Parents are one of the biggest mainstays in media ever since humans told stories, especially mothers. The same is true in anime and, in some cases, other worlds. There are plenty of moms to go around in the anime sphere, thanks to the influx of Isekai anime and the tropes they come packaged with.
Isekai anime have had their fair share of maternal characters, each with a unique personality that lets them stand out for the cast. In the same vein, the zodiacs cover a multitude of characteristics that have served as the baseline for deciphering a person's personality.
12 Aries: Oga Wants To Be Every Child's Mom
Sometimes, being a mother is a state of mind rather than a state of being. Oga-san from the somewhat niche Manga Plus-Sized Elf is a self-proclaimed mother whose oni instincts cause her to latch onto anyone and everyone she perceives as a child. It's one of her main running gags next to her alcoholism and rivalry with the cyclops Hitome.
Oga is the quintessential Aries, right down to her unabashed honesty and confidence; she knows exactly what she wants. Competitive and somewhat impulsive, her fixation on being a real mother has gotten Naoe and the gang both in and out of scrapes multiple times.
11 Taurus: Tiamat: The Ultimate Helicopter Parent
Considered the mother of all civilization in Fate/Grand Order, it's appropriate to say Tiamat is the first mother on Earth. The dragon that gave birth to Ancient Mesopotamia is so obsessive she puts the most vicious tiger mom to shame, opting to destroy humanity rather than see them progress and leave her behind.
Tiamat carries the stubborn, possessive qualities of a Taurus, making her that much more dangerous of a foe to Ritsuka and Mash. The terrifying part about what she does is that she wholeheartedly believes it's for the greater good of humanity, which makes her story something of a tragedy.
10 Gemini: Zenith's Adaptability Passed On To Rudeus
It's easy to compare life to a river; it turns and changes speed but always keeps moving forward. What's most important is how someone chooses to navigate the river. Zenith Greyrat from Mushoku Tensei is an example of someone who chooses to cruise down the river, defending what little she and her family have en route to wherever it's taking her.
Geminis are known for being adaptable but frivolous and somewhat vapid, character traits that led Zenith to get married and have Rudeus at a young age. Despite that, she doesn't regret her decisions, instead owning up to them and striving to become the best mother and wife she can be.
9 Cancer: Mamako Can't Stay Away From Her Son
When it comes to doting mothers, very few can compare to Mamako from Do You Love Your Mom and Her Two-Hit Multi-Target Attacks? and the almost oppressive levels of love she feels for her son, Masato. After the two of them are transported into a game world, she makes it her mission to reconnect with Masato and rekindle their bond.
Mamako has the makings of a Cancer, following her heart and beaming with energy. With this energy comes an unsteady flow of emotions, which can sometimes lead to outbursts and anxiety whenever it looks like something might get between her and Masato. Though she is a friendly housewife, it'd be foolish to mistake her kindness for weakness.
8 Leo: Future Re:Zero Villain Capella Is A Sadistic Matriarch
Anime-onlies may not know this character yet, but avid fans of the Re:Zero light novels are more than likely familiar with the name Capella, a member of the Witch Cult. Her title is the "Sin Archbishop of Lust," but her subordinates refer to her as "Mother," meaning her status as a mom is more of a formality than anything dealing with blood relations.
Capella represents the very worst qualities of a Leo. The books describe her as cruel, arrogant, and short-tempered, with a penchant for never tolerating a slight. Her one positive characteristic of a Leo is creativity, which Capella has in spades through her various methods of punishment and torture.
7 Virgo: SAO's Leading Lady Played House For An AI
Asuna, Sword Art Online's poster girl, goes through a tumultuous journey throughout the franchise. Inside the titular game, her life is turned around by meeting new friends, especially Kirito and Yui, an AI programmed to oversee the mental health of the player base.
