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Anime and 3D animated short dramas
Most short dramas are live action. Sidehop also makes animated ones: anime-style and 3D animated romance, fantasy and comedy, including Boys’ Love and Girls’ Love series. Like any short drama, each episode is a minute or two long, and the first 3 episodes of every show are free in your browser.
Updated · By the Sidehop team
01Why animated short dramas
Animation suits the stories short dramas love but live action struggles to film cheaply: gods and fox spirits, magic academies, deep-space romance and period fantasy. It also suits fans of otome games and romance anime, who want the same slow-burn tension in a format they can finish in one sitting.
02How to watch
Open any show below and press play. Episodes 1–3 are free without an account; later episodes cost 49 coins each, or you can use Weekly Premium for every episode. Browse more by category.
Frequently asked questions
Are there anime short dramas?
Yes. Sidehop publishes anime-style and 3D animated short dramas, mostly romance and fantasy, in 1–2 minute vertical episodes.
Are there Boys’ Love or Girls’ Love short dramas?
Yes. Several of Sidehop’s animated and live series are Boys’ Love or Girls’ Love; their category tags say so.
Can I watch animated short dramas for free?
The first 3 episodes of every Sidehop show are free in a browser, with no account.
