Best Drama Anime of All Time

Ranked by community ratings from MyAnimeList across 1323 drama titles spanning 1990–present.

1
Madhouse · 2023 · 818,315 ratings
Audience reception is heavily divided. Some viewers praise the anime for its mature themes, emotional depth, and...
9.3
2
Bones · 2010 · 2,288,084 ratings
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is widely praised for its adherence to the manga and engaging storyline, though some...
9.1
3
White Fox · 2011 · 1,506,646 ratings
Steins;Gate is a highly praised anime centered around time travel, with a complex and intriguing storyline that...
9.1
4
Wit Studio · 2019 · 1,770,056 ratings
Audience consensus is overwhelmingly positive, praising the season's storytelling, animation, and emotional impact. ...
9
5
White Fox · 2026 · 111,410 ratings
Audience opinion is sharply divided, with many viewers feeling the series has become repetitive, over-reliant on its...
9
6
Madhouse · 2004 · 501,858 ratings
Audience opinions on Monster are divided. While many praise its intricate story, well-developed characters, and...
8.9
7
K-Factory · 1988 · 89,600 ratings
Legend of the Galactic Heroes is a critically acclaimed but highly divisive series. While many praise its unparalleled...
8.9
8
Sunrise · 2008 · 1,286,491 ratings
Audience reception is divided. Some find Code Geass R2 to be a thrilling sequel with enhanced visuals, sound, and...
8.9
9
Kyoto Animation · 2008 · 696,020 ratings
Clannad: After Story is a highly emotional anime that profoundly impacts many viewers, eliciting strong feelings of...
8.9
10
Kyoto Animation · 2016 · 1,777,468 ratings
Audience opinions on 'Koe no Katachi' are divided. Some praise the film's beautiful animation, emotional depth, and...
8.9
11
Shaft · 2018 · 213,859 ratings
The second season of 3-gatsu no Lion is largely praised for its emotional depth, character development, and artistic...
8.9
12
Bandai Namco Pictures · 2021 · 85,431 ratings
Gintama: The Final is a largely well-received conclusion to the beloved series, praised for its blend of humor, heart,...
8.9
13
TMS Entertainment · 2021 · 276,525 ratings
Fruits Basket: The Final receives high praise for its emotional depth, character development, and exploration of...
8.9
14
OLM · 2025 · 239,426 ratings
Audience sentiment is divided. Some viewers found Season 2 to be a superior continuation with rewarding plotlines and...
8.9
15
CoMix Wave Films · 2016 · 2,063,788 ratings
Audience reception is largely positive, praising the film's stunning animation, emotional depth, and immersive...
8.8
16
Wit Studio · 2019 · 1,042,295 ratings
Vinland Saga receives praise for its mature themes, historical setting, and character-driven narrative, but is...
8.8
17
Kyoto Animation · 2020 · 334,626 ratings
Audience sentiment is strongly divided. While many praise the film's visual and auditory aspects and the emotional...
8.8
18
Studio Ghibli · 2004 · 1,016,877 ratings
Audience opinions are divided on Howl's Moving Castle. While praised for its stunning visuals, animation, and music,...
8.7
19
LAN Studio · 2021 · 185,746 ratings
Overall, the audience response to Shiguang Dailiren is overwhelmingly positive. The show is praised for its unique...
8.7
20
A-1 Pictures · 2021 · 366,020 ratings
The second part of 86 is a visually impressive continuation that delves into the characters' emotional struggles and...
8.7