Drama: (Genre) Titles that show a state, situation, or series of events involving interesting or intense conflict of forces. See also: "Action Drama".
Modern: (Setting) These are titles which have a modern feel to them; the story takes place in the present day (of the creation of this anime), give or take a few years.
High School: (Story/Location) Self-explanatory. High School (grades 10-12) should play a major role in the title. A typical High School series will include a Sports Festival, a Cultural Festival, and a School Trip. Related categories: "Elementary School", "Middle School", "College".
Depression: (Story/Location) Titles that contain characters who suffer from depression would fall into this category if this is of significant importance for the storyline.
| Title | Rating | Synopsis |
|---|---|---|
| A | ||
 Aishiteru Ze Baby |
Buy | A crisis in the Katakura family changes the life style of a carefree high school playboy, when Kippei is asked to look after his five-year old cousin, Yuzuyu. Kippei tries to complain and avoid the responsibility but Yuzuyu's quiet charm soon wins him over. In trying to be a mom to his little cousin, Kippei learns some hard lessons on how to be responsible, as well as helping Yuzuyu deal with issues at her pre-school and her longing for her absent mother. And what about Kokoro, the cute classmate, who seems to show some measure of interest in Kippei? |
| Aishiteruze Baby | Buy | See Aishiteru Ze Baby |
| B | ||
| Babe My Love (French) | Buy | See Aishiteru Ze Baby |
| K | ||
 Kanon |
Buy | Yuuichi is a high school student who can't remember much of his past. When he returns to the town he used to visit to live with relatives, his past catches up with him as he meets various girls, some of which he knew as a kid. And with time, more and more questions are demanding an answer: What is it that Ayu is searching so desperately but can't remember? Why does Kaori claim not to have a sister? Why can't Makoto remember the reason for the grudge she bears Yuuichi? Why is Nayuki trying to keep a stray cat? Why has Mai to fight monsters every night, leaving traces of her battles all over the schoolyard? And why did Yuuichi forget so many things about his past? Prepare for finding out that there aren't simple answers for certain questions, and keep your tissues within reach. |
 Kanon (2006) |
Buy | One snowy winter's day... I sit on a bench near the station, waiting to meet my cousin Nayuki Minase; it`s been seven years since I last saw her.This place is far from the town where I was born and lived until yesterday. This is where Nayuki lives with her mother, who has offered to take me in, now that I am forced to move so suddenly. And this is the town in which my faintest, cloudiest childhood memories are set... |
| Kanon Remake | Buy | See Kanon (2006) |
| KGNE | Rent | See Rumbling Hearts |
| Kimi ga Nozomu Eien | Rent | See Rumbling Hearts |
| KimiNozo | Rent | See Rumbling Hearts |
| L | ||
| Love You Baby | Buy | See Aishiteru Ze Baby |
| M | ||
 Myself; Yourself |
Watch |
Hikada Sana returns to his hometown after 5 years away living in Tokyo. Although there are some changes to the town, most has remained the same. On a detour to his apartments, he notices a girl in a shrine maiden outfit watching him when he visits the shrine. The next day at school he finds out that this girl is actually Yatsushiro Nanaka, his old childhood friend whom he gave a bracelet to before he left; a bracelet which she still wears, even to this day. |
| R | ||
 Rumbling Hearts |
Rent |
A bitter-sweet story of a romance triangle between three high school friends. But despite great difficulty and many trials, the true feelings between two lovers prevail. |
| S | ||
 School Days (TV) |
Rent |
Itou Makoto, a shy and unconfident teenager, has become very accepting at only stealing glances at a cute girl as they ride the same trolley each morning on their way to their high school - at least until Saionji Sekai, sitting next to him in the classroom, surprises him and chances to get a peek at a photo-snap of the beautiful Katsura Kotonoha on his cell-phone. To Makoto's surprise, Sekai offers to support him in his romance - and due to her commitment the three soon become close friends. Close enough that Makoto braves asking Katsura out on date. And she agrees. Later that day, Makoto finds a quiet moment to express his thanks for all support that Sekai has offered him, and makes clear his intent on finding away to reply her kindness. But he is totally unprepared and very surprised at the reward that Sekai has chosen: Sekai steals a long kiss from his lips, ended only by her breaking away to run for a commuter-tolley. Before Sekai boards the train, she turns and wishes Makoto well on his date. |
| T | ||
| The Eternity You Wish For | Rent | See Rumbling Hearts |
 True Tears |
Watch | Shini'Chiro has just entered high school. Even though he is not dating anyone he appears to be following 3 different girls. Hirmoi, the daughter of his dad's best friend who passed away. Noe Isrugi a very strange girl who keeps giving him chicken feed. And finally there is Aiko, the girl who works in a local ramen shop and appears to like him, but her problem is she is the unannounced girl friend of his best friend. At least 2 of them appear to have the issue of not being able to cry (hence the True Tears name). |
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