Aishiteruze Baby

Aired: 2004

A heartfelt anime produced by TMS Entertainment, based on the shojo manga by Yoko Maki serialized in Shueisha's Ribon magazine. Popular high schooler Kippei Katakura suddenly finds himself caring for his five-year-old cousin Yuzuyu Sakashita after her mother abandons her. With no childcare experience, Kippei gradually grows as a person while looking after the tearful but brave Yuzuyu. The series tenderly portrays the loneliness of a child, the bonds between parent and child, and teenage romance, blending laughter and tears into a home drama that resonated with a wide audience across 26 episodes.