The final agni ki is a masterpiece of animation and storytelling, the music choice is saying "this isnt action what you are watching, it's a tragic inevitability." And the voice actresses performance during Azula's mental collapse is heartbreaking to listen to. I can't imagine what she had to think of to bring out the emotions for that scream.

@DigitalDNA

7 ай бұрын

I heard that the voice actress refused to watch the final episode after the recording. It was too painful.

@jdde756

7 ай бұрын

@@DigitalDNA I feel her pain

@Prgy4538

7 ай бұрын

Can only imagine what Netflix is going to do with it if the show gives us three books . Fingers crossed

@guimagsantos

7 ай бұрын

You saved me from writting the same thing. 😁

@funnylilgalreacts

7 ай бұрын

I'm happy they didn't make it an epic score during the Agni Kai. It's two siblings fighting each other, its heartbreaking.

I remember reading somewhere that when Sozin killed the Air Nomads, the war started with an unprecedented act of violence. When Aang chose to spare Ozai, the war ended with an unprecedented act of mercy. I love that

@torch712

4 ай бұрын

The way I see it, by choosing to not kill Ozai, it goes to show that Aang's culture is still relevant and didn't deserve to die out. There is still meaning to choosing peace.

@seanengelgau5496

4 ай бұрын

That 100%. I also think it represents Aang choosing to fully embrace his position as Avatar but to not sacrofice his childhood and his innocence to that ultimate cosmic power. He was robbed of his childhood, his innocence, and his culture when he became the Avatar and ran away. The whole series is about him finally taking responsibility as Avatar but I don't think Aang fully gives up his whole self. He finds a balance.​@@torch712

@Galiant2010

3 ай бұрын

The mirrors in this series are just amazing and seemingly endless. One of my favorites being that Aang has a lightning scar in his back from Azula from Zuko betraying them. And that Zuko now has a lightning scar on his chest from Azula because he was willing to sacrifice himself.

I think the saddest part of Azula's breakdown was that she didn't sound surprised to "see" her mother. Surprised that she cared enough to be there for her coronation, maybe. But she never said "but you disappeared!" or "there's no way you're really here!" It makes you wonder: how many times has Azula imagined these conversations with her mother?

@coltonpiper6156

7 ай бұрын

Good point

@GothamCityMya

6 ай бұрын

I seen this show so many times and never once thought about that. Good point!

@yolandag8436

4 ай бұрын

Yea, i always thought that, like how many times has she imagined her mom and talked to her cus she was no surprise at all to see her

@user-dy7ls7uo9j

3 ай бұрын

Not to be a smart ass but ppl who have hallucinations of ppl can also struggle with delusions that make them unable to realize that realistically a person should not be where they’re seeing them

@user-uu1hv8nv6i

2 ай бұрын

I fell şad for herpoor girl

Friendly reminder that Sokka, a non bender, took on two comet powered firebenders with a sword and his boomerang, all while holding Toph from falling to her death

@TheGoddamnBacon

7 ай бұрын

Not the least of which was holding the literal powerhouse of the group aloft, with her being literally in his hand and unable to do nothing. Everyone got their moment, and Sokka's was no less powerful than any other.

@jwag301

7 ай бұрын

And dropped a classic one liner. Truly a legend.

@Asari547

7 ай бұрын

i mean... the comet doesnt really matter when they dont have a chance to firebend

@Razzlion

7 ай бұрын

@@Asari547 Sokka is just the quickest draw in the west bro. They didn't have TIME to firebend.

@TheJegan94

7 ай бұрын

What else could you expect from the infamous strategist, the great warrior, the man loved by the Moon, Soka from the Southern water tribe! 💙

My favorite part is Aang talking to the previous avatars for sure. Yang Chen telling him “it’s not about you” and that the avatar being unable to reach enlightenment because they are inherently duty-bound to the world is such thoughtful writing. I also like that the lion turtle tells him his spirit must be unbendable, which to me implies that Aang deciding not to sacrifice his ideals is what allowed him to take away Ozai’s bending.

@consistentlystupid4726

7 ай бұрын

You're right. I'm pretty sure the only reason the Lion Turtle even taught him that is because Aang's motivation is pure.

@funnylilgalreacts

7 ай бұрын

I actually love this. Being unbendable/uncompromising was the only way to defeat Ozai and for Aang to remain Aang. If he had compromised, his spirit would have been broken forever. I also love that the Lion-turtle wasn't known by anyone else. The Lion-turtle is uniquely special to Aang's path.

@ABarlick

7 ай бұрын

​@@funnylilgalreactswell, Momo was there

@bobwilliams1827

7 ай бұрын

To quote Yoda “There is another.”

@MelloBlu

7 ай бұрын

@pyroman56 Aang mentions them in a book at the library

Sokka then: Fun?! We can't fight firebenders with fun! Sokka now: Everyone please report to the bomb bay immediately for hotcakes and sweet cream. We have a very special birthday to celebrate. Toph then: No way am I going in that metal monster. I can't bend in there. Toph now: Where's the closest airship? *YEET* Azula then: "Almost perfect. One hair out of place." Azula now: Alright hair, it's time to face your doom! Zuko then: "Capturing the Avatar is the only chance he has of things returning to normal." "Things will never return to normal. But the important thing is, the Avatar gives Zuko hope." Zuko now: The road ahead of us is challenging. A hundred years of fighting has left the world scarred and divided. But with the Avatar's help, we can get it back on the right path and begin a new era of love and peace. Aang then: *The Boy in the Iceberg* Aang now: *Avatar Aang*

@000JAV_QwQ

7 ай бұрын

Cabbage guy then: My cabbages D: D: Cabbage guy later: My cabbages D: (And my cult)

@lisak8492

7 ай бұрын

Damn

@bradcha5413

7 ай бұрын

​@@000JAV_QwQ😂😂😂

@samuelvincent557

7 ай бұрын

First word of the entire series: It's. Last word of the entire series: Perfect. The entire series: It's Prefect!

@nathanielreik6617

7 ай бұрын

Katara then: "Well he's great, he's the Avatar; I could still use some more training" or Katara then: struggles to make a big wave Katara now: defeats Azula during Sozin's comet

I'll never get over the perfection that is Grey DeLisle's voice acting for Azula in these episodes. Every time she speaks you can hear her sanity crumbling. The emotion she brings to Azula's breakdown is gut-wrenching. Even though we're supposed to feel happy to have beat her, once you hear her crying out like that, you can't help but feel sorry for her.

@icankickflipok

7 ай бұрын

That’s what happens to people who spend all their time and energy trying to maintain complete control. When they inevitably lose that control, they lose their sanity along with it.

@RojoProX

7 ай бұрын

Mental health problems run in Delisle’s family and grew up knowing how people handled it , or lack there of. It’s fitting she got to express the difficulties someone goes through when their mind begins to unravel. She did an amazing job.

@MisterPyOne

6 ай бұрын

@@RojoProX She actually put herself in that state of mind, with all the hurt and sadness and helplessness. It was real what she was feeling. She said, that she can't watch that part, because it's too painful. She is incredible.

