7 Must-watch Anime About Single Parenthood

Tomoya faces single parenthood after tragedy, raising his daughter Ushio while navigating personal growth and emotional challenges.

#7 Clannad: After Story

Souta returns home after his father's death and meets Poco, a mysterious child who teaches him about family and responsibilities. –

#6 Poco's Udon World (Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari)

Hana raises her half-wolf children, Yuki and Ame, alone after the death of her werewolf husband, navigating unique challenges of parenthood. – –

#5 Wolf Children (Ookami Kodomo no Ame to Yuki)

Widowed father Kouhei learns to cook for his daughter Tsumugi with help from his student Kotori, bonding over food and family. – – –

#4 Sweetness and Lightning

Calligrapher Handa learns about life and parenthood while living on a remote island and caring for a spirited young girl, Naru.

#3 Barakamon

Daikichi becomes the guardian of his grandfather's daughter, Rin, exploring the joys and challenges of unexpected parenthood.

#2 Usagi Drop

Satoru travels back in time to save his single mother and prevent tragedies, exploring themes of regret and second chances.

#1 Erased (Boku dake ga Inai Machi)