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.

Kakyuusei 2: Hitomi no Naka no Shoujo-tachi

Kakyuusei 2: Hitomi no Naka no Shoujo-tachi

Kakyuusei 2: Hitomi no Naka no Shoujo-tachi

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 of time, has affected each of them.
Oct 2, 2004 to Dec 25, 2004 | 13 eps | Publishing

Mahoraba: Heartful days

Mahoraba: Heartful days

Mahoraba: Heartful days

Shiratori Ryuushi is a young artist-in-training, about to start studying at a vocational school. Arriving at his new lodgings, Narutakisou, he finds himself the focus of attention for the collection of weirdos that inhabit the place. He also meets and falls for the landlady, Aoba Kozue, who seems to be both lovely and charming. However, Kozue is not what she seems to be... in fact, she's more.

(Source: ANN)
Jan 10, 2005 to Jun 27, 2005 | 26 eps | Publishing

Onegai☆Twins: Natsu wa Owaranai

Onegai☆Twins: Natsu wa Owaranai

Onegai☆Twins: Natsu wa Owaranai

Two weeks have passed since the dilemma between Maiku, Karen and Miina was resolved, but their lives are more hectic than ever. Karen has become possessed in her newly discovered brother and Miina is desperate for attention as well, which leaves little time for Maiku to concentrate on his work. Therefore he decides to head out in the woods and set up a camp, where he can be work in peace. But, as always, we have Morino who is up to no good. To make things a bit more interesting, she organizes a field trip to Maiku's camp site, and encourages everyone to make some good summer memories.
Apr 28, 2004 | 1 eps | Publishing

Eikoku Koi Monogatari Emma

Eikoku Koi Monogatari Emma

Eikoku Koi Monogatari Emma

Emma has been a maid for most of her life. Working for a retired governess—the strict but compassionate Kelly Stownar—Emma has grown to love her work and has long since accepted her place in society. Beautiful, hardworking, and exceptionally kind, Emma has captured the hearts of many of London's working men—but their feelings always remain unrequited. Emma is waiting for love, and she finds it in the most unlikely of places.

William is the eldest son of the wealthy Jones household—a family that has only recently been accepted into the gentry, securing their position in high society. He is also the former ward of Mrs. Stownar, and on his first visit in years, he falls madly in love with her maid. His earnest attempts to win her affection, coupled with his good nature and warm personality, have captured Emma's heart.

But the polite society of 19th century England does not take kindly to the rejection of tradition. As a result, Emma and William's relationship could not face more opposition. In a world where the class lines are as strongly defended as the borders of nations, does their love have the strength to survive?

Apr 3, 2005 to Jun 19, 2005 | 12 eps | Publishing

W: Wish

W: Wish

W: Wish

Based on a game by Princess Soft

The main character, Junna has a twin sister Senna. He is an ordinal student of an elite school. However, in the past, a traffic accident deprived him of his parents and his memory. Junna survived the accident, and he has lived only with his sister though he has been looked after by his relatives.

And present...
The life with Senna in the same high school is so pleasant that he can forget the severe past. Because he has been in the world where there is only Senna, his lives in this town, such as the beginning of a new life, new environments, and the meetings, are so refreshing.

However, he begins to recall the memories he lost in the accident. Though he enjoys happy and pleasant days, he is tossed by the past, the present, and the future. What is the truth hidden in his memory?

(Source: AniDB)
Oct 3, 2004 to Dec 26, 2004 | 13 eps | Publishing

Shakugan no Shana

Shakugan no Shana

Shakugan no Shana

The world has become a slaughtering ground for the Crimson Denizens, mysterious beings from a parallel universe who thrive on the life energy of humans. These merciless murderers only leave behind scant remainders of souls called "Torches," which are mere residues that will eventually be destroyed, along with the very fact of the victims' existence from the minds of the living. In an ambitious endeavor to put an end to this invisible, hungry massacre, warriors called Flame Hazes relentlessly fight these monsters.

One fateful day, Yuuji Sakai ceases to be a regular high schooler—he becomes trapped in a crevice of time and is suddenly attacked by a Denizen. Coming to his rescue just in the nick of time is a nameless hunter who seems no different from an ordinary young girl except for her blazing eyes and burning crimson hair. However, before Yuuji can learn anything more about his situation, he discovers that he has already been reduced to a Torch—merely a scrap of memory waiting to be extinguished.

Oct 6, 2005 to Mar 23, 2006 | 24 eps | Publishing

Cardcaptor Sakura Movie 2: Fuuin Sareta Card

Cardcaptor Sakura Movie 2: Fuuin Sareta Card

Cardcaptor Sakura Movie 2: Fuuin Sareta Card

For this year's Nadeshiko Festival, Sakura Kinomoto's elementary school class is presenting a play. She will portray a princess who struggles to respond to the love confession of the neighboring country's prince. Sakura empathizes with her character all too well, since she herself still owes an answer to the boy who confessed his love for her four months ago.

