generation

Cream Lemon: New Generation

A remake of the old Cream Lemon OVA series.
Mar 23, 2006 to May 31, 2006 | 4 eps | Publishing

Trouble Evocation

Trouble Evocation

Trouble Evocation

Mar 8, 1996 to May 24, 1996 | 2 eps | Publishing

D.C.if: Da Capo if

D.C.if: Da Capo if

D.C.if: Da Capo if

This two episode OVA retelling of the first Da Capo series with the "what if" Junichi Asakura were to return Kotori Shirakawa's feelings.
Dec 25, 2008 to Mar 25, 2009 | 2 eps | Publishing

Initial D Extra Stage 2

Initial D Extra Stage 2

Initial D Extra Stage 2

Dissatisfied with Impact Blue's growing reputation as the fastest racer on Mount Usui, Mako Satou decides to break out of her mold and dedicate her time toward becoming a professional racer. However, as she prepares for this next stage in her life, Mako bumps into an ex-boyfriend, prompting an awkward exchange that makes her resolve waver. But, the question arises whether this second chance at love is enough for Mako to give up her newfound passion for racing permanently.

Oct 3, 2008 | 1 eps | Publishing

Offside (TV)

Offside (TV)

Offside (TV)

Goro Kumagaya is an established, tall middle-school goalkeeper who wanted to enter Yokonan high-school that is considered to be among the elites in terms of its football club, only to fail and end up in the lowly-ranked school opposite to Yokonan because of an accident. However, he met Shingo, Hideki and Kazuhito Oda who are all skillful footballers there and together in the Kawasaki High School football club, they challenge Yokonan and any other schools that they have to face in order to improve and become the champions. Any setbacks that they face would instead be an opportunity for a better improvement; one of which was the discovery of Goro's natural talent as an ace striker.

(Source: ANN)
May 10, 2001 to Jan 31, 2002 | 39 eps | Publishing

Shangri-La

Shangri-La

Shangri-La

In a post-apocalyptic society, much of earthquake-riddled Japan has been left to ruin, resulting in an abundance of greenery. Governments manage much of the world's emissions, resulting in a massive class divide and economic disparity. The Japanese government launches "Project Atlas," a utopian city that will replace Tokyo but can only fit a certain amount of people. This limitation means that some people will have to live outside the city in jungles, as refugees.

However, with any flawed plan comes those who are willing to challenge it. These include Kuniko Houjou, an heir to a renegade town; Mikuni, a mysterious and powerful child kept in a secret temple; Kunihito Kusanagi, a soldier for the high-tech and exclusive monopoly Atlas; Karin Ishida, a genius economics whiz with her hand in markets across the world; and the villainous Ryouko Naruse, leading Atlas in its domination of this future world.

Can this group of rebels, forming a movement known as "Metal-Age," band together to demonstrate that inclusion and teamwork prevail over cruel segregation?

Apr 6, 2009 to Sep 14, 2009 | 24 eps | Publishing

Compiler Festa

Compiler Festa

Compiler Festa

Dec 21, 1995 | 1 eps | Publishing

RahXephon Specials

RahXephon Specials

RahXephon Specials

Aug 19, 2003 to Feb 19, 2004 | 2 eps | Publishing

Time Slip Ichimannen: Prime Rose

Time Slip Ichimannen: Prime Rose

Time Slip Ichimannen: Prime Rose

A devil sends two cities; Kujukuri City in Chiba Prefecture and Dallas in the U.S., to ten thousand years ahead in the future, makes them fight each other, and enjoys watching over the fight. The devil's name is Bazusu. So Tanbara Gai, a member of Time Patrol, fights this devil to stop the atrocity.

(Source: AniDB)
Aug 21, 1983 | 1 eps | Publishing

Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou (Natsume's Book of Friends Season 2)

Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou (Natsume's Book of Friends Season 2)

Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou (Natsume's Book of Friends Season 2)

As with its prequel, Zoku Natsume Yuujinchou is about Takashi Natsume, a boy who has had the ability to see youkai since he was young, and his bodyguard youkai Madara, nicknamed Nyanko-sensei. Natsume attempts to return names written in his "Book of Friends" (which he inherited from his grandmother Reiko) to youkai in his village. Throughout these adventures, he meets some youkai that are friendly, some that want to steal the Book, and some that want to kill him, as Natsume learns about himself and his relationship with these mysterious beings along the way.

Jan 6, 2009 to Mar 31, 2009 | 13 eps | Publishing

Toshokan Sensou: Koi no Shougai

Toshokan Sensou: Koi no Shougai

Toshokan Sensou: Koi no Shougai

An unaired episode included in the Toshokan Sensou DVD volume 3, and later on Blue-ray Box (June 8, 2012) that celebrates the airing of Toshokan Sensou Movie.

Komaki was arrested for the violation of human rights of his girl friend Marie, who had difficulty in hearing. He was kept in custody and tortured by the Media Improvement Forces. The members of the Task Forces made a desperate effort to rescue him.
Oct 1, 2008 | 1 eps | Publishing

Tsumiki no Ie

Tsumiki no Ie

Tsumiki no Ie

Jun 10, 2008 | 1 eps | Publishing

Suika: Manatsu no Okurimono

Suika: Manatsu no Okurimono

Suika: Manatsu no Okurimono

A fourth episode that was released as an extra in the Suika boxset.
Apr 25, 2004 | 1 eps | Publishing