I absolutely love the infamous beard grab when the Avatar State kicks in. I swear its like all the collective avatars were like "we have been waiting for 113 years for this twerp to put us in front of your b**** ass..." 💀

@TheGoddamnBacon

7 ай бұрын

Easily in the Top 5 of my "Oh S***, It Just Got Real" moments in all of cinema.

@akaza_Snow_Compass

7 ай бұрын

I imagined kyoshi just gaslighting other past avatar like : WE HAVE TO DO IT OR OUR LEGACY WILL BE GONE, LETS DO THIS IMMA TAKE THE WHEEL YALL JUST FOCUSING ON AANG DEFENSE. 😂😂😂

@Wuffskers

7 ай бұрын

it also gets followed up with one of the best flexes when he jus brushes off Ozai's attack

@eileensnow6153

7 ай бұрын

That’s when you know it is OVER for Ozai. Get your lil b*tch beard out of my face 😂

@metawolf987

7 ай бұрын

We all know that was Kyoshi at the wheel, it's not even a debate.

Perfect end to a perfect series. CANT WAIT for Korra! I just realized, the clothes that Aang was wearing for Zuko's coronation is the traditional ceremonial air nation dress. That was probably the first time anyone has worn those in a century.

Thank you so much for sharing this journey with us. It’s been a privilege watching your reactions to one of the most beloved animated series of all time. So glad you enjoyed it as much as the rest of us.

@funnylilgalreacts

7 ай бұрын

You are so welcome

@cluster_f1575

7 ай бұрын

ATLA is on my shortlist of immensely satisfying series finales.

Big props to Katara, the “last waterbender”, peasant of the Southern Tribe, for beating Fire Lord Azula, master lightningbender during Sozin’s Comet, in her own home during her coronation.

@KdeeBUBBLES444

7 ай бұрын

even better that she wins by outsmarting her, when Azula's cunning and cleverness are some of her most notable character traits

@WPNSTV

7 ай бұрын

@@KdeeBUBBLES444 generally speaking that is one of Azula's strengths, but intelligence and strategy is completely missing from Azula in the finale. This is the same character that refused Zuko's agni kai in season 2 and used the Dai Li for everything. Azula pretty much defeated herself in the finale. She doesn't even have half of her normal cleverness here.

@MisterPyOne

6 ай бұрын

@@WPNSTV She was falling appart

@WPNSTV

6 ай бұрын

@@MisterPyOne Which is the point. She doesn't have the cleverness/cunning that she had for the entire buildup of the show. Katara never beat peak Azula. Azula could of easily won that scenario if she was at her peak intelligence, without even fighting.

@MisterPyOne

6 ай бұрын

@@WPNSTV I agree

The scene where Iroh breaks through the wall of ba sing se is a somewhat overlooked example of how much power a firebender gains during the comet. He, and an entire army laid siege to that wall for 600 days and couldn't break through, but he did it single handedly, with one blast during the comet.

@scaredscorpion

7 ай бұрын

To be fair, when he was besieging it it was controlled by earth benders (so they could easily replace parts of the wall if it needed) whereas here it's entirely fire benders

@tarrker

6 ай бұрын

No, they broke through. It even shows it during a sort of flashback where Zuko and Azula are reading a letter from Iroh. He just surrendered right after that. But, you're not wrong. I mean, they very clearly stated that it took 600 days to break through the wall. So Iroh in the finale still singlehandedly did in seconds what took an entire army 600 days.

I love that during the final Agni Kai, Zuko leans into waterbending and earthbending stances, completely embodying the philosophy that Iroh taught him. And then later when Katara pulls the baller move of freezing herself and Azula in a block of ice, she uses Zuko's own move from the finale of season one to melt himself out of her ice. This series is so subtle, I love it.

@000JAV_QwQ

7 ай бұрын

And Zuko's final move is just like Aang's air movements (that break dance like thingy)

@cybergeek11235

7 ай бұрын

ooooh, i hadn't caught that katara/zuko parallel - good eye!

@dargron7614

7 ай бұрын

It's pretty much the message of the whole show - embodied by the ideals of the White Lotus. Isolated and withdrawn, the 4 nations are all shown to be in a state of stagnation and decay, recycling old ideas over and over until they have gradually lost all meaning. Even the powerful and dominant Fire Nation has forgotten how to dance and lost their true art of fire bending. Team Avatar however, only get stronger and stronger, just from being exposed to each other's different ideas, culture, philosophies and techniques. We see the same from Iroh when he reveals his technique of lightning redirection was inspired by studying Waterbenders (probably directly from Master Pakku within the White Lotus).

@tehdipstick

7 ай бұрын

I also feel that while Azula was naturally gifted and a prodigy in the traditional, militaristic form of firebending (which Zuko struggled at, but eventually got close to her level), Zuko may have been more naturally gifted in the Sun Warrior form of firebending, considering how easily he seemed to pick it up.

@tehdipstick

7 ай бұрын

@@000JAV_QwQ It's also a similar move to the one Zuko used against the Kyoshi Warriors in episode 4 of Book 1.

The great thing about Avatar is that you can watch it over a thousand times and it never gets old. Your journey is over, but the show is a part of you now and it just gets better every time.

the thing with Ty Lee joining the Kyoshi Warriors is that A, imagine her teaching the others how to paralyze people like that, and B, Ty Lee's whole thing was that she joined the circus to get away from all her identical sisters, to not be a part of a matched set. and now she's found her own set to be a part of. also, the last line of the series being a blind joke from Toph is the perfect bookend.

When toph says "thats alot of fire" its pointing out the fact there firebending is so much more powerful than usual, that toph can feel the heat of it from almost a mile away

The Agni Kai between Zuko and Azula is my favorite scene from any show ever. It’s so powerful. The animation, the music, the city lighting up as the fire clashes, it’s all so beautiful

That scene with the cherry pit is such an interesting scene. All of the women look kind of like her, especially the one she banished. Not only that, but the one she banished is also voiced by Azula's VA. Just some interesting symbolism.

"The girls and i really bonded in prison!" best out of context quote

It's so refreshing to see someone who understands Aang's devotion to not killing. So many reaction videos I've seen have people complaining about it and saying he should just "grow up" and do it, when that would so against character for him. And as you said, it's a strength to not kill.

@BeeKee404

6 ай бұрын

Sounds like those reactors are the ones who need to "grow up" in my opinion.

@ilynjm

6 ай бұрын

Fr

@topheavykoolaid

6 ай бұрын

The lowest point for Aang was when he killed that buzzard wasp, imo

@vegacore101

6 ай бұрын

​@@topheavykoolaid I don't think he killed it. Incapacitated it maybe, but not kill.

@boodyjacob9322

6 ай бұрын

@@vegacore101 The writers said he split it in half.

I still believe that the whole "birthday in the bomb bay" segment is the funniest scene from the entire show. Cracks me up everytime 😆

@rodanhibiki5980

7 ай бұрын

The fact that it was ACTUALLY someone’s birthday always gets me 😂

@CanisMythson

7 ай бұрын

Episode one: "You can't fight firebenders with *fun!*"

@TarisSinclair

7 ай бұрын

"Happy Birthday" while they both are treading water - great punchline.

