<p>However the real definition for libido is "sexual desire" which most anime refer to when mentioning the term. So yes lust, so the anime is probably referencing sexual desire or libido as power for their machines.</p>

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2014-05-30T20:30:42.173Z
See, that's what I don't get, how does lust power up anything? :|
Stupid.Fat.Cat
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2014-05-31T07:15:17.773Z
It's anime. For all we know, lust could be generating chi, mana, chakra or something...
FatalSleep
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2014-05-30T09:13:07.497Z
FatalSleep
<p>Seems like libido is the energy source for mechas in various series such as Star Driver, and Captain Earth. Exactly what is this libido it speaks of? Lust? Why is it that the world will supposedly end if something consumes all libido? </p>

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2014-05-24T18:17:18.840Z
Good question, I found it odd too
Toshinou Kyouko
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2014-10-05T21:23:01.563Z
Don't forget Gantz.
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Explanation of Libido in anime
# Explanation of Libido in anime
Posted by: username_0 on 2014-05-24
Seems like libido is the energy source for mechas in various series such as Star Driver, and Captain Earth. Exactly what is this libido it speaks of? Lust? Why is it that the world will supposedly end if something consumes all libido?
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> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Good question, I found it odd too  
> **username_2**: Don't forget Gantz.  
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## 1 answers
### Answer by username_3 on 2014-05-30. Score: 0
However the real definition for libido is "sexual desire" which most anime refer to when mentioning the term. So yes lust, so the anime is probably referencing sexual desire or libido as power for their machines.
> **Comments:**
> **username_0** (2014-05-30): See, that's what I don't get, how does lust power up anything? :|  
> **username_3** (2014-05-31): It's anime. For all we know, lust could be generating chi, mana, chakra or something...  
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