Drama (1560)

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.

Nemuru Baka

Ishiguro, Masakazu 2024
A lightly paced manga about two girls who live together. A classic odd couple setup featuring a responsible character with a caring atmosphere and a more free spirited musician who has trouble both feeding herself and paying the rent.
Sep 19, 2006 to Jan 19, 2008 | 7 chp | Publishing

Dokuhime

Mihara, Mitsukazu 2024
It starts with poisonous herbs under the cradle. Then under the sheets. And inside the clothes. Even mixed in the milk that they feed the newborn. This way the child gradually gets used to poisons and becomes the perfect assassination tool—the "Poison Princess" whose every kiss, tear, and even touch bring death. Her only chance of survival is to fulfill her duty as an assassin and find a way to live on in the enemy land she is sent to...if her heart is strong enough.

(Source: Aerandria Scanlations)
Oct 12, 2002 to Oct 13, 2012 | 36 chp | Publishing

Eden*

Kagami, YuuminoriMoriki, Takes 2024
In the far future, a huge mass of energy, dubbed as the "Star of Destruction" appears near Mars, and brings about the threat of human extinction as it approaches Earth. The appearance of the star caused usual atmospheric patterns and deformation of the Earth. This triggered acts of war and terrorism throughout the world, and has critically damaged the Earth. However, the true omen of disaster has yet to come.

And so there was a 100 years left. For the sake of avoiding extinction, mankind came up with a few plans. The first of which would be the Earth escape plan, to build space shuttles and invent technologies to allow them to live in space. There was, however, a flaw in that, for a human would never be able to live throughout the whole of a 100 years to oversee the project, and therefore the Felix plan was put in place, which was to create a new species of human beings through the use of gene manipulation, allowing them to have bodies that do not age and possess a high level of intelligence. The formation of a single government body, the Earth Unified Government, was setup to oversee that, and at the same time recruit an army to suppress any organizations who would oppose to the plan.

And so 99 years have passed...

There is a Felix girl who actively contributed as a member of the plan to escape Earth. Having devoted her whole life to the plan, she wishes to stay on Earth for the rest of her life, having finished her work, and certain that Humanity's existence is secured. And so one day, the Earth Unified Government Army sent a young man to the girl's side. His work there, to protect her, and also to free her from her restraints.

And so the story begins with their meeting. A little story, about a dying planet and a girl.
Jul 9, 2009 to Feb 9, 2010 | 7 chp | Publishing

Neppu Kairiku Bushilord: The Rising

Fujima, Takuya 2024
Earth asteroid early 21st century, "Verne" in the past clashed with the effects of pollution on earth spoke of humanity and a devastating blow. The collision of the planet, while significantly lowering the surface and bring down the old continent "land and sea" to the emergence of a new earth. Human beings are the only contamination of land and sea rival warlords over the Warring States era. (Source: M-U)
Dec 2004 to Jul 2007 | 25 chp | Publishing

Kiichi VS

Arai, Hideki 2024
Jul 27, 2007 to Jun 28, 2013 | 111 chp | Publishing

RaqiyaRaqiya: The New Book of Revelation

BoichiYajima, Masao 2024
A truck driver loses control in the Nevada desert and leaves one family dead in an explosive crash. But there is a sole survivor, Luna Hazuki, who makes a pact with a mysterious demon to regain the happiness that was robbed from her. Seven years later she is still living with the family that was supposed to be dead. But little does Luna know that the pact she made will lead to the Apocalypse and the end of the human race.

(Source: Amazon)
Nov 6, 2008 to Oct 21, 2010 | 50 chp | Publishing

Ginga Densetsu Weed: Orion

Takahashi, Yoshihiro 2024
Ginga Densetsu Weed: Orion follows the story of Weed and Koyuki's puppies: Orion, Bellatrix, Rigel, and Sirius.
Jul 24, 2009 to Apr 25, 2014 | 239 chp | Publishing

Million Girl

Momoyuki, Kotori 2024
Sachi has always been known for her gorgeous amber-colored hair that she inherited from her mother. She has a happy enough life, except for the fact that her mother is dead, which she keeps a secret.

One day, she is approached by a classmate who seems to know all her family's secrets, and is forced into his "Money Game."

(Source: Nagareboshi)
Aug 3, 2009 to Jul 17, 2010 | 11 chp | Publishing

GE: Good Ending

Sasuga, Kei 2024
Second-year high school student Seiji Utsumi is hopelessly in love with Shou Iketani, the energetic and scatter-brained tennis club captain in the year above him, but he cannot bring himself to even talk with her. Unable to make any progress, he is perfectly content with just watching from afar—perhaps a bit too literally.

While spying on the tennis club's morning practice on the first day of a new semester, Seiji is spotted and accused of peeping by Yuki Kurokawa, a club member who ends up in his class. However, when she sees that Seiji has no bad intentions and is serious about Shou, Yuki decides to help him confess his feelings.

