Summary
Anime has a way of tapping into fans’ emotions, and one of the most common ways it does this is through the complex relationships between fathers and sons. It is pretty uncommon to find anime characters with fathers who are present, and when they do have one, they are often not very caring, supportive, or dependable.
Nevertheless, some of them are not lacking in fatherly qualities; they are kind and supportive. They are there when their sons need them. Their roles in the lives of their sons shape the kind of lives they lead and generally have an impact on the plot of the series.
InFruits Basket, Kyo was rejected and hated by his biological father just because he had the cat zodiac curse. Fortunately for Kyo, Kazuma accepted him and took him in, and raised him as his own. He showed Kyo love and respect, giving him a real home where he felt accepted.
Because Kazuma knew from personal experience the loneliness the one with the cat zodiac curse goes through, he made Kyo grow generally as a person and was there for him. As such, their bond was as strong as a biological father-son relationship.
Whitebeard was considered the “Strongest Man in the World” in theOne Pieceseries, and he was the leader of the massive Whitebeard Pirates. He always wanted a large family because he was an orphan, so he picked up many pirates and treated them as his “sons.”
Whitebeard cared deeply for his sons, and he provided them guidance and wisdom. Hecultivated their talentsand created an environment for them to grow stronger. He also treated his sons equally, which in turn made them loyal to him.
Byakuya Ishigami is a father who loves and supports his son, Senku, the main character fromDr. Stone. He even went through the struggle of selling his car so he could be able to buy the materials his son needed to become a good scientist.
Byakuya completely believed in Senku and never doubted his skills. Even after he came back from space and found out that Earth had been turned to stone, he never doubted that Senku would be able to survive.
Shiro Fujimoto was the adoptive father to both Yukio and Rin. He was close to both, but he taught Yukio things because he was more responsible. Shiro was a priest and exorcist who was meant to kill Yukio and Rin for being the sons of Satan, but he could not do it, and he sealed their powers instead.
He loved the boys and wanted what was best for them. He even laid down his life for Rin after getting possessed by stabbing himself. Yukio is devastated by Shiro’s death, but he gains a lot of knowledge from his father.
6Kozuki Oden And Momonosuke
One Piece
Kozuki Oden was a bit of a wild character, but he did care about his family in his own special way. He showed his love for his family through his actions and sacrifices, and he did everything he could to protect them to the very end.
Kozuki Oden was a good father to his son, Momonosuke. He fought so his son could have a future free from oppression. He taught him how to be brave and strong. Even though Momonosuke lacked confidence at times, his father’s legacy pushed him to become stronger.
Might Guy is one ofKonoha’s strongest ninjas, and he would not have been able to achieve that without the help of his father, Dai Might. He was a very strong and devoted father, even though he was a low-ranking Genin.
He taught his son how to be hardworking and dedicated, and that became essential in Might Guy’s training because he wasn’t a very gifted ninja. In the ninja world, Dai might not have been a big deal, but as a father, he was truly amazing.
Thors and Thorfinn’s relationship is a bittersweet depiction of a father’s unconditional love. Thors used to be a warrior, but he abandoned the life of war to raise his son, Thorfinn, and be with his family in peace. His selfless decision to do that is a portrayal of Thors’ love for Thorfinn.
Thorfinn watched his father sacrifice his life for him at a very young age, so he has a deep understanding of the sacrifices his father made for him. Some interpret this as him being grateful for the love and protection his father provided.
Joichiro and Soma Yukihira is an example of a more typical father-son relationship. Joichiro is an important character inFood Wars, and he is also a great role model for Soma. They both own and run Yukihira Diner together. One of the things that makes Joichiro such a good father is his excellent cooking skills. He is a well-known chef, and his skills are unrivaled. This makes Soma very determined to be as great a chef as his father.
Joichiro never questions his son’s potential, even in the face of difficulties. He gives him enough directionto make him succeed in the culinary world.
2Shikaku & Shikamaru Nara
Naruto
Shikamaru’s dad, Shikaku Nara, is another good example of a great father from theNarutoseries. Unlike many other fathers inNaruto, Shikaku was very involved in his son Shikamaru’s life. He understood his strengths and his weaknesses and guided him accordingly.
He spent quality time with Shikamaru, playing shogi with him, and was always there to talk to and advise him, and he prepared him to become a leader. He was there for his son when he was grieving and helped him process his mentor’s loss.
Despite not having the typical father-son relationship, Ichigo and Isshin maintained a close bond. They lived together in the same house alongside Ichigo’s sisters. Isshin sincerely cares about his son, but he constantly disturbs and annoys him. Ichigo loves and depends on his father a lot, even though he appears to annoy him.
Isshin was once a shinigami, so when Ichigo became a shinigami, Isshin helped train him to become stronger. They have a deep love for one another, but they don’t necessarily show it all the time in the generic way; rather, they prefer boxing it out, jokingly.
