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[[File:dotingparent.png|link=Fullmetal Alchemist (Anime)|frame|[[Crowning Moment of Funny|Hughes is gonna tell you about his daughter. Whether you want to hear it or not.]]]]
[[File:dotingparent.png|link=Fullmetal Alchemist (anime)|frame|[[Crowning Moment of Funny|Hughes is gonna tell you about his daughter. Whether you want to hear it or not.]]]]




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== Anime & Manga ==
== Anime & Manga ==
* Kurosaki Isshin from ''[[Bleach]]'' is like that about all three of his children {{spoiler|and yet lets Ichigo run off to another dimension and fight life-threatening battles without his supervision, not to mention that he lets Ichigo's shinigami partner, Rukia, move into their house. This is largely because in actuality he is a former captain-level shinigami who lost his powers and doesn't get them back until the start of the Arrancar arc, at which point he becomes a major league [[Papa Wolf]].}}
* Kurosaki Isshin from ''[[Bleach]]'' is like that about all three of his children {{spoiler|and yet lets Ichigo run off to another dimension and fight life-threatening battles without his supervision, not to mention that he lets Ichigo's shinigami partner, Rukia, move into their house. This is largely because in actuality he is a former captain-level shinigami who lost his powers and doesn't get them back until the start of the Arrancar arc, at which point he becomes a major league [[Papa Wolf]].}}
* Tsuruga Ren's father in ''[[Skip Beat (Manga)|Skip Beat]]!'' can wax on for pages about how his son is the most wonderful child on Earth. Ren used to like it, but when he went into adolescence the pressure to stay at the same height of his father's hopes and claims cracked him, eventually leading him to leave his home country and beginning again in Japan, away from his family.
* Tsuruga Ren's father in ''[[Skip Beat]]!'' can wax on for pages about how his son is the most wonderful child on Earth. Ren used to like it, but when he went into adolescence the pressure to stay at the same height of his father's hopes and claims cracked him, eventually leading him to leave his home country and beginning again in Japan, away from his family.
* Chiaki's father in ''[[Kamikaze Kaitou Jeanne]]'' marries woman after woman because his son "needs a mother" but (reluctantly) lets Chiaki live on his own and is very fond of Chiaki's girlfriend, Maron.
* Chiaki's father in ''[[Kamikaze Kaitou Jeanne]]'' marries woman after woman because his son "needs a mother" but (reluctantly) lets Chiaki live on his own and is very fond of Chiaki's girlfriend, Maron.
* Tamaki's father Yuzuru in ''[[Ouran High School Host Club]]'', who gets sad when Tamaki won't spend enough time with him.
* Tamaki's father Yuzuru in ''[[Ouran High School Host Club]]'', who gets sad when Tamaki won't spend enough time with him.
** On the other hand, Haruhi's [[Cross Dresser]] father Fujioka 'Ranka' Ryoji makes Yuzuru look ''tame'' with his doting and [[Overprotective Dad]] traits.
** On the other hand, Haruhi's [[Cross Dresser]] father Fujioka 'Ranka' Ryoji makes Yuzuru look ''tame'' with his doting and [[Overprotective Dad]] traits.
* Maes Hughes in ''[[Fullmetal Alchemist (Manga)|Fullmetal Alchemist]]'' is the epitome of a doting papa, as well as an [[Overprotective Dad]].
* Maes Hughes in ''[[Fullmetal Alchemist (manga)|Fullmetal Alchemist]]'' is the epitome of a doting papa, as well as an [[Overprotective Dad]].
* Daisuke's mother in ''[[D.N.Angel]]'' is a great example of this. She's a genuinely loving mother that wants the best for her son--both in typical young teen problems and his activities as a [[Phantom Thief]]. Sometimes she's a little ''too'' eager to help, to the point where she (and her husband and father) once followed her son on a school trip to make sure an thieving attempt turns out alright.
* Daisuke's mother in ''[[D.N.Angel]]'' is a great example of this. She's a genuinely loving mother that wants the best for her son--both in typical young teen problems and his activities as a [[Phantom Thief]]. Sometimes she's a little ''too'' eager to help, to the point where she (and her husband and father) once followed her son on a school trip to make sure an thieving attempt turns out alright.
* Spain from ''[[Axis Powers Hetalia]]'' is a volatile combination of this trope and [[Shotacon]] in regards to his ward, South Italy.