When cousins Shaoran and Meiling Li return from Hong Kong to pay a surprise visit to their friends in Japan, Sakura receives further encouragement to finally declare her feelings. However, she is repeatedly distracted by a presence reminiscent of a Clow Card as well as unexplained disappearances around town.

Eventually, Sakura learns of another of Clow Reed's creations—the "Nothing"—which was formerly sealed away beneath the magician's old house. It has power equal to all 52 cards Sakura possesses, and furthermore, it wants to take those cards away from her! Objects, space, and people disappear from Tomoeda with each card that is stolen. Sakura sets out to capture the Nothing so everything will return to normal, but what must she sacrifice in the process?

Jul 15, 2000 | 1 eps | Publishing

Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon R: The Movie

Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon R: The Movie

Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon R: The Movie

When Mamoru was little he gave a rose to a little boy named Fiore. Fiore promised that one day he would bring Mamoru lots of flowers. Now Fiore has come back to earth but his intentions are not merely to fulfil a promise...

(Source: ANN)
Dec 5, 1993 | 1 eps | Publishing

Wind: A Breath of Heart OVA

Wind: A Breath of Heart OVA

Wind: A Breath of Heart OVA

Kazenone City, it is a city that made people feel nostalgic and wonder.
It was also the home country of Okano Makoto and his little sister, Hinata. They came back this town in order to look for their mother who had disappeared suddenly. Their friends and childhood friends welcomed their return. Makoto began to notice something important through the encounter with them. With the tone of a harmonica, and with their thoughts in their hearts, the fantastic tale began in this mysterious town.

(Source: AnimeNfo)
Jun 25, 2004 to Dec 22, 2004 | 3 eps | Publishing

Wonderful Days

Wonderful Days

Wonderful Days

Jul 17, 2003 | 1 eps | Publishing

Koutetsu Tenshi Kurumi Zero

Koutetsu Tenshi Kurumi Zero

Koutetsu Tenshi Kurumi Zero

Sometime in the distant future, Kurumi, Saki and Karinka share an apartment with another girl named Excelia. One day, after school, Kurumi tells everyone that she is in love with a man she met named Michihito Kagura, but she doesn't know when she will see him again.

(Source: ANN)
Apr 18, 2001 to Jun 20, 2001 | 3 eps | Publishing

RahXephon: Kansoukyoku/Kanojo to Kanojo Jishin to - Thatness...

RahXephon: Kansoukyoku/Kanojo to Kanojo Jishin to - Thatness and Thereness

RahXephon: Kansoukyoku/Kanojo to Kanojo Jishin to - Thatness and Thereness

Aug 7, 2003 | 1 eps | Publishing

Soukyuu no Fafner: Right of Left - Single Program

Soukyuu no Fafner: Right of Left - Single Program

Soukyuu no Fafner: Right of Left - Single Program

Yumi Ikoma and Ryou Masaoka are children who have been selected to take part in a top secret mission, to be the pilots of the first Fafner combat units; the last chance of survival for the human race. The enemy is ruthless, remorseless and is able to read the minds of humans. Therefore, the details of this mission are kept a secret even from the personnel involved. The young pilots must use all their courage and faith in order to survive and complete their mission or the fate of mankind would be compromised.

(Source: ANN)
Dec 30, 2005 | 1 eps | Publishing

Elfen Lied: Tooriame nite Arui wa, Shoujo wa Ikani Shite Son...

Elfen Lied: Tooriame nite Arui wa, Shoujo wa Ikani Shite Sono Shinjou ni Itatta ka? - Regenschauer

Elfen Lied: Tooriame nite Arui wa, Shoujo wa Ikani Shite Sono Shinjou ni Itatta ka? - Regenschauer

Having been accepted into the Kaede Inn, Nana struggles to find some way to contribute, though she inadvertently brings more trouble than assistance. However, Nana's worries are directed more towards fellow resident Nyu, whom she had only known as Lucy, the violent Diclonius. Fearful that Nyu will unleash the same horrific savagery—violence that scars Nana to this day—upon those close to her, Nana faces a dilemma: attempt to live peacefully alongside Lucy with all the uncertainty that that entails or dispose of the source of her worries, shattering the relationships she has formed at the inn. As Nana struggles to come to a decision, Nyu recalls a painful memory of one of her dearest friends and one of her greatest rivals.

