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The top 20 best anime about fathers according to fans


Today, for Father’s Day, the focus is on the best anime fathers – from warm family men to special father figures who inspire fans with their character and devotion. You can find out who made it into the ranking here!

The opinion of the fans

A live poll has been running for some time on the English-language website Ranker.com, where fans from all over the world can vote on which anime series and films about fathers they like best.

We looked at the current interim results on May 13, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. and of course we don’t want to withhold them from you. As usual, you can find the top 20 rankings below these lines.

What do you think of the fan favorites? Is a character missing or can one be deleted? Please let us know your opinion in the comments!

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RANKING

20. Deaimon

19. Sakugan
Sakugan

18. The Boy and the Beast
The Boy and the Beast

17. Beelzebub
Beelzebub

16. My Daughter Left the Nest and Returned an S-Rank Adventurer
My Daughter Left the Nest and Returned an S-Rank Adventurer

15. Bunny Drop
Bunny Drop

14. Kakushigoto
Kakushigoto

13. Clannad: After Story
Clannad After Story

12. Tadaima, Okaeri
Tadaima, Okaeri

11. Hinamatsuri
Hinamatsuri

10. Barakamon
Barakamon

9. Kotaro Lives Alone
Kotaro Lives Alone

8. My neighbor Totoro
My neighbor Totoro

7. Somali and the Forest Spirit
Somali and the Forest Spirit

6. If It’s for My Daughter, I’d Even Defeat a Demon Lord
If It's for My Daughter, I'd Even Defeat a Demon Lord

5. The Yakuza’s Guide to Babysitting
The Yakuza's Guide to Babysitting

4. Poco’s Udon World
Poco's Udon World

3. Sweetness and Lightning
Sweetness and Lightning

2. Spy x Family
Spy x Family

1. Buddy Daddies
Buddy Daddies

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