@manulopez4697

7 ай бұрын

It shows that the fire nation are just people like the rest of the world and not evil by default 😊

@hellogoodbyeandallinbetween

7 ай бұрын

Sokka learned to fight the firebenders with fun, which Aang suggested right back in ep1!

17:38 That joker voice was starting come through😂, mark hamil is top tier, he does menacing very well.

What’s also amazing is the symbolism of Zuko and Aangs lightning scars. Zuko’s scar is in front on his chest because he was always haunted by the future what he believed to be his destiny. Aang’s scar is on his back because he was always haunted by his past.

@Galiant2010

3 ай бұрын

I look at it as memoirs of Zuko. Aang was "stabbed" in the back because Zuko betrayed them for selfish reasons. And Zuko got his by sacrificing himself for someone else.

I don't know if anyone has mentioned this yet, but in the Agni Kai, Azula uses her fists when firebending instead of her fingertips like usual. She really was slipping.

and we come to the moment where I realized that Ozai doesn't have family, he truly only has victims.

@SilverFang95

7 ай бұрын

Still family tho😅

@roxasvanitas1

7 ай бұрын

@@SilverFang95 not the way he treats them

@SilverFang95

7 ай бұрын

@@roxasvanitas1 doesn't matter. Still family😂

@roxasvanitas1

7 ай бұрын

@@SilverFang95 blood, not family. I know that’s kinda semantic but in ozai’s case I think it’s a valid distinction.

@Jason_N7

7 ай бұрын

@@roxasvanitas1 Exactly. I don't understand why people forget that Family relation and Blood relation can actually be two different things.

I can honestly say that this is the best TV series of the 21st century, and possibly the best animated TV series of *all* time. This ending was absolutely EPIC. Thank you for reminding me of how amazing this show is. I recently missed its recent run on Netflix, so now I wanna go buy it on DVD.

@blondymonk1535

7 ай бұрын

it is without a doubt the best animated series. and one of the best shows of all time.

@3Kings_Industries

7 ай бұрын

The classic Asian cinema happy ending was a perfect ending.

@cloudwatcher608

7 ай бұрын

It’s rated #7 on IMDb for too television series of all time, animated or otherwise 😊

@zandylovesrisk

5 ай бұрын

It's still on Netflix in the US.

I always love that tai lees ending has her WILLINGLY join a group where everyone looks the exact same after knowing why she joined the circus

@SquidKingSalazar

3 ай бұрын

It’s her acceptance of it, her struggle that she reveals in the beach episode is now relieved through joining the Kyoshi warriors. It’s subtle which is another reason to love the show

I love how Zuko goes ‘I can’t explain it, but she’s slipping.” Like she didn’t look like a crackhead

Everyones already said it, but I love the difference in music between the Ozai fights and the Azula fight. Ones a heroic realization of the characters destiny and everything he’s fought for, the other is a heartbreaking conflict between two characters who have every reason to be working together. Two victims of a horrifically cruel and manipulative father, forced to fight for no other reason than the fact that their family made them this way.

Yes! The Agni Kai between Zuko and Azula is one of my favorite things ever. So beautiful and tragic and perfectly executed by the animators. So freaking good.

@samuelvincent557

7 ай бұрын

It was so powerful on, so many, levels. The tragic nature of the fight, underscored by the music. And one of those subtle moments with Zuko was HOW he fought Azula. If you rewatch the battle, you'll see Zuko using different styles and stances that correspond with the four elements. He uses an earthbender stance to block one of Azula's blasts, he uses fluid movements and techniques to deflect and dodge others like air and water, and remembered Iroh's lesson on breaking Alula's root. He really took Iroh's lessons to heart and took inspiration from everyone.

This little waterbending maneuver at 15:11 will always be *insanely* cool to me. He's bending the water upward so it doesn't shatter his bones on impact.

@Astro.slugs1

7 ай бұрын

I love the bending at 24:53 It's a blink and you miss it moment but in a last ditch effort, Ozai uses his dragons breath to breath fire at Aang but Aang deflects it instantly with airbending.

@qrowing

7 ай бұрын

@@Astro.slugs1 Took me years to catch that one too! Love the way Aang creates a sort of "shield of air" to stop Ozai as well.

“All Hail Fire Lord Zuko” always makes me tear up. So proud of our boi

@MrsDuck356

7 ай бұрын

Jesseeeee

**ozai takes off robes** "oh no he's hot~!"

Anyone find it lowkey hilarious how - after such an epic journey, with the show tackling a range of mature themes and topics beyond what one would expect from a "kid's show" - and the the *_FINAL LINE_* of dialog for the show was basically a blind joke?!! 😂😂

You've mentioned several times how good this show is at making you feel sympathy for characters, but also I believe you said "Not for Azula though." And I said to myself, "Oh, just wait for the last two episodes." Never thought I'd feel bad for her, but here we are!

@funnylilgalreacts

7 ай бұрын

They hadn't given me anything to feel toward her. But The Beach changed everything

@dusty3147

7 ай бұрын

@@funnylilgalreacts she was only 14 sadly and had ozais influence on her. Her mom was close to zuko and she had nobody to give her the love zuko got. I felt bad for her bc all her life she had no say or control besides controlling her friends and armies

@shreyakar9220

2 ай бұрын

​@@funnylilgalreactsi would have loved to go into her mind more, why she is the way she is.

This is not a kids show!

@BladeFinnis

3 ай бұрын

When Aang got his chakra unlocked, you can ultimately say that if his chakra wasn't blocked, he was taking it easy on Ozai but when his chakra was unlocked Aang said, "Screw it. Let me show you who you messing with"

I watch Avatar the year it aired, it has been 18 years since, and I have watched the series like 15 times already, no kidding. My way to stay connected to the show is by watching people watching it for the first time and reminding me how it make me feel 18 years ago. I love how you never hold your emotions, I cried with you, reacting the same way I would do. Thaks for sharing this with all of us! Greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽

Watching the final Agni Kai is incredible every time. If you watch Zuko you can see his full evolution in understanding his uncles ideas. Using moves and stances from each bending nation. He truly becomes the grandson of Roku in this episode

@therivster

3 ай бұрын

Did anyone else realise that since Roku is both an Avatar and Zuko’s grandfather, that means that Aang is technically his grandfather reincarnated! 😮

Man Jeong Jeong is UNDERRATED AF he was in crative mode flying and putting walls whatever he wantedin the field BRUH he was handling the plaza by himself against an army of also comet powered fire benders with tanks

@borjankosarac3645

7 ай бұрын

I wonder if he’s had a chance to find more peace within himself regarding his nature as a firebender… But regardless, the fact he defended using fire rather than hurting is quite telling.

@eloquitodelaesquina

7 ай бұрын

@@borjankosarac3645 Exactly! He NEVER attacks with fire in the series, he just makes walls to deffend and push AND HE TOOK THE ENTIRE PLAZA DOING THAT 😭 hes insanely powerful

@santosic

7 ай бұрын

​@@borjankosarac3645Iroh should introduce him to the dragons... Give him some well deserved inner peace and not feel like he's cursed :)

@vegacore101

6 ай бұрын

His firewall kinda enacts Earthbending technique in a way if you pay close attention.