Apr 21, 2005 | 1 eps | Publishing

Fushigi Yuugi: Dai Ni Bu

Fushigi Yuugi: Dai Ni Bu

Fushigi Yuugi: Dai Ni Bu

After Tamahome is reborn into the real world as Taka Sukunami, it does not take long until he meets Miaka Yuuki again, leading to their romance blooming once more. However, the appearance of Ren Shigyou—a new student at Miaka's high school—disturbs their blissful days.

Resentful of the happy lovers, Shigyou uses his unusual manipulative skills to quickly become popular and rally his classmates against Miaka and Taka. As Shigyou's followers unexpectedly attack the pair, the two end up falling from the school's roof into a red light and are transported to The Universe of the Four Gods realm.

Returning to the place where Taka once lived as Tamahome, the couple learns that an evil demon is behind the recent events. To make matters worse, Taka risks disappearing from existence unless he recovers his previous life's memories, which are stored in seven jewels. Joining forces with their former companions, Miaka and Taka embark on a quest against the clock to retrieve the precious stones before it is too late.

May 25, 1997 to Oct 25, 1998 | 6 eps | Publishing

Gantz

Gantz

Gantz

Thought your life was bad? Sometimes, death is worse. There is no salvation, peace, nor god waiting to receive you into their care. But wait, a god? Maybe you are talking about that big black ball stuck in the room with you. Now you are thrown into a game, fighting green aliens and robot monsters for the chance to survive.

When Kei Kurono is killed, he thus finds himself caught in such a game—a test of his skills, morals, and will to survive. His life is not his own; his death is spat and trampled upon over and over again. What happens if he does not listen? God knows.

A word of warning: Gantz is not for the faint-hearted, but neither is it as simple as it looks. Gore, rape, and violence is rampant, as are portrayals of greed, violence, and all the ugliness that one sees in society today.

Apr 13, 2004 to Jun 22, 2004 | 13 eps | Publishing

Gilgamesh

Gilgamesh

Gilgamesh

In an attempt to gather information on immortality, scientists from around the world have assembled to study "Heaven's Gate"—the tomb turned laboratory of the mythical king Gilgamesh. But soon enough, the research is deemed unethical and all planned work comes to a halt. However, a group of terrorists pay this no thought and storm into Heaven's Gate, ultimately causing an explosion that leads to the collapse of the advanced information civilization.

Many years after the incident, the siblings Tatsuya and Kiyoko Madoka are on the run from thugs. Yet this seems to be the least of their worries as they find themselves in the midst of a war between two powerful cryptic factions. With both groups claiming to fight for the betterment of society, Tatsuya and Kiyoko will have to find a way to decide who to trust.

Nov 2, 2003 to Mar 18, 2004 | 26 eps | Publishing

Haibane Renmei

Haibane Renmei

Haibane Renmei

Born from a cocoon in the village of Old Home, a young Haibane—a being with a halo and small gray wings—awakens to a world she does not understand without memories of her past. Named Rakka for the dream of falling she had while inside the cocoon, she soon becomes accustomed to life in the strange town. However, there are strict rules for the Haibane, such as being forbidden to leave the village or go near the walls surrounding it. These, along with mysterious disappearances of their kind on their "Day of Flight," begin to unsettle Rakka and the others since they know almost nothing about their own kind.
Haibane Renmei tells not only Rakka's story but also of those around her, as they live their lives with no memories of the past while trying to break free from their former pain and ultimately find salvation.

Oct 10, 2002 to Dec 19, 2002 | 13 eps | Publishing

Steamboy

Steamboy

Steamboy

Jul 17, 2004 | 1 eps | Publishing

Hotaru no Haka

Hotaru no Haka

Hotaru no Haka

Apr 16, 1988 | 1 eps | Publishing

Noein: Mou Hitori no Kimi e

Noein: Mou Hitori no Kimi e

Noein: Mou Hitori no Kimi e

Oct 12, 2005 to Mar 29, 2006 | 24 eps | Publishing

Ginga Nagareboshi Gin

Ginga Nagareboshi Gin

Ginga Nagareboshi Gin

Gin is a silver Tora-ge named after his coat color. Shortly after being born, he watches his father, Riki, get killed by Akakabuto, a bear that terrorizes everything in his path. Being the third-generation of bear-dogs to try to stand up against Akakabuto, he ventures out to find dogs to join him in his fight.
Apr 7, 1986 to Aug 22, 1986 | 21 eps | Publishing

Mugen no Ryvius

Mugen no Ryvius

Mugen no Ryvius

Oct 6, 1999 to Mar 29, 2000 | 26 eps | Publishing

X OVA

X OVA

X OVA

In this prequel to the "X" TV series, a beautiful, young, bedridden dreamgazer named Kakyou remembers the life and death of a remarkable young woman whom he met in dreams. He also recounts his dreams of a tragic future in which the fate of the Earth will be decided.

(Source: ANN)
Aug 25, 2001 | 1 eps | Publishing