5 Wholesome Childcare Manga That Will Melt Your Heart
Childcare manga always have that unique ability to tug at our heartstrings, showcasing the beauty of family dynamics, love, and growth. It is a genre that often explores the joys, challenges, and wholesome moments of raising children. Here are 5 wholesome childcare manga that will melt your heart!
#1 Yotsuba to! (Yotsuba&!)
Yotsuba to! (Image: Mangago)
Author: Kiyohiko Azuma
Chapters: 110
Status: Ongoing
Genre: Comedy, Slice of Life
The very first one on our list of wholesome childcare manga that melt your heart is Yotsuba to!. It follows the daily life of Yotsuba Koiwai and her adoptive father. Yostuba is a five-year-old adopted girl who is energetic, cheerful, curious, odd, and quirky. This manga is really just a story about, almost literally, her daily life. You will follow her journey in making friends with her neighbors — the Ayase family, her father’s impressively tall best friend called Jumbo, and many other characters.
This is just a simple and heartwarming manga that helps you realize how fun every mundane thing in your daily life could be. Yotsuba discovers new things with the beautiful perspective of a little kid without any care in the world. She is always laughing and smiling. Additionally, when she gets scared, she acts really cute. She also learns things really fast, however, she misunderstands them most of the time, and that’s what makes Yotsuba to! so funny.
The motto that you can find on the title pages of this manga is, “Today is always the most enjoyable day,” which is very beautiful and that is why even after almost 23 years since its debut, Yotsuba to! has remained consistently popular globally. It unlocks the inner child within you and makes you remember all the fun and foolish things you did when you were little.
#2 My Girl
My Girl (Image: Mangago)
Author: Sumomo Yumeka
Chapters: 44
Status: Finished
Genre: Drama, Slice of Life
My Girl follows the life of Kazama Masamune, a young man who is mourning over the news of his ex Youko’s death. Youko moved abroad years ago, and after her death, Masamune unexpectedly learned that they actually have a 6-year-old daughter named Koharu. Masamune finally decides to take custody and becomes Koharu’s guardian.
The manga dives deep into Masamune’s struggles and triumphs as he becomes a single parent, as well as his evolving relationship with Koharu. With a blend of heartwarming and bittersweet moments, this manga captures the challenges of parenthood and the beauty of forming unbreakable bonds. It teaches you that even when things are hard and circumstances are tough, everything is still beautiful. The story, art, and pacing in My Girl are mixed in an unforgettable way that makes this a very worth-reading childcare manga.
#3 Gakuen Babysitters
Gakuen Babysitters (Image: Mangadex)
Author: Hari Tokeino
Chapters: 133
Status: Ongoing
Genre: Comedy, Slice of Life
The third one on our list of top 5 wholesome childcare manga that will melt your heart is definitely Gakuen Babysitters! If you are looking for a manga that is funny, adorable, and light-hearted, this manga is definitely for you.
Gakuen Babysitters focuses on Ryuiichi and his 2-year-old little brother Kotarou, who lost their parents in a plane crash. Suddenly, a woman who also suffered the same loss takes them in. The woman turns out to be the wealthy chairwoman of Morinomiya Academy.
The academy has a daycare for the staff’s kids, but it actually needs more help since none of the students want to volunteer. So, the chairwoman decides to make Ryuichi the first member of the school’s new “Babysitter’s Club”. At first, it may seem hard for Ryuuichi to take care of the babies. However, with the help of his classmates Hayato Kamitani and many others, he will experience fun and happy adventures with the children in the club.
All the characters in this manga are extremely cute, especially Kotarou. The story is very heartwarming too because it shows the relationship of the siblings, and how they love and care for each other. If you are looking for a feel-good read, you couldn’t ask for a better manga. Gakuen Babysitters is the answer.
#4 Baby, Kokoro no Mama ni!
Baby, Kokoro no Mama ni! (Image: Mangago)
Author: Puku Okuyama
Chapters: 26 and 3 extra chapters
Status: Finished
Genre: Comedy, Slice of Life
Baby, Kokoro no Mama ni! highlights the story of 19-year-old extremely awkward Roji Shizuru who has a crush on a fellow university student, Nana. He never has the courage to confess to her and is only able to express his feelings through poetry. In his journey, there always seem to be complications when he tries to get closer to Nana. For one thing, he’s afraid his handsome friend Tachibana Masaki will steal her.
Furthermore, the main complication comes from the interference of children, specifically, Nana’s cute and odd cousin called Maida Kokoro. Kokoro keeps clinging to Shizuru, growing attached to him, and calling him ‘mama.’ As Shizuru gradually becomes attached to Kokoro too, he also finds himself spending more time with Nana.
Each chapter in Baby, Kokoro no Mama ni! has a different story. The characters in the manga are very captivating. This manga is very amusing and you will definitely crack a smile reading every chapter. You might think that it’s about romance, but it is not. Baby, Kokoro no Mama ni! is a comedy manga. We can say with the utmost confidence that this is one of the most humorous manga there is.
#5 Chichi to Hige-Gorilla to Watashi
Chichi to Hige-Gorilla to Watashi (Image: Mangadex)
Author: Sadaji Koike
Chapters: 97
Status: Finished
Genre: Drama, Slice of Life
Last but not least, the wholesome childcare manga that will melt your heart is Chichi to Hige-Gorilla to Watashi. It follows the story of five-year-old Michiru and her father, Souichi who becomes a single father after losing her wife to a tragic car accident. Souichi’s brother, Kouji who is a freelance designer helps take care of Michiru in their house. Michiru gives him the nickname “Beard Gorilla”.
Although a bit awkward at first, it doesn’t take a long time for the two to create a happy bond between uncle and niece, which is a big part of the manga. It is the key for Souichi to heal from the tragic event.
Chichi to Hige-Gorilla to Watashi is a very pleasant slice-of-life manga that deals with the themes of romance, family, moving on from loss, and the importance of thinking of others. It’s a beautiful manga that finds the light comedy hidden within the fairly uneventful lives of the characters as a way of showcasing emotion. Furthermore, it’s a joy to see all of the characters grow.
These five delightful manga are sure to leave you with a warm and fuzzy feeling and leave a smile on your face. Do you have any favorite wholesome childcare manga? Share your recommendations in the comments section below!
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