[Simeji Ranking] Gen Z's Top 10 Celebrities They'd Want as Their Mothers
Baidu Japan's Simeji app announced its 'Simeji Ranking' for the 'Top 10 Celebrities Gen Z Wants as Their Mothers.' This ranking is based on a survey conducted among 1,584 respondents aged 16-29 from April 9 to April 26, 2026.
📋 Article Processing Timeline
- 📰 Published: May 7, 2026 at 21:00
- 🔍 Collected: May 7, 2026 at 12:31
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: May 8, 2026 at 00:01 (11h 29m after Collected)
Baidu Japan Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Feng Jiang) announced the 'Simeji Ranking,' which compiles data from surveys conducted on its customizable emoji keyboard app 'Simeji' users.
The theme this time, related to Mother's Day on May 10, is 'Gen Z's Top 10 Celebrities They'd Want as Their Mothers'!
Survey period: April 9, 2026 ~ April 26, 2026 | Valid responses: 1,584 males and females aged 16-29
In line with the Mother's Day season, Simeji conducted a survey on the theme of 'ideal mother figures.' We collected real opinions in a free-response format about the 'ideal mother' that users envision. The results revealed the kind of people Gen Z admires.
Furthermore, as a bonus, we will also introduce the 'Characters Gen Z Wants as Their Mothers Ranking.'
1st Place: Yuki Amami
Actress Yuki Amami, active in a wide range of fields including stage, TV dramas, and films, took first place.
Her image, conveying 'reliability' and 'inner strength,' along with her straightforward yet kind way of speaking, seems to have garnered much support. Users commented, 'She seems like she would genuinely listen to worries,' 'Her advice seems accurate,' 'Her balance of strictness and kindness is ideal,' and 'She would protect you when you're in trouble.'
Additionally, comments like 'She seems like she'd be a reassuring mother' were seen, associating her with the strong and embracing roles she played in dramas like 'The Queen's Classroom.'
2nd Place: Keiko Kitagawa
Actress Keiko Kitagawa ranked second. In addition to her reassuring image of being 'dependable' and 'raising children properly,' her balance of kindness and strictness garnered support. Users commented, 'She seems to balance housework, work, and childcare well,' 'She would devise various things for her children,' and 'Her family-oriented impression comes through on social media.'
Also, from her known side as a beauty and handmade craft enthusiast, comments like 'It would be nice if she made something for you when you were a child' were seen.
3rd Place: Kanna Hashimoto
Kanna Hashimoto, who has established a solid position as a nationally popular actress, not only as the heroine of morning dramas and in acting but also as a host for NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen, ranked third. Many approachable images such as 'bright,' 'kind,' and 'cute' were cited, and she seems to be supported as a positive and energizing presence.
Users commented, 'Every day would be fun with her,' 'She would talk about fashion and makeup,' and 'Just seeing her makes you feel energized.' Many users admired her as a mother figure with a 'friend-like distance.'
4th Place: Nozomi Tsuji
Nozomi Tsuji, known as a former Morning Musume member and currently active as a celebrity mom with five children, ranked fourth. Her daily life with her family and childcare, shared through social media and videos, seems to have resonated with many.
Users commented, 'She seems to respect children's feelings,' 'Her home always seems fun,' and 'She would enjoy favorite things with you.' Furthermore, support for her 'realistic mother figure' was prominent, with comments like 'She would properly scold when necessary' and 'She seems powerful and dependable.'
5th Place: Asako Ito
Talent Asako Ito ranked fifth. Her image conveying brightness, helpfulness, and embracing nature seems to have garnered support.
Users commented, 'She seems to listen to worries properly,' 'She would stand by you when you're down,' and 'She's funny and reassuring.' Furthermore, her 'approachable kindness,' with comments like 'She'd complain but still do everything in the end,' also seems to be a supported point.
6th Place: Haruka Ayase
Actress Haruka Ayase ranked sixth. Her gentle atmosphere and embracing image, coupled with her beauty yet approachability, seem to have gathered support.
Users commented, 'She seems to gently accept you,' 'She would cherish her family,' and 'She seems like a reliable mother.' Also, opinions associating her with 'ideal family figures' based on her roles in dramas and films were seen.