I’m sure others mentioned it but I love that Zuko tapped into moves from all the 4 nations during the Agni Kai to defend against Azula’s crazy attacks. 🥰🥰🥰🥰

aang was able to take his bending away BECAUSE of his refusal to compromise who he is, & i think that’s beautiful. “The true mind can weather all the lies and illusions without being lost. The true heart can touch the poison of hatred without being harmed. Since beginning less time, darkness thrives in the void, but always yields to purifying light.” “To bend another's energy, your own spirit must be unbendable, or you will be corrupted and destroyed.” if he wasn’t so steadfast in his beliefs & teachings, if he was “corruptible”, it would not have worked. his ending perfectly encapsulates what makes him so strong. zuko’s journey is one of the most satisfying stories in television history, & this is why so many attempted redemption arcs are constantly compared to his. it wasn’t easy, he had to be confronted with the atrocities committed by his family & his nation. then he had to finally gain what he always thought he wanted to realize that it’s not who he is. he has to make amends with the people he hurt & betrayed. finally, he has to use his power & privilege to create a new era “of love and peace”. such a fantastic character. this show has been a part of my life since i was a kid and nothing has ever quite taken the number 1 spot for me (the only thing that comes close is the anime Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood). I’ve owned the DVDs for years, i have many of the comics, i have some books made from the perspective of past avatars, i have DOZENS of aang figures. nothing else in pop culture has managed to get me so hooked and im so happy you enjoyed the show ♥️

@consistentlystupid4726

7 ай бұрын

I see so many people complain about Aang getting a "cop out" with the Lion Turtle swooping in to give him another option. But that's the entire point. It's never hinted at before the end because no one else (To our knowledge) has ever earned it. I'm glad someone else see's the beauty in him refusing to compromise his values.

@funnylilgalreacts

7 ай бұрын

@@consistentlystupid4726 I agree with this so much. If everyone knew about the Lion turtle the we would just be like "oh the legend of the lion turtle, that's how Aang is going to do this". That being very specific to Aang's journey makes him so special.

@LARVideos

7 ай бұрын

@@consistentlystupid4726 The existence of the lion turtle *was* hinted at before. In The Library.

Aang: "Mercy is the mark of a great man" * lights Ozai's hair on fire * "A good man" * Splashes water on him * "Well Im alright" 😂

@SoloRenegade

7 ай бұрын

a little Firefly crossover...

@sean_mccadden

7 ай бұрын

@@SoloRenegade Yup 😆

Notice how Aang does a version of the dragon dance before firing at the air ship in order to generate more force than usual

This reaction will forever be legendary to me, true genuine love for the show

What is sad to consider in this is that Azula is still just 14. And in the mirror-scene was only physically lashing out against her "mother" when she heard her mother tell her that she loves her. She did lash out knowing, that this is an illusion, because she probably never heard her real mother say those words to her.

@VG-fk6nk

7 ай бұрын

Damn, the mom was wrong for not saying it to her.

@scaredscorpion

7 ай бұрын

Given what we saw in flashbacks with her mum and Zuko I doubt she's never heard it from her mum who seemed to be a kind person. She might not have believed it but that's a different issue

@vanilladegenerate5711

7 ай бұрын

i mean she was nice sure, but she definitely didnt feel the same way towards zuko and azula. It seemed like she held almost open disdain for her at times, even making less than loving comments within ear shot of her. I mean i get it I imagine itd be difficult to deal with parenting someone who showed the anti-social tendencies and issues that Azula was in childhood. But i think its fair to assume that even if Ursa was a kind and loving mother to zuko, she seemed to neglect azula. Which reinforced Azulas mindset of fear and power being more reliable than love, since ozai was the only figure in her life to give her validation @@scaredscorpion

@cloudwatcher608

7 ай бұрын

I believe Azula had heard her mom say she loved her, but she grew up seeing that her father only cared about power and realized that love couldn’t help her achieve the power needed to get her fathers approval. Human nature is to notice and be affected about what we perceive we lack rather than what we possess. Then her breakdown happened when she achieved all the power she had desired and realized it was empty, having driven away the few people who truly did love her on some level in that pursuit.

@AnnekeOosterink

7 ай бұрын

@@vanilladegenerate5711 Yeah, agreed. I think it's likely that baby or toddler Azula was already bending earlier and/or better than Zuko, and Ozai would immediately pounce on that. It's kind of obvious that Ursa did not love Ozai, so if Ozai rejects one child and claims another, which he did, it's not out of character for her to scoop up the rejected child and ignore the other. Azula learned to be scary and mean and cruel from a very young age it seems, from Ozai, and he would have encouraged, pushed, and rewarded that behaviour. So of course Azula would focus on the parent who praises her, and not the one who either punishes her, ignores her, or comments on her behaviour with "what's wrong with that child", uh ma'am, the way your husband is raising her is making her this way, let's not pretend you're blind somehow.

The move that ang does to raise the tides to extinguish the fires is the first water bending move he learned from Katara, proof once again of how genius the writing of this show is!

Zuko has one of the best redemption arc if not the best redemption arc I've ever seen in fiction.

33:24 *Fun Fact:* That's Avatar Korra's theme from The Legend of Korra. The next installment of the Avatar series.

Funny how we are introduced to azula with the "one hair out of place" line, then she ends with her hair all over the place.

Sokka is amazing. Not only did he master all four nations non-bending martial arts, but he led an attack against the Fire Nation capital and later led a team of three and took down an entire Fire Nation airship fleet. Even in the first episode, while he wasn't the greatest warrior, he still stood alone against a Fire Nation ship with trained fire benders with nothing but a spear and a boomerang. He is the Samwise Gamgee of the Avatar series.

@ndstumme

7 ай бұрын

Respect to Sokka, but what do you mean all four? When did he learn air nation combat?

@vegacore101

6 ай бұрын

​@@ndstumme AIRship slice!! Lol! That's just a chuckle of a guess.

Found you through your Avatar reactions, and you are just lovely. No matter how many times, no matter who the reactor is, this journey NEVER gets old. Thank you for taking this ride. One of the greatest animated shows of all time! Bring on Korra, can't wait.

If you take a really good look at the last agni kai you can see Zuko uses bending techniques of other elements and it shows his growth as a character. You usually see firebending as an only offensive bending style with (usually) low defence capabilities. For instance at 15:38 he stood his ground, which is typical for an earthbender, and after making a defense, you see him counter attack with a huge blast as an offense which is more water type (I know you could argue that's not entirely true, bc Zuko didn't take Azula's offense and made it a counter attack). At 16:05 he shows an airbending move. Zuko really learned a lot by looking at the other members of the gAang and I love that

@pabloc8808

7 ай бұрын

And his fighting style begins to change from offensive into defensive after he meets the dragons, you can tell when he fights Azula at the Air Temple. He waits for Azula to strike, evades or blocks her attack, and uses the opening to strike back, which is how an experienced martial artist fights. During that fight though, he doesn't use fighting stances or styles from other elements, that only happens after he spends some time with the Gaang, like you pointed out. That goes to show that, while learning from the dragons made him capable enough to hold his own against Azula, he still wouldn't have been able to beat her if he hadn't leaned into what Iroh told him and learned from Katara, Toph and Aang.

