Best Anime To Watch With Your Mom

In a lively debate, members of a feedback forum have been discussing the best anime series or movies to enjoy together with their mothers. While the idea of sharing the love of anime with family may be tempting, many expressed reservations due to the perception that anime can be a delicate ground for family interaction.

Anime, with its wide spectrum of genres and styles, has gained popularity all over the world. However, some users point out that Japanese humor and cultural references can be disconcerting or even embarrassing for some family members, especially those less familiar with anime's culture and conventions.

The taboo of watching anime with the family may also be due to the nature of certain themes and scenes that may not be suitable for all viewers, including parents. Some genres, such as ecchi or gore, can be awkward or inappropriate in a familiar setting, making many prefer to enjoy anime in private or with friends who share similar interests.

Although some users highlight that there are anime series and movies that are suitable for watching with the family, such as those with exciting plots or positive messages, the discussion on this topic reflects a diversity of opinions and experiences. Ultimately, the decision to share the anime with the family depends on the comfort and individual preferences of each household.

"Weathering with You, A Silent Voice, Your Name, ONE PIECE, SPY x FAMILY, one of those."
"Komi Can't Communicate is very new. Cowboy Bebop is a classic full of style and humor. Blue Period is about art and how to make art and one of my personal favorites. And of course SPY x FAMILY should be seen by everyone!"
"Violet Evergarden, The Promised Neverland, Erased, Vinland Saga, Ouran High School Club, any of those would be my recommendation."
"Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Sangatsu no Lion, Haikyuu!, Fruits Basket, SPY x FAMILY, and finally Dororo."
"Psycho-Pass, Jujutsu Kaisen, Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vinland Saga, especially the last one."
"Spice and Wolf, Hi Schore Girl, Sangatsu no Lion, Jujutsu Kaisen, Kaguya-sama: Love is War, Parasyte, Re:ZERO, Shingeki no Bahamut, are the ones I come up with."
"Violet Evergarden, and perhaps, Your Name?"
"If it's okay with dark and bloody plots, maybe Perfect Blue. I don't know what you think of nudity."
"Try movies like Ponyo, Wolf Children, Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle, any of those."
"An old one but a timeless masterpiece, Ghost in the Shell, 1988's Akira, perhaps two of the anime that have most influenced popular culture."
"How about Lupin the 3rd? It's an old thing, but it's easy to get into the world of thieves."
"Maybe I'll enjoy The War of the Househusband quite a bit."
"STEINS; GATE, a bit of a slow start but if you manage to get past the first five episodes you'll be rewarded with one of the most unforgettable and emotional journeys you'll ever have with another anime."
"Okaa-san Online is something I would definitely avoid."
"Bofuri: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense, By the Grace of the Gods, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear, Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle, those are my recommendations."
"Any Studio Ghibli movie."
"Odd Taxi could be a good choice. It's a gripping story with little violence, nothing you wouldn't see in live-action."
"My mom is a nurse and once we sat down to watch Cells at Work!, she really liked it."
"Wolf Children, if you don't mind looking at something very emotional."
"Violet Evergarden, perhaps."
"Buddy Daddies is also very good, quite similar to SPY x FAMILY."
"Usagi Drop, though remember the rule, 'is an original anime, there isn't and never has been a Usagi Drop manga.'"
"Pick any isekai of food. Things like Isekai Shokudou, Campfire Cooking in Another World, Otherworldly Izakaya Nobu, and so on. Since you'll be hungry after seeing the delicious food, now I propose a second activity to do with mom. Especially if she's a good cook and can help teach you, but you can also look for videos to learn together."
"Kusuriya no Hitorigoto, definitely the story is amazing and the animation is great."
"When I was younger, I watched an anime with my mother. It's called Reign: The Conqueror, and it's an interesting take on Alexander the Great. We'd both been reading some historical fiction books, so I thought he'd like it."
"Ousama Ranking, although as a mother, may make her cry. There's a lot of maternity in that series."
"My mom hates anime. I understand why, I guess it seems pretty stupid for a woman in her 50s. There are times when she's in the living room and I've got it on and it looks like she's looking at it, but then she says, okay, I'm going to my room. She watched the whole movie Saga of Tanya the Evil with me in Japanese because she was drunk and she said fuck I'm going to watch it. Then he said it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be, but the next time I mentioned it to him he said he didn't remember saying it."
"Buddy Daddies should be good, he's a lot of fun. It's similar to Spy x Family. I also watched Wolf Children with my mom, we cried a lot."
"I watched a little bit of Death Note with my mom, and she found the cat-and-mouse game very interesting. Otherwise, you'll probably do well with Ghibli or Shinkai movies, and I guess it will also depend on what your mother finds interesting."
"Is your mother a generic mother? Or do you have preferences? For example, if your mom is really into motherhood, Wolf Children is fantastic."