Avatar: The Last Airbender + Legend of Korra
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Shoutmon said:
I always thought it was probably made from some kind of special ink and Aang didn't know where it came from and what's the point of the tattoos when there's only a few airbenders left, anyway?
Once again, dropping in to weigh in my thoughts on an series that already ended and an episode that aired years ago.
I've reached the part where Toph joins the group. I always like shows like there where they add a new member to the main cast; it adds interesting new dynamics. And I really like Toph, she has a lot going for her. For one thing, I always loved the idea of a handicapped badass, particularly blind badasses. For another, I think she's really cute, in a feisty kind of way (I hope I spelled that right). Third, I like her personal motivations in The Chase; basically, she doesn't see the big deal in pitching in when she's taken care of. She's basically so used to the idea of having people talk care of her because of her condition that she completely neglects the idea of helping others, something she learns in that episode, thanks to uncle Iroh (incidentally, I'm told Mako dies midway through the production of the second season; shame, too, he's so awesome in... well, everything, but including Iroh).
Also, I like that Azula's flames are blue, because blue flames are hotter and more intense then red and orange flames, showing just how far ahead of Zuko she is. Subtlety! BTW, about the electricity/fire thing, someone on another forum posted this video:
Science is fun!
I've reached the part where Toph joins the group. I always like shows like there where they add a new member to the main cast; it adds interesting new dynamics. And I really like Toph, she has a lot going for her. For one thing, I always loved the idea of a handicapped badass, particularly blind badasses. For another, I think she's really cute, in a feisty kind of way (I hope I spelled that right). Third, I like her personal motivations in The Chase; basically, she doesn't see the big deal in pitching in when she's taken care of. She's basically so used to the idea of having people talk care of her because of her condition that she completely neglects the idea of helping others, something she learns in that episode, thanks to uncle Iroh (incidentally, I'm told Mako dies midway through the production of the second season; shame, too, he's so awesome in... well, everything, but including Iroh).
Also, I like that Azula's flames are blue, because blue flames are hotter and more intense then red and orange flames, showing just how far ahead of Zuko she is. Subtlety! BTW, about the electricity/fire thing, someone on another forum posted this video:
Science is fun!
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Smashgoom202 said:
You don't need to keep mentioning or apologizing for the fact that you're watching and commenting on a series that has ended. Just because TLOK is ongoing doesn't mean that TLA is automatically irrelevant (the thread's about both). Fresh perspectives can help to generate discussion. On that note,
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Why, and why blind ones especially?
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Thing is, I'm not entirely sure myself. I think it's the idea that someone who you would think would have a disadvantage yet is still fully capable of taking down someone without such disadvantage is pretty awesome. It's also a good message, as well.Mario4Ever said:
As for blindness... Well, for one thing, blind people can talk, since deaf people typically use sign language, and mute people... well, you know. It's also a major handicap, something I feel goes far behind, say, losing a limb or something like that. It might also be because I kind of wonder what it's like, not being able to see the world, and only experiencing it through hearing, feeling, smelling, and tasting.
There's something else that I notice when it comes to blind characters. More often then not, the blindness doesn't really affect them, i.e. you can't actually tell that they're blind unless they or someone outright says it. Subtle things, like looking in a certain direction or something being able to attack someone that wasn't making a single noise. There's also thing one thing that I notice but I'm not entirely sure most blind people do, since I don't know very many blind people; they always look at the people they're talking to like normal people. I'd figure if they were blind, they'd at least look in the general direction and not have their eyes focused on anything, because hey, they don't work, so why bother? Here's an example of what I'm getting at: Mama Odie from The Princess and the Frog is supposed to be blind, yet a several seconds after her introduction, she's looking for her pet snake, Juju. When Juju comes down, she looks at him/her, almost as if she has to see him/her in order to confirm that he/she's there. Of course, they try to re-establish that she's blind by using Juju as a white cane, but for me, the damage is done. She might as well not have been blind in the first place.
So far, Toph seems to be a good blind character, in that she can sense things through earthbending, but that doesn't mean it's as good as seeing. Heck, in her introductory episode, she gets hit by a belt because it wasn't on the ground! I've only seen each episode once so far, so I haven't notice any particular details so far, but I feel it's pretty good, and I really like Toph.
Speaking of earthbending, though, even though part of me feels it's premature to make this kind of decision, but from what I've seen, I'm definitely going with earthbending all the way!
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You know, now that I think about it, this episode is one real shake-up to the series in general. After all, it establishes
The Avatar was created for the purpose of fighting the war of order vs chaos. Not very original, sure, but it's definitely...interesting. Even if it doesn't fit with my old theories.
Does anyone find it strange we're onto season 2 of the spin-off series, and only NOW they're telling us the origins of the Avatar in the first place?
Does anyone find it strange we're onto season 2 of the spin-off series, and only NOW they're telling us the origins of the Avatar in the first place?
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I dunno what show you've been watching, but the Avatar's purpose has always been to bring balance. Wan bought created a new world but ultimately failed to bring balance to it- most Avatars succeeding him did that job properly, except for Roku, who kicked off a hundred year war. Then Aang fixed Roku's fuckup and united the Four Nations in peace and harmony, with Republic City at the forefront.
And now Korra has to defeat Chaos himself. Good going, Harmonic Convergence.
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I'm sorry, did you not think ATLA's overarching story was fine on its own?
I just watched Tales of Ba Sing Se...
Iroh's segment... towards the end, I was on the verge of tears... Then I saw the "In honor of Mako", then I just flat out started crying...