**edit** to clarify because there seems to be some confusion. The below is not me making excuses for a psychopath. On first watch through, you hate Azula because she's so good at being bad. On subsequent watchs though you realize that while she does terrible things she's also a 14 year old girl who was groomed by a monster to be the way she is almost from birth, and my heart really breaks for her. It's also what makes that final Agni Kai so emotional, from Zuko's resigned "no you're not.' To her final break down. I love that the music in that scene is sad, not triumphant. There's a story about how the composer was having so much trouble scoring those moments until one of the writers told him to make the tone melancholy and depressing. Because that fight is a tragedy, not a victory.

@VG-fk6nk

7 ай бұрын

Never mistake "I feel bad for her" for "you should have sympathy and care for her". Even Iroh was on board with finishing her off for good. She's psycho.

@ventusbruma1039

7 ай бұрын

@VG-fk6nk when did I make that mistake? Did I say she shouldn't have been taken down? No, no, I didn't. All I said was that she was a tragic character when you looked at her story a second time. Azula, along with every other character in the show is 3D, not 2, like that. Also that the fight with her brother was sad, not triumphant, because them fighting at all wouldn't be happening if their father hadn't turned her into a monster. You're inability to understand how you could empathize with a character without condoning their actions is a you thing, not me.

@VG-fk6nk

7 ай бұрын

@@ventusbruma1039 So defensive. I hit a nerve. Like I said: Don't make that type of mistake. Those who you empathize with will eat you for breakfast, whether you condone their actions or not.

@ventusbruma1039

7 ай бұрын

@VG-fk6nk I just love it when someone makes intentionally passive aggressive post and then comes back with "I must have hit a nerve" when they get clap back. You knew what you were posting, you were implying that I was an apologist for her character and an idiot. 🙄 Meanwhile, my post, both of them, are talking about how much deeper and interesting of a character Azula is than you think the first time you watch the show through. How it makes her fight with her brother that much more heartbreaking. She’s more than just bad for the sake of bad, she's a broken kid turned into a monster by and abusive father. A rabid dog if you will. Does that justify anything she does? No. Does it mean she shouldn't be punished or stopped? No. However, it does make her a more human, and thus, again, a more interesting character.

@VG-fk6nk

7 ай бұрын

@@ventusbruma1039 I hit a nerve again, I think, so I won't read all that. But you need to stop being an apologist for psychos.

Another scene that makes me cry every time, the Avatar and the Fire Lord, Aang and Zuko coming together as friends to end the war. The music, and Zuko's speech, I'm always crying so much by then.

Honestly one of the best series I’ve ever watched and to think this is a kids show? Unbelievable. I love the ending too and that every single member from the “GAANG” all the way from Aang, Katara, Sokka, Toph, Zuko, & Suki. They all get their special moment in the finale.💕

@williamrosmer5629

7 ай бұрын

the thing people forget about kids shows is a good story is a good story regardless of what age it's intended for.

You are a real human being. People showing compassion like you remind me that there are still people on Earth like this.

I am so happy to see how much you were invested in these characters we all know and love so much. This show was a big part of my childhood and I cried with you watching this finale! I really would LOVE to see your reaction to Netflix’s One Piece adaptation. The character building and characters staying true to themselves… it is right up your alley!

@Storm20916

7 ай бұрын

I became a Patreon member to watch these reactions because you are capture the sincerity and investment that I had in the show, thank you so much!

11:38 Toph couldn't see the fire. She *felt* the fire all over her face, because of how much heat was being put out. That's why she had to add "isn't it?" to the end of her statement, because she has no frame of reference as to just how much fire that is.

Someone put it very simply for me about Azula’s state of mind. The hallucination of her mother is, of course, all in her mind. That means she is having the conversation in her mind…it’s all her own inner dialogue. Azula is conversing with herself. Breakdowns and hallucinations are the mind resisting an environment or situation. Her life has become unbearable and confused. She is essentially going through what Zuko went through all at once and from an even higher falling point. There isn’t anyone to guide her through it though. Ursa is also there for the obvious reasons, as an unresolved dynamic with mom. But these conversations means Azula is becoming aware of her faults and flawed worldview, but it’s too much to bare so she doubles down on her previous course. Like many people have said this isn’t the zero point of this switch, but it is the beginning of the breaking point.

Thanks for allowing us to relive watching this show for the first time! ❤️

@wtimmins

7 ай бұрын

Reactions are the closest we can come to watching it over for the first time.

It has been SO nice watching you react to this series. I even subbed on patreon because I just couldn't wait any longer. Also it's refreshing to watch a reactor who reacts straight from the heart. Can not wait for you to get into some of the other Avatar related things.❤

@TheMarcHicks

7 ай бұрын

Me too. Joined Patreon especially for this series.

Thank you for this beautiful journey, it’s been fantastic hearing your thoughts and feelings about this wonderful show. And your thoughts about the finale were really on point and echo so much of what I’ve felt about this ending. I think that this show has one of the most satisfying endings I’ve experienced. Aside from a few little questions that were left unanswered (I’ll admit that I haven’t had a chance yet to read the comics or watch The Legend of Korra, so I can’t give any spoilers if anything is answered later) I felt that everything was concluded in one of the best possible ways. I especially adore how much care the show took in bringing characters to a place that is not just good for them, but so suitable for them and who they are. I could probably talk about it forever, but I’ll just mention a few of my favorite things about how the show ended with taking characters to a new stage of their life. Uncle Iroh is one of my favorite characters - and I mean one of my favorites in general, not just in this show. That his primary identity is no longer “General Iroh, the legendary Dragon of the West”, but he is planning to live out his days in the quiet life of making tea is just so suitable to him and who he has become over the years. And Zuko. What a transformation, and one that took a lot of hard work to achieve. I have so much to say about him too, but I think so much of it can be summarized by what you noticed - how he’s serving tea to everyone after his coronation. At the start of the show he has so much rage from his traumatic childhood and a lot of that surfaces in feelings that he’s been robbed of his birthright. It’s brought up before how he thought people should do what he wants and serve him because he’s royalty. And at the end of the show he actually and legitimately is the Fire Lord, the ruler of a powerful nation. But now he’s no longer demanding respect and service, he is among friends and loved ones as an equal and is voluntarily of service to others - that little detail so perfectly summarizes his growth as a person. Ty Lee joining the Kyoshi Warriors is just perfect for her - it’s another quick moment of the show but it says so much because it just makes so much sense for her character. And Mai of course, she’s one of my favorites too, and I am so incredibly happy that she stood up to Azula and showed her strength and character, and how that led to a happy end for her in the show. Azula herself is just such a tragedy. Throughout the latter part of this season you can really see how much her own trauma has affected her. As easy it is to hate her throughout the show, the finale reminds us how she’s still just a young teenager, and of all the burdens that have been placed on her by growing up her father’s favorite. She still does so many awful things through the show and needed to be defeated - but I think the sound design of her final battle with Zuko is such a fantastic decision. The muted sound and somber music is so fitting to that fight - taking her down is necessary, but not a triumphant heroic moment. I love that it isn’t given the sound design of an exciting action scene, instead it’s so serious and somber. And so sad, especially when you see what she has become, just completely broken by everything that has happened. Katara being the one to end the fight is beautiful too, showing her strength and resourcefulness as the water bending master she always wanted to be. And Aang, of course. So much to say again, but I think it’s all summarized in the title of the last part - “Avatar Aang”. Throughout the show, he’s needed to grow up fast for a young kid. And it’s not always been easy, and he’s especially not been himself when in the avatar state - he’s just been an uncontrolled force of rage and violence, just a manifestation of the pure power of the Avatar. But in the final part, when he gains control while in the avatar state and decides to not end things with violence - then he truly is Avatar Aang, not just a manifestation of the power of the avatar. Ok, apparently I’m talking forever about this anyway, even though I was just planning to make a quick comment about some of my favorite things. There are just too many favorite things in this show :) But I’ll stop here and just thank you again for sharing the journey and your appreciation of the show, this was fantastic.

