Motherly Side Plait



In Manga and Anime, mothers and Housewives usually have a distinct hairstyle, a loose plait or ponytail put on one shoulder, that complements their niceness and their generosity. It's also a practical one because it doesn't get in the way during chores.

The Motherly Side Plait has another nickname, the "Dead Anime Mom Hairstyle", due to how popular the Missing Mom trope is. The gentle appearance mixed with the tragic death further emphasizes a main character's Dark and Troubled Past.

A Sub-Trope of Long Hair Is Feminine and Expository Hairstyle.

Anime and Manga

 * Trisha Elric, Edward and Alphonse's mother from Fullmetal Alchemist.
 * Carla, Eren's mother from Attack on Titan.
 * Chiemi Takakura from Mawaru Penguindrum.
 * Kasumi Tendo from Ranma ½, who is a surrogate mother to her sisters.
 * Professor Ursula from the Little Witch Academia franchise, including the 2017 series, has them to reflect her role as a Parental Substitute.

Video Games

 * Zael's mother in The Last Story, only with braids.
 * Akiko Minase from Kanon.
 * Natsuhi Ebata, Inori's mother from School Days.