I think it's because if the protagonist is uber-badass and at least slightly Machiavellian, then the batshit fans will automatically hate the foil character, whose personality is completely the opposite of the hero. I totally agree what you said about identifying too much with the hero, to the point of forgiving all of his flaws, or at worst, glorifying them. Besides, Suzaku has plenty of eps to be developed. If the 11th episode is of any indication, he was probably tainted by bad things just like Lelouch.
Only the bad guys should ever get in their way--I mean, in the hero's way, so that he can quickly mow them down! Grrr! D:<
"Oh? Badass Lulu-chan made a boo-boo? T'is ok! He's the roxx and evilz, unlike Suzaku, who suxx despite also having flaws!! But he's too perfect and goody!!11area11"
I haven't seen a lot of Euphemia-bashing myself, but wow... I recall someone said that Euphemia sucks because she gets in the way of SuzaLulu. o_o;
Seriously, despite both having pink hair and kind nature, I find myself liking Euphemia much better than Lacus. I guess it's because Euphemia is more gutsy despite her demeanor and, like you said, she strives to improve. She wanted to balance her life as an ordinary girl wanting to explore her surroundings (she did that with Suzaku and had fun at the same time) and her other life as a princess.
(Mind you, I like Lacus well enough and she does take risks; I just relate more to Euphie.)
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Only the bad guys should ever get in their way--I mean, in the hero's way, so that he can quickly mow them down! Grrr! D:<
"Oh? Badass Lulu-chan made a boo-boo? T'is ok! He's the roxx and evilz, unlike Suzaku, who suxx despite also having flaws!! But he's too perfect and goody!!11area11"
I haven't seen a lot of Euphemia-bashing myself, but wow... I recall someone said that Euphemia sucks because she gets in the way of SuzaLulu. o_o;
Seriously, despite both having pink hair and kind nature, I find myself liking Euphemia much better than Lacus. I guess it's because Euphemia is more gutsy despite her demeanor and, like you said, she strives to improve. She wanted to balance her life as an ordinary girl wanting to explore her surroundings (she did that with Suzaku and had fun at the same time) and her other life as a princess.
(Mind you, I like Lacus well enough and she does take risks; I just relate more to Euphie.)