@funnylilgalreacts

7 ай бұрын

This is summarized perfectly. This show is absolutely powerful in every way. Every character is so well thought out. They waste nothing. I can easily say that this is not only the best show I’ve ever watched, but the most life-changing.

@user-uo9nc3kl6k

7 ай бұрын

PLSS WATCH LEGEND OF KORRA YOU WILL LOVE IT

@Wright805

7 ай бұрын

You should absolutely read the A:TLA comics and watch The Legend of Korra when you get the chance. I won't spoil anything except they're great.

@TheGoddamnBacon

7 ай бұрын

This was a well thought out comment. I enjoyed reading it.

I think Azusa’s breakdown with the mirror is my favorite scene in the whole show. The strings throughout all of it, the animation on Azula’s expressions. It’s just top tier. While Azula definitely did some messed up stuff, I can’t help but feel a little bad for her in the end. Just a 14 year old kid man.

@eileensnow6153

7 ай бұрын

Idk why it never clicked for me that we never saw “Ursa” outside of the mirror. When Azula turned to face the vision of her mother I assumed we got a shot of Ursa’s face in real life, but I only just noticed that we only see the reflection…because she’s a reflection of Azula’s mind. So sad and so beautiful.

@nathanfortun5768

7 ай бұрын

We see her in zuko’s memories as well during S2 but yeah. We never actually see her in the show. She’s in the comic books tho

Glad you're doing Korra so I can keep playing my game of trying to predict in which scenes you'll get teary eyed (or full on crying)

@aptx-ew8gq

7 ай бұрын

lmao i play that kind of game too its FUN

47:23 I assumed that the scar is where his chakra was blocked since that’s where he was shot while going through the process of reopening them at BaSingSe. Having that scar hit again cleared the way somehow and let the energy flow again

I love what you pointed out about Aang not getting his final burst of determination from someone he loves being threatened (such an overdone trope!), but because he truly wants to save the world. It just occurred to me that Aang's pure altruism is one of the reasons this is my favorite show of all time. He's an inherently good person, and making a character like that interesting is HARD. Aang certainly has flaws, but they're mainly related to his age and maturity level. I love that the personal conflict he has here at the end is his inner philosophy vs outer expectations, it's not that he has to "prove" himself to himself or to other people. The easier storytelling route would be to write an anti-hero, or someone with major character flaws. There are plenty of well-written anti-heroes, but I do think that we're lucky this was conceived as a kids' show in that this story with adults in mind would have to be a lot more cynical, and a lot of the great character growth would be lost in attempts to be edgy.

Really can't explain how satisfying it was seeing how the philosophy behind this show impacted you. Aang is such an amazing character and incredibly wise.

Everything in the quasi "epilogue" here always really gets to me: Zuko and Mai being the cutest, Tai Lee actually having super subtle character development by joining the Kyoshi warriors (remember her childhood trauma about just being part of a "matching set" of same looking sisters?), that hug between Aang and Zuko and the coronation of the latter 🥲

Im so glad you enjoyed the series! Its no exaggeration to say ive watched and rewatched both this series and Legend of Korra likely over a hundred times at this point, and it never ever gets old. All the places that made me cry the first time i watched the show are still just as powerful and tearjerking today as im in my 30s as they were when i was in my teens. Its been so great getting to be here and go on this first time journey with you, and i cant wait for Korra!

I watched this show while it was airing as a kid. I was 2 months shy of turning SEVEN YEARS OLD when the finale for this show released. I can currently say I’ve rewatched the show on my own numerous times, as well as watched reactions to the entire show (including yours) WELL over a dozen times. And, with every fiber of my being, I believe not a single moment was wasted. Every single time it feels just as fresh as the last. It was amazing to watch this again with you from the very beginning, and I can’t even put into words how excited I am for you to react to Legend of Korra. A lot of people will push the show aside or not give it a chance simply bc of their attachments to Aang, but I swear if you let go of that you’ll be met with a story that’s not just compelling but extremely thought provoking towards how the world of Avatar works! Sorry this is such a long comment, but I swear no matter how many times I watch this ending it always feels like I’m 7 years old watching it with you and other reactors. So happy you got to fully experience this entire show!

Watched Avatar so much that I basically memorized every speech 😂😂😂

One of my favorite parts about the Azula/Katara fight is how Katara fights with an airbending philosophy. Evade, reposition and defend until you can find an unexpected angle to defeat your opponent in one move.

Book 3, Episode 20: What’s really cool is that the look on Ozai’s face when Aang redirects the lightning isn’t just shock that he did it. It’s shock knowing that Zuko fulfilled his claim to Ozai that he was going to help Aang defeat the fire nation because Zuko is the only other person to redirect lightning. Also, Azula’s mental breakdown doesn’t actually start in the finally. It starts with Mai’s betrayal and Mai telling her “I love Zuko more than I fear you” because Azula has always valued fear over love. Book 3, Episode 21: And that’s all she wrote. This is one of the best series finales ever. I love the way first episode is titled “The Boy in the Iceberg” and the last is titled “Avatar Aang.” It really nicely bookends the show. I love that the first and last word of dialogue say “it’s perfect.” And I love the way they resolved the issue of killing Ozai. I love that the tiger-dillo roar comes back. First Aang does it in part 1, then Ozai does it, then Avatar state Aang does it. The question of Zuko’s mother Ursa is answered in the comic The Search, which I highly recommend. Katara and Aang hugging before they kiss is really important because it signifies that they were friends first and that this isn't just the hero getting the girl. I really hope you follow up with Legend of Korra. It is a weaker series in terms of writing but it is still excellent!

@SoloRenegade

7 ай бұрын

Iroh could do it too. And it was shocked that he had been defeated and was about to die....until Aang redirected it.

