Avatar: The Last Airbender // Legend of Korra

[BoxHead]

Thoughts?

I give this show a 9/10

This was an amazing show, the concept was brilliant, the characters were likable, the villain was scary, and the overall atmosphere of the show (funniness mixed with seriousness) made it one of the best shows on Nick, even surpassing SOME classic Nicktoons. It also surpassed the other cartoons of that time like the shifting Spongebob (where it started sucking alot, but wasn't overly abysmal). The reason this isn't a 10/10 is that there were many plot holes regarding Zuko like his mom and the fate of Azula. However, this was a great Nicktoon and I hope you share the same opinion.

Legend of Korra is holding p strong. The story is definitely darker. Does it match up to the beginning of the original? Meh, almost. But still, it's doing VERY well.

[Chiku]

10/10 great plot, timeing ect. cant wait for The Leggend of Korra to come out. the M. Night Shamallamadigdong movie was terrible thoguh, avoid it at all costs

yes i want to know what happened with Zuko and his mom, and what happened to Azula... and a few other plot holes... hopefully some of them can be awensered in TLOK....

(2000th post! b:P)

[BoxHead]

10/10 great plot, timeing ect. Cant wait for the leggend of korra to come out. The m. Night shamallamadigdong movie was terrible thoguh, avoid it at all costs

yes i want to know what happened with zuko and his mom, and what happened to azula... And a few other plot holes... Hopefully some of them can be awensered in tlok....

(2000th post! B:p)
yay good for joo!

[Vocaloid]

I don't think those are real plotholes, just questions unanswered.

And it was confirmed that Azula was sentenced to a mental asylum under heavy watch. But apparently she's going to be the villain of The Legend of Korra.

[ILIKEPIE]

http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110724093961/avatar/images/thumb/9/98/AmonHD.png/250px-AmonHD.png (http://images.wikia.com/avatar/images/9/98/AmonHD.png)

I thought he was the main villian of the Legend of Korra

[BoxHead]

I don't think those are real plotholes, just questions unanswered.

And it was confirmed that Azula was sentenced to a mental asylum under heavy watch. But apparently she's going to be the villain of The Legend of Korra.

Whoa fighting a 100 and something year old princess... Intense...

[Jmalenko]

Another great show that they did away with so soon....got all the episodes on dvd and yes im probably the only one that has the movie version also.

[ILIKEPIE]

Dark Horse comics will be doing The Promise trilogy of graphic novels which will tell the story right after the war and will lead into the Legend of Korra

[Jmalenko]

So there basiclly pickin up where the series ended and continuing it am i right?

[ILIKEPIE]

no Legend of Korra will happen many years later
and this guy is the son of Aang and Katara
http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110803001652/avatar/images/thumb/d/d6/Tenzin.png/250px-Tenzin.png (http://images.wikia.com/avatar/images/d/d6/Tenzin.png)

[Jmalenko]

no Legend of Korra will happen many years later
and this guy is the son of Aang and Katara
http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110803001652/avatar/images/thumb/d/d6/Tenzin.png/250px-Tenzin.png (http://images.wikia.com/avatar/images/d/d6/Tenzin.png)
really?`:|

[ILIKEPIE]

yeah but the Promise trilogy is only 1 year after and Legend of Korra is 70 years after
Toph's Daughter
http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110805120438/avatar/images/thumb/c/c2/Bei_Fong.jpg/250px-Bei_Fong.jpg (http://images.wikia.com/avatar/images/c/c2/Bei_Fong.jpg)

[Jmalenko]

yeah but the Promise trilogy is only 1 year after and Legend of Korra is 60 years after
Toph's Daughter
http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110805120438/avatar/images/thumb/c/c2/Bei_Fong.jpg/250px-Bei_Fong.jpg (http://images.wikia.com/avatar/images/c/c2/Bei_Fong.jpg)
b:shock: Toph's Daughter?

[ILIKEPIE]

yep werid
Korra starts out knowing water, earth, and fire but needs to learn airbending
http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110730102824/avatar/images/thumb/5/55/KorraFirstLook.jpg/250px-KorraFirstLook.jpg (http://images.wikia.com/avatar/images/5/55/KorraFirstLook.jpg)

[Jmalenko]

sweetness

[Alinah]

Basically after 50 years of the incident with the firelord Aang died , cause well he lost alot of his "life energy" or what to call it when being locked away in Avatarstate for 100 years.
He and Katara gets 3 kids, 1 of them is an airbender, who gets 3 kids, all airbenders.

Aang and Zuko also starts up a city of unity, Republic City, like 1950ths hongkong it's said to be like. (if I recall right)

Now where the "Avatar : the legend of Korra" begins is when she has already mastered 3 (water,earth,fire) of the elements and is seeking Aangs son to teach her airbending. But in this town that Aang and Zuko created a form of "antibenders" are starting to rise, Equalists, who believes that bending is wrong and want more equality in the world. Their leader is Amon, who is this series antagonist.

[NBT]

So who knocked Toph up?

[Jmalenko]

So who knocked Toph up?
good question

[ILIKEPIE]

unknown male

[Jmalenko]

Not like Toph would see him anyways....

[MistALLDay]

Water bender!!!