* Spain from ''[[Axis Powers Hetalia]]'' is a volatile combination of this trope and [[Shotacon]] in regards to his ward, South Italy.
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** [[Boisterous Bruiser|Rome]] was (and still is when he comes back from heaven) this to North Italy. He also tries to be this to South Italy/Romano, but being a [[Tsundere]] romano ends up [[Tears of Joy|crying]] and hiding.
** [[Boisterous Bruiser|Rome]] was (and still is when he comes back from heaven) this to North Italy. He also tries to be this to South Italy/Romano, but being a [[Tsundere]] romano ends up [[Tears of Joy|crying]] and hiding.
* Most of the parents in ''[[Dragonball Z]]'', to some degree or another. Of note is Mr. Satan, who makes no secret of the fact that he absolutely adores his daughter and granddaughter. Krillin and #18 also deserve a special mention.
* Most of the parents in ''[[Dragonball Z]]'', to some degree or another. Of note is Mr. Satan, who makes no secret of the fact that he absolutely adores his daughter and granddaughter. Krillin and #18 also deserve a special mention.
* The anime-only character Daddy [[Badass Nickname|'the Father']] Masterson of ''[[One Piece (Manga)|One Piece]]''. He quit his job as a skilled and high-ranked Marine Officer and reduced himself to taking out some of the One Piece world's more pathetic criminals for a living, all so he wouldn't run the risk of getting killed and leaving his daughter with no one to take care of her.
* The anime-only character Daddy [[Badass Nickname|'the Father']] Masterson of ''[[One Piece]]''. He quit his job as a skilled and high-ranked Marine Officer and reduced himself to taking out some of the One Piece world's more pathetic criminals for a living, all so he wouldn't run the risk of getting killed and leaving his daughter with no one to take care of her.
* Kiri's parents in ''[[Double Arts]]'' are not only [[Happily Married]] and [[Doting Parent|making a warm, loving home]] for their son--they immediately [[Heartwarming Orphan|adopt]] his [[Meet Cute|new]] [[He Is Not My Boyfriend|friend]], [[Dark and Troubled Past|El]][[Ill Girl|lie]], into the family, and promptly begin loving, spoiling, and feeding her just as enthusiastically as their own child, if not more so. (When they're not exchanging [[Aw, Look -- They Really Do Love Each Other|knowing]] [[Squee|looks]] behind both teenagers' backs.)
* Kiri's parents in ''[[Double Arts]]'' are not only [[Happily Married]] and [[Doting Parent|making a warm, loving home]] for their son--they immediately [[Heartwarming Orphan|adopt]] his [[Meet Cute|new]] [[He Is Not My Boyfriend|friend]], [[Dark and Troubled Past|El]][[Ill Girl|lie]], into the family, and promptly begin loving, spoiling, and feeding her just as enthusiastically as their own child, if not more so. (When they're not exchanging [[Aw, Look -- They Really Do Love Each Other|knowing]] [[Squee|looks]] behind both teenagers' backs.)
* Spirit Albarn from ''[[Soul Eater]]'', to his daughter Maka. Thinks she's an angel, insists on her general loveliness (and in a misguided moment of parental support, ''attractiveness''). [[Amazingly Embarrassing Parents|This is not appreciated]] by [[Tsundere|Maka]].
* Spirit Albarn from ''[[Soul Eater]]'', to his daughter Maka. Thinks she's an angel, insists on her general loveliness (and in a misguided moment of parental support, ''attractiveness''). [[Amazingly Embarrassing Parents|This is not appreciated]] by [[Tsundere|Maka]].
** Shinigami doesn't count in practice, but could be seen as this from at least his and Kid's first exchange in the series. Well, Kid's stripes are cute...
** Shinigami doesn't count in practice, but could be seen as this from at least his and Kid's first exchange in the series. Well, Kid's stripes are cute...
* Cyril Kamelot of ''[[D Gray Man]]'' is most definitely, without a doubt, this towards his adopted daughter Road. It's [[Nosebleed|creepy]] at times.
* Cyril Kamelot of ''[[D.Gray-man]]'' is most definitely, without a doubt, this towards his adopted daughter Road. It's [[Nosebleed|creepy]] at times.
* Sachiko Yagami of ''[[Death Note (Manga)|Death Note]]'', which makes [[Break the Cutie|her situation at the end]] [[The Woobie|all the more heartbreaking.]]