Can't say much else about the other segments. Though I have to admit, Zuko's segment highlighted how awkward Zuko can be when he's not being all brooding and tragic.
Iroh's segment... towards the end, I was on the verge of tears... Then I saw the "In honor of Mako", then I just flat out started crying...
Can't say much else about the other segments. Though I have to admit, Zuko's segment highlighted how awkward Zuko can be when he's not being all brooding and tragic.
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No argument there.Nabber said:
How I view Zuko:Smashgoom202 said:
If I haven't mentioned it before, Zuko's my favorite character, with uncle Iroh as my second favorite. I totally by into why he broods, and more importantly, there's JUST enough brooding that's justified, but not too much that it gets too angsty and annoying.
GalacticPetey
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Smashgoom, how far into the series are you now?
JUST finished Avatar: The Last Airbender! Boy, what a finale! I especially liked
And I just saw the first episode of The Legend of Korra. I have to admit, it's a little jarring, coming straight off from The Last Airbender, to see this more modern, New York-esque city, when I'm so used to this ancient Asian culture... Then again, a lot can happen in 70 years (but then again, so can 100 years, but then again AGAIN, those past 100 years didn't have metalbending!). I'm really intrigued by where they go from here, since it DOES feel different enough from the first series then the usual "same exact story" most sequel series have. It's different from the first series, but it's continuing the story. Also, Steve Blum as that mask guy, AWESOME!
Feels good to be slowly reaching where the series is!
Azula losing her mind after Mai and Ty Lee betray her. I feel a LITTLE mixed about how Aang defeats Fire Lord Ozai by taking away his firebending, though I totally respect the notion that Aang managed to find a way to defeat him without actually killing him. It just felt like such a warm, happy ending! Now I want to find the comics, since they apparently show how Zuko finds his mother, and they're apparently part of the canon.
And I just saw the first episode of The Legend of Korra. I have to admit, it's a little jarring, coming straight off from The Last Airbender, to see this more modern, New York-esque city, when I'm so used to this ancient Asian culture... Then again, a lot can happen in 70 years (but then again, so can 100 years, but then again AGAIN, those past 100 years didn't have metalbending!). I'm really intrigued by where they go from here, since it DOES feel different enough from the first series then the usual "same exact story" most sequel series have. It's different from the first series, but it's continuing the story. Also, Steve Blum as that mask guy, AWESOME!
Feels good to be slowly reaching where the series is!
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I enjoy watching this with my father.
He pointed out the ridiculousness of this episode: Tenzin trains all his life to enter the spirit world, yet he can't. However, Jinora has the natural ability to interact with spirits for no reason at all. The show tells us that you should just not bother doing something if it's not your destiny; Tenzin's not meant to enter the spirit world, and that's that.
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So tonight's episode was on a half hour early for some reason. Basically, Korra meets up with and makes up with Tenzin, who tries to help her enter the Spirit World, but he can't, so Jinora reveals she has a connection with spirits. Meanwhile, Varrick offers Mako a job on his security force, Mako refuses, and then Lin Beifong and co. are at his door and arrest him for the Future Industries shit. Finally, Unalaq and his kids try to open the other spirit portal, Desna gets injured, so the daughter takes him back to the village, and then it's revealed that Unalaq is serving Vaatu.
GalacticPetey
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Ah. It's good to be back.
We're finally getting some explanation about the whole Jinora thing. Thank god. It does seem kind of odd that Tenzin trains his whole life and can't enter the spirit world, yet Jinora just seems to be able to do it naturally. Oh well, The Last Airbender was full of child prodigies as well. More Varrick is a good thing. I'm glad Mako's not falling for his tricks. Everyone else seemed to be convinced so easily by Varrick. However, Lin Beifong is starting to get annoying. She was one of my favorite characters in season 1. It seems like she took stupid pills or something. Does she honestly trust these two lazy cops over a guy who proved to be an enormous help against Amon? Oh, Unalaq's a dick. I knew he was evil, but Vaatu seems to be more important to him than the lives of his children. I'm expecting Desna and Eska to turn on him.
GalacticPetey
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OH FUCK YES! TELL ME I'M DREAMING!
Holy shit, it's Iroh! That's what I'm talking about! Now about the episode. Iroh appeared. Hell yes. This is automatically the best episode in Korra so far. Let's not forget Wan Shi Tong either. That's two awesome characters returning in one episode.
Oh man, I hated Unalaq before, but now I really hate him. I hope to god Tenzin puts him in his place for taking his daughter. I need some airbending slice! Also, Wan Shi Tong is on his side. Does he realize what Unalaq is trying to do? I hope Wan Shi Tong eats him or something. Also, Vaatu is coming, and he's not happy. What does Unalaq have to gain from releasing him. Vaatu will probably dispose of him since he's just a pawn. You know what, I just really want Unalaq to die.
Did I mention Iroh? Goddamn that was awesome.
The whole thing with Korra turning into a kid was a little confusing though.
Oh man, I hated Unalaq before, but now I really hate him. I hope to god Tenzin puts him in his place for taking his daughter. I need some airbending slice! Also, Wan Shi Tong is on his side. Does he realize what Unalaq is trying to do? I hope Wan Shi Tong eats him or something. Also, Vaatu is coming, and he's not happy. What does Unalaq have to gain from releasing him. Vaatu will probably dispose of him since he's just a pawn. You know what, I just really want Unalaq to die.
Did I mention Iroh? Goddamn that was awesome.
The whole thing with Korra turning into a kid was a little confusing though.
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I don't know what got me more. Tenzin's tone of voice, or Korra's face when she's looking at Tenzin.Shoutmon said:
