![]() When she is not antagonizing the protagonists, she becomes the mediator of the Homunculi. However, FMAB added another unique element to Lust as a character. Her brutal death at the hands of a supposed womanizer, who was actually fighting to protect a woman he is singularly loyal towards with barely any bloodlust, hits home the irony and complete defeat of Lust’s character. Both her decisions allowed Roy time to catch up, seal the wound, and confront her again. ![]() Later, that same bloodlust pushed her to taunt Hawkeye and seek a kill solely for the thrill. Her bloodlust made her choose to have Roy die from blood loss rather than killing him instantly. These very traits ultimately led her to an ironic death. As a result, while Lust herself inspires others to lust after her, she embodies the idea of bloodlust more with her brazen search for murder - so brazen that she was willing to kill FMAB ’s “sacrifices,” the very people Father had ordered all Homunculi to never kill. However, while most people associate lust with sexual desires, lust in its purest form means an intense and obsessive longing. Even her power, the ultimate spear, seems to be a jab at sexual activities. Commonly associated with sexual obsession, Lust evokes that image well in the anime. With a luscious voice, thick black curls, and an alluring body, it is no surprise for Lust to embody the sin. Only when utilized incorrectly do we see the sins become the downfall that most of these Homunculi represented. They can, in fact, be responsible for motivating admirable, courageous, and loving behavior. As Greed himself points out, sins aren’t necessarily bad. While there are many reasons why this anime has become so iconic, one of the most prominent reasons is its portrayal of the Seven Sins.Īrakawa-sensei, the author, put careful thought into the presentation of each sin, how they died, and most importantly, what the sins could’ve been if they had been utilized correctly. With a riveting plot, relatable themes, and complex characters, this anime has long made it to the list of anime classics that most people know about, even if they haven’t watched it. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood remains one of the most celebrated anime in history.
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