Ah, another satisfied viewer and fan of the series! It sucks not being able to relive and experience this show for the first time, but it is a joy to watch others go through it and fall in love with these characters and this absolutely perfect story. There are very few shows I can watch over and over again and this is one of them. It is a show with so much beauty, heart, and wisdom. Mark Hamil is on record for having said he though the show was going to he axed because it was simply too good and too smart when he read the script for the first time and I’m glad (and I’m sure he’s glad!) that he was wrong (about it getting axed, of course!) The ending was paced perfectly and they tied up so many loose threads so perfectly. Suki, Sokka, and Toph are a force to be reckoned with. Sokka using his brains and on the fly smarts to dismantle the airship fleet, Toph using her unique ability to metalbend and concluding her unseen arc: opening up and trusting people! Suki, of course, just being a badass and showing what it means to be a motherf’ing Kyoshi Warrior! It is too bad we didn’t get to see more of her in the series, but I can’t be surprised when the creators didn’t anticipate she would come back after her debut appearance; but fans loved her so much- so they got her back and the moment she helped Appa back in Season 2: I was sold on Suki! Iroh and Zuko’s reunion is perfect. It’s always interesting to see people watch Zuko’s fall in Season 2 because you know it’s that fall which makes the second half of Season 3 so amazing as he works to repair burnt bridges and finishes with his Uncle. It is the greatest redemption story of all time. His growth is so profound. Even in the final fight against Azula, you can see how his fighting style reflects what his Uncle had taught him: understanding the other elements and their fighting styles. He stood his ground like an Earthbender, went on the offensive as a Firebender- but with the true way of the Dragons, used the evasiveness and mobility of Airbending with his little breakdance move there (something foreshadowed way back when in his Agni Kai against Zhao!), and lightning redirection with waterbending. It’s funny how Sozin joked about having Roku showing him how all forms of bending are done in S3E6, and Zuko- Sozin “reborn” if you will- gets to exactly that point. It would be an interesting though if Sozin had learned the other styles if that would have given him the perspective and respect he needed… Katara defeating Azula was perfect. It was foreshadowed all that way back in S2E8 that Katara is probably one of the few people than can go toe to toe with Azula and we see it again in S2E20 (which is why I bet Zuko asked for Katara’s help). But it is so fitting that Katara is the one to stop the person who effectively killed Aang in Season 2. I may be reading into things, but the parallels of her “freezing herself” to save her life as Aang accidentally did before the show started is even more amazing and I’m glad she did finally have a chance to heal Zuko this time around (and now Zuko has a similar scar on his body as Aang does- yet another parallel!) Azula- ho boy, this is tricky. I’ve gone back and forth as to whether or not she should have gotten (or even should get) a redemption arc. She’s a literal child (I mean still a teen- but that’s still a child) and groomed into being a war machine by a manipulative, abusive, and horrible megalomaniac. She is the product of her father and her father alone. There’s a lot of interesting things about Azula in the graphic novels (including the most recent one surrounding her and her alone)- so I’ll let you discover that as you would like. Nonetheless, her fall and defeat were both poetic and I’m glad it wasn’t a “celebrated” moment. It wasn’t triumphant in the music during or after the fight. It was sad and somber. It is a tragedy and I’m glad the team gave her that level of due respect Iroh- as much as we want to see Iroh as a powerhouse, I’m certain the team behind the show knew there was no way to live up to those expectations and frankly? They never needed to. Iroh never wanted to be the warlord. He “enjoyed” his duty growing up, but then his eyes were opened after his son was killed and he realized he was doing the same to so many other people. He didn’t want to fight, he wanted to put violence behind him. He learned his lesson and him burning the Fire Nation Flag was the best closure for his arc. He knew what he needed and it was that moment to atone for his past sins. Playing music in his tea shop is what he always wanted. Ozai- it’s a little frustrating that he ended up being a one dimensional mustache twirling villain by the end of it all, but sometimes that’s all ya need, ya know? He’s manipulative, diabolical, scheming, and extremely skilled and it might not make for a three dimensional villain, but that really wasn’t what the final conflict was all about, ya know? It wasn’t about fighting some complex ideology. It was something much more than that Which brings me to Aang! Some people don’t like he got the ending he wanted, but I respectfully think those people are as wrong as it can get. That’s the point! Aang’s story is one of passion and perseverance! He is the LAST of his people. Most people, especially children, would have crumbled under that- their spirits broken through suffering. But Aang found meaning in his suffering and used it to fuel his motivation to fulfill his duty and destiny. Being the LAST AIRBENDER is a big part of why the ending was the way it was. If Aang killed, would he he the last AIRBENDER? I mean he’s the last person who can bend air, sure… but not the last airbender… the last air nomad. Turning his back on his culture would have been the true death of the Air Nomads and Aang didn’t compromise that and THAT was the point of the final fight and one of the many points and themes of the show. Aang looked everywhere for validation and even when his soul was crushed yet again after talking to Yangchen, he took one last shot with the Lion Turtle and found the solution he was looking for: a true AIRBENDER way of handling things- looking for the next angle or trick. Did the energy bending come out of nowhere? Sure, I guess. Is that a bad thing? Not in the slightest. There was no way to effectively foreshadow it. I’d love to see someone try and I just know if would come short. Aang found his own path and stuck to his guns and that’s what matters most of all and is a powerful lesson for young people to learn. Does pushing and pushing and pushing always work out? No, not always. It’s a harsh reality. But, it’s like Zuko said in the Boiling Rock, you still need to try each time and that’s what Aang did. Definitely check out the Graphic Novels. They aren’t as good as the show because they aren’t written by the same geniuses that brought us ATLA itself and it’s hard to write for a comic book, let alone write for characters who aren’t your own! I do feel there’s some character arc backtracking in some of them (mostly the first one) and some forced drama and I’m personally not a fan of the art direction in the later works, but the overall ideas and themes and natural progression of the world post-ATLA? It’s interesting stuff and great food for thought. The Kyoshi and Yangchen novels on the other hand? Now THOSE are worth checking out without a doubt. I think ATLA is the greatest show ever made and one of the greatest overall stories ever told (or, more precisely, one of the best tellings of the Hero’s Journey ever told!)… but I still hold to my statement that I think these novels take the avatar world to a whole other level of excellence and as stories, I might actually like them more than ATLA, which is a tough trick to manage! F. C. Yee understands the world to a T and it shows in his books. I cannot recommend them enough! If you do go through them, I’m sure we’d love to see it! It doesn’t even have to be live- post mortem breakdowns are cool too! In any case, looking forward to seeing Korra. It ain’t ATLA, nor should it be ATLA. It also ain’t perfect because of a lot of network interference, but it is still good for what it is and that speaks to the minds behind the show itself. I’ve warmed up to that series greatly since it first aired. It may not be perfect. It’s got some high highs and really low lows, but it’s a nice opportunity to return to a beloved world and explore it once again.

Iroh will forever be the best character in this show. And with the cast of great characters, that is saying something… Also, everything comes full circle with Aang putting out all of the fires with the first water bending move he ever learned.

The agni kai is one of the most beautifully crafted scenes I've ever seen

Spiritbending is an interesting extension of how Bending works. Bending works by extending your chi into the element you wish to Bend (Firebending is slightly different, but still involves moving your chi beyond your body). Bloodbending shows the limitations of this. When you're trying to push your chi into someone else, there is great resistance, because people have innate control over their own chi, and their chi fills their entire body. So to overpower someone else's chi, you need your power to be amplified greatly by, for example, a Full Moon. Spiritbending is a form of pushing your chi into someone else in order to alter their chi on a fundamental level. To do so, not only do you need to be incredibly powerful, but you need to be able to resist their chi's attempt at pushing back. When the Lion-Turtle touched Aang, I don't think it did anything other than show Aang what this was like.

