Your Top Five Favorite Anime Dads?

Ah yes, the ever absent Anime Father is not renowned for paying attention, being there or even loving their children.



But those who DO however are unquestionably THE coolest Male-Characters in ANY medium, Bar NONE.



Who's are your top-five all time favorite Anime Dads?

Criterias

1) In descending order, from "He's kinda cool for trying ("5"), "I respect this dude so much" ("3") to "Best Anime Dad EVER ("1")

2) Has to actually BE THERE for his kids (Sorry Gendo, you're OUT!)

3) Has to actually LOVE and be kind to his kids, or at least BOTHER TO TRY (again Gendo, that means you're OUT!)

4) Does not have to be ACTUALLY blood-related, so adoptive/Godfathers definitely qualify.



Off to work on a Banner that lists my Top Five Favorite Anime Dads and a more eloquent list of "why" I love them.



In the meantime, Who are yours? ;)

Your Top Five Favorite Anime Dads?