As Seiji gets closer to Shou with Yuki's guidance, he realizes that his simplistic view of love and relationships prevents him from seeing the complexity and darkness under the surface—for both Shou and Yuki. Can he navigate through all the heartbreak and misunderstandings to reach his good ending?

[Written by Animeranku Rewrite]
Aug 19, 2009 to Jan 9, 2013 | 158 chp | Publishing

Noel no Kimochi

Yamahana, Noriyuki 2024
Noel Tsukioka wants to be a simple, normal high school girl who has friends and falls in love with the man of her dreams. However, Noel leads a very abnormal life. At age 15, she’s the All Japan Junior Champion at figure skating. Her mom is also her coach, and is very strict on Noel about focusing solely on her figure skating, and not to concern herself with trivial matters like friends and love. She’s also one of the most popular girls at school. Noel also bypassed going to a regular school, in favor of going to the prestigious Yotsuba Academy, where her older brother Naoto teaches at. Secretly, Noel has feelings for her older brother.
But, as Noel will learn.. Sometimes life can be complicated, and Noel will face challenges in the form of rivals both on the skating rink, and for her brother. Not to mention, her feelings for her brother are of the forbidden kind..
(Source: MU)
2007 to 2010 | chp | Publishing

Yosuga no Sora

2024
After losing their parents in an accident, Haruka and Sora, his younger sister, move to the town where their grandfather lived. They visited his house many times when they were kids and they still remember it. Nao, their old friend, Ryouhei, his classmate, Akira, a miko at a neighboring shrine, and Kazuha, Akira's close friend, welcome them. Nothing has changed. The good old memories and silent atmosphere heal Haruka's sadness. However, his peaceful life gradually changes. A secret promise made long time ago. A lost treasure. The real reason for moving to the town. The story now starts under the summer sun...

(Source: erogeshop, edited)
Aug 26, 2009 to Nov 25, 2010 | 14 chp | Publishing

Himawari

2024
The story starts with two members of the Space Club launching their 21st rocket, Himawari. The club president, Amamiya Ginga, is the son of a hero who does everything with a grin and states that "Nothing's impossible for the members of the Space Club!" after jumping off the school's roof. The protagonist of this story, Hinata Youichi, is a space-lover and knowledgeable about starts, is a less outgoing than Amamiya, still follows the President around, sometimes forcefully.

The story picks up when Hinata sees a shooting star, so he starts going to where it landed. Along the way, he meets up with Amamiya, stating that is wasn't a meteor, but a UFO.

(Source: MU)
Apr 22, 2009 to Dec 22, 2010 | 22 chp | Publishing

Sukeban Deka

Wada, Shinji 2024
Saki Asamiya, after being incarcerated in a youth corrections facility, is recruited by a detective named Jin after convincing her that the government could provide clemency for her mother, who was on death row. He trains her to be an undercover youth detective, infiltrating several high schools in Japan to investigate cases of crime, corruption and terrorism in the legend of a high school student.
Dec 5, 1975 to Nov 20, 1982 | 132 chp | Publishing

Mashima-en

Mashima, Hiro 2024
A collection of one-shots by Mashima Hiro

Vol 1:
Magician
Fairy Tail
Cocona
Plue no Bouken Nikki II (Plue's Adventures Pt. II)

Vol 2:
Bad Boys Song
Magic Party
Xmas Hearts (Christmas Hearts)
Kongou Sentai Mixture (Fighting Group Mixture)
Aug 1998 to Oct 29, 2003 | 8 chp | Publishing

Pin to Kona

Shimaki, Ako 2024
In the world of Kabuki, where family social standings are highly valued, Kyounosuke is inept even though he is born as the son of a duke of a famous household. Ichiya while being born in a family that has no connection to Kabuki, is trying to move from the absolute lowest rank to the top using just his ability. Through some kind of karma, these two completely opposite boys have fallen in love with the same girl, Ayame.

That's where the story begins.

Kyounosuke, who wants to be liked by the Kabuki loving Ayame, cries tears of regret because he would throw away all his powerful connections if he could only have real ability. But what if Ichiya, who wants to be the center of Ayame's attention, was adopted into a famous household...?

(Source: Manga Abyss)
Included one-shots:
Volume 1: Tanaka-san Chi no Takaya-kun
Volume 4: Utakata no Mirai
Sep 24, 2009 to Sep 24, 2015 | 68 chp | Publishing

Fly, Daddy, Fly

Akishige, Manabu 2024
A salaryman's life gets turned upside down due to a dramatic tragedy, and now he is going to have a summer adventure the entire city will never forget.
Feb 17, 2005 to Jun 16, 2005 | 17 chp | Publishing

Sekitou Elegy

Kira, Takashi 2024
Satoshi Yanagawa is working part-time as a police assistant, and works with a beautiful girl that he likes at first sight. But she has a pretty bad character. Are there any prospects for romance? Read on to find out, the story is hilarious at certain moments, and touching at others.
Mar 29, 2004 to May 12, 2008 | 165 chp | Publishing

