I always found Korra rather similar to Luke Skywalker (and no, not just because they wore green tank tops in a swamp while training under an enlightened veteran). They both started off as cocky, naive and impulsive characters who wanted heroic thrills but came to understand the true meaning behind their destinies through hardships, losses and pain and end up being spiritually enlightened, wise and level-headed. I know the writers mostly based her on Gautama Buddha, but still. It's an interesting comparison.

@Johnny2Cellos

4 жыл бұрын

Wow I really love this comparison, thanks for sharing. I've always thought about how Korra and Rey both had massive uphill battles to climb with the fans because of the burden of comparison. They both represent new types of characters and stories, but people have to compare them to those that came before as a measuring stick, and use those comparisons against them.

@vetarlittorf1807

4 жыл бұрын

@@Johnny2Cellos I find Aang more similar to Rey. Or at least what Rey should have been. They both think of their destinies as a burden, want things to go back the way they were, have similar relationships with a scarred emo villain-turned-hero and end up defeating the bad guy with the Avatar State lol.

@Johnny2Cellos

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I'm mostly talking about the ways the fans reacted to the characters and their stories.

@karladanielagonzalezmalpic7358

3 жыл бұрын

this blow my mind but its so fuckin right

@ruki4585

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah

I appreciate how you broke the series down, explaining things like her self identity issues and sheltered early lifestyle. Much needed for those that were too busy criticizing to understand the story being told.

@haydenboy0505

4 жыл бұрын

People can understand the story being told and still criticize how it was told. I am very much a critic of Korra, but I still recognize it's strong points, like how Season 3's final battle with Zahier is among the best fights in all of Avatar.

@Ironluke_2001

4 жыл бұрын

@@haydenboy0505 That fight was badass, especially when you take into consideration that she was literally dying during that fight.

@Lewa500

4 жыл бұрын

@@haydenboy0505 What is there to criticize?

@Galvatronover

4 жыл бұрын

If you go online you’ll see

@Johnny2Cellos

3 жыл бұрын

I have plenty of critiques for Legend of Korra, but if your answer to what is there to criticize is “if you go online you’ll see” then you probably aren’t particularly good at criticism or analysis. Form your own opinions.

I appreciate the effort that went into this; you made a very compelling case.

And this (and more) is why Korra is my favorite Avatar. 💪🏽👩🏽🔥⛰💧🌪

@kaybee1025

3 жыл бұрын

hi five

@hayasaka2579

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@elijahbutcher9522

3 жыл бұрын

Same

And that's why she's "The Legend"

These are all such incredibly valid points, I’ve always loved LOK even after growing up with ATLA, and never could understand why the show got such incredible hate for Korra’s character. She goes through so much as just a teenager and then has to struggle to overcome all of it. I also saw that movement to the cliff as her contemplating suicide in order to be capable of keeping balance in the world. Which is incredibly heavy to have on your shoulders, Korra’s situations were incredibly unique and I believe she handled it all as well as she could. I recently just started rewatching the series after finishing rewatching ATLA for the 5th time and I still think Korra is absolutely amazing.

@peytonhickman1042

4 жыл бұрын

She got most of her hate from her letting rave get destroyed and losing connections with all previous avatars

@calvinjessen6960

4 жыл бұрын

5th?

@Lewa500

4 жыл бұрын

@@peytonhickman1042 That's a dumb reason.

@beepbeepboopboop7857

4 жыл бұрын

Lewa500 yeah that was definitely not her fault lol. Imagine having your arms locked with those of your uncle who’s possessed by the embodiment of darkness and chaos and having the spirit of light ripped out of your body leaving you unable to function momentarily if it weren’t for kya’s healing

@YEs69th420

3 жыл бұрын

@@peytonhickman1042 I'm amazed how much people care about that glowing spaghetti monster that existed for like three episodes

“Korra’s return to the world was incredibly rocky” said at 8:23, clever...

@chillyghost8

3 жыл бұрын

Nice

Actually intelligent review. You understand that every avatar is their own individual with their own backstory and their own challenges. I loved the video, it was thorough and clear. Wouldn't mind seeing more of korra analysis.

@Johnny2Cellos

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’ve got a lot in the Avatar-verse I want to cover, will definitely have more Korra stuff eventually! Probably an Aang video next though

@newwind404

4 жыл бұрын

@@Johnny2Cellos i just subbed. I look forward to watching more from you. 👍

Korra, the one true Avatar tank. She can take a hit and keep moving on.

@Samrules888

2 жыл бұрын

except in season 4 or against any main villain and only as long as jinora is around for backup

@carmcam1

2 жыл бұрын

@@Samrules888 what? she faced the energy blast from a forest vines head on and created spirit portal, besides the comment said she can take a hit and move on, which is essentially true.

the way the fictional public and real life fans mirror each other in their reactions towards Kuruk and Korra is pretty eerie. Both of them misunderstood by most, and constantly squabbling over "who's best". There is no best or worst, there just -is-. And I think Avatar the series captures that message beautifully(and very Buddhist-fully) with every incarnation. I can't love it enough

@carmcam1

2 жыл бұрын

water avatar seems to have more impact in spirit world than in material world, very interesting.

