Read my Wolf Children review and you'll see that the movie's mother, Hana, should have been elected the new Pope. While the Vatican might protest the choice based on ancient (mmmmaybe sexist) arguments, they'll come around after actually seeing the film. Has there ever been a parent so patient, hard-working and self-sacrificing? Come to think of it, the dad in My Neighbor Totoro was pretty rad. Possible fan fiction pairing?
This week's discussion question: Who's the best/coolest/nicest parent in all of anime?