[Vocaloid]

I'm pretty sure the reason why Korra starts out with Water, Earth, and Fire is to prevent the show being too similar to the Legend of Aang. If Korra didn't start out with them, then we'd have to go through watching her master Water, Earth, and Fire before getting to Air, and Aang did the exact same thing, besides learning Air. Thus it would be repetitive and unoriginal.

Also, I thought Tenzin would look different. xD
But Toph had kids? o.o
Any info on Zuko&Mai and Sokka&Suki's kids? If not, then I'm gonna go ahead and claim that the villain is Sokka/Suki's son.

[BoxHead]

Who did knock up Toph? *hears a crowd of SokkaxToph fans in the distance*
But seriously? Antibenders? Hmm... Weapons vs Controlling Friggin Nature. I think we all see who will win... or the antibenders make a nuke.

[Vocaloid]

Korra's release date has been officially announced to be April 14th.


Also, the entire first episode has already leaked onto the internet. xD

[Devroux]

Finally! I'ma go look for it.

[Hebi]

I can't decide whether to watch it or wait till April 14 xD

If I watch it now then Hebi will be happy.
But if I wait, then i can eat waffles and watch Korra at the same time xD


O_O I went to find it and it asked me for a password that I dont have :(
Sad face

[NBT]

Took long enough.

[Taka-hebi1]

I guess the show was ok 7/10

[zebrakiller]

just watched the first ep of Korra, it looks as good as the original. definitely gonna watch this series

[Phariah824]

ya seen the first 3 epis. i like it so far. it is the same but different at the same time. i laughed when we first see Korra was so funny lmao. it definately seems like it will be good though.

[BoxHead]

Wait.. Mako?

REEEEEAAAL SUBTLE.

[Taka-hebi1]

Yay korra!

[BoxHead]

Is Bloodbending canon?

[sagemaster777]

^ Yes, it is.

[Devroux]

I watched the first two episodes and was really impressed. This is a cartoon I can still watch. :lol:

Metal bending was boss when Toph did it, but they refined those skills even further than the ones needed to do it in the first place. I'm a bigger fan of metal bending than I was originally.

All in all, I was really impressed with it so far. Looks like it'll turn out just as good as the original.

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On another note, I toyed with the title a bit to fit the new discussion as well. I figured we could use this thread for both series now.

[KyuubiAkatsuki]

Wait.. Mako?

REEEEEAAAL SUBTLE.
Can you explain this? I'm curious now O.O

[BoxHead]

Can you explain this? I'm curious now O.O
Mako was a famous VA who provided the voice of Iroh. They even had a part of a filler-ish episode dedicated to him.

[KyuubiAkatsuki]

Mako was a famous VA who provided the voice of Iroh. They even had a part of a filler-ish episode dedicated to him.
Oooooh lol ok thanks xD

[lukerules_96]

the fisrt two episodes were so good i really hope the rest of the series is this good

[nexthokage]

Who wants to here a joke
Did you see the guy that knocked up toph
Neither did she. Haha what to far...okay

Alright the main character is a female descendent of who.

[Devroux]

Who wants to here a joke
Did you see the guy that knocked up toph
Neither did she. Haha what to far...okay

Alright the main character is a female descendent of who.
lolol I get it.

As far as I know, she's not a descendant of anyone. She's just the next in line.

[nexthokage]

lolol I get it.

As far as I know, she's not a descendant of anyone. She's just the next in line.

Thanks lol

Dang, so how is the intro to the show.

[lukerules_96]

Thanks lol

Dang, so how is the intro to the show.
Very similar to the original's

[Devroux]

Yeah. It's almost exactly the same, but I believe the elements are switched around. I also believe the air bender they used for it was an older version of Aang.

[zebrakiller]

anyone else notice how her strongest element seems to be fire even tho she's from the water tribe?

[Phariah824]

not really imho. it just that we are shown her last training session and thats fire. fire and earth can be used practically anywhere, water needs a source of water. she used earth alot besides fire.

[Devroux]

anyone else notice how her strongest element seems to be fire even tho she's from the water tribe?
I did notice that. You can take it like the person above me said it, but you can also derive it from her personality. She's very assertive in everything she does, so fire seems like the right kind of element for her. However, we really haven't seen much of her bending yet.

I just hope for some metal bending awesomeness.

[BoxHead]

anyone else notice how her strongest element seems to be fire even tho she's from the water tribe?
Its heavily implied that it is earth. Look, Earth and Air are the opposites of each other.

[zebrakiller]

Its heavily implied that it is earth. Look, Earth and Air are the opposites of each other.
im not sure about that. like Devroux said, she has a fiery personality and it seemed to me like she blasts fire a lot. of course i didnt count and compare the number of times she bended what element, just the impression i got. plus im dont recall any time in the original series where a fire bender up n powered down another benders flames right back into their hands like Korra did.

[darkdemonofthemist]

Have you guys signed up for Korra Nation yet?

[Jmalenko]

So for those that have seen the sneak peeks and what not,Is Legend Of Korra worth the wait for when it debuts Saturday?

[Ino's Girl]

Does anyone know where I can watch Avatar online? e.e

[Jmalenko]

Dont know what to tell ya Hayley but ive got the series on dvd all 3 Book volumes....still a great series in my book.

[SasoriMine4Eva]

Wonder who that old guy from the intro was..the air bender.. Is it aang?

[Jmalenko]

In the original or Legend of Korra?

[SasoriMine4Eva]

Legend of Korra

[Jmalenko]

Then idk cause ive not seen it yet.

