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Beltane70
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I was actually pleasantly surprised to see Milia Jenius on the list of awesome moms! What her entry fails to mention, however, is that Milia goes on to have six more daughters, two of which, including her youngest, Mylene, appear in Macross 7.
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Tenchi
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A recent manga/anime mother that I feel is worth mentioning is Nana Kuramoto from Flying Witch.
A common trope in anime about teenagers with some kind of magical, psychic, or supernatural ability is that the most prominent parental figure in the story (whether it be the parent of the magical person or the magical person's non-powered friend) is either completely unaware of the supernatural goings on or they are aware but they try to not involve themselves with it. (The first examples that come to my mind are Usagi Tsukino's parents in Sailor Moon for the former and Ataru Moroboshi's parents in Urusei Yatsura for the latter.) Nana, on the other hand, is fully involved with and supportive of the witches, even if she doesn't seem to have been gifted with any magical abilities herself, and she seems to have been very close to Akane Kowata (the older of the two Kowata witch sisters and the daughter of Nana's cousin, I think?) growing up. Nana may have even been like a surrogate older sister figure to Akane who seems to be the oldest sibling in the Kowata family. spoiler[Nana also supports her own daughter Chinatsu's decision to become a witch and Akane hints that Nana herself may know something about being a witch's apprentice even if it seems that Nana never actually manifested any magical abilities.] |
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Xavon
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I would argue that Chi-chi is a terrible mother, as bad of a mother as Goku is of a father, and that they are a rare case of two wrongs making (something close to) a right.
She repeatedly ignores what Gohan wants, even now that he is a mature adult. She flat out says in Super that what Pan wants does not matter, and shows the same attitude towards Gohan. She also shows that her 'care' for her husband and sons is more about money than anything else. She insists that Gohan go to a good school and get a good job, right up until a tournament with a 10 Million zenny prize appears. Then he can feel free to drop out and train, just so long as he wins. Similarly in Super, she wants Goku to be a mature, responsible husband, right up until Mr Satan hands Goku a briefcase with 100 million zenny. Then he can go off and do what he wants for all she cares. Not to mention that money should have easily lasted them a decade, but she manages to blow most of it in a year, and gets right back to harping on Goku. Why doesn't she try to earn them some money? She is also shown to be much more violent than Goku, to the point if he wasn't a Saiyan, he'd have a good case for domestic abuse. Yes, Goku accidentally knocked her through a wall when he was having trouble controlling his new strength. But he never deliberately smashed their furniture in a fit of rage. Not exactly the best role model. So no, Chi-chi does not belong on a best mothers list. |
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BadNewsBlues
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Pretty much sums up my issues with Chi-Chi's alleged superb mother cred.
She loves her sons so much that she discourages her oldest son from taking up fighting eventhough she herself is a former martial artist. While discouraging her youngest son from watching his father work because studying is far more important for a child then seeing their father harvest vegetables.
In the manga (and possibly the 2003 adaptation) not the Brotherhood adaptation. Meaning had Ed and Al not figured out how to fish and hunt they would've starved to death.
While ironically and comically threatening and hurting them.....or Ed anyway. |
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chaccide
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Looks like the best anime mom is a dead anime mom!
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Lactobacillus yogurti
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While I am way beyond the age of imaginary spouses (yup, said it), my first ever crush was when I was, I kid you not, 7. It was from one of the big series in Latin America in the 90s, but after dealing with a psychotic fan of the same character, I grew over it.
Now I see why some people prefer someone who comes from manga/anime... I had enough of dealing with people, but I wouldn't go back to fanmicrobeing like I did before. Also, I'd nominate both Natsuko and Mrs. Hyuga from Captain Tsubasa as good mothers. They didn't try to break their sons' dreams. |
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Tuor_of_Gondolin
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How is Rin Tohsaka not on the waifu list? Well, I've gone and fixed that. But she's mine, I tell you. MINE! (Insert Daffy Duck "mine, mine, all mine" loop here).
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belvadeer
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I'm not surprised the Anywhere Door topped the old poll. Such a brilliant and convenient gadget could help people save so much on vacations and road trips. Of course, it could also have some really negative applications (such as if criminals and the government got their grubby hands on it).
I have no interest in anime waifus at all, but I definitely selected a husbando. : D
Damn, that's just...ouch. XD |
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Tai92
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My first husbando was Atem from Yu-gi-oh! now my Husbando is Gintoki from Gintama
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BethanyP
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Absolutely. I really liked how she's not a sweet domestic goddess ideal but still just as determined to do the best she can |
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Top Gun
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Yeah, Sachiko is a must-have on a list like this. The way she reacted to Satoru's revelations about Kayo was completely heart-warming. And if you're going to include someone from FMA, why not Trisha Elric herself? True, Izumi is awesome (bears!), but Trisha handled a completely-absentee husband with grace and strength, and her passing was the raison d'etre of the entire series. I'd probably include Sosuke's mom Rise from Ponyo on here too, though that may be due mostly to Tina Fey. One Piece has had a few great moms as well, people like Bellemere and Queen Otohime, though unfortunately most of them wind up being killed off in flashbacks. And yeah, Chi-Chi is a terrible character no matter how you slice it. This is the woman who would see the entire world be destroyed so long as her son kept his nose buried in a textbook. Though if you really were going to do a "worst moms" list, Ragyo Kiryuin of Kill la Kill would have to occupy spaces 1, 2, and 3 on her own, followed closely by Medusa from Soul Eater. Maybe throw Kagome's mom from Inuyasha too: who the hell lets their teenage girl wander around with a grumpy dog-boy killing demons in the feudal era, all while wearing a damn miniskirt? 
As for "waifus," it'd have to be Faye Valentine or Motoko Kusanagi, even though either of them would justifiably rip your head off for calling them that. Spike said it best: I love a woman that can kick my ass. 
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Mr. Oshawott
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Haruhi Suzumiya was among my first "waifu" in my early days of anime viewing. I was mesmerized by her commanding presence.
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The usual hate for Chi Chi continues. No surprise there but I agree with writer 110%, she's the only keeping that family together and I can imagine being a mother to only boys (super powered!) must be tough.
Either way, first husbando = VEGETA! 
He fell in the ranks but made a comeback due to DBS. But NUMBER ONE right now is Hak from Akatsuki no Yona. |
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Gina Szanboti
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I was going to add her as well. Not only does she not take any crap from all the crazy men in her household, she lets Ronja explore her world for herself without helicoptering over her, simply providing the proper clothing and tasty food to facilitate her wilderness romps, and always there with lots of love when things get tough.
Heh, I was going to add her on the best moms list for that very same reason. She's raised Kagome well and trusts her judgement, and the series shows her trust isn't misplaced. Plus she's raising two kids and caring for her father on her own, though I don't recall ever hearing where the money comes from - does she have a job, or is looking after the shrine a paying gig somehow? Anyway, she's a great mom. I also thought about nominating Reiko Tamura/Ryōko Tamiya from Parasyte.  If nothing else, she had the kid trained well, and she does end up spoiler[sacrificing her life for its sake.] It seemed to be none the worse for wear from her cavalier handling of it.
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Mr. Oshawott
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Let's not forget Momoko Takamachi from MGL Nanoha, in which she allow Nanoha to venture out at night, in the faith that she would return home before it was too late in the night.
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