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.

Minky Momo in Tabidachi no Eki

Minky Momo in Tabidachi no Eki

Minky Momo in Tabidachi no Eki

Jun 22, 1994 | 1 eps | Publishing

Kiteretsu Daihyakka

Kiteretsu Daihyakka

Kiteretsu Daihyakka

The main character is a scientific genius boy named Kiteretsu, who has built a companion robot named Korosuke. He frequently travels in time with his friends and Korosuke in the time machine he built. Miyoko is a girl in his neighborhood who is basically his girlfriend. Tongari is his rival, who happen to share some similar traits of Honekawa Suneo. Buta Gorilla (Kumada Kaoru) is a typical neighborhood bully, who also share similar traits of Gian (Takeshi Goda) except that he often antagonizes Korosuke (though they are in grade school).

(Source: Wikipedia)
Mar 27, 1988 to Jun 9, 1996 | 331 eps | Publishing

Shakugan no Shana S

Shakugan no Shana S

Shakugan no Shana S

Oct 23, 2009 to Sep 29, 2010 | 4 eps | Publishing

Chikyuu Bouei Kazoku Special

Chikyuu Bouei Kazoku Special

Chikyuu Bouei Kazoku Special

Nov 25, 2002 | 1 eps | Publishing

Ginga Tetsudou 999: Glass no Clair

Ginga Tetsudou 999: Glass no Clair

Ginga Tetsudou 999: Glass no Clair

This short movie is a remake of the first half of episode 3 of Ginga Tetsudou 999.
Mar 15, 1980 | 1 eps | Publishing

Hanasakeru Seishounen Recaps

Hanasakeru Seishounen Recaps

Hanasakeru Seishounen Recaps

Recap specials of Hanasakeru Seishounen.
Jun 28, 2009 to Oct 18, 2009 | 3 eps | Publishing

Helen Keller Monogatari: Ai to Hikari no Tenshi

Helen Keller Monogatari: Ai to Hikari no Tenshi

Helen Keller Monogatari: Ai to Hikari no Tenshi

May 5, 1981 | 1 eps | Publishing

Ginga Tetsudou 999: Kimi wa Senshi no You ni Ikirareru ka?

Ginga Tetsudou 999: Kimi wa Senshi no You ni Ikirareru ka?

Ginga Tetsudou 999: Kimi wa Senshi no You ni Ikirareru ka?

A remake of episodes 12-13 of the TV version.
Oct 11, 1979 | 1 eps | Publishing

Shakugan no Shana III (Final)

Shakugan no Shana III (Final)

Shakugan no Shana III (Final)

Yuji disappeared the fateful night he was supposed to choose between a life combating evil by Shana's side or as a normal teenager. He returns from near-death to lead the Crimson Denizens in a dubious plot to bring peace to the universe, but Shana isn't fooled. In an explosive reunion, the fiery warrior faces her unlikeliest of foes while Flame Hazes from across the world join forces to ignite a war that will determine the fate of all supernatural kind.

(Source: FUNimation)
Oct 8, 2011 to Mar 24, 2012 | 24 eps | Publishing

Angel Beats!

Angel Beats!

Angel Beats!

Death is one of many mysteries that has left humanity in the dark since the dawn of time. However, the burning question of what happens to the soul after one dies is soon answered to 17-year-old Yuzuru Otonashi. Waking up with no previous memories in a dimension between life and death, he discovers the unsettling truth of the afterlife.

Taking the form of a high school, this bizarre dimension is designated to shelter those who died unwanted deaths. Feeling wronged by God during their earthly lives, the school's residents have decided to form the Afterlife Battlefront—a rebellious faction determined to oppose their god-like student council president, Kanade "Angel" Tachibana. The group's leader, Yuri Nakamura, recruits Otonashi in their fight against Angel in order to take control of their own lives. However, questioning the morality behind their actions, Otonashi takes a step behind the enemy lines to understand the opposing side of their common fate.

Apr 3, 2010 to Jun 26, 2010 | 13 eps | Publishing

Dance in the Vampire Bund

Dance in the Vampire Bund

Dance in the Vampire Bund

On live television, Mina Tepes, the ruler of all vampires, reveals the existence of her species to the world and states her plan to build a sanctuary in Japan for vampires, called the Vampire Bund. Using her family's wealth to pay off the nation's debt, they have agreed to let her build this safe-haven for her fellow creatures of the night. But not everyone is so easily swayed by Mina's influence, as her announcement brings about conflict with humans who believe that the queen's quest for peace is a façade.

Akira Kaburagi does not believe in vampires and gets uneasy whenever they are brought up, although he has yet to realize why. Apart from suffering a head injury a year ago, he lives on blissfully until he meets Mina. She triggers within him memories of a life he had long forgotten, and he soon begins protecting her without understanding why. But Akira's secret is far stranger than he could have ever thought possible—he discovers that he is a werewolf, sworn from birth to protect the vampire queen, even if it costs him his life. Now, as these two dance a rondo of death in the Vampire Bund, Mina and Akira find out just how deep their bond goes.

Jan 7, 2010 to Apr 1, 2010 | 12 eps | Publishing

Kuuchuu Buranko

Kuuchuu Buranko

Kuuchuu Buranko

Oct 15, 2009 to Dec 24, 2009 | 11 eps | Publishing

ef: A Tale of Memories. - Recollections

ef: A Tale of Memories. - Recollections

ef: A Tale of Memories. - Recollections

Asou Renji comes back at the station with Chihiro, after the events of ef - a tale of memories. They recollect various moments in this 'summary' of the first season of ef, with special new intermissions.

(Source: Animeka)
Sep 26, 2008 | 1 eps | Publishing

Goulart Knights: Evoked the Beginning Black

Goulart Knights: Evoked the Beginning Black

Goulart Knights: Evoked the Beginning Black

Unidentified creatures "Archon" suddenly appear and bring the human beings to a crisis of extinction. A special corps "Goulart Knights" is formed to counter attack Archon. The knights have supernatural power to generate "Holy Grail" from their spirits and battle against Archon.
Dec 25, 2010 | 1 eps | Publishing

Halo Legends

Halo Legends

Halo Legends

Nov 7, 2009 to Feb 16, 2010 | 8 eps | Publishing

Cyborg 009

Cyborg 009

Cyborg 009

Original Cyborg 009 1966 movie based on the manga. Features 009's origin and an epic battle against Black Ghost and their evil robot forces.
Jul 21, 1966 | 1 eps | Publishing

Iron Man

Iron Man

Iron Man

Tony Stark, CEO of a large weapons manufacturer, physicist, engineer, and brilliant inventor, is wounded by shrapnel from one of his own weapons. While held captive by terrorists, he develops the Iron Man Suit and escapes. From that day on, he vows not to waste his second chance at life and to change the world for the better. For that purpose, he comes to Japan.

In Lab 23 in Japan, great strides have been taken to develop, and build, a unique power station which does not run on fossil fuels, the Arc Station. Stark intends to join this project, and, for that, he is ready to announce his retirement as Iron Man. At the same time, he will also announce the Mass-produced Iron Men, to which he will pass on his duties. However, during the ceremonies, Stark is suddenly attacked by combat mecha belonging to an organization known as Zodiac.
Oct 1, 2010 to Dec 17, 2010 | 12 eps | Publishing

X-Men

X-Men

X-Men

The X-Men are reunited following the death of a teammate, and are summoned by Charles Xavier to Japan following the abduction of Hisako Ichiki (Armor). There, they confront the U-Men, a lunatic cult that steals and transplants mutant organs to further strengthen their own army, and the battle for justice is on.

(Source: Marvel)
Apr 1, 2011 to Jun 24, 2011 | 12 eps | Publishing

Blade

Blade

Blade

The story revolves around Blade, a "Daywalker" vampire hunter who was born with vampire and human blood after a vampire attacked his mother. While visiting Japan on a mission, Blade tracks down Deacon Frost, the vampire who killed his mother. Blade confronts "Existence," a mysterious organization composed of vampires modified by Frost.
(Source: ANN)
Jul 1, 2011 to Sep 16, 2011 | 12 eps | Publishing

Hermes: Ai wa Kaze no Gotoku

Hermes: Ai wa Kaze no Gotoku

Hermes: Ai wa Kaze no Gotoku

Thousands of years in the past, a young boy named Hermes is named as a future great hero in a prophecy. Hermes grows up to save a beautiful princess and face the evil king Minos of Crete.

The first title in the series of anime films by the Happy Science cult.
Apr 12, 1997 | 1 eps | Publishing

Kyoufu Densetsu Kaiki! Frankenstein

Kyoufu Densetsu Kaiki! Frankenstein

Kyoufu Densetsu Kaiki! Frankenstein

Jul 27, 1981 | 1 eps | Publishing

Tezuka Osamu no Buddha: Akai Sabaku yo! Utsukushiku

Tezuka Osamu no Buddha: Akai Sabaku yo! Utsukushiku

Tezuka Osamu no Buddha: Akai Sabaku yo! Utsukushiku

In ancient Nepal, the lives of the re plagued by drought, famine, constant warfare and the injustices of the strict caste system. The intertwining lives of many unhappy souls are drawn together by the birth of the young prince Siddhartha, who embarks on a spiritual journey, becomes Buddha, "the Enlightened One," and attempts to bring about a spiritual rebirth of the people in this desperate age.

(Source: ANN)
May 28, 2011 | 1 eps | Publishing

Ginga Tetsudou no Yoru: Fantasy Railroad in the Stars

Ginga Tetsudou no Yoru: Fantasy Railroad in the Stars

Ginga Tetsudou no Yoru: Fantasy Railroad in the Stars

Jun 17, 2006 | 1 eps | Publishing

Hakuouki

Hakuouki

Hakuouki

In 1864 Japan, a young woman named Chizuru Yukimura is searching for her missing father, Koudou, a doctor by trade whose work often takes him far from home. But with no word from him in months, Chizuru disguises herself as a man and heads to Kyoto in search of him. Attracting the attention of ronin, she tries to hide and ends up witnessing a horrifying sight: the ronin being brutally murdered by crazed white-haired men. In a startling turn of events, members of the Shinsengumi arrive to dispatch the creatures. But Chizuru's safety doesn't last long, as this group of men tie her up and take her back to their headquarters, unsure of whether to let her live or silence her permanently.

However, once she reveals the name of her father, the Shinsengumi decide to keep her safe, as they too have been searching for him. But Koudou is more connected to the Shinsengumi than they let on, and soon Chizuru finds herself embroiled in a conflict between the Shinsengumi and their enemies, as well as political tension in Kyoto.

Apr 4, 2010 to Jun 20, 2010 | 12 eps | Publishing