@luckyabdurrahman1085

2 жыл бұрын

man water avatar receives so much L(s), honestly, kuruk lived a short life since he fought the dark spirit too much but the world remembered him only as a disgrace of an avatar, korra is really resilient, her bending was taken, next her past life guidance were taken, her health was taken, and finally her inner peace was taken, but she still perseveres after all that, she too, would probably live a short life since the mercury would damage her organs

Arguably, she’s the strongest avatar with her biggest feat being in season 4 as a 21yr old woman she was able to split a big ass beam of pure spirit energy with just one move Sure any avatar can spirit bend but none has shown such prowess and just raw power in spirit bending before, not to mention (though many don’t like it) she can create a giant, spirit-like, well… avatar. Also while in that form is able to shoot out OP beams and easily towers over many skyscrapers lol. Imo the strongest avatar besides Korra would be Kyoshi, now that lady was something else 😂 PS: obviously many won’t agree with me and that’s cool just try not to hate too much lmao

@newwind404

4 жыл бұрын

Actually korra was pretty strong. There are things in each season she does that indicate it. 1. Being able to handle amon's bloodbending, he was stronger than katara, didn't need full moon. 2. She connected to cosmic power without avatar spirit inside her. Created blue giant to fight dark avatar. Without raava. And defeated him. 3. She faught most dangerous assassin of the world while fighting the poison that was enough to kill her. 4. Stopping the mecha with freezing giant water wave without Avatar state. Energy bending the beam like you said, it had unlimited power source. It was nuke scale explosion that created another portal. All those things paint her pretty stronger than past avatars. But then again kyoshi fucking created her own island.

@issy785

4 жыл бұрын

nevermind404 Kyoshi split an island and invented lava bending Why do I feel like she could fuck up most avatars without the ability to bend 😂

@newwind404

4 жыл бұрын

@@issy785 and she was 7ft tall. 😯 Idk man, the ladies in this universe are kinda terrifying.

@Johnny2Cellos

4 жыл бұрын

Y’all best believe I’ve got a Kyoshi video coming after her next novel drops. Just a couple more weeks!

@issy785

4 жыл бұрын

Johnny 2 Cellos betttt I’m waiting for that

This is the most open minded, perfectly presented, logical, and interesting video on Korra’s character. You actually UNDERSTOOD her character the way she was. You delved deep to what makes her Korra and how powerful she was. What’s even better, is how you did it without trying to dull her down and bringing Aang up. I’ve seen way too many videos just nitpicking and finding reasons to hate Korra without actually understanding her character. Just because she wasn’t like Aang, does NOT mean she was a terrible character or a bad avatar. So many of these Atla fans completely invalidate her experiences and make her out to be such a weak avatar. She’s stronger than most of then actually realize. She went through so much and came back from it. Korra did things we felt were right and learned from her mistakes. People hold such high expectations for her because of Aang. She may be the avatar and his reincarnation. But she is NOT Aang. She’s Korra. People need to stop expecting her to live up to him. Her goal isn’t to live up to Aang or do him justice. Her goal as the avatar is to maintain balance in the world. She doesn’t have to do it the same way Aang did or make the same choices he did. And after losing her connection to her past lives, she was really on her own. I love how different she is from Aang. Korra is still her own person. People hating on Korra for the simplest reasons. If it was Aang, I bet my soul he would not receive the same backlash she got. I’m honestly shocked Korra was able to come back from it all. If that was me, I would have been BROKEN beyond repair. Korra is definitely a strong avatar and has achieved so many things within a few years. She is most definitely my favorite avatar. This is the only video I’ve seen on Korra that isn’t being so nit-picky, completely ignoring the positives, and not understanding her character and her position as the avatar. People wanting the series to be like Atla never understood how unique she is.

@nykkiogbomoh6573

3 жыл бұрын

REPEAT AFTER ME LADIES & GENTLEMEN.......*SEXISM*

@combatmedic3318

3 жыл бұрын

Moonchild Sunshine SAY IT LOUDER

@user-bu7lx8gs5j

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with this I just think she didn't have the best personality. Especially in the first season, she was so selfish and rude to everyone who didn't agree with her wish made it hard to like her. We should look to the writers who keep writing these "strong independent women" to be selfish and whiny. I want a strong female character that acts like an actual person would act, and isn't a jerk to people. You can be strong and not blame your shortcomings on other people and destroys thousand year old relics because *you* failed to follow instructions that are very clear. She's very strong, yes, but not the best person. also sidenote: really sad that in LOK they kinda ignored the art of bending. It was mainly punches and quick kicks. I mean, Korra's first airbending move was a punch, which didn't fit at all into the way airbending was performed.

@combatmedic3318

3 жыл бұрын

•• I see what you’re saying and I agree with you. The whole reason they did that was because they wanted her to be the complete opposite of Aang. Korra’s personality isn’t really for everyone but it’s understandable why people don’t like her as a person. I’ve personally never had an issue with it. She’s human, she fucks up. She was supposed to be a flawed character so she can have room to grow. She was in the South Pole for so long and never really got to see the world and travel. Not to mention, she didn’t have those kinds of likable human traits that is expected of someone.

@user-bu7lx8gs5j

3 жыл бұрын

Combat Medic yes, she messes up, as does aang but what annoys me is that she seems to leave the situation with the least amount of consequences, or seems to think that it’s not her fault when it is. Also, if she started off bratty and there was like a big change and she matured a lot more I wouldn’t have this problem but she didn’t really change that much. She barely changed and they used the PTSD plot device to cover the fact that Korra as a person did not really grow. She was making the same mistakes she made since day one.

