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Best drama anime

2,452 drama anime, ranked by aggregated community scores.

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Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Crystal★ 6.97 • 2014 • ONA • SummerAction · Adventure
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The Flowers of Evil★ 6.97 • 2013 • TV • SpringDrama · Psychological
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Animation Runner Kuromi★ 6.96 • 2001 • OVA • WinterComedy · Drama
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Animation Runner Kuromi 2★ 6.96 • 2004 • OVA • WinterComedy · Drama
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La Storia Della Arcana Famiglia: Capriccio - stile Arcana Famiglia★ 6.96 • 2013 • OVA • WinterAction · Adventure
Poster for Mezametara Saikyou Soubi to Uchuusenmochi Datta node, Ikkodate Mezashite Youhei toshite Jiyuu ni IkitaiANIME GUIDE
Reborn as a Space Mercenary: I Woke Up Piloting the Strongest Starship!★ 6.95 • 2026 • TV • FallAction · Adventure
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A3! Season Spring & Summer★ 6.94 • 2020 • TV • WinterComedy · Drama
Poster for Ansatsusha de Aru Ore no Status ga Yuusha yori mo Akiraka ni Tsuyoi no da gaANIME GUIDE
My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's★ 6.93 • 2025 • TV • FallAction · Adventure
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Jack-of-All-Trades, Party of None★ 6.92 • 2026 • TV • WinterAction · Adventure
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3x3 Eyes★ 6.92 • 1991 • OVA • SummerAction · Adventure
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The Vermilion Mask★ 6.91 • 2026 • TV • FallAction · Drama
Poster for Tantei wa Mou, Shindeiru. Season 2ANIME GUIDE
The Detective Is Already Dead Season 2★ 6.91 • 2026 • TV • FallComedy · Mystery
Poster for .hack//RootsANIME GUIDE
.hack//Roots★ 6.89 • 2006 • TV • SpringAction · Adventure
Poster for Akage no Anne: Green Gables e no MichiANIME GUIDE
Akage no Anne: Green Gables e no Michi★ 6.89 • 2010 • MOVIE • SummerAdventure · Drama
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Area 88 Movie★ 6.88 • 1985 • MOVIE • SummerAction · Adventure
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Princess Arete★ 6.88 • 2001 • MOVIE • SummerAdventure · Drama
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Queen Millennia Movie★ 6.87 • 1982 • MOVIE • WinterAction · Adventure
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Anne no Nikki★ 6.87 • 1995 • MOVIE • SummerDrama · Historical
Poster for Aishen Qiaokeli-ing...ANIME GUIDE
Aishen Qiaokeli-ing...★ 6.87 • 2015 • ONA • FallComedy · Drama
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22/7★ 6.86 • 2020 • TV • WinterComedy · Drama
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Ai Shite Night★ 6.86 • 1983 • TV • SpringComedy · Drama
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Area 88 (2004)★ 6.86 • 2004 • TV • WinterAction · Drama
Poster for Arknights: Prelude to DawnANIME GUIDE
Arknights: Prelude to Dawn★ 6.86 • 2022 • TV • FallAction · Drama
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Psyren★ 6.86 • 2026 • TV • FallAction · Adventure
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Ace wo Nerae!★ 6.85 • 1973 • TV • FallDrama · Romance
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"Bungaku Shoujo" Kyou no Oyatsu: Hatsukoi★ 6.84 • 2009 • OVA • FallComedy · Drama
Poster for Mahou Shoujo Ikusei Keikaku: RestartANIME GUIDE
MAGICAL GIRL RAISING PROJECT restart★ 6.84 • 2026 • TV • FallAction · Mystery
Poster for Arrow Emblem Grand Prix no TakaANIME GUIDE
Arrow Emblem Grand Prix no Taka★ 6.83 • 1977 • TV • FallAction · Drama
Poster for Boushoku no BerserkANIME GUIDE
Berserk of Gluttony★ 6.82 • 2023 • TV • FallAction · Adventure
Poster for Hanarokushou ga Akeru Hi niANIME GUIDE
A NEW DAWN★ 6.82 • 2026 • MOVIE • WinterDrama · Slice of Life
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Anime Himitsu no Hanazono★ 6.82 • 1991 • TV • SpringDrama · Historical
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Blue Submarine No. 6★ 6.81 • 1998 • OVA • FallAction · Adventure
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Armitage III: Poly-Matrix★ 6.80 • 1996 • MOVIE • SpringAction · Adventure
Poster for Yowaki Max Reijou nanoni, Ratsuwan Konyakusha-sama no Kake ni Notte ShimattaANIME GUIDE
Even Though I'm a Super Timid Noble Girl, I Accepted the Bet From My Cunning Fiance★ 6.80 • 2026 • TV • FallComedy · Drama
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AICO Incarnation★ 6.79 • 2018 • ONA • WinterAction · Drama
Poster for Ao no Kanata no Four RhythmANIME GUIDE
AOKANA: Four Rhythm Across the Blue★ 6.79 • 2016 • TV • WinterComedy · Drama
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Ai Shoujo Pollyanna Monogatari★ 6.78 • 1986 • TV • WinterComedy · Drama
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The Heroic Legend of Arslan (1991)★ 6.78 • 1991 • OVA • SummerAction · Adventure
Poster for FX Senshi Kurumi-chanANIME GUIDE
FX Fighter Kurumi-chan★ 6.78 • 2026 • TV • FallComedy · Drama
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Ace wo Nerae! Final Stage★ 6.77 • 1989 • OVA • FallAction · Drama
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Amatsuki★ 6.77 • 2008 • TV • SpringAction · Adventure
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Alien Nine★ 6.76 • 2001 • OVA • SpringAction · Drama
Poster for Hotel Inhumans 2nd SeasonANIME GUIDE
Hotel Inhumans 2nd Season★ 6.76 • 2026 • TV • FallAction · Drama
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.hack//Liminality★ 6.75 • 2002 • OVA • SpringAdventure · Mystery
Poster for 100-man no Inochi no Ue ni Ore wa TatteiruANIME GUIDE
I'm Standing on a Million Lives★ 6.75 • 2020 • TV • FallAction · Adventure
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Magic Candies★ 6.75 • 2024 • MOVIE • WinterDrama
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Heidi Movie★ 6.74 • 1979 • MOVIE • WinterDrama · Historical
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From Far Away★ 6.74 • 2026 • TV • FallAction · Adventure