Ano Hi no Kimi wo Dakishimeta nara

Yamamoto, Kotetsuko 2024
Ever since Hidetoshi told his best friend Kengo that he was gay at graduation, and Kengo responded with “we’ll always be friends no matter what,” Hidetoshi was determined to keep things that way. Though Kengo realized that Hidetoshi probably wanted to confess to him, he keeps his mouth shut in fear of ruining their relationship. But when Hidetoshi gets involved with an abusive boyfriend, Kengo feels that he can no longer just sit back and watch…

(Source: Bliss)
May 22, 2007 to Mar 21, 2009 | 13 chp | Publishing

NightS

Yoneda, Kou 2024
1. NightS
2. Kanjou Spectrum
3-4. Reply
5. Sankagetsu Go no Reply
6. Night one month after
Jul 2008 to 2012 | 6 chp | Publishing

Hadaka no Kusuriyubi

Tsuyatsuya 2024
About a future mother-in-law who has cravings for her future son-in-law, while all keeping it a secret from the girl the boy will marry.
Dec 19, 2008 to Jul 20, 2010 | 25 chp | Publishing

Jiujiu: Jujuu

Tobina, Touya 2024
Hachiouji Takamichi, born into a "hunter" family responsible for protecting humans from demons and monsters, lost her beloved older twin brother when she was young. Taking over his role as the heir to the family business, she lost herself in her work as a hunter and cut away ties with others, preferring to be left alone. At age 13, though, Takamichi's father forced her to begin taking care of two half-wolf/half-human puppies that were abandoned. In their family, it was traditional to take on a half-animal as a loyal servant called "jiujiu" to help during hunts. Despite her continued protests that she did not need any help, 3 years pass and Setsu and Yuugure, her wolves have remained by her side. Now that they are older though, they seem to have become more difficult to take care of...
Dec 20, 2008 to Jun 25, 2012 | 23 chp | Publishing

Umineko no Naku Koro ni - Episode 3: Banquet of the Golden W...

Natsumi, KeiRyukishi07 2024
Ever since she was young, Eva Ushiromiya has worked tirelessly to prove herself as the ideal successor to the Ushiromiya family headship. Despite facing endless discrimination as a woman, she is determined to overcome the odds and surpass her older brother Krauss, who is set to inherit the position by way of birthright.

An opportunity to realize her dream comes at the annual conference on the island of Rokkenjima. With the announcement of the epitaph's riddle, Eva believes that finding the hidden gold will force the rest of the family members to acknowledge her. However, as the adults of the Ushiromiya family decipher the puzzle, a string of unexplained murders ensues, forewarning the unfortunate fate that awaits them in the end.

Meanwhile, the game board between the Golden Witch Beatrice and Battler Ushiromiya commences once more—bringing new yet unlikely accomplices to participate in the duel.

[Written by Animeranku Rewrite]
Sep 19, 2009 to Jun 22, 2011 | 22 chp | Publishing

Umineko no Naku Koro ni - Episode 4: Alliance of the Golden...

Ryukishi07 2024
Following the 1986 Rokkenjima Mass Murder Incident, Ange Ushiromiya is the last surviving member of her family. Bearing immense guilt for being unable to accompany her parents and older brother Battler to the island, Ange has been desperate to know the truth behind the grim events. However, 12 years later, further hardships torment the grieving girl—isolating her from the world she once loved.

On the brink of giving up, Ange is visited by Frederica Bernkastel, the Witch of Miracles. As a spectator of Beatrice's games, Bernkastel offers Ange a chance to not only learn what occurred on Rokkenjima, but also exact revenge on the person who murdered her family. Despite the possibility that her wish will go unfulfilled, Ange accepts the deal and inherits the name of the Golden Witch, allowing her to travel back in time to assist Battler.

This new, spirited alliance provides Battler the conviction to fervently proceed in his uphill battle as the game board continues to transform in unexpected ways.

[Written by Animeranku Rewrite]
Oct 1, 2009 to Feb 2, 2012 | 29 chp | Publishing

Ruler of the Land (The Ruler of the Land)

2024
Bi-Kwang is a handsome young warrior who becomes a drooling mess whenever he sees a pretty girl. Out on the road he meets an extraordinary swordfighter with no name who is searching for a legendary master warrior. Bi-Kwang promises to aid the swordfighter if he lets Bi-Kwang meet his beautiful sister. Of course, it turns out the swordfighter is the sister, Hwa-Rin Dahm, and she must switch identities to keep the plot moving along. Bi-Kwang is immediately smitten, and thus we have a triangle involving only two people.

The story takes place in a setting in each side is trying to unify the Murim as a whole, and while this is taking place, Bi-Kwang who is extremely good at learning martial arts but doesn't want to learn it, gets into a deal where he takes the girl to see her grand father since he was the last person to see him before he disappeared and on the way he encounters many enemies and some friends (who show up from time to time) and he matures since he realizes why martial arts is so important and that he has been using it wrongly.
1995 to ? | chp | Publishing