Siblings in Animation

In popular entertainment, siblings are often portrayed as mortal enemies, or at the very least, they don't appear to love each other. This applies to animated movies and shows as well, particularly with cartoons. Every now or then, however, there are a set of animated siblings that are actually portrayed like real siblings; that is, they actually love each other no matter how much they annoy one another, and perhaps most importantly, they have the other's back when they are needed.

Here are the top three sets of animated siblings. These can be from cartoons, movies, anime, and basically any form of animation there is out there.

3. Edward and Alphnose Elric- the Fullmetal Alchemist franchise

These two are inseparable. They have both been through hell and back, and while that would upset most relationships, it has just made theirs stronger. While Edward might be a little bossy, like most older siblings, there is no end to his love for his brother. The one thing is- while the franchise definitely shows that they have each other's back and that they love each other, the whole 'sibling rivalry' idea is almost nonexistent. Even siblings that get along great compete with each other, and the only time we see this happen in Fullmetal Alchemist is when Ed's height is discussed- and that competition is one-sided. So while their bond is one of the strongest on the list, their lack of discord puts them at number three.


2. Lilo and Nani- the Lilo & Stitch franchise

These sisters have the most realistic situation of any of this list's entries (excluding the aliens, of course). Lilo & Stitch explores what it's like to have an older sister raise their younger sister after they are orphaned. While Nani tries to act like a mother, she finds it difficult- the two are siblings, not parent and child. As such, Lilo responds to her like she would a sister- by driving her insane and fighting with her. Throughout the movie, we see both parts of their relationship; the competitive, annoying side, as well as the compassionate and close side. No matter how much one annoys the other, they always come back to each other. Yet, there is still one relationship that I believe trumps this one. 


1. Dipper and Mabel Pines- Gravity Falls

I know you guys are probably sick of hearing about Gravity Falls (I can't help it- the show is amazing!), and that I've probably already talked about their relationship, but Dipper and Mabel have one of the most amazing and well-done sibling relationships (and I'm not talking about Pincest, you sickos). They drive each other nuts, treat everything like a competition, and make fun of each other. On the flip side, they hang out together, they stick together through thick and thin, and they have even saved each other's life. Alex Hirsch, the creator, has even stated that they have 'rules' about Dipper and Mabel, and the first and most important rule is that they actually like each other. All in all, these are the perfect pair of twins.

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