Korra's resilience is honestly the reason why I absolutely love her as my favorite character. She gets knocked down yes, but she keeps getting back up, and that is not so easy to do. It would have been so easy for Korra to just give up, it would have been so easy for Korra to make excuses for herself and just do nothing and wallow in grief and trauma. But she took all that trauma, worked through it, and turned it into strength to help save and change the world. I genuinely don't understand how anyone can hate her.

Bro this video literally made me want to cry because I've never seen a video like it before. You broke this down so well it was unimaginable, the music that played throughout the video was beautiful, the way you talked about Korra's highs and lows, her past and the challenges and struggles she's had to face was amazing. I've always loved Korra, and I've been rather ashamed to be a part of the avatar fanbase and fandom due to all of the toxicity towards Korra, and there aren't many videos talking about how good she is and I felt embarrassed because it. This video has to be one of the most beautiful things I have ever watched, and it's honestly one of my #1 favorites, bro you did an absolutely amazing job putting this video together, I can't even describe how beautiful it was. Thank you for this amazing video and stay safe, love from California

Gonna have to watch LOK with new eyes after this. It’s been so long since I watched it tbh I think I just need more bending in my life lol

@Johnny2Cellos

4 жыл бұрын

Please do! I don't think it's perfect, but I do think it's vastly underrated. I hope we get more animated Avatar series in the future

They wanted TLOK to be ATLA season 4 you can’t change my mind 😂 people are mad because she didn’t travel the world to learn all four elements 1: We’ve already seen that and people would’ve complained about it being the exact same anyway 2: It’s a new era, not every avatar has to take the same path as he said they’re individuals. And the Korra’s story wasn’t all about bending, it was more about her personality.

Man I see the title and I agree 100 percent even before watching the video. But, videos like these will start wars 😅

@Ironluke_2001

4 жыл бұрын

Then we'll be ready for war, but at least now there are a lot more of us than there were 6 years ago.

I loved this video! The Legend of Korra gets so much scrutiny for no reason. It's a great show and I personally find Korra much more relatable than Aang.

@toxictwisst

4 жыл бұрын

I agree with you. It doesn't have the same humor as The legend of aang but there's alot more that happens in The Legend of Korra imo

@elijahbutcher9522

4 жыл бұрын

Me too

@revydragneel3873

3 жыл бұрын

Me too.

@Anansi1701

3 жыл бұрын

There is reason for some of the scrutiny, but all of the shortcomings stem from production limitations and time constraints. Had LoK had a reasonable episode count per season, maybe 18-24 then it would've been above reproach. All of it's issue are technical. The show, and by extension Korra herself were worthy successors in their respective roles.

@pw7772

3 жыл бұрын

Cause she's garbage

10000000% Korra is an incredibly well-written protagonist for all of the reasons you laid out, _plus_ the fact that she can sometimes be difficult to like and makes a bunch of mistakes. I feel sorry for anyone that was unable to get past their annoyance and see what an incredible personal journey Korra went through. Sorta like Diane Nguyen tbh

@AJGraham83

4 жыл бұрын

Kindred spirit

@DD-po2hh

3 жыл бұрын

Her show had the worst pacing though

@patriousthefallenknight3185

3 жыл бұрын

this has to be a joke right? also there is a HUGE difference in being Resilient, and very stubborn

@partycitydumpster

3 жыл бұрын

@@patriousthefallenknight3185 yes you are right, resilient and stubborn aren't mutually exclusive. She's both.

@patriousthefallenknight3185

3 жыл бұрын

@@partycitydumpster i say this to everyone who even likes this dumb down version. i like the way she looks, but i hate the way she acts

Thank you, thank you. I’m so sick and tired of being notified or told about a new video solely discussing how much korra sucks and is the worst avatar ever. I always disagree because this is exactly how I see it - she had endured and survived so much in such a little amount of time in a unique world where society had evolved to be more complex. I loved this video, thank you!

@peytonhickman1042

4 жыл бұрын

She’s not the worst but she’s Definitley not the best

@checkerrose1990

3 жыл бұрын

Peyton Hickman no, most likely there won’t ever be the “best” character in story writing, but she’s a lot better than most people give her credit for

@thejaycrewsshow9827

3 жыл бұрын

@@checkerrose1990 agreed

I just realize how strong Korra really is when she transformed into a blue giant. No bending abilities, no Raava or avatar spirit, she herself and her strong connection with the spirit world made her win the fight.

She literally made peace with zaheer in every way... beautiful.

@elijahbutcher9522

3 жыл бұрын

True. but she did say she may not entirely forgive him

@erwilson25

3 жыл бұрын

@@elijahbutcher9522 True but she shouldn't have to. You don't have to forgive someone who did something awful to you. You just need to accept that it happened and try to move forward. Which is what she did.

@elijahbutcher9522

3 жыл бұрын

@@erwilson25 yep

@craigpeoples9883

3 жыл бұрын

@@erwilson25She never forgave him she just put her fears aside so she could do what she had to

@solarking952

Жыл бұрын

@@elijahbutcher9522 Even so, that sequence where Zaheer guides Korra into the spirit world happened a bit too fast. You’d think Korra having to relive the most horrific experience of her life thus far with the guy responsible for all that would take a bit longer than 20 or so seconds. It’s the same issue with Aang breezing though his chakra training by just meditating for a bit and hearing wise words of encouragement. It kinda makes the psychological issues of these characters seem like they’re not that big of a deal if they can be fixed by literally meditating them away that quickly.

