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.

Jean Valjean Monogatari

Jean Valjean Monogatari

Jean Valjean Monogatari

Animated adaptation of Victor Hugo's "Les Misérables".
Sep 15, 1979 | 1 eps | Publishing

Hyakujitsu no Bara

Hyakujitsu no Bara

Hyakujitsu no Bara

Two soldiers from warring countries are bound by a pledge as master and servant. Taki Reizen is a Commander of sublime beauty, shouldering the fate of his nation. Called "Mad Dog" because of his rough temperament, Klaus has sworn his loyalty to him as a knight. Despite this, those around them are cold and disapproving, full of various misgivings. For all their genuine feelings, what will come of love made cruel by the violence of war?
May 29, 2009 to Oct 23, 2009 | 2 eps | Publishing

B.B. Fish

B.B. Fish

B.B. Fish

At the time of the ceremony of entry to the college, a young boy named Ushino Hayama finds Sara a girl whom he met ten years ago. From this day, a change has taken place in him, and notices that can now control some water. After having succeeded the swimming championships, he discovers deep sea diving.

(Source: ANN)
Feb 25, 1994 | 1 eps | Publishing

Donguri no Ie

Donguri no Ie

Donguri no Ie

1996 | 1 eps | Publishing

Tsuru ni Notte: Tomoko no Bouken

Tsuru ni Notte: Tomoko no Bouken

Tsuru ni Notte: Tomoko no Bouken

Jul 17, 1993 | 1 eps | Publishing

Deimos no Hanayome: Ran no Kumikyoku

Deimos no Hanayome: Ran no Kumikyoku

Deimos no Hanayome: Ran no Kumikyoku

Two siblings were happy on Mt. Olympus, until they fell in love. Deimo's sister Venus got imprisoned in the Swamp of Death. To save Venus's life, he must find a human reincarnation so that they can continue their love.

(Source: ANN)
Aug 31, 1988 | 1 eps | Publishing

Koushoku Ichidai Otoko

Koushoku Ichidai Otoko

Koushoku Ichidai Otoko

Jan 18, 1991 | 1 eps | Publishing

Kigyou Senshi Yamazaki: Long Distance Call

Kigyou Senshi Yamazaki: Long Distance Call

Kigyou Senshi Yamazaki: Long Distance Call

A 42-year-old salaryman is made to serve his company beyond the grave when his brain is installed in a super-powered android body in order to carry out corporate espionage.

(Source: Anime Encyclopedia)
Oct 25, 1997 | 1 eps | Publishing

Hi no Ame ga Furu

Hi no Ame ga Furu

Hi no Ame ga Furu

Sep 15, 1988 | 1 eps | Publishing

Shiroi Kiba White Fang Monogatari

Shiroi Kiba White Fang Monogatari

Shiroi Kiba White Fang Monogatari

White Fang is born on the planes of Alaska to a wolf father and a half-wolf, half-dog mother. One day he and his mother run into an Alaskan inuit boy Mit-sah, who has long dreamed of a dog of his own, and by a marvellous twist of fate, the wolves are taken in by him and his father. But life in Alaska is harsh for humans and wolves alike, and as winter comes, hardships lie in waiting for White Fang and Mit-sah. Facing the extreme coldness of their habitat and that of humans' greedy hearts, the two journey towards what they hope to be a happier environment.

(Source: ANN)
May 5, 1982 | 1 eps | Publishing

Hashire! Shiroi Ookami

Hashire! Shiroi Ookami

Hashire! Shiroi Ookami

Apr 28, 1990 | 1 eps | Publishing

Tsuyoshi Shikkari Shinasai

Tsuyoshi Shikkari Shinasai

Tsuyoshi Shikkari Shinasai

Oct 4, 1992 to Dec 25, 1994 | 112 eps | Publishing

Sabu to Ichi Torimono Hikae

Sabu to Ichi Torimono Hikae

Sabu to Ichi Torimono Hikae

The series follows the adventures of Sabu, a young Edo bakufu investigator traveling with the blind master swordsman Ichi. In their travels, they assist the common people in solving mysteries and righting wrongs (usually committed by bandits or corrupt officials). Sabu is engaged to Midori, the daughter of his boss, who works as a police officer for the Tokugawa shogunate.

(Source: Wikipedia)
Oct 3, 1968 to Sep 24, 1969 | 52 eps | Publishing

Cross Game

Cross Game

Cross Game

Kou Kitamura and Aoba Tsukishima are often at odds—even though their families happen to be close friends and business partners. Although the only child of a sports shop owner, Kou has never been interested in playing baseball. Despite this, he possesses an impressive batting ability honed by frequent visits to the local baseball batting center run by the Tsukushima family. On the other hand, Aoba loves to play baseball and is a star player with exceptional pitching form.

However, these two seemingly complete opposites share something very important to them—Wakaba Tsukishima, Aoba's older sister and Kou's destined sweetheart. Admired by the quarrelsome duo, Wakaba often finds herself the catalyst to their never-ending rivalry. But whether or not they realize that they have more in common than either would care to admit, only time will tell. The game of baseball may just be what the pair needs to ultimately overcome their own personal struggles.

Apr 5, 2009 to Mar 28, 2010 | 50 eps | Publishing

Ristorante Paradiso

Ristorante Paradiso

Ristorante Paradiso

When Nicoletta was a little girl, her mother, Olga, abandoned her and ran off to Rome to remarry. Now, 15 years later and a young woman, she travels to Rome with the intention of ruining her mother's life. She tracks Olga down to a restaurant called Casetta dell'Orso, but the second Nicoletta steps through its door, everything changes. It's a peculiar place staffed entirely by mature gentlemen wearing spectacles, and like their clientele, she is helpless against their wise smiles and warm voices. Before Nicoletta realizes it, her plans for vengeance start to fade, and she's swept up in the sweet romance of everyday Italian life.

(Source: Right Stuf)
Apr 9, 2009 to Jun 25, 2009 | 11 eps | Publishing

Kinpatsu no Jeanie

Kinpatsu no Jeanie

Kinpatsu no Jeanie

Jul 19, 1979 to Oct 18, 1979 | 13 eps | Publishing

Patchin shite! Obaachan

Patchin shite! Obaachan

Patchin shite! Obaachan

Mar 10, 1992 | 1 eps | Publishing

Aquarion Movie: Ippatsu Gyakuten-hen

Aquarion Movie: Ippatsu Gyakuten-hen

Aquarion Movie: Ippatsu Gyakuten-hen

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.
Sep 22, 2007 | 1 eps | Publishing

Kimi ni Todoke

Kimi ni Todoke

Kimi ni Todoke

Known for her semblance to the Sadako character of The Ring series, Sawako Kuronuma is given the nickname "Sadako" and misunderstood to be frightening and malicious like her fictional counterpart, despite having a timid and sweet nature. Longing to make friends and live a normal life, Sawako is naturally drawn to the cheerful and friendly Shouta Kazehaya, the most popular boy in her class. From their first meeting, Sawako has admired Kazehaya's ability to be the center of attention and aspires to be like him.

When Kazehaya organizes a test of courage for the entire class and encourages her to attend, Sawako sees this as an opportunity to get along with her classmates, starting with Ayane Yano and Chizuru Yoshida. Through each new encounter and emotion she experiences, Sawako believes that meeting Kazehaya has changed her for the better. Little does Sawako know, her presence has also changed Kazehaya.

Oct 7, 2009 to Mar 31, 2010 | 25 eps | Publishing

1-gatsu ni wa Christmas

1-gatsu ni wa Christmas

1-gatsu ni wa Christmas

Nov 21, 1991 | 1 eps | Publishing

"Eiji"

"Eiji"

"Eiji"

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: ANN)
Aug 25, 1990 | 1 eps | Publishing

Jetter Mars

Jetter Mars

Jetter Mars

Feb 3, 1977 to Sep 15, 1977 | 27 eps | Publishing

Rainbow: Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin (Rainbow)

Rainbow: Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin (Rainbow)

Rainbow: Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin (Rainbow)

Japan, 1955: Mario Minakami has just arrived at Shounan Special Reform School along with five other teenagers who have been arrested on serious criminal charges. All assigned to the same cell, they meet older inmate Rokurouta Sakuragi—a former boxer—with whom they establish a close bond. Under his guidance, and with the promise that they will meet again on the outside after serving their sentences, the delinquents begin to view their hopeless situation in a better light.
Rainbow: Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin follows the seven cellmates as they struggle together against the brutal suffering and humiliation inflicted upon them by Ishihara, a sadistic guard with a grudge on Rokurouta, and Gisuke Sasaki, a doctor who takes pleasure in violating boys. Facing such hellish conditions, the seven inmates must scrape together all the strength they have to survive until their sentences are up; but even if they do, just what kind of lives are waiting for them on the other side?

Apr 7, 2010 to Sep 29, 2010 | 26 eps | Publishing

Toshishun

Toshishun

Toshishun

Dec 4, 1981 | 1 eps | Publishing