There are several anime available to watch that focus on family bonds and relationships. These dynamics can range from endearingly obnoxious to downright toxic and everything in between. After all, anime is a medium full of colorful characters, where even the simplest of family gatherings can turn into engrossing watches due to how boisterous and in-your-face some of these interactions can be.
Several families in anime have become iconic for a host of varying reasons. These groups have either carved their way into the hearts of fans or hammered their names in their minds, depending on the context. Here are some of the most memorable families to have ever appeared in the history of anime.
Updated June 06, 2025, by Hamza Haq:While the protagonist in an anime is undoubtedly the most important character, they rarely exist in a vacuum. Often, more than the main character, it’s the supporting cast and how interesting they are that make the anime worth watching. Families in anime are a great example of this, regardless of whether they are related by blood or not.
Tanjiro’s family was the source of his happiness for the longest time. However, the arrival of Muzan changed the course of this boy’s destiny, setting him on a path to become a Demon Slayer who would finally take revenge for his family.
The Kamado family has been a source of motivation forboth Tanjiro and Nezukoover the course ofDemon Slayer. Their death was a shame, but it’s nice to see that their presence is still quite palpable in the series.
There was a time when Shoto hated his fire powers and outright refused to use them in battle out of hate for his father. However, this changed when Midoriya told him to use that power to make himself stronger and become a worthy hero.
In the recent events of the anime, there’s a greater focus on the rest of the Todoroki family. This, coupled with Endeavor’s new role in the show, has drawn a lot of eyes to this anime family.
Attack on Titanhas captured the attention of the world with its incredible fourth season, which has elevated this show’s quality to a whole new level. The new level of focus on the Yeagers has served the series well and turned them into one of the most well-known anime families of all time.
Only time will tell just how Eren’s plan will play out in the anime. His genocide has been quite shocking and will hopefully be reversed before any permanent damage is done.
Neon Genesis Evangelionis considered by many to be one of the greatest anime of all time. Its protagonist, Shinji Ikari, seems like a whiny crybaby who can’t get anything done…but subsequent episodes paint him in a rather sympathetic light.
This is mainly due to the sheer evil nature of his father, Gendo Ikari. His impact on Shinji and the way in which he used his wife for his own nefarious purposes messed the family up for good.
My Neighbor Totoroisa great film from the brilliant Studio Ghibliand is considered by many to be their best work. The heart-warming look at the Kusakabe family and how they take care of their sick mother is a treat to watch.
Tatsuo Kusakabe is the strong link of this family. This happy-go-lucky father gives his children the time of their life every time, shining a ray of happiness in their hearts while also taking care of his ailing wife.
There was a time when Naruto was nothing more than the World’s Number One Hyperactive, Knuckleheaded Ninja. Watching him transform from a troublesome brat into one of the most powerful shinobi around was an amazing journey for fans.
What made this transformation even better was that he ended up with a family of his own too. It’s the perfect ending Naruto deserves — although the events inBorutomight end up leaving a sour taste in his mouth.
The JoJo lineage is easily one of the most notable families in the history of anime, with each part focusing on a different descendant. The sheer manner in which this dynasty has spread all over the world is pretty incredible.
It helps that each member of the JoJo family has amazing abilities of their own, making them some of the most riveting characters in anime history. Withthe fifth part ofJoJo’s Bizarre Adventurecoming soon, fans can’t wait to see what this anime has in store for them.
The Elric Brothers form one of the most endearing sibling relationships around, but their entire family should be given credit for this bond. Unfortunately, the untimely death of their mother forced their hand to try out a forbidden alchemy technique.
The bad luck didn’t stop for the Elric brothers, with Alphonse losing his entire body while Elric lost a part of it. However, they don’t let these events bring them down, and embark on a journey to revert the wrongs that they’ve gone through. The Elrics stick by each other through it all, a testament to their brotherly bond.
The Hyuga are among the biggest clans in Konoha, the Leaf Village, with all members of the family possessing the legendary bloodline Byakugan, which turns their eyes white and allows them to gain nearly 360-degree vision and the ability to directly see Chakra as well as X-Ray vision.
The Hyuga clan is divided into two families. The main family consists of only the head of the Hyuga, his elders, and his children. All remaining Hyuga are part of the branch family, who have the bird seal placed on their heads from a young age, which prevents their eyes from being stolen by enemy ninjas and gives the main family the ability to directly control them if they wish to. Some of the most powerful characters inNarutoare from the Hyuga family, the most notable being Neji Hyuga, a member of Team Guy and Rock Lee’s teammate, and Hinata Hyuga, a member of Team 8 and Naruto’s eventual love interest and wife. Owing to their unique bloodline, the Hyuga can train in aunique taijutsu style called the Gentle Fist, which allows them to directly block their opponent’s ability to use Chakra.
Dragon Ballis one of the most iconic shonen series ever, and it makes sense that this show also features an iconic family of its own.Goku and Chi-Chi’s marriageled to the birth of two lovely children who are simply adorable.
The family continued with Gohan’s marriage to Videl, leading tothe birth of Panas well. Suffice to say, the Son family will be around and kicking for quite some time, passing down skills through generations.