7th Place: Chanmina
Artist Chanmina ranked seventh. Her image combining 'strength' and 'kindness,' and admiration for her way of living authentically, seem to have led to her support.
Users commented, 'She seems good at balancing praise and scolding,' 'She would support your challenges,' and 'She would boost your self-esteem.'
The theme this time, related to Mother's Day on May 10, is 'Gen Z's Top 10 Celebrities They'd Want as Their Mothers'!
Survey period: April 9, 2026 ~ April 26, 2026 | Valid responses: 1,584 males and females aged 16-29
In line with the Mother's Day season, Simeji conducted a survey on the theme of 'ideal mother figures.' We collected real opinions in a free-response format about the 'ideal mother' that users envision. The results revealed the kind of people Gen Z admires.
Furthermore, as a bonus, we will also introduce the 'Characters Gen Z Wants as Their Mothers Ranking.'
1st Place: Yuki Amami
Actress Yuki Amami, active in a wide range of fields including stage, TV dramas, and films, took first place.
Her image, conveying 'reliability' and 'inner strength,' along with her straightforward yet kind way of speaking, seems to have garnered much support. Users commented, 'She seems like she would genuinely listen to worries,' 'Her advice seems accurate,' 'Her balance of strictness and kindness is ideal,' and 'She would protect you when you're in trouble.'
Additionally, comments like 'She seems like she'd be a reassuring mother' were seen, associating her with the strong and embracing roles she played in dramas like 'The Queen's Classroom.'
2nd Place: Keiko Kitagawa
Actress Keiko Kitagawa ranked second. In addition to her reassuring image of being 'dependable' and 'raising children properly,' her balance of kindness and strictness garnered support. Users commented, 'She seems to balance housework, work, and childcare well,' 'She would devise various things for her children,' and 'Her family-oriented impression comes through on social media.'
Also, from her known side as a beauty and handmade craft enthusiast, comments like 'It would be nice if she made something for you when you were a child' were seen.
3rd Place: Kanna Hashimoto
Kanna Hashimoto, who has established a solid position as a nationally popular actress, not only as the heroine of morning dramas and in acting but also as a host for NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen, ranked third. Many approachable images such as 'bright,' 'kind,' and 'cute' were cited, and she seems to be supported as a positive and energizing presence.
Users commented, 'Every day would be fun with her,' 'She would talk about fashion and makeup,' and 'Just seeing her makes you feel energized.' Many users admired her as a mother figure with a 'friend-like distance.'
4th Place: Nozomi Tsuji
Nozomi Tsuji, known as a former Morning Musume member and currently active as a celebrity mom with five children, ranked fourth. Her daily life with her family and childcare, shared through social media and videos, seems to have resonated with many.
Users commented, 'She seems to respect children's feelings,' 'Her home always seems fun,' and 'She would enjoy favorite things with you.' Furthermore, support for her 'realistic mother figure' was prominent, with comments like 'She would properly scold when necessary' and 'She seems powerful and dependable.'
5th Place: Asako Ito
Talent Asako Ito ranked fifth. Her image conveying brightness, helpfulness, and embracing nature seems to have garnered support.
Users commented, 'She seems to listen to worries properly,' 'She would stand by you when you're down,' and 'She's funny and reassuring.' Furthermore, her 'approachable kindness,' with comments like 'She'd complain but still do everything in the end,' also seems to be a supported point.
6th Place: Haruka Ayase
Actress Haruka Ayase ranked sixth. Her gentle atmosphere and embracing image, coupled with her beauty yet approachability, seem to have gathered support.
Users commented, 'She seems to gently accept you,' 'She would cherish her family,' and 'She seems like a reliable mother.' Also, opinions associating her with 'ideal family figures' based on her roles in dramas and films were seen.
7th Place: Chanmina
Artist Chanmina ranked seventh. Her image combining 'strength' and 'kindness,' and admiration for her way of living authentically, seem to have led to her support.
Users commented, 'She seems good at balancing praise and scolding,' 'She would support your challenges,' and 'She would boost your self-esteem.'