Taboo Charming Mother
Taboo Charming Mother, also known as Erotic Heart Mother, is a hentai manga series written and illustrated by Tsuzuru Miyabi and published by Tsukasa Shobō between 1998 and 1999.
It was later adapted into a six-episode original video animation series produced by Milky between 2003 and 2005. The anime series was licensed in the US by JapanAnime.
Plot
Misako Amamiya is a young and beautiful housewife who lives with her recently married husband, Yosuke Amamiya, and her stepson, Kazuhiko, who does not treat her with much affection. Although Misako tries to lead an ordinary life as a housewife, her sexual dissatisfaction prevents her from doing so. One day, with a simple anonymous phone call, Misako's life will change drastically.Characters
Misako AmamiyaKazuhiko Amamiya
Emiko
'''Yosuke Amamiya'''
Media
Manga
The manga was originally published in two volumes by Tsukasa Shobō and serialized in Comic Dolphin. A re-edition was published by Mediax in 2008.Volumes
Tsukasa Shobō original release.
Mediax re-edition.
Anime
In 2003, a six-episode original video animation series was produced by Milky in collaboration with Big Wing, Enbo Anime Production Committee, Image House and Museum Pictures, and it was released in VHS and DVD.The anime was also released in a subtitled version on DVD in the US between 2005 and 2007 by JapanAnime.
Special edition
A 120-minute special edition of the 6 OVAs called "The BEST" went on sale on September 25, 2006. It was released exclusively in Japan and presents an extended ending as a special feature.Reception
Chris Beveridge from Mania.com reviewed every single episode of the series. In general terms, he described the series as having "solid animation and really attractive character designs." He also praised the well-crafted script, which maintains a strong hold on the viewer with its plot twists. Despite losing rhythm in some episodes, it ultimately recaptures the viewer's interest by the end.Awards
AVN Awards
Taboo Charming Mother received two nominations at the AVN Awards for the episodes Comparing Meat and Immoral Tears. It lost to PornoMation 2 and Night When Evil Falls, Vol. 1, respectively.| Year | Category | OVA | Result | |
| 2007 | Best Animated Release | Taboo Charming Mother 4: Comparing Meat | Nomitated | |
| 2009 | Best Animated Release | Taboo Charming Mother 6: Immoral Tears | Nomitated |