[SasoriMine4Eva]

Obviously but who do think it is? That's what I meant ^^

[Jmalenko]

Oh ok....Then yeah Aang would be a good guess.....unless Aang taught Sokka how to airbend or something.

[SasoriMine4Eva]

Maybe Aang and Katara have a child xD it does look like sokka though! But that's impossible.

[Jmalenko]

Maybe Aang and Katara have a child xD it does look like sokka though! But that's impossible.
quite impossible but who knows....Is Aang still supposed to be the Avatar in this series or is he dead?

[Cult of Personality]

Tenzin is the son of Katara and Aang. Aang is dead, which is why it is the Legend of KORRA and not the Legend of Aang.

[SasoriMine4Eva]

I think he's dead... But then why is there another airbender? Perhaps it takes place before?

[Jmalenko]

I think he's dead... But then why is there another airbender? Perhaps it takes place before?
Unless the Avatar Cycle continued to the Next Airbender....if that one would up be the kid or kids of Aang/Katara....

Or its happening during his reign and the Avatar is just really really busy.

[Danielle]

Like someone already mentioned. In fact, Aang and Katara had three children.

[SasoriMine4Eva]

Well I guess we will have to wait and see.

[Jmalenko]

Like someone already mentioned. In fact, Aang and Katara had three children.
`o.o" oh did not know that.

[Cult of Personality]

The four benders from the intro are Kyoshi, Roku, Tenzin and Korra. Why they made it Tenzin and not Aang I don't know.

[Vatanui AKA Pride]

Why not just watch the first episode? It's available free on iTunes, and in HD.

[Danielle]

Why not just watch the first episode? It's available free on iTunes, and in HD.
^This. I just watched it for free. =D

[Vatanui AKA Pride]

Oh ok....Then yeah Aang would be a good guess.....unless Aang taught Sokka how to airbend or something.

You can't just teach Airbending. It's a genetic trait.

The four benders from the intro are Kyoshi, Roku, Tenzin and Korra. Why they made it Tenzin and not Aang I don't know.

Actually, it's Aang. Obviously because it would make sense with all four benders having been Avatars, and also because he has a full beard. Tenzin had a goatee.

[Cult of Personality]

There's a statue of Aang in Republic City. A Lady Liberty knockoff. He has no beard. But Tenzin does.

[Jmalenko]

You can't just teach Airbending. It's a genetic trait.



Actually, it's Aang. Obviously because it would make sense with all four benders having been Avatars, and also because he has a full beard. Tenzin had a goatee.
I know just was bein sarcastic

[Vatanui AKA Pride]

There's a statue of Aang in Republic City. A Lady Liberty knockoff. He has no beard. But Tenzin does.

Yes, because Aang would still physically resemble his twelve-year old child self in his sixties.

[Cult of Personality]

Stranger things have happened.

And on the subject of Aang's age, that bit about him using up his lifeforce while inside the iceberg to explain why he didn't live as long as Kyoshi was bullcrap.

[Vatanui AKA Pride]

There was that lion turtle incident. And Bumi's ability to Earthbend with just his face.

Wasn't it because he was sustained in the Avatar State for a century?

[Cult of Personality]

The lion turtle was also bullcrap. The Bumi thing was just Bumi being awesome.

That's the explanation. And its bullcrap.

[ILIKEPIE]

a poor diet would make more sense than that for dieing in his 6o's

[Cult of Personality]

Or even better, him being assassinated. Or maybe he got killed by a meteorite. Or he tripped and broke his neck.

Anything would have been better than "He used up his lifeforce by keeping the Avatar State active for so long"

[Jmalenko]

Or even better, him being assassinated. Or maybe he got killed by a meteorite. Or he tripped and broke his neck.

Anything would have been better than "He used up his lifeforce by keeping the Avatar State active for so long"
Thats how they said Aang died?

[Cult of Personality]

Yeppers.

[Jmalenko]

um ok then....in book 3 he hardly used the avatar state until the finale....but whatever works or makes it somewhat convincing to people i guess...even if its stupid.

[Danielle]

He was 170, what do you expect?

[Jmalenko]

him to be beating people with a cane....but i digress....still is a shame though

[Danielle]

But the grandkids are so adorable!! Toph's daughter is a ...>.> well...

[Jmalenko]

Toph's daughter is.....?

[Danielle]

Exactly.

[Jmalenko]

O_o huh?

[Cult of Personality]

Toph has a daughter and she's a word that rhymes with itch.

[Jmalenko]

That bad huh?

[ILIKEPIE]

http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120225183937/avatar/images/thumb/8/83/Lin_Beifong.png/250px-Lin_Beifong.png (http://images.wikia.com/avatar/images/8/83/Lin_Beifong.png)

[Cult of Personality]

Pretty much.

[Jmalenko]

http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120225183937/avatar/images/thumb/8/83/Lin_Beifong.png/250px-Lin_Beifong.png (http://images.wikia.com/avatar/images/8/83/Lin_Beifong.png)
Im assumin that is Toph's daughter?

[Cult of Personality]

It is. She's the chief of police.

[ILIKEPIE]

http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120324225345/avatar/images/thumb/9/99/Oogi.png/250px-Oogi.png (http://images.wikia.com/avatar/images/9/99/Oogi.png)

This thing annoys me Appa was supposed to be the last one

[Jmalenko]

It is. She's the chief of police.
So she picked up some of her mother's bad habits then to an extreme....goodie....

