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.

Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children - Venice Film Festival Fo...

Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children - Venice Film Festival Footage

Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children - Venice Film Festival Footage

Sep 14, 2005 | 1 eps | Publishing

White Album 2nd Season

White Album 2nd Season

White Album 2nd Season

The second season of White Album, also known as episodes 14-26.
Oct 3, 2009 to Dec 24, 2009 | 13 eps | Publishing

Maihime

Maihime

Maihime

Aug 1, 2006 | 1 eps | Publishing

Daisetsusan no Yuusha Kibaou

Daisetsusan no Yuusha Kibaou

Daisetsusan no Yuusha Kibaou

The conflicting fates of human beings and wild animals are depicted in a naturalistic setting. The main character of the story is Fang, who was born to a hunting dog and a circus-runaway European wolf. Although Fang was raised by a human family, he is a wild animal after all, and is destined to live amongst nature. The story reaches its climax when Fang returns from the circus and faces his foe, a giant brown bear which killed his family.
(Source: AnimeNfo)
Sep 23, 1978 | 1 eps | Publishing

Utawarerumono Recaps

Utawarerumono Recaps

Utawarerumono Recaps

DVD recap episodes. The recaps are included in Utawarerumono DVD Volumes 4 and 5.
Nov 22, 2006 to Dec 21, 2006 | 2 eps | Publishing

Umi Monogatari: Anata ga Ite Kureta Koto

Umi Monogatari: Anata ga Ite Kureta Koto

Umi Monogatari: Anata ga Ite Kureta Koto

Marin and her younger sister Urin are seafolk who happen upon something quite strange: a beautiful silver ring lost beneath the waves. The kind-hearted Marin, intent on returning it to its owner, drags a reluctant Urin along with her to the sky world despite reminders of a turtle elder who left for the surface and never returned. After locating the ring's owner, Kanon Miyamori, they learn that Kanon had tossed it into the sea after her boyfriend dumped her earlier that day.

Though Marin insists that such a lovely item should not be thrown away, Kanon discards it once again. As they search for the ring, Urin becomes separated from the other two and accidently breaks the seal on a stone coffin, releasing an evil being known as Sedna. Sensing Sedna's release, the formerly missing turtle elder, Matsumoto, reveals himself to Kanon and her companions, naming Marin as the Priestess of the Sea. Together with the Priestess of the Sky, she has the power to seal Sedna away again. And as luck would have it, during an encounter with one of Sedna's minions, Kanon discovers that she is the Priestess of the Sky. Though Kanon is hesitant, she and Marin decide to work together to save the world from the evil that threatens it.

Jun 25, 2009 to Sep 17, 2009 | 12 eps | Publishing

Pokemon Movie 12: Arceus Choukoku no Jikuu e

Pokemon Movie 12: Arceus Choukoku no Jikuu e

Pokemon Movie 12: Arceus Choukoku no Jikuu e

In ages long forgotten, when Earth found itself on a collision course with a meteor, Legendary Pokémon Arceus used its power to avert the danger. However, this feat caused the 16 Plates surrounding it to scatter across the world. Without the Plates providing Arceus with life energy, it began to die. A human named Damon managed to find one of the Plates and returned it to the moribund Pokémon, helping it recover. As a reward, Arceus created the Jewel of Life and gave it to the people of Michina Town, stipulating that it must be returned, but the humans refused, hogging the Jewel to themselves. In the battle that ensued, Damon was killed and Arceus went into slumber, vowing to punish humanity upon its return.

Satoshi and his companions arrive in Michina Town where they come across Sheena, a descendant of Damon, who claims to be in possession of the Jewel of Life and intends on giving it back to Arceus when it awakens.

The situation takes an unexpected turn when Arceus, despite Sheena's best intentions, remains unsatisfied. Satoshi must now prevent the destruction of the entire human race, as Arceus' fury causes distortions in the fabric of the universe, enraging the Legendary trio—Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina—and disturbing the world's balance.

Jul 18, 2009 | 1 eps | Publishing

Tokyo Magnitude 8.0

Tokyo Magnitude 8.0

Tokyo Magnitude 8.0

Middle school student Mirai Onozawa is dissatisfied with her family circumstances and, in a moment of frustration, wishes to tear everything apart. Unfortunately, these destructive thoughts seem to come true in the form of a magnitude 8.0 earthquake just a few moments later.

When summer vacation begins, Mirai reluctantly takes her younger brother Yuuki to Odaiba, where a robot exhibition that he wanted to go to is being held. However, while they are in the exhibition center, the fury of a major earthquake shakes the Kanto region; helpless, both kids witness the devastating power of this natural disaster as it brings the city to its knees.

In its aftermath, they stumble upon Mari Kusakabe, a motorcyclist and single mother who decides to help the young siblings. Aiming to return to their homes and reunite with their families, the group sets off on a long and hard journey through the decimated city.

Jul 10, 2009 to Sep 18, 2009 | 11 eps | Publishing

Lovedol: Lovely Idol OVA

Lovedol: Lovely Idol OVA

Lovedol: Lovely Idol OVA

This is a special episode of Lovedol. It's also called episode 13 of the series.

Lovedol, or Lovely Idol, is a girl group consisting of two generations of idols. The 3rd Generation is about to make its debut, but to their surprise, they have been delayed! The vague reason is only that "they lack something." The manager, and the 3rd Gen. girls too, must find the answer.
Mar 28, 2007 | 1 eps | Publishing

Konpeki no Kantai

Konpeki no Kantai

Konpeki no Kantai

Konpeki no Kantai is a Japanese alternate-history original video animation series produced by JC Staff. Based on a 1992 novel by Yoshio Aramaki, the series focuses on a technologically advanced Imperial Japanese Navy and a radically different Pacific War that was brought about by Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto's revival in the past due to unexplained circumstances. The series also features real-life 1940s figures whose first names were changed, such as Winston Churchill to Kingston Churchill and Adolf Hitler to Heinrich von Hitler.
(Source: Wikipedia)
Dec 24, 1993 to Aug 22, 2003 | 32 eps | Publishing

Kyokujitsu no Kantai

Kyokujitsu no Kantai

Kyokujitsu no Kantai

In Kyokujitsu no Kantai, Japan builds up on its success in the earlier series by expanding its blue-water capabilities to reach the Atlantic Ocean, challenging the Kriegsmarine in the process. Nazi Germany also launches a surgical strike on the White House and the Japanese fleet repels a German invasion of Britain.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Konpeki_no_Kantai
Feb 21, 1997 to 2002 | 15 eps | Publishing

Black Jack: Sora kara Kita Kodomo

Black Jack: Sora kara Kita Kodomo

Black Jack: Sora kara Kita Kodomo

Mar 2000 | 1 eps | Publishing

Koguma no Misha

Koguma no Misha

Koguma no Misha

Oct 6, 1979 to Apr 5, 1980 | 26 eps | Publishing

Manga Sekai Mukashibanashi

Manga Sekai Mukashibanashi

Manga Sekai Mukashibanashi

Each episode of this series tells the story of a famous fairy tale from all around the world. Some of them are adapted from famous books such as "The Iliad".

(Source: ANN)
Oct 7, 1976 to Mar 28, 1979 | 127 eps | Publishing

Joseito

Joseito

Joseito

Aug 1, 2006 | 1 eps | Publishing

Shikabane Hime: Kuro – Soredemo, Hito to Shite

Shikabane Hime: Kuro – Soredemo, Hito to Shite

Shikabane Hime: Kuro – Soredemo, Hito to Shite

This special follows the story of how Isaki Shuuji and Ruo Minai became Contracted Priest and Shikabane Hime.
Aug 5, 2009 | 1 eps | Publishing

Clannad: After Story - Mou Hitotsu no Sekai, Kyou-hen

Clannad: After Story - Mou Hitotsu no Sekai, Kyou-hen

Clannad: After Story - Mou Hitotsu no Sekai, Kyou-hen

On a rainy day, Ryou Fujibayashi musters up the courage to confess her feelings to Tomoya Okazaki. Despite not knowing each other for long, the two start dating and develop a harmonious relationship. However, tensions begin to rise when a rumor surrounding Tomoya and Ryou's older sister Kyou spreads around school.

Navigating through a web of emotions, Tomoya and the Fujibayashi twins determine where their love truly lies—even if it means standing in the downpour of the heartbreaking truth.

Jul 1, 2009 | 1 eps | Publishing

Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn

Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn

Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn

In the year Universal Century 0096, three years after Char Aznable's failed attempt to force human migration into space, life continues in the colonies orbiting Earth. One such colony, at Side 4, is home to Banagher Links, a 16-year-old who lives a quiet life among his classmates.

Audrey Burne, the last descendant of a great tyrannical family, takes it upon herself to steal the key to a mysterious device known as "Laplace's Box." It is said that the Box has the power to shape the course of the universe, and Audrey travels to Side 4 in an attempt to take it from its current holder and keep it from the Sleeves, the surviving remnant of Char Aznable's Neo-Zeon. In her search, she stumbles across Banagher and changes his life forever.

When Side 4 comes under the attack of the Sleeves and its prolific fighters Marida Cruz and Full Frontal, Banagher takes control of the newly built Gundam Unicorn to defend his friends and protect the fate of humankind.

Mar 12, 2010 to Jun 6, 2014 | 7 eps | Publishing

ef: A Tale of Memories. - Prologue

ef: A Tale of Memories. - Prologue

ef: A Tale of Memories. - Prologue

The prologue for ef - a tale of memories, released on a separate DVD two months before the premiere of the TV series.
Aug 24, 2007 | 1 eps | Publishing

Karuizawa Syndrome

Karuizawa Syndrome

Karuizawa Syndrome

It is an action comedy about a young man's persistent sexual fantasies. It has 4 distinct art styles: a manga style, a SD style, a realistic style, and a art-graphic pencil style.

(Source: technogirls.org)

Based on the manga by TAGAMI Yoshihisa (たがみ よしひさ) that serialised in Big Comic Spirits.
Mar 21, 1986 | 1 eps | Publishing

Tentou Mushi no Uta

Tentou Mushi no Uta

Tentou Mushi no Uta

Oct 6, 1974 to Sep 26, 1976 | 104 eps | Publishing

"Bungaku Shoujo" Movie

"Bungaku Shoujo" Movie

"Bungaku Shoujo" Movie

May 1, 2010 | 1 eps | Publishing

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Specials

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Specials

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Specials

Amazing secrets and startling facts are exposed for the first time in the Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood OVA Collection, a new assortment of stories set in never-before-seen corners of the FMA universe. Join Ed and Al as they chase rumors of successful human transmutation into a web of shocking family drama and lies. Sneak a glance at hidden sides of Winry and Hawkeye's personalities. Survive the frigid north with a young Izumi Curtis as she fights to gain a deeper understanding of alchemy. Explore the legendary friendship shared by Mustang and Hughes and watch them grow from military school rivals into hardened brothers transformed by the horrors of the Ishvalan War. You thought you knew the whole story. You thought all the tales were told. The Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood OVA Collection offers proof: You were wrong.

(Source: FUNimation)
Aug 26, 2009 to Aug 25, 2010 | 4 eps | Publishing

Zero no Tsukaima: Princesses no Rondo Picture Drama

Zero no Tsukaima: Princesses no Rondo Picture Drama

Zero no Tsukaima: Princesses no Rondo Picture Drama

Picture Drama episodes included in each DVD volumes of Zero no Tsukaima: Princesses no Rondo.

Episode Titles:
vol.1 「Maid's Afternoon: Whip of Love」(メイドの午後 愛のムチ編)
vol.2 「Maid's Afternoon: Afternoon for Two」(メイドの午後 二人きりの昼下がり編)
vol.3 「Maid's Afternoon: The Last Night」 (メイドの午後 最後の夜編)
vol.4 「Countess Butterfly's Graceful Day」 Prologue (バタフライ伯爵夫人の優雅な一日 序章)
vol.5 「Countess Butterfly's Graceful Day」 Chapter 1 (バタフライ伯爵夫人の優雅な一日 第1章)
vol.6 「Countess Butterfly's Graceful Day」 Chapter 2 (バタフライ伯爵夫人の優雅な一日 第2章)
vol.7 「Countess Butterfly's Graceful Day」 The Last Chapter (バタフライ伯爵夫人の優雅な一日 最終章)
Sep 25, 2008 to Mar 25, 2009 | 7 eps | Publishing