* Sachiko Yagami of ''[[Death Note]]'', which makes [[Break the Cutie|her situation at the end]] [[The Woobie|all the more heartbreaking.]]
* The ''[[Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha]] Comics A la Carte'' official anthology book has the one-shot comic "[[Has Two Mommies|2nd Mother's Day]]", which portrayed Fate as this.
* The ''[[Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha]] Comics A la Carte'' official anthology book has the one-shot comic "[[Has Two Mommies|2nd Mother's Day]]", which portrayed Fate as this.
{{quote| '''Fate''': ''(after getting a [[Has Two Mommies|Father's Day]] gift from Vivio)'' Dear neighbors... OUR DAUGHTER IS CUUUUUTE!! <br />
{{quote| '''Fate''': ''(after getting a [[Has Two Mommies|Father's Day]] gift from Vivio)'' Dear neighbors... OUR DAUGHTER IS CUUUUUTE!! <br />
'''Nanoha''': Fate-chan, you're disturbing the neighbors. }}
'''Nanoha''': Fate-chan, you're disturbing the neighbors. }}
* Mrs. Katsura of ''[[Hayate the Combat Butler (Manga)|Hayate the Combat Butler]]'', as Hinagiku's foster mother, is often seen acting this way. She's probably the first one who adopted Hayate into their family, despite Hinagiku just being a leading member of Hayate's [[Unwanted Harem|unnoticed harem]], and actually tells him to resist her attacks when she's probably the only young woman who hasn't taken any action towards him.
* Mrs. Katsura of ''[[Hayate the Combat Butler]]'', as Hinagiku's foster mother, is often seen acting this way. She's probably the first one who adopted Hayate into their family, despite Hinagiku just being a leading member of Hayate's [[Unwanted Harem|unnoticed harem]], and actually tells him to resist her attacks when she's probably the only young woman who hasn't taken any action towards him.
* Reika's father in ''[[Ojamajo Doremi]]''. {{spoiler|In a twist, it's because he accidentally caused baby!Reika to get badly burned, thus he swore to himself to never ever make her cry again, so he spoiled her in an attempt to make her happy... which ''is'' the cause why she's the [[Alpha Bitch]].}}
* Reika's father in ''[[Ojamajo Doremi]]''. {{spoiler|In a twist, it's because he accidentally caused baby!Reika to get badly burned, thus he swore to himself to never ever make her cry again, so he spoiled her in an attempt to make her happy... which ''is'' the cause why she's the [[Alpha Bitch]].}}
* In ''[[Wild Rock (Manga)|Wild Rock]]'', [[Spoiled Brat|Nava]] has some incredibly doting uncles, but his dad is even worse.
* In ''[[Wild Rock]]'', [[Spoiled Brat|Nava]] has some incredibly doting uncles, but his dad is even worse.
* ''[[Tiger and Bunny]]'''s Kotetsu T. Kaburagi might not be able to see his daughter very much due to his [[Superhero|line of work]], but so much as putting him on the phone with her leads him to devolve into a sting of syrupy, [[Cuteness Proximity]]-induced praises.
* ''[[Tiger and Bunny]]'''s Kotetsu T. Kaburagi might not be able to see his daughter very much due to his [[Superhero|line of work]], but so much as putting him on the phone with her leads him to devolve into a sting of syrupy, [[Cuteness Proximity]]-induced praises.
* In ''[[Shugo Chara]]'', Amu's parents crank this [[Up to Eleven]] regarding Amu's little sister Ami.
* In ''[[Shugo Chara]]'', Amu's parents crank this [[Up to Eleven]] regarding Amu's little sister Ami.
* In ''[[Kashimashi Girl Meets Girl]]'' Hazumu's dad is this. It comes off as somewhat incest-ish though.
* In ''[[Kashimashi: Girl Meets Girl]]'' Hazumu's dad is this. It comes off as somewhat incest-ish though.
* ''[[Okusama wa Mahou Shoujo (Anime)|Okusama wa Mahou Shoujo]]'' has Shioya, who when he talks about something that isn't work, it's about his daughter. And often instead of work.
* ''[[Oku-sama wa Mahou Shoujo|Okusama wa Mahou Shoujo]]'' has Shioya, who when he talks about something that isn't work, it's about his daughter. And often instead of work.




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* [[Batman|Bruce Wayne]] has repeatedly said that his adopted son Dick Grayson was the only thing he ever did right.