@EpicRandomness555

5 ай бұрын

It’s not Spiritbending, it’s Energybending

"All hail Fire Lord Zuko!" always makes me cry, it's such a sweet release after so much suffering ❤

Thank you for taking us on your journey with one of the best shows ever.

Roku to Sozin when they're separate: Everything is gonna be different now Aang and Zuko when they're meet again: The world's so different now

The names of the episodes are evident of Aang’s journey throughout the series, from the boy in the iceberg to Avatar Aang

The duel between zuko and azula is so incredible. Visually stunning with so much emotional weight behind it for both characters.

This is hands down the best animated series in history and will not be topped

"Better to have watched and be sad it's over than to have never got to experience this gem of a show at all." May have paraphrased a quote a bit, but the meaning remains

@TheGoddamnBacon

7 ай бұрын

#CloseEnough XD

It's always fun to re-experience the whole show through fresh eyes. Thank you for that journey.

In the Agni Kai fight, you actually see Zuko incorporate different styles of bending into his moves! When he splits Azula's fire, he spreads his legs and arms out in a firm Earthbending stance. Then he uses his fingers to slice through Azula's fire, which is something Aang does a lot against firebending. The breakdancing spin kick is another airbending move. And of course, Iroh said he learned how to redirect lightning from waterbenders.

I forgot how hilarious the line "the girls and I bonded in prison" was haha

Your reaction to this is so pure and genuine. As an empathetic crier, watching this made my day. lol

Don't worry! No spoilers: I think you'll enjoy Legend of Kora. It's different. Avatar is definitely better (but honestly it's not really fair to compare it to the BEST cartoon series, maybe even any series, EVER MADE). A lot of our favorite characters that we love from ALTA make appearances!

@wildtk123

7 ай бұрын

I agree I also don't like it when people compare it. It is a good show and I hope you enjoy it.

@wtimmins

7 ай бұрын

Personally I ended up enjoying ATLA MORE because of Legend of Korra. It's not a competition, it's a partnership.

@friendofdorothy995

7 ай бұрын

Plus, many people don't realise Legend of Korra was supposed to have one season only, after the demands only they get another season, and after that I think they finally added two more seasons Which is why the first two season's pacing was quick and concluded in each season as the creators don't know if they will get another season or not But despite all that, LoK still delivered and ended well, LoK was never meant to replace or be like ATLA, LoK is it's own show and that's good

The shot of Zuko getting ready for Azula's lightening attack at 16:20 is kick ass shot with the wind gently hitting Zuko as he poses.

that scene where iroh is breathing and the fire is responding is sooo cool. the azula and zuko fight is amazing on so many levels.

Mark Hamill had such a brilliant performance as firelord Ozai in this show. Those lines he gives in the second last episode always give me chills. "You are weak. Just like the rest of your people. They did not deserve to exist in this world, in MY world. Prepare to join them, prepare to DIE!". Killing Aang to him isn't even just about taking out the Avatar, it's about proving that this world is his to do with as he wishes, even in going so far as completing the genocide of the Air Benders. You can just hear the megalomaniacal triumph and sadistic joy he feels because of that fact and it's chilling.

Its enjoyable to see someone derive so much joy and so much everything out of this show. 😊

Thank you from my Heart. I Loved your Reaction of Aang's decision to not Kill the Firelord the moment he could (redirect lightning / Avatar state). In most Reactions, people are angry/disappointed in this moments. Like craving for violence. You are a wonderful human being. Stay who you are. Just wanted to say this. (P.S. sorry for my spelling, not English native)

@funnylilgalreacts

7 ай бұрын

Your spelling is flawless 🖤 Thank you for your kind words, this journey has been so special to me

“Ozai’s Hot…” From the back corner of the room: “I get it!”🤣

Toph couldn’t see it, but she could hear the fire roaring and feel the heat. Also, interesting fact about how you can really hear their fire bending, they held a blowtorch in the sound studio to get that effect.

I love how incredibly genuine your reactions are and how every emotion from the show shows on your face it really reminds me of my little sister she’s the same way when watching shows and movies

Already consensus that the Agni Kai is flipping gorgeous-score, animation, voice-acting, story. Aang definitely kills people over the course of the show. But he did not kill them in a conscious state. The one time where it's certain Aang killed people, he was in a weird spiritual fusion of a hellbent for vengeance ocean spirit and his uncontrolled defense mechanism reacting to the unutterable wrongness of the moon spirit's murder. Aang himself had flashbacks and nightmares about that night and disclaimed his actions. The person with the highest body count in the series-of people he meant to kill-is Sokka, sharing his tally toward the end with Suki and Toph. Aang defeated the Fire Lord. Katara took down Azula. The Order of the White Lotus reclaimed Ba Sing Se and the heart of the Earth Kingdom from Fire Nation colonialism. But the Ba Sing Se victory was essentially token and symbolic; Ozai had already written off all the Fire Nation colonies in the Earth Kingdom, Ba Sing Se included. Sokka, Suki, and Toph saved the Earth Kingdom and stopped another genocide. And they did it almost entirely alone, and two of them nonbenders. Maybe some of the people in that first ship the group hijacked survived being dropped out of the bomber bay. Maybe some injured people in the crashed airships lived when Aang raised the waters to put out the wildfires. But Sokka, Suki, and Toph undoubtedly killed hundreds in their attack. Also noteworthy: the three of them were willing to die in the attempt, and Toph's "Captain" to Sokka is humorous but also 100 percent sincere. I agree with you about Mai. She's good for Zuko, and vice versa. She calms him down; he encourages her to express herself and breaks her out of her apathy. It's also important that politically, she's a good match for him. Fire Nation nobility, which will be way more acceptable to all the people back home he is about to majorly upset than it would be if he got with any citizen of the Earth Kingdom or Water Tribe. And yes, it's beautiful that Fire Lord Zuko will take time off to serve his friends tea in an Earth Kingdom tea shop. He's learned humility and gratitude and grace, and he'll need all of them in the days ahead. I hope you do explore the Avatar books and comics. In addition to telling you more about past Avatars, you can learn what happened to Ursa, and explore how Aang and Zuko fix the world. The comics really delve into the messy gray politics of reconstruction, where bad guys and good guys aren't so clear anymore, and what comes next isn't easy to define. I loved your reaction series on this show. I look forward to seeing you react to Korra, and hope to get your take on the live action show too.

It's worth noting that when they first meet Toph, she has a hard time trusting others to a fault. Then by the ending, when Sokka points out where the nearest airship was, she IMMEDIATELY shot them in that direction despite not being able to see it herself. In that moment, she had complete trust in Sokka and in her friends. Also, when she was hanging off the ship, the only thing she could feel was Sokka's hand. Her entire world in that moment, was literally Sokka and Sokka alone. Another testament to how much her trust has grown since she joined the group. It's one of the more subtle character arc in the show, but I've always loved how Toph grows

You never lost sight of the fact that these were a bunch of kids... which is something not many keep present to their mind.