Like a Virgo, Asuna is patient and loyal to the end, though she can come off as standoffish to strangers; it took Kirito a lot of effort to bring her guard down. Playing the role of parents to Yui during their time away from clearing the game was the next best thing to actual parenthood for the young couple, an experience Yui would carry over into ALFheim Online.
6 Libra: Ariel: The Queen And Ancestor Of Spiders
It's one thing to give birth to a single individual, but being the common ancestor to a whole species is something else entirely. It doesn't seem to bother Ariel of So I'm a Spider, So What? fame, who birthed the first Taratects and subsequently ruled over them and all demonkind as the Demon Lord. Given that Kumoko herself reincarnated into a Taratect, that would make Ariel her grandmother.
As the Demon Lord, her Libra traits help her keep balance and order where needed. Libras are also known to be social but also agreeable to a fault. Ariel is definitely the former, but not so much the latter, as she debuts as a major antagonist.
5 Scorpio: Millidiana Shares A Lot In Common With Her Daughter
As the villainess of a visual novel, Katarina Claes is a spoiled, vile little girl who makes it her mission to ruin the life of the main heroine of the setting. One would be forgiven for thinking it might run in the family. When her mother, Millidiana Claes, comes onto the scene, they might think there's some merit to the idea.
In the original storyline of the game, My Next Life as a Villainess, the Duchess of the Claes family is the stereotypical Scorpio: resourceful and powerful but also manipulative and distrustful. With the newly reincarnated Katarina in the mix, she's more like her daughter, headstrong but well-meaning.
4 Sagittarius: Megumin's Mom Isn't Above A Good Scheme
One of the lesser-known characters in the Konosuba series, Megumin's mother, Yuiyui, is a member of the Crimson Magic Clan. With the small amount of screen time she has, she presents herself as a caring and hard-working parent who supports her family in any way she can in the hopes that they have a bright future.
Her idealistic approach to life is indicative of the attitude of a Sagittarius, taking life in stride and following big dreams. However, those dreams sometimes need to be reined in, as they might get out of hand if left unchecked, like when Yuiyui tries to set Megumin and Kazuma up for marriage after finding out he's a wealthy adventurer.
3 Capricorn: Queen Mirellia Knows When To Put Her Foot Down
When Naofumi was spirited away to a fantasy world, he quickly discovered that he would have very few allies. Fortunately for him, he's the protagonist of a series called The Rising of the Shield Hero. When things go from bad to worse, Queen Mirellia Q Melromarc swoops in as the first competent member of the nobility to aid him.
Capricorns will heavily identify with her diligence and dedication to her duties as the queen of Melromarc, granted this has caused her to come across as cold at times. The most famous example is how quick she was to disown her eldest daughter when the truth of the princess's schemes came to light.
2 Aquarius: Elvira Knows Her Way Around Being A Noblewoman
In the Ascendance of a Bookworm light novel, a life-altering event changes Myne's life, for better or worse. Long story short, she finds another family in the form of a noble house in Ehrehnfest. Thankfully, she has the house's head lady, Elvira, to guide her on the ins and outs of upper-crust society.
Aquariuses are known for being humanitarian and progressive yet a tad aloof. Given how she runs the printing industry, it's safe to assume she and Myne share a common interest. Elvira treats the bookworm as if she were one of her flesh-and-blood children while also giving back to her community and losing herself in her interests.
1 Pisces: The Devil's Right Hand Is A Full-Timer
Pisces are often stereotyped as wise and quick to put themselves at risk for others. No words better describe Shiro Ashiya, also known as Alciel, Satan's right-hand man in The Devil is a Part-Timer. As the one in the group spends his time at home keeping the house in order, Ashiya plays the role of the butler, but his demeanor and strict management liken him to a stereotypical homemaker.
Ashiya is a hard worker who can sometimes take his role as a stay-at-home servant a little too, but only because he's the most practical of Maou's henchmen. Ironically, he was the quickest to acclimate to human society despite believing humans to be beneath demons.