This May 14th is Mother’s Day in Japan, a date established every second Sunday of May to honor mothers and show appreciation. On this day, it is common to give carnation flowers, especially for mothers.
In the world of anime, there are many female characters that play the role of the mother. Some are always energetic, while others can be friendly but scary when angry. The variety of personalities of these characters is fascinating.
For this reason, the anime website Anime! Anime! conducted a survey of its readers titled “Who is your favorite mother character in anime?” This survey was carried out from April 28 to May 5 and received a total of 586 responses. The majority of respondents were women (about 70%), with an average age of 19 or younger. The survey reveals that the role of the mother in the anime is very important and valued by the fans. The mothers in these stories are represented as strong, loving and wise, which makes them a fundamental character in the lives of the protagonists.
Results of Popularity of mothers in anime according to Anime!Anime!
10. Carla Jaeger from the anime Shingeki no Kyojin (Attack on Titan).
9. Yukiko Kudo from the Detective Conan anime.
8. Isabella from the anime Yakusoku no Neverland (The Promise of Neverland).
7. “Mom” from the anime Uchi no Sanshimai.
6. Honami Mochizuki from the video game Project Sekai Colorful Stage! feat. hatsune miku.
Clarification: The character is not a mother as such, but according to the lore of the character, she treats her pet with such affection as if it were her son.
5. Kouka from the anime Gintama.
4. Misae Nohara from the anime Crayon Shin-chan.
3. Hinata Uzumaki from the anime Boruto: Naruto Next Generations.
Hinata, who was shy and withdrawn in NARUTO, has become a reliable person in this sequel. Her great capacity for understanding is wonderful, not only as a mother to Boruto and Himawari, but also in the way she interacts with Kawaki, a resident guest, as if she were her own child.
2. Ai Hoshino from the anime Oshi no Ko.
Ai Hoshino from Oshi no Ko She is known for being quite a popular idol and the center of group B Komachi. Despite being busy with her idol activities, she is also a devoted mother to her children, the twins Aquamarine and Ruby. She highlights how she manages to balance her career as an idol and her motherhood. The unique and brilliant names of her children are a testament to her love for them, and viewers have praised her for being a loving and caring mother. In the 90-minute special of the first episode, she captured the hearts of the viewers with her performance.
1. Yor Forger from the anime SPY x FAMILY.
Yor’s character lives as a fake family with her husband, Lloyd, and daughter, Anya. Although she is not Anya’s biological mother, she is known to treat her very lovingly and protect her at all costs. Anime fans describe her as a brave mother who is always ready to help in any emergency situation, which shows her real love for her daughter.
Even though his family is not real, Yor has always acted very loving and caring towards Anya. She has become a role model for anime viewers, who admire her dedication and loyalty to her fake family. Fans also highlight the close relationship between Anya and Yor, which is based on trust and mutual love.
