I don't know if this has been discussed before

[evrything-burns.livejournal.com]

I don't know if this has been discussed before, but does anyone else, like me, think that maybe, maybe, Lelouch's feeling for Nunnally surpass those of an ordinary brother? Maybe I've just read too many mangas that end up involving incest, but it just seems that Lelouch is going the extra mile for her. Any thoughts?

EDIT: I suppose I should have stated my case better with evidence rather than turning it into a free for all where people think I'm pulling this out of my butt 'cause I have no problems with incest (and yeah, maybe it's because I don't have any brothers) in animanga.



Yes, I admit, it's not unnatural to want to protect your family. After the death of his mother, Lelouch had only Nunnally by his side and because of her injuries, she required his attention. For the longest time, I didn't think anything of his devotion to her, but after certain events, it just makes everything come a little more into perspective.

I care about my family, and tons of people really love their siblings. I'm not heartless and would let anyone in my family die without trying to help them, but if I had Lelouch's power, I would fight for the innocent as much as my family. He claims to fight for the rest of the world, but deep down it's all for Nunnally's sake. Without her, he probably wouldn't do what he is.

In the 6th Picture Drama, Milly teased that Lelouch and Nunnally's love was beautiful but dangerous (even if she was joking, there were obviously grounds to make this assumption).

In Episode 21, when Nunnally and Euphemia were talking, Nunnally made the comment that when they were children, the two girls used to fight over who would marry Lelouch.

In Episode 23, as he fired the shot that would ultimately kill Euphemia, he admitted that she was his "first love". So he obviously had, at some point, stronger than typical feelings for his sisters.

But the turning point for me, at least, was in Episode 11 of R2. If anyone recalls, Xingke and Tianzi obviously loved each other, despite the age difference (and if people are going to spazz about the incest claims, what about the pedophilic feelings between them? He is a heck of a lot older than she is). So, not knowing whether to force Tianzi into a political marriage, or allow her to be with the one she loved, he called Shirley who told him "Love is power. Falling in love with someone gives you great power. Thinking about this person every single day...jumping into waterfalls and screaming the person's name," and when she asks, "Don't you have someone like that Lulu? To dedicate more than you normally would for someone," he immediately thought of Nunnally with his look of utter realization on his face.

There is such thing as being attracted to your siblings, and it's something some people can grow out of. Whether it's "penis envy" or whatever you call it, some girls are attracted to their fathers, some boys to their mothers, some children to their siblings. So for that to be in anime, something that dips in every taboo available, pretty well, it's not completely impossible. There is such thing as being attracted to your siblings, and it's something some people can grow out of. Whether it's "penis envy" or whatever you call it, some girls are attracted to their fathers, some boys to their mothers, some children to their siblings. So for that to be in anime, something that dips in every taboo available, pretty well, it's not completely impossible.

Comments

[apapazukamori.livejournal.com]

I think the level of extremity to which the story has Lelouch go in Nunnally's name fuels a sort of "more-than-family" vibe in some ways. Sunrise probably does it on purpose and keeps it completely ambiguous just for that reason. They play with a similar dynamic with Cornelia and Euphemia, Lelouch and Rolo (though only incest if you go to Ashford Academy), and (though not incest at all) Lelouch and Suzaku. That sort of "I do not act within the bounds of usual familial/platonic relationships for this person" behavior. Whether it be unusually touchy-feely, obsessive, possessive, all-consuming, or megalomaniacal behavior.

Yeah, I can definitely see where you're getting the vibe from. XD

[lavaliere]

I don't care if Rolo isn't technically Lelouch's sibling, I still think it's incest. :X Then again, that hasn't stopped me from shipping them. xD;;;

[bodyline.livejournal.com]

...how is it incest if they aren't related?

[evrything-burns.livejournal.com]

It depends on the society and person, but some think incest is anyone who lives in the same house as family, even if there's no blood connection (so step siblings, siblings by adoption, etc. can still be considered incest)

[lavaliere]

shhh, don't destroy my dream.

Seriously, though, I know it's not incest but the whole "brotherly" vibe is still there. Rolo really thinks of Lelouch as his brother, and is determined to be his only family. Again, not stopping me from thinking he wants to get in Lelouch's pants.