* [[Batman|Bruce Wayne]] has repeatedly said that his adopted son Dick Grayson was the only thing he ever did right.
* [[Green Arrow|Roy Harper]] was a great father to his daughter, Lian, functioning as a single parent (granted he sometimes hired nannies) longer than most superheroes. Then ''[[Cry for Justice]]'' happened.
* [[Green Arrow|Roy Harper]] was a great father to his daughter, Lian, functioning as a single parent (granted he sometimes hired nannies) longer than most superheroes. Then ''[[Cry for Justice]]'' happened.
* [[Spider Man|John Jonah Jameson]] yes, THAT [[Bad Boss|John]] [[Hates Everyone Equally|Jonah]] [[Ungrateful Bastard|Jameson]]. He REALLY cares for his son.
* [[Spider-Man|John Jonah Jameson]] yes, THAT [[Bad Boss|John]] [[Hates Everyone Equally|Jonah]] [[Ungrateful Bastard|Jameson]]. He REALLY cares for his son.
* [[Batman|Jim Gordon]] is this to his daughter [[Batgirl 2011 (Comic Book)|Barbara]], especially after the 2011 reboot, where it's revealed that Jim was the one who found the clinic in South Africa that helped Barbara regain her ability to walk follow being shot by [[The Joker]] in ''[[The Killing Joke]]''.
* [[Batman|Jim Gordon]] is this to his daughter [[Batgirl 2011 (Comic Book)|Barbara]], especially after the 2011 reboot, where it's revealed that Jim was the one who found the clinic in South Africa that helped Barbara regain her ability to walk follow being shot by [[The Joker]] in ''[[The Killing Joke]]''.




== Film -- Animation ==
== Film -- Animation ==
* In ''[[The Princess and The Frog]]'' "Big Daddy" La Bouff gives his daughter everything - in an inversion she turns out [[Spoiled Sweet|spoiled but really sweet and nice.]] Honestly she's more [[The Ditz|oblivious]] than anything else.
* In ''[[The Princess and the Frog]]'' "Big Daddy" La Bouff gives his daughter everything - in an inversion she turns out [[Spoiled Sweet|spoiled but really sweet and nice.]] Honestly she's more [[The Ditz|oblivious]] than anything else.




== Film -- Live Action ==
== Film -- Live Action ==
* Charlie Baileygates from ''[[Me Myself and Irene]]'' shows that he's an incredibly loving father to his three sons, [[Chocolate Baby|none of whom are even his.]] Notably, they're from when his wife had an affair and ran away, yet he still cares for them. In return, they love him back and go to great lengths to help save their dad.
* Charlie Baileygates from ''[[Me Myself and Irene]]'' shows that he's an incredibly loving father to his three sons, [[Chocolate Baby|none of whom are even his.]] Notably, they're from when his wife had an affair and ran away, yet he still cares for them. In return, they love him back and go to great lengths to help save their dad.
* ''[[Cherrybomb (Film)|Cherrybomb]]'': Malachy's family (especially his mother) are a relatively subtle version of this trope.
* ''[[Cherrybomb]]'': Malachy's family (especially his mother) are a relatively subtle version of this trope.
* Gunn's Mom, and his dad to a degree in ''[[Make the Yuletide Gay]]''. This actually drives most of the plot, as Gunn doesn't want to lose this by coming out to his parents for fear of being rejected by them. {{spoiler|The parents don't care and actually placed a bet on whether or not he actually is.}}
* Gunn's Mom, and his dad to a degree in ''[[Make the Yuletide Gay]]''. This actually drives most of the plot, as Gunn doesn't want to lose this by coming out to his parents for fear of being rejected by them. {{spoiler|The parents don't care and actually placed a bet on whether or not he actually is.}}
* Sam's parents in ''[[Transformers (Film)|Transformers]]'' are this, along with being [[Amazingly Embarrassing Parents]].
* Sam's parents in ''[[Transformers (film)|Transformers]]'' are this, along with being [[Amazingly Embarrassing Parents]].




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== Video Games ==
== Video Games ==
* ''[[Dragon Quest VIII (Video Game)|Dragon Quest VIII]]'' has King Trode, who dotes over "his precious Medea" at any opportunity and cares far more about her welfare than anything else in the world. One of his most sympathetic moments is when he begs a [[Royal Brat]] who was beating the party's horse (which is Medea's cursed form) to beat him instead.
* ''[[Dragon Quest VIII]]'' has King Trode, who dotes over "his precious Medea" at any opportunity and cares far more about her welfare than anything else in the world. One of his most sympathetic moments is when he begs a [[Royal Brat]] who was beating the party's horse (which is Medea's cursed form) to beat him instead.
* It is hinted that King Krichevskoy from [[Disgaea Hour of Darkness|Disgaea]] was one of these. His son [[Disgaea Hour of Darkness (Video Game)/Characters|Laharl]] seems to have distanced himself from Krichevskoy after his mother’s death, but that did not stop Krichevskoy from thinking very highly of his son and having great faith in him. He also thinks Laharl inherited his own [[The Dandy|“sparkling good looks”]]. He also executed a plan that evidently involved getting [[Disgaea Hour of Darkness (Video Game)/Characters|Laharl]] two pretty girls and willingly acts as a [[Stealth Mentor|“rival” to help his son get stronger]]. [[Disgaea Hour of Darkness (Video Game)/Characters|Laharl]] is also a [[Royal Brat]], [[Sarcasm Mode|no idea where that came from]].
* It is hinted that King Krichevskoy from [[Disgaea Hour of Darkness|Disgaea]] was one of these. His son [[Disgaea Hour of Darkness/Characters|Laharl]] seems to have distanced himself from Krichevskoy after his mother’s death, but that did not stop Krichevskoy from thinking very highly of his son and having great faith in him. He also thinks Laharl inherited his own [[The Dandy|“sparkling good looks”]]. He also executed a plan that evidently involved getting [[Disgaea Hour of Darkness/Characters|Laharl]] two pretty girls and willingly acts as a [[Stealth Mentor|“rival” to help his son get stronger]]. [[Disgaea Hour of Darkness/Characters|Laharl]] is also a [[Royal Brat]], [[Sarcasm Mode|no idea where that came from]].
* Hakan from [[Street Fighter IV]] has ''seven'' little girls, apparently septuplets. His ending shows him as being this through and through to all of them.
* Hakan from [[Street Fighter IV]] has ''seven'' little girls, apparently septuplets. His ending shows him as being this through and through to all of them.


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* In the webcomic ''[[Misfile]]'', the Ash's father is like this post [[Cosmic Retcon|misfile]], which leads to some extremely embarrassing moments for Ash, considering he's the gynecologist for all of Ash's friends.
* In the webcomic ''[[Misfile]]'', the Ash's father is like this post [[Cosmic Retcon|misfile]], which leads to some extremely embarrassing moments for Ash, considering he's the gynecologist for all of Ash's friends.
* Steve's parents in ''[[Khaos Komix]]'' [[Too Much Information|are bit too understanding for comfort]].
* Steve's parents in ''[[Khaos Komix]]'' [[Too Much Information|are bit too understanding for comfort]].
* The father who didn't bring enough money for both his cigarettes and his daughters chips in [http://www.webtoonlive.com/webtoon/Welcome%20to%20the%20Convenience%20Store/ch7/ this ]''[[Welcome to The Convenience Store]]'' chapter.
* The father who didn't bring enough money for both his cigarettes and his daughters chips in [http://www.webtoonlive.com/webtoon/Welcome%20to%20the%20Convenience%20Store/ch7/ this ]''[[Welcome to the Convenience Store]]'' chapter.
* John's Dad in Homestuck positively smothers John with cakes, and his house is filled with notes informing John how proud he is of him, just in case John happens to perform the feat involved to reach the note. However, given John is {{spoiler|Traumatized by a [[It Makes Sense in Context|Doll version of Jack Noir]], and scribbles things like, "Lame kid" all over his walls}}, it's very understandable. Post-Scratch Dad is similarly supportive of Jane, although {{spoiler|Assassination attempts}} have forced him to be a bit more protective of her.
* John's Dad in Homestuck positively smothers John with cakes, and his house is filled with notes informing John how proud he is of him, just in case John happens to perform the feat involved to reach the note. However, given John is {{spoiler|Traumatized by a [[It Makes Sense in Context|Doll version of Jack Noir]], and scribbles things like, "Lame kid" all over his walls}}, it's very understandable. Post-Scratch Dad is similarly supportive of Jane, although {{spoiler|Assassination attempts}} have forced him to be a bit more protective of her.


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