Heartful Mama The Animation
Series Overview
Mao’s father one day brings home Shiori and tells his son that he will marry her. After Mao’s mother passed away, the two-man household had to make do without a woman for four years and as a result Mao has developed a certain timidity towards women. Shiori wants to give Mao all the motherly love he missed out on for so long, and as she is a very good cook, Shiori immediately manages to win Mao over just a bit with her first home-cooked meal. While this certainly is an important step in the right direction already, many more steps have to follow…
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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Broadcast Syndication
1 Season • 1 Episodes
26 min per episode
2017 – 2017
Premiered: Fri, Oct 27, 2017
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 1: “OVA”
Kinosaki Mao lost his mother in middle school. He's lived with his father, Hajime, ever since. As soon as Mao gets into college, his father suddenly leaves him behind with only a note telling Mao not to worry. Four years later, Mao is soon to graduate from college, but his mother's death still weighs heavily on him. The feelings he's suppressing manifest themselves in the form of gynophobia. Then one day his father returns home, remarried to Arima Shiori, a woman of perfect looks and character. Shiori is the very definition of a perfect mother. Having a mother in his life is a new and sudden thing for Mao, and he is bewildered. Shiori embraces Mao with sincere love and kindness that come so naturally to her, and through their continued interaction Mao gradually falls in love with her... sexually.
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kazuo Tomizawa
Department Leadership Roster
Kazuo Tomizawa
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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18: FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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What is Heartful Mama The Animation about?
Mao’s father one day brings home Shiori and tells his son that he will marry her. After Mao’s mother passed away, the two-man household had to make do without a woman for four years and as a result Mao has developed a certain timidity towards women. Shiori wants to give Mao all the motherly love he missed out on for so long, and as she is a very good cook, Shiori immediately manages to win Mao over just a bit with her first home-cooked meal. While this certainly is an important step in the right direction already, many more steps have to follow…
How many seasons does Heartful Mama The Animation have?
Heartful Mama The Animation comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Heartful Mama The Animation?
Key cast members in Heartful Mama The Animation include Hatsu Tokicherī, Nikushoku Danshi, Kaoru Sasajima, Ryouko Tezuka.
Who created or directed Heartful Mama The Animation?
Heartful Mama The Animation was developed and directed by Kazuo Tomizawa.