Man, that last point you made... Damn. I love that comparison.

1:45 I feel like we forget how flawed the previous Avatars were, too. Aang may have ended the Hundred Year War, but he caused it by running away. Roku failed to stop the Sozin. Kyoshi’s Dai Li became corrupt.

@peytonhickman1042

4 жыл бұрын

I feel like aang would’ve died if he stayed at the air temple

@Dzumeister

4 жыл бұрын

@@peytonhickman1042 If Aang died, the world would have gotten another Avatar. Instead, he got frozen, which meant the world was left without one for a hundred years, and during that time, the Fire Nation had almost absolute control.

@maadtee6281

4 жыл бұрын

@@peytonhickman1042 he might or he might not have died as aang sees the air benders die his rage will consume him and he gets into the Avatar state defeating most of the fire nation

@carmcam1

2 жыл бұрын

@@peytonhickman1042 or aang goes to avatar state, fire army report back to sozin (or whoever is the firelord that time) , then that firelord remember what avatar state is capable of and decide to stay within the fire nation. Also remember he ran away when he was told he was the avatar, not during the attack which could have make aang running away more compelling.

@peytonhickman1042

2 жыл бұрын

@@carmcam1 okay not sure what you ment on the second part of what yiu said but you’re forgetting so I’m used sozins comet to destroy all of the air benders. Aang would’ve died that day I feel because he would’ve been surrounded by the fire nations army and he hadn’t practiced any of the other elements yet

*new Avatar video pops up on my feed* Me: Cool I guess *new Korra video pops up in my feed* Me: Nani???!!!!!

the strongest avatar, mentally and physically, and i'll fucking say it again

@elijahbutcher9522

3 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah

Great vid. I adore Korra and her evolution. It's a different one than Aang and that's perfectly fine. they're different people, living in different times, raised in different ways, they aren't going to be the same. They're both the Avatar but that doesn't mean its the same person in a different body, each Avatar is their own person with their own nature and their own strengths and weaknesses. LOK is my favourite of the two shows. I like ATLA a lot but I find Korra more interesting as a character and enjoyed seeing her on her journey more. I also preferred the format of having more villains. I didn't find Ozai particularly compelling. I preferred the diversity of villains we got from Korra far more and the fact it wasn't just about the big bad fire nation. With Korra they all had different agendas and as a consequence different lessons for Korra to eventually learn from them all. Have you read the Kyoshi novel? I really enjoyed that especially as it had a darker tone. Being a young adult book really allowed them to delve into how deadly bending can be. I also like the cast of characters that surrounded Kyoshi. We also get a bit of info about Yangchen and a good amount about Kuruk as well which I appreciated it helped us situate Kyoshi in her world and what was going on a bit better. I hope they do more novels in the future because I'd say I think its my favourite thing out of the avatar universe even more so than the two animated shows. The way we were able to delve into things in a different way than the show was great and the novel format allowed for more deep story telling than the graphic novels do. I'm excited for the Shadow of Kyoshi in a couple of weeks.

@Johnny2Cellos

4 жыл бұрын

I lovvvved Rise of Kyoshi and cannot wait for Shadow. Makes me want a Kyoshi show even more haha. If we don’t get a show though, I’m super down for more novels.

@huggablebugger

4 жыл бұрын

@@Johnny2Cellos I really hope they do more novels and explore some other avatars. I'd be down for something in depth on Yangchen especially as she seems to respected in Kyoshi's time. The impact of her success as a avatar also impacts on Kuruk too and the fact he seems to have less threats to deal with because of it which along with his nature seems to have lead to some complacency setting in, which then has its own substantial knock on into Kyoshi's time line. Maybe a novel on the 2nd avatar and how that all went down, maybe he or she wasn't believed to be the Avatar initially (Wan didn't seem to know it was going to happen when he died so I assume no one else knew aside from Raava) and then they discover the rebirth. I'd love a Kyoshi show. But I'd also really love an anthology show where they have episodes dedicated to separate Avatars all through the Avatar cycles.

I’m crying because Korra is such a wonderful girl and an incredible avatar

On an unrelated note, I love that throughout Korra, we see many highly dangerous and trained combatants who know how to deal with most benders get continually surprised by airbending: Amon and his Chi Blockers are both unprepared for Tenzin, while Unalaq is surprised by Korra's airbending while being able to manage her and Mako's firebending with relative ease, the White Lotus and Dai Li are like wise beaten handily by new airbenders.

Korra made herself a name and changed the world more than any other Avatar before her. At least in my mind.