[BoxHead]

Toph has a daughter and she's a word that rhymes with itch.
Hmm...

Ohhhh....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/kalkamel/GoldenSnitch.jpg

[Jmalenko]

:roll: sure box you go with that...

[BoxHead]

:roll: sure box you go with that...
Wait wait wait...

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/ff/Entw%C3%A4sserungskanal.JPG/220px-Entw%C3%A4sserungskanal.JPG

Dem earthbenders and ditches.

[Jmalenko]

Wait wait wait...

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/ff/Entw%C3%A4sserungskanal.JPG/220px-Entw%C3%A4sserungskanal.JPG

Dem earthbenders and ditches.
i dont know who's more random....Pie or Box

`o.o"

[LilHinataGirl]

Aang and Katara have 3 kids at what I read
and the guy is their son

What I read is that Sokka taught Korra how to use the boomerang when she was 10... haha

[Rasengan SageX5]

Aang and Katara have 3 kids at what I read
and the guy is their son

What I read is that Sokka taught Korra how to use the boomerang when she was 10... haha
Hopefully she didn't bean herself in the head with it as much as Sokka did. That would result in brain damage and no body wants to have a person with brain damage as the strongest being in the world. That leads to bad things.

[Jmalenko]

You know what they always say...Trail by error or Learn by your mistakes...besides im sure Korra was a handful growing up around Sokka...

[Juliet Uchiha <3]

I cant wait for the Legend of Korra. So excited that there's a sequel. :)

[Devroux]

I cant wait for the Legend of Korra. So excited that there's a sequel. :)

The first two episodes are out online, if you didn't already know.

[Danielle]

Hmmmm Korra seems to have Kiyoshi's feet. o.o

[tsuki]

The first two episodes are out online, if you didn't already know.
Yep, they are really good.

It seems like they only have 20 or so episodes planned, but I hope they do more than just that. The world is a better place with Avatar on TV.

[Jmalenko]

Yep, they are really good.

It seems like they only have 20 or so episodes planned, but I hope they do more than just that. The world is a better place with Avatar on TV.
Wasnt that what they originally did with Avatar the Last Airbender before it went 3 books or seasons?

[tsuki]

Wasnt that what they originally did with Avatar the Last Airbender before it went 3 books or seasons?
No I don't think so. I think they had the original planned out to be more than 1 season.

[Vocaloid]

It premiers in just 2 hours guys.

[ILIKEPIE]

for you lol for me 5 hours

[Taka-hebi1]

20 minutes for me.

[ILIKEPIE]

which is an hour and a half later from when voca said 2 hours

[Taka-hebi1]

13 minutes :)

[Taka-hebi1]

8 minute(Aww no one wants to do a count down?):)

[ILIKEPIE]

no countdown I still have to wait hours

[Taka-hebi1]

3 Minutes :-)

Thats too bad pie. :-(

[ILIKEPIE]

8am yay

[zebrakiller]

how often will it be airing starting today?

[ILIKEPIE]

often enough twice today once sunday and once Monday did not check any past that too lazy

[Sai's brother]

Looks like I won't be able to watch it on television. Well I seen it already soooo C:

[Devroux]

omg Sai. *cough* :lol:

Kind of bummed I won't be seeing it on TV, but the computer is a quick fix, especially since I watched the first two episodes already.

[Sai's brother]

Watching it on TV is better for me. It's much larger. and i can relax on the sofa XD

[nexthokage]

God I seen the first two episodes just now and I am hooked on show.

I have so many theories right now like
If the series goes past 27 episodes than there will be a big back story
Anon is Aang other son
This not all though


I am thinking about watching all the originals all over again now

[Cult of Personality]

If Amon is Aang's other son, then they will inevitably play the "Daddy never loved me. BAAAAAAAAAAW" card. And I will drop the series immediately.

[nexthokage]

Would you really
Amon probably never had bending abilities and that is why he resents it

[Cult of Personality]

Butthurt because he wasn't special like his siblings, so he wants to kill everyone who is special because he's a hater. Generic and cliche.

He's already Generic Masked Villain #93450823953. Must they extend his terribleness even further?

[Rasengan SageX5]

I could see Amon being Aang's other son and lacking bending abilities. It would give him a reason to be bitter and wanting to kill all the benders. But it doesn't save him from being generic. I do like Korra so far though. She has an intensity and attitude that Aang lacked for the most part. Its also pretty cool that she can bend already everything but air. After seeing Aang do that with so much ease, its nice to have a change of pace.

[Taka-hebi1]

Yup yup

[zebrakiller]

often enough twice today once sunday and once Monday did not check any past that too lazy
im talking new episodes...?

[ILIKEPIE]

Saturdays

I kind of expect that Amon would be a self-hating bender

[NBT]

Missed it.

[Rasengan SageX5]

I've been watching the original series all day. I'm up to the episode where Toph is teaching Aang earthbending.

[Kuromaki]

Just saw Legend of Korra recap. Pretty good so far.

[AphroditeUchiha]

I LOVED Airbender, I watched it like CRACK! And I saw these first two episodes of Legend of Korra and I like it. In my opinion, the fact that there were a few holes here and there didn't really bother me, or make me like it any less. I have high hopes for Korra. I really hope we get to see Amon more than we got to see the main villains in the first show. Even if we don't get to see the depths of Amon, I think this will be a nice, new addiction for me. :P Yay!