@huskylicous7963

4 жыл бұрын

Aswell as tenzins mind

@Orto-jj2di

4 жыл бұрын

@@huskylicous7963 Very true

@rederper8404

3 жыл бұрын

Husky Licous well not more than, he said some, don’t misinterpret Tenzin’s words just because you want to give Korra a 1 UP

@huskylicous7963

3 жыл бұрын

@@rederper8404 well he did say in the last episode of the show that she changed the world more than any other avatar before her so I donno what u on about

@rederper8404

3 жыл бұрын

Husky Licous Tenzin said you already changed the world more than most past avatars, so meaning not all, so listen to it carefully before you make a wrong statement, my god these Korra lovers are just Ants searching for a bread crumb to eat

10:04 why is the realist thing I have ever heard

THANK YOU so much for this video! I'm so sick and tired of people hating on Korra just because she is not Aang ... well D'UH! -.- I love ATLA and it's one of the best animated series ever made, but I prefer Korra as a character over Aang tbh. I relate to her so much & I also adored the shows' darker and in a sense more "realistic" themes of PTSD and the fear of not being needed/wanted (ofc ATLA tackled a lot of dark themes too, but more people suffer from depression/anxiety/PTSD than from being brainwashed by a secret agency, aka Korras themes feel more relatable in general ^^'). Also one thing that people often forget is the baseline difference of plot-movement: ATLA was driven by the overarching plot of the 100 year war & having to defeat Ozai, while TLOK was driven by different characters and their decisions - no overarching plot to shape our characters, but rather other characters, their decisions and the immediate aftermath of those decisions + their influence on Korras character again) Anyway, I'll subscribe to you now because both your Bojack Horseman AND your Avatar content is top notch so I need to binge every single video you ever made haha :D

@Johnny2Cellos

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! Hoping more people start to enjoy my Avatar videos as much as my BoJack videos haha

It feel so good to her good things about Korra again. Those years of people spitting on her and the show were arduous for fans.

Loved the video It really does feel that people outside of the series within the ATLA fandom are very harsh on Korra (not helped that there is a certain popular hour long rant video that unfairly bashes the series) you're right, EVERY Avatar's journey is different and Korra, much like her series, is full of faults and good points and I know her legacy will someday be looked back on by others with much kinder eyes than those from when her series first started.

Just finished rewatching the series today and found this video. Thank you so much for this, I've felt this way about Korra for years.

Thank you for not saying things like.. “ShEs GiVeN eVeRy ThInG!!!!!” It’s a stupid opinion and makes no sense.

@peytonhickman1042

4 жыл бұрын

What are you talking about

@pineapplerr

4 жыл бұрын

Peyton Hickman I’m talking about the people that think that Korra was given the avatar state with no challenge/build up.

@huskylicous7963

4 жыл бұрын

@@pineapplerr yeah even tho she is given the avatar state she loses her connection to her past lives ins season 2 and you can see that in season 3 and 4 where she gets beat in the avatar state

@kaybee1025

3 жыл бұрын

....lol. How many of them repeated the saaaaame comment

I love Korra so much and after reading the Kyoshi books my respect and love for her has deepened. finding out books 1-3 all happened in one year quite literally broke my heart.

Truly an amazing analysis! Just finished watching LoK and this perfectly summed up my feelings towards Korra and the show itself. It really is such an amazing show.

korra getting respect she deserves

Honestly though and I know I'm gonna get hate, but I like Korra more than Aang, not saying one is a better character over the other. And I know She can be hotheaded but she has more sense of action, where as Aang was more reactionary. And I understand this is due to differences like Korra being older and semi Experience with the elements and Aang being the tempered monk, and our introduction into this world. But what I loved about LOK is that it never felt dull, the characters (imo) moved the plot along not the reverse.

@Johnny2Cellos

4 жыл бұрын

It’s totally valid to relate to Korra more than Aang, you’re an individual! Don’t let the haters get to ya.

@elijahbutcher9522

4 жыл бұрын

It's the same for me bro I prefer Korra waaaaay more than Aang

I really appreciate this video. Korra is a really good character that never deserved all the hate she got

Good to have you back 2 Cellos!

Welcome back! Thank you, the Korra video was good!

I appreciate this so much as a fan of Legend of Korra! This video put into words so many of the thoughts and praises for the show's writing I've had for so long. Never really seen anyone dig this deep to get her as a character before and it's wonderful!

100% with you, Cellos!!! Awesome work as always!

Thank you so much for providing this thoughtful piece on Korra. You show her character great compassion, which is really refreshing to see in the midst of all the outright hateful/disparaging posts about Korra on the internet. I think people misunderstand Korra as a, "weak," Avatar because she's shown losing a lot of battles... but I think seeing her lose and continue to press forward is what makes her brave and relatable. I also love that you spoke on how she faces more public scrutiny than any prior Avatar! Overall, you provided such a great case to help others understand the internal and external influences that shaped Korra's story. Thank you for the wonderful video!

You made me want to rewatch the show and see your arguments.

@Johnny2Cellos

4 жыл бұрын

Do it!

You're describing some of my favorite moments in the show that make me love her journey and all the meaningful ways she confronts her role in the world and repeatedly sacrifices herself to be the avatar that the world needs. They always resonate with me, like she freaking chooses to die and possibly risk ending the avatar lineage to save the new air nation, trying to preserve Aang's deepest wish for the future. They draw a direct parallel during Jinoras tattoo ceremony, when she looks just like Aang, and it's his culture has been preserved in spite of the horror of genocide. C'mon that was so beautiful

"if you dislike korra for handling things differently than aang then you're missing the entire point of the franchise." I love korra as avatar and people tend to forget that she is her own individual, so was aang, so was roku and all the other past avatars. the progression we see not only in technology but also in bending arts in the LOK is amazing and couldn't have been better. I was even mocked for liking the series like seriously one of the main philosophy of ATLA was embracing change and yet some so called "hardcore fans" of ATLA cannot fathom the changes in LOK. Yes anyone can prefer ATLA or LOK as their favorite but that doesn't mean we should hate the one we don't like. ALTA for me was one of the greatest animation i've watch and LOK is great to but their greatness are in different dimension. anyway thanks for this awesome video keep it up

I hate how the fan base compare Korra to aang like there so different and Korra went through so much shes so powerful and she’s such a good female figure and I hate how ppl rip on her I loved the legend of korra I think she’s an amazing avatar xxx

@archemides1517

3 жыл бұрын

mostly because bad writing and korra being pretty annoying most of the series

@harrisonwatson976

3 жыл бұрын

Archemides I don’t get how she was annoying?

@archemides1517

3 жыл бұрын

@@harrisonwatson976 mostly from the fact how she acts she destroys, forces, and does pretty much whatever she wants and everyone magically conforms to it

@harrisonwatson976

3 жыл бұрын

Archemides I don’t see the problem like it was her life she has a right to do what she wants to lmao 😂😂😂

@archemides1517

3 жыл бұрын

@@harrisonwatson976 yes she very much would have that right and guess what thats why people think she is annoying and the numbers show it first seasons had high view counts counts then it dropped like a lead weight the only reason it was not cancelled was because of a contract that nickelodeon signed

I love this , thanks for giving her the the love she deserves

You are a saint. Korra has been so much and accomplished so much even when she doubts herself and failed occasionally. Which avatar hasn’t? No avatar is perfect. I like all avatars, Korra, Aang, Kyoshi, Roku, Kuruk, Yangchen and Wan. I just like some a bit more than others (Korra and Kyoshi are like my top favorites, does not mean I don’t like the others)

Johnny, I just want to say, thank you so much for this video. I was assigned a creative essay on a piece of culture that means something to us for a writing class, and for me it was Korra. As a first generation child of immigrants, I know what it's like to have such a giant destiny put on your shoulders -- to the point where you don't know who you are without it. I identified so much with Korra's insecurities feeling either like a failure to a legacy or an imposter to your own self. Even in the years I hated myself the most and felt like such a failure, I loved Korra, and it took me eight years to realize that that part of me that loves her is the part of me that is secretly rooting for myself. This video made my day and reminded me that I'm both resilient and fragile and worthy of love, just like Korra, Avatar or not.

@Johnny2Cellos

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing! I love reading stuff like this.

An absolutely great video

You're analysis over the finale of book 1 is incredible. I don't think I wouldn't have realized on my own even after watching the show for so many times until you pointed it out.

Thank you for this. This video gave me a new appreciation for Korra. I saw it for the first time recently and didn't really know how to feel about it, but once it's available on Netflix, I'm gonna watch it again and give it another shot

@Johnny2Cellos

4 жыл бұрын

I love to hear that! So glad you enjoyed this. Hope you enjoy your rewatch!

This is a pretty good summary. Loved this vid

Thank you. Your video nearly brought me to tears.

THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!

Korra’s PTSD is an anxiety disorder caused by very stressful, frightening or distressing events. She struggled to recover, suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and being haunted by flashbacks to her encounter. Although she recovered physically, her emotional struggle led her to embark on a journey to reconnect with her Avatar Spirit while hiding her identity as the Avatar, going against her tendency of being prideful about it. Even though, which the various traumas from earlier seasons have done just that, imprinting themselves on her mind, brain, and body. She has experienced something incredibly traumatic, and she cannot seem to get over it. Korra has been called a “hero” for her representation of mental trauma. While she has made mistakes, she always uses her powers for what she believes are good and just reason. Notably, Korra is a portrayal of an Indigenous-coded woman who has to deal with her PTSD in order to continue her duty as Avatar, master of the elements. During “Balance,” we see how the various traumas from earlier seasons have done just that, imprinting themselves on Korra’s mind, brain, and body. Flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety are all common symptoms of PTSD, and this holds true for Korra throughout the season. In “Korra Alone,” the second episode of the season, we see how far Korra has spiraled and how distant she has become. She’s unable to sleep in the weeks following her fight with Zaheer, waking from nightmares. Korra has barely kept in contact with her friends and hasn’t been able to resume her role as Avatar, protector of the world. She’s stuck in survival mode, constantly reliving her fight with Zaheer. Heart pounding, hair plastered to her face with sweat, terror takes hold: We watch as she wakes from a nightmare or a flashback interrupts her sparring. She’s stalked by a shadow Korra carrying the chains from when she was poisoned. Although her condition isn’t “cured,” she’s able to manage her symptoms and continue the fight, carrying out her role as Avatar. Korra is not the same, but she isn’t any lesser because of what she’s faced. Her loved ones give her space to deal with her complicated trauma, recognizing and honoring who she has become. Her trauma isn’t the butt of a joke or a stereotypical portrayal of arrogant genius. She’s still Korra, and she’ll always be healing.

Ahhhh I love the Avatar series, I can't wait to see more of your work on it.

I'm a late comer to the ATLA fandom (I was an uncultured kid, don't @ me), but I did see a few episodes of LOK when they first came out. I gave up after the first 2 episodes of Book 2, because Korra's headstrong refusal to listen to her friends' and family's warnings set Unalaaq's destructive plan in action. She made me so mad I quit watching. Since watching ATLA, I went back and watched all of LOK, and I'm so glad I did. I loved Korra and her incredible journey. I felt devastated for her when she lost her connection to her past lives...it was the one thing I wish they'd been able to fix in the series. It's my personal headcanon that she found a way to reconnect with them in the spirit world with Asami. It makes me happy to imagine that for her. Her growth and strength were inspiring to see

@Johnny2Cellos

4 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you went back and watched the rest of the show! I definitely understand the frustration with her losing connection to the previous Avatars. I've come around for 2 reasons, 1) It made Korra a stronger character who had to be more self reliant, and 2) I don't think there's any reason they couldn't reforge that connection in the future, or have it re-emerge with the next Avatar. You should check out the graphic novels, they're pretty good! But I can confirm she does NOT reconnect with her past lives yet. SOrry :(

@khadijamohsin1697

3 жыл бұрын

@@Johnny2Cellos i think it was a great idea for the connection to the past lives to be severed because it symbolized change .... and thats what it was all about... Korra was here to change the world and i love how she did while battling herself And i think we only got attached to the past lives because aang relied on them more (not hating aang.. i love him and korra ... maybe korra a little more because i relate to her ALOT) and korra kinda just did what she thought would be best, she trusted her insticts and even when things went wrong, she managed to fix them She was the perfect representation of the element: water which symbolizes Change

Tell me why I’m crying. I love Korra so much

@Johnny2Cellos

3 жыл бұрын

You answered your own question!

I love this! Thank you! :)

@Johnny2Cellos

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

i beleve so to. korra achevments would make aang and even roku proud.

@elijahbutcher9522

3 жыл бұрын

Something plenty of fans ignore unfortunately

@CaptainDonut0

3 жыл бұрын

@@elijahbutcher9522 true.

@elijahbutcher9522

3 жыл бұрын

@@CaptainDonut0 yeah, I used to love atla a lot but the fans have driven me away from it. I still like it but not as much as I used to, now I prefer Korra and her series

@CaptainDonut0

3 жыл бұрын

@@elijahbutcher9522 if i was a citizen of any of the for nations i wouldn't think that this new avatar had failed me. every avatar generation has its challenges. so it is impossible to think every avatar should be similar to the previous one.

@elijahbutcher9522

3 жыл бұрын

@@CaptainDonut0 Indeed no avatar deals with the same problems and issues as the last, some may have it worse than the other, but they all have their problems that they have to face and power through. Korra is no different from her predecessors only she had more societal pressures to deal with, and foes and challenges they could only dream of. Korra saved the world 4 times and changed it in just a few years

Korra is soooooooo underrated and unappreciated both in real life and in Avatar universe. It makes me sad. Plus, i was one of those people who wanted traumatize a character so badly that they didnt recover at the drop of the hat, to make them more relatable, and most of all, human (i wished the same thing on Steven Universe, too). I got my wish and i regret nothing. It was a fun rollercoaster of emotions.

Korra still is and always will be my favorite Avatar

Thank you for the positive look back on Korra's character. I've heard and seen too many times people dunking on Korra for being "annoying" or "a brat" without really looking at her journey or realizing that that was the point. and given the behind the scenes stuff that went down with how LOK was intended to be a mini-series with Nick wanting Mike and Bryan to do more just as Book 1 was wrapping up, it's amazing how Mike and Bryan managed to pull together a decent story and continue Korra's growth, even when she had to take a step back during Book 2. huh well isn't that kind of like how real life works don't it? Great job on the video and while I look forward to seeing more of the other Avatar videos in the future I definitely would love to see you make a video giving your reviewing both ATLA or LOK and giving your thoughts on each of them as a series and hopefully give each the love and compliments they both deserve and even the fair criticisms that come with it. Keep up the good work Johnny, i'm happy I subscribed to you

I loved how you explained deeper about korra's character arc, my outlook on her and the show is now broadened

In the words of Perfuma (from SPOP Season 5): ‘Johnny! it’s really YOU!!!!!!!’ (I was actually starting 2 worry the virus 🦠 had gotten u! 😰) Glad 2 c u still around! 😄 Seriously, your reviews r the BEST! 👌

As someone who got past a really dark time of my life, I really connect with Korra. It's just sad that Korra gets hated a lot by people.

It is good that someone put Korra in a good light ❤

10:17 Finally! Someone said it.

I just love her so much yk? 😭 really nice vid

Amazing video man!

@Johnny2Cellos

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude!

I love Korra 💖💞

I loved this review.

Most avatars don't know they are untill they are 17 ,korra was bending her opposite element at like 4 haha. She was a whole woman. Love her

A 17 years old, not knowing what the world is. Challenging foes for just a year. The mental state of that kind of person is painful mentally. Having that kind of pressure and all is too much for a 17 years old. I believe that Korra is the most powerful Avatar mentally, physically and spiritually

I do wonder... In book 3 these random chosen airbenders... think they were decendents of the orginal air nomads?

wow!! awesome video! you earned a new sub :)

Now.... i dont ever say this but.... THIS IS GOOD C O N T E N T

Thank you for this video people always hate on TLOK but I always loved it

Nice video man

@Johnny2Cellos

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I did not realise that the fight with Vaatu was all Korra. No Rava in sight. Love this new insight!

it's always bothering me so much that people are comparing korra with aang, aang isn't korra this video is awesome with so much facts thanks

I've always loved the Legend of Korra, and I love your explanation of what makes her such a compelling character! I have never thought about the in-universe reaction to Korra as a meta-analysis of how the fandom reacts to her, but it makes a lot of sense. I wish more people would give Korra a fair chance because it's such a great show!

Fantastic video

What I LOVE about legend of korra so much is how different it is. It's SO personal and new its the definition fresh. I really hope the show about the next avatar does it's own thing like korra did. Love tlok foreverr

I absolutely love how this show handled the idea of watching an avatar become a person

The prospect of you saying Korra was at the cliff to possibly end her life hit hard. I watched season one with my mom, someone who was battling depression and suicidal thought and she was the one who pointed out that was probably going to jump. That was so painful to think about and for once, Korra getting her bending back was sort of a relief in a way. Perhaps if Avatar was allowed to delve into deeper topics and LOK didn't go through as much production woes from it's executive team at Nickelodeon, then maybe that one scene would have been so rawly heartbreaking. even so, thank you for noticing as well.

Too many times I think people dismiss LoK for its flaws without really looking at the really interesting aspects of its story and characters. This was a really good video, you made a really good point with the cliff scene. Never thought of it that way but dang, definitely a real possibility. Can't wait to rewatch LoK with fresh eyes. People also seem to forget that Korra is a sheltered teenager, teenagers are very much children and not at all adults. She's impulsive, hotheaded and ignorant, like any normal teen. Compared to Aang she's much older but still very much a child.

To he honest, Aang's series was great for the world building, showing how the nations function and what war can do to the world. The series was amazing, especially when you grew up with it. Korras Series however was buildet around her. There was not as much world building left to do, except for the new technology, which got handeled through Korra being also new to it all. Aang was great, Korra was great, you cannot compare them, like you said. It is almost rude to compare each Avatar with the other one. I do not get the point across as well as I want bc my english is not as great today, but I still hope you understand :')

Avatar Korra is a truly resilient, determined and sacrificial character. She always tried to find ways to save the world, even when the personal cost was steep, such as giving herself up to the Red Lotus in exchange for the safety of the Air Nation. I truly believe that when she was standing atop the cliff at the end of Book 1, she was contemplating suicide, the creators, imo alluded to this by the fallen teardrop. In doing so, she would die, but the world would have a new Avatar, one who could bend all 4 elements. Sure, she was cocky and arrogant in Book 1, but as time progressed, Korra changed and matured. What we saw in Book 4 is an entirely new and improved adult Korra. This is essentially what good writing is. A character is well-written not because they are likeable, but because they are relatable and show progress with time and development, and I think Bryke did a great job with Korra.

@solarking952

2 жыл бұрын

About the whole thing of turning herself over to the red lotus. I think we kinda missed out on a pretty big opportunity there. Because what if Korra had found out much sooner about Zaheer’s plan to end the avatar cycle. It would give Korra a very interesting moral conundrum to ponder on. What’s more important? The new fledgling air nation, or the continued preservation of the avatar as a whole? That’s a difficult question I’m not really sure on myself to be honest.

Great. Fucking. Video. I hate how people dismiss Korra so easily, I love every point you made and agree with it al.

Every time someone says that Korra is a MARY SUE, they should see this video.....Korra is probably the most vulnerable Avatar of all and probably the one who indeed suffer the most trying to do the job she was suppose to do, thats why I love her so much, she never back down and push forward, despite, the world seems to not wanted her or the Avatar anymore, she was resilient and always step forward no matter how many....MANY....MAAAANNNNYY times she got, beat up, torture or traumatized, so again to all Korra haters..........HOW SHE IS A MARY SUE???

@lullabysorrow5746

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I agree, she wasn't a mary sue at all, she was useless. I feel like people don't know what a Mary Sue is anymore. A Mary sue wouldn't destroy the avatar state forever, she would probably save it then somehow make it even more powerful than it ever was. I feel like the writers were just into her getting hurt, like she had a great character design but idk just with how much she got defeated or tortured seemed like it was for pleasure. Even in her relationships she was getting her heart broken left and right, honestly I can't say one true friend Korra really had. I don't count Misami because...it just came out of nowhere near the end. Just the entire crew felt like a acquaintances rather than friends to her. Tenzen was trying to be there for her though, I can say that. And I feel like she never really had character development either. Unless you count her being in a wheel chair with her hair cut and she being miserable a thing. Something was just off with the writing in this show.

korra besides aang probably made the biggest impact on the world EVER.

@slushdog1012

3 жыл бұрын

I think Korra did more than Aang as the Avatar.

@elijahbutcher9522

3 жыл бұрын

@@slushdog1012 She did bro, hell even Tenzin, Aangs son acknowledges this. Saving bending from being wiped away from the world, getting independence for the Southern Water tribe, reuniting spirits and humans despite 10,000 years of separation, bringing about 10,000 years of light, reviving the Air Nation, saving the Earth Kingdom from a ruthless dictatorship, and creating a new spirit. Hell the first 5 were done in 1 single year, and the last were done 3 years later.

Good video

Preach Queen

I love seeing Korra get the respect she deserves. Such a good show.