[BoxHead]

Theory: Amon is Tobi.

[Cult of Personality]

Amon is actually Ino.

In other news, I'm glad they showed the first two episodes back to back instead of putting off the second one a week.

[tsuki]

I already saw it on the comp, but I'm gonna check if it is on demand so I can watch it on a larger screen.

[Phariah824]

anyone else think the 2 brothers on the bending team are related to one of the old crew?

[Cult of Personality]

I really doubt it. Not enough time has passed for them to have lost track of potential family members unless they are like illegitimate bastards that Zuko or Sokka had with some random hooker.

Bolin does bear a great resemblance to Sokka...

[BoxHead]

I really doubt it. Not enough time has passed for them to have lost track of potential family members unless they are like illegitimate bastards that Zuko or Sokka had with some random hooker.

Bolin does bear a great resemblance to Sokka...
Sokka lures moon spirits.

Who knows who else he can get with his manly charms?

Also, Amon isn't Ino. He's Rock Lee.

[Jmalenko]

Didnt see the premire episodes but i got to see the 1st episode on demand,and i love it.I was kinda saddened to hear that all but Katara is gone but oh well what can ya do....Just from watching the episode,im re-watching the Last Airbender from start to finish so yay!

[sasukefan]

What's funny is Amon's voice actor is Steve Blum, same as Orochimaru and Zabuza.

Also I really love the series so far, Mako seems so much like Zuko it's ridiculous, but I won't complain.

A small Amon theory I have is that Amon can actually bend, he just pretends he doesn't know how.

Also I like Naga, and I couldn't help myself from hoping that Korra would accidently run into somebody's cabbage stand just as a callback to the first series.

[The3Shonens]

Late in the conversation...? LOL Give it a 9.5/10 I agree with the original poster of the thread. Great plot, interesting story and characters, pretty b*tchn' animation, nice layouts, color, composition etc. I like how the heroine is an independent with a rather abrasive personality which was kinda' the opposite of Katara in a sense. The comedy and drama are a good blend and I do like that they won't globe-trot which will make things less complicated for the story. I agree that there are plotholes in the story but hopefully they will be cleared up later in the series. :D

[Cult of Personality]

A plot hole is a gap or inconsistency in a storyline that goes against the flow of logic[/URL] established by the story's plot[URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plot_%28narrative%29"] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logic), or constitutes a blatant omission of relevant information regarding the plot.

Not exploring the fates of Zuko's mother and Azula is not the same thing as plot holes. It is not relevant information, nor does it go against the flow of logic established by Avatar's plot.

[Rasengan SageX5]

I just watched the new episode,and all I can say is...damn! Things are getting really intense already!

[Cult of Personality]

Didn't look like no energybending. Amon is probably just crazy.

[zebrakiller]

Didn't look like no energybending. Amon is probably just crazy.
but howd he take away the bending is what i want to know? im predicting an episode where korra goes to the spirit world n everything is either messed up or theyre pissed at humanity like Amon said. the shows trying to bring a lot of threads from the old series, so far so good.

the fight against the ninja bikers was gorgeous too.

[Cult of Personality]

The leading theory is that he's blocking off one of the chakras, making benders believe they can't bend. Fancy chi-bending basically.

[Nick Tasogare]

I think he's Energy Bending. He basically put his hands in the exact same place as Aang did on Ozai, except instead of on the chest, his second hand was on these benders' backs.

Sure, no pretty colors, but still.

And chi blocking usually involves strikes, not just touching or tapping. Looked like he more or less placed his hands gently on the forehead and back.

[Cult of Personality]

It has to be fake, because they're going to have Amon seal Korra's bending and everyone will be all OHNOEZORZ!!!!! and then Aang's spirit will show up and go "lolno" *restored her bending*.

[zebrakiller]

It has to be fake, because they're going to have Amon seal Korra's bending and everyone will be all OHNOEZORZ!!!!! and then Aang's spirit will show up and go "lolno" *restored her bending*.
this could plausibly happen...

i dont like how lightning bending is common place now, it had a lot of mystique in the past series now its generic.

[Vatanui AKA Pride]

this could plausibly happen...

i dont like how lightning bending is common place now, it had a lot of mystique in the past series now its generic.

Benders have already been commercialized as a tournament sport nowadays. Seventy years ago, Toph had been the only MetalBender in existence. Now it's an usual aspect of the police force in Republic City. Lightning really isn't an exception, unfortunately.

Also, isn't that Equalist lieutenant a hypocrite? Dude hates benders, yet he's using electricity that they've created. On the other hand, I found Amon to be a worst-case scenario, futuristic Jet.

[tsuki]

Anybody think that Amon may be Ozai? He somehow became immortal and learned to use Energy Bending and now wants to take away all Bending so he can become Pheonix King again?

[Phariah824]

i don't think it will be a major character from first series. it does smack of Fire Nation non bender. he wasnt gonna get the power he thought was his because it was now a republic. maybe someone related to a doctor or something that took care of the old Firelord now cut off from bending.

he has chakra martial artists who i think were first brought up in the Fire Nation. he had to have studied the old Fire Lord to find out how to cut off bending. he directs his anger at the Fire Nation w/ his story, like someone that is hurt by his Nation being in this republic not ruling.

[BoxHead]

Anybody think that Amon may be Ozai? He somehow became immortal and learned to use Energy Bending and now wants to take away all Bending so he can become Pheonix King again?
Oh god no.

[Cult of Personality]

Also, isn't that Equalist lieutenant a hypocrite? Dude hates benders, yet he's using electricity that they've created. On the other hand, I found Amon to be a worst-case scenario, futuristic Jet.

He's got a generator on his back. I would imagine that that is what generates the electricity. On account of being a generator.

The city may be powered by bent lightning, but the lieutenant's weapons aren't.

[Shikamaru Nara]

I heard it was pretty bad, although CoP might not be the best person to ask since he totally abhors Avatar. xD
He said that Katara's design was ripped off an FMA character or something.

[Cult of Personality]

I don't abhor Avatar. I love Avatar. I abhor Katara and to a lesser extent Aang.

And the FMA character that they ripped off is some generic female that has yet to appear in Legend of Korra. She's the spitting image of Lust.

EDIT: Asami Sato is her name. She'll start out as an Equalist and then devolve into a generic love interest for Mako.

http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m02femJhDp1rptk5lo1_1280.jpg

[tsuki]

She looks hot.

[NBT]

Wonder if Korra'll learn Blood Bending.

[Devroux]

Wonder if Korra'll learn Blood Bending.
With her natural affinity for bending, I wouldn't doubt that she could. Same goes for metal bending. It's just something that leans towards the darker aspect of bending and she's the good guy, so there's that. But even so, Katara learned it and she was a good guy too.

*shrugs* I'd like to see her blood bend and metal bend. Mostly metal bend. :lol:

[zebrakiller]

i wanna see some blue firebending again. azula was nuts

[Devroux]

Just watched episode 3.

Bending is seen a lot more than it was in the original, but it's also being put to use for menial labor. At least I saw lightning bending though.

So far they've just reused everything from the original and just given it out to more people. The setting is really the only difference at this point, considering the technology they've got and the mass-use of bending. I'm waiting to see something more from the bending side of things, although I'm not much sure how much more they can accomplish having already done lightning, metal, and blood.

Even with what I've said, I like it and will continue to watch it. It's interesting.

[Vatanui AKA Pride]

He's got a generator on his back. I would imagine that that is what generates the electricity. On account of being a generator.

The city may be powered by bent lightning, but the lieutenant's weapons aren't.

If there were electrical generators, then why would there even be a need for lightning benders to power the city in the first place?

I don't abhor Avatar. I love Avatar. I abhor Katara and to a lesser extent Aang.

And the FMA character that they ripped off is some generic female that has yet to appear in Legend of Korra. She's the spitting image of Lust.

EDIT: Asami Sato is her name. She'll start out as an Equalist and then devolve into a generic love interest for Mako.

http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m02femJhDp1rptk5lo1_1280.jpg

How come Bolin never gets a girl? Boy's missing out.

[Cult of Personality]

Bolin is the plucky comic relief. The only reason Sokka got a girlfriend is because brooding loner Zuko didn't join until the last season.

As to the question of generators, maybe lightning bending is more efficient. Or the generators are a recent invention that hasn't caught on because when you can shoot lightning out of your fingers, why would you need a machine to do it for you? There's all kinds of explanations.

[Vatanui AKA Pride]

Bolin is the plucky comic relief. The only reason Sokka got a girlfriend is because brooding loner Zuko didn't join until the last season.

As to the question of generators, maybe lightning bending is more efficient. Or the generators are a recent invention that hasn't caught on because when you can shoot lightning out of your fingers, why would you need a machine to do it for you?

There was the Moon Spirit. Not to mention Ty Lee. And Toph. Sokka was an unintentional player.

It's possible, but chances are that we're both in the dark about this.

[NBT]

Yue?.

[Cult of Personality]

She wasn't the Moon Spirit when Sokka hit that.

[NBT]

Yes,I know.

[Vatanui AKA Pride]

Well, now it's confirmed Aang is the Airbender in the opening. Flashback showed him with a beard.

Even got some Sokka thrown into there.

http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120428153310/avatar/images/2/27/Older_Sokka.png

[Devroux]

Episode 4 was cool. Korra has more emotions than she normally did, but there were flashbacks and and all that jazz. There's a lot going on.

[Phariah824]

Well, now it's confirmed Aang is the Airbender in the opening. Flashback showed him with a beard.

Even got some Sokka thrown into there.

http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120428153310/avatar/images/2/27/Older_Sokka.png
also Toph.
i wonder, that had to come from Aang. he was trying to tell her something. was this the beginning for that dude? it would be a wicked twist if it was a son of Sokka's.

[BoxHead]

Energybending is permanent chi-blocking.

Korra got hit by some baddies, and temporarily lost her bending.

Also, Aman's reason for sparing her, while better than other villain's, is still kinda weak.

[Devroux]

He should have taken her bending abilities from her. It would have made things a little more interesting. In a way.

[BoxHead]

At the end of Sawyer7mage's review of episode review he said: What if Amon didn't take Korra's bending away not because he didn't want to, but because he can't.

Makes sense. The other guys why were probably contractually obligated to act normal, and would instead just chi block Bolin for awhile, so he wouldn't have powers temporarily, then do away with him.

[Vatanui AKA Pride]

Energybending is permanent chi-blocking.

Korra got hit by some baddies, and temporarily lost her bending.

Also, Aman's reason for sparing her, while better than other villain's, is still kinda weak.

It's perfect. Don't see how it's weak at all.

[Devroux]

It's cliche. *nods*

[Vatanui AKA Pride]

It's cliche. *nods*


while better than other villain's.

Feel free to give me examples then. Politically, Amon is more than reasonable in his decision.

[BoxHead]

Meh, I think I stand with Sawyer7Mage's theory that Amon really can't energybend, but only temporarily chi blocks, and kills them later. If he could energybend, why wasn't there a light show, and why was one of the hands on the back?

[Vatanui AKA Pride]

As someone had previously said, Chi Blocking requires actual jabs and strikes. It may or not be based off of Qigong. On the other hand, Energy Bending does not.

It was a metaphorical demonstration of the spiritual confrontational between Aang and Firelord Ozai clearly. This is why when the Lion Turtle had used Energy Bending on Aang, no flashy light sequences had occurred.

And had you ever considered the fact that Energy Bending doesn't require a particular stance? For one, it's not a martial art. Nor is it based off of a martial art.

[BoxHead]

Hmm... I see, but when used by the LT and Aang, it was always, chest and forehead.

Amon had it as back and top of head, IIRC. But whatever, you could be correct about it.

Also, it's book one, air, so what will the other books be?

[Vatanui AKA Pride]

We could both be wrong about this. It may not even be Energy Bending in the first place.

No clue, seeing as that Korra has already mastered Fire, Water, and Earth. She could however learn the specializations of those elements, such as Blood or Metal Bending. There is also Energy Bending out for keeps.

[Devroux]

Feel free to give me examples then. Politically, Amon is more than reasonable in his decision.
Not saying that it was a bad move based on his political position, but compare his not doing it to any other show and you'd see every villain over power the hero at first and they somehow get away or are let get away. In his position of power, it was obvious that he'd let her go.

But there's also the fact that he doesn't really have a good political position with this. His want to make all benders fearful and to take away bending one person at a time (if it indeed comes down to that), then taking her bending away on the spot would have been just as beneficial to his ultimate goal as letting her go could be to his political position.

It's cliche. It'd be much more unique if he had taken her powers from her. The main character, the avatar no less, would have to come up with something major and change something about the series in order to beat the villain in the end.

[Phariah824]

i don't agree though. taking away her bending would be a rallying cry to many people like he said. not only would benders take it up a notch and even the nations themselves rally, but even normal people who believe in the Avatar like a religion would be added against him. i mean it isn't that much time since Aang has been gone and he was loved.
there is still much more to be done to undermine the benders. as he said when she made her first radio announcement, he has to speed up his timetable. he wasn't ready yet for this situation. he is trying to rent space in her mind, put fear an doubt there.
there is one thing if i was her though, i would put to the front of my mind. he didn't come alone to face her. i would focus on that.

[Vatanui AKA Pride]

Not saying that it was a bad move based on his political position, but compare his not doing it to any other show and you'd see every villain over power the hero at first and they somehow get away or are let get away. In his position of power, it was obvious that he'd let her go.

But there's also the fact that he doesn't really have a good political position with this. His want to make all benders fearful and to take away bending one person at a time (if it indeed comes down to that), then taking her bending away on the spot would have been just as beneficial to his ultimate goal as letting her go could be to his political position.

It's cliche. It'd be much more unique if he had taken her powers from her. The main character, the avatar no less, would have to come up with something major and change something about the series in order to beat the villain in the end.

You don't know much about history, do you. :???: Martyrs are dangerous. Pearl Harbor, Helen of Troy, Tupac. Not only are they warnings, but martyrs also act as justification. It's basically saying "if we don't act now, this is what will happen to us next." Amon crushing Korra now would only complicate his plans, seeing as that his rag-tag band of Equalists are little more than gangster Triad pests who have to rely on ambushes and sneak attacks to earn their victories. If you've noticed, they actually need rallies and posters to get new followers.

In other words, the Equalists are nowhere near powerful enough to enact a full-scale revolution of Republic City, much less the entire world. So far, they've been only cleaning the city of other scum, such as Lightning Zolt. So not much need for police action Removing Korra's Bending would only serve as a rallying point for the Republic City Councilmen and Police to finally take action against Amon, as well as the Four Nations and whatever Spirits he may have pissed off for destroying the balance of the world.

[Vatanui AKA Pride]

i don't agree though. taking away her bending would be a rallying cry to many people like he said. not only would benders take it up a notch and even the nations themselves rally, but even normal people who believe in the Avatar like a religion would be added against him. i mean it isn't that much time since Aang has been gone and he was loved.
there is still much more to be done to undermine the benders. as he said when she made her first radio announcement, he has to speed up his timetable. he wasn't ready yet for this situation. he is trying to rent space in her mind, put fear an doubt there.
there is one thing if i was her though, i would put to the front of my mind. he didn't come alone to face her. i would focus on that.

When have the Equalists ever fought on equal ground? When Amon gave Lightning Zolt a supposed 'fighting chance', did he ever consider the fact that he always had guards standing nearby? They used sneak attacks, tear gas, etc etc. The Equalists, at the moment, are little more than a butthurt Triad gang with a few Chi Blocking lessons and too many toys in their hands.

[tsuki]

Okay now I am also suspecting that Amon could be the guy who attacked Republic City and was defeated by Aang. I mean why else would those flashback suddenly pop up?

Also I'm liking the new Mako romance with the Car Inventor Guy's Daughter. Definitely going to be some Love Triangle Drama. Maybe even a Square if Mako's little bro gets involved.

Also somewhat suspicious that Car Inventor Guy might be an equalist.

[BoxHead]

That chick who looks like Lust is as suspicious as a guy with a hammer in a glass factory.

[Devroux]

You don't know much about history, do you. :???: Martyrs are dangerous. Pearl Harbor, Helen of Troy, Tupac. Not only are they warnings, but martyrs also act as justification. It's basically saying "if we don't act now, this is what will happen to us next." Amon crushing Korra now would only complicate his plans, seeing as that his rag-tag band of Equalists are little more than gangster Triad pests who have to rely on ambushes and sneak attacks to earn their victories. If you've noticed, they actually need rallies and posters to get new followers.

In other words, the Equalists are nowhere near powerful enough to enact a full-scale revolution of Republic City, much less the entire world. So far, they've been only cleaning the city of other scum, such as Lightning Zolt. So not much need for police action Removing Korra's Bending would only serve as a rallying point for the Republic City Councilmen and Police to finally take action against Amon, as well as the Four Nations and whatever Spirits he may have pissed off for destroying the balance of the world.
I didn't say it was a horrible decision. :lol: It's cliche. It's overused. It always happens. I'm not fighting that it was a horrible thing to do for what he's trying to accomplish, but a story is a story.

[zebrakiller]

im inclined to agree with the earlier post, that Amon is full of bs and couldnt permanently take her bending away, its all just manipulation n fear tactics. he ambushed her with a gang of chi blockers, not because he couldnt take her alone (u saw him take out lightning zolt easily one on one, whether guards were nearby or not), but to make her feel powerless like she does at the end. if he went alone, beats her, takes her power temporarily, then what? kill her? can't do that since u all are right the martyrdom would hurt his cause. still i think the bending stealing is just a smoke show.

[Vatanui AKA Pride]

Bolin's crying face made the episode. :lol:

[Devroux]

I have to say, Bolin earned some points, Mako lost some, but I'm not into the fast paced romance that this Avatar has. It's really quick and not so built up to.

[BoxHead]

This romance is cringe-worthy. It reminds me of 10 year olds gossiping.

...make it stop!!!

[joon61]

Bolin's crying face made the episode. :lol:
yeah,i could not stop laughing.

[BoxHead]

yeah,i could not stop laughing.
But this is the WORST episode in all of Avatar history, IMO.

[joon61]

But is was funny.
Hey makoooooooooooooooooooooo

[BoxHead]

I hope Amon comes and puts back in the entertainment and badassery back into Avatar.

Look, I'm all for romance, but this is too rushed.

[joon61]

yeah.

[BoxHead]

My reaction:

*Korra kisses Mako and Bolin sees*

Me: Aww yeah! Some psychological character development. Maybe this episode wasn't too bad!

Bolin: WAHHHH!!!

Me:....
http://i2.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/000/286/744/371.jpg

[joon61]

lol.
Bolin is just a big-ass cry baby.

[Vatanui AKA Pride]

I actually liked the romance. Was a nice side plot, especially after Voice in the Night.

[BoxHead]

It's soooo rushed. >_>

[Memitim]

Old show > New show

[BoxHead]

Old show > New show
This.

[Memitim]

I miss Zuko. Mako sucks

[Vatanui AKA Pride]

Old show > New show

You're comparing five episodes against a full-fledged sixty-episode series with a movie title spin-off?

Really people.

It's soooo rushed. >_>

More of like overplayed. The directors had to pull all of their romance cards in one episode, seeing as that the budget were meant for the next episode to be the Probending League finals. Still, it worked.

And yeah, I miss Zuko too. Hopefully he's still alive as an ambassador for the Fire Nation.

[BoxHead]

You're comparing five episodes against a full-fledged sixty-episode series with a movie title spin-off?

Really people.



More of like overplayed. The directors had to pull all of their romance cards in one episode, seeing as that the budget were meant for the next episode to be the Probending League finals. Still, it worked.

And yeah, I miss Zuko too. Hopefully he's still alive as an ambassador for the Fire Nation.


They could've kept the angst and then finally made up by the end of the finals.

[Memitim]

You're comparing five episodes against a full-fledged sixty-episode series with a movie title spin-off?

Really people.
Never mention the movie ever. That almost killed the show for me.....The show (Korra) just seems....Really rushed. No character development in the slightest....Plus there's no Zuko. Which is the worst thing ever

[NBT]

And here come the nostalgia f*gs.

[Sai's brother]

Never mention the movie ever. That almost killed the show for me.....The show (Korra) just seems....Really rushed. No character development in the slightest....Plus there's no Zuko. Which is the worst thing ever
Zuko isn't dead. :/ He will appear later

[Vatanui AKA Pride]

They could've kept the angst and then finally made up by the end of the finals.

.. This isn't the Twilight Saga. >.>

Not every romance need Nicholas Sparks' teenage angst and hormones.

Never mention the movie ever. That almost killed the show for me.....The show (Korra) just seems....Really rushed. No character development in the slightest....Plus there's no Zuko. Which is the worst thing ever

And again, you're comparing five episodes against a full-fledged series?

No character development? That was the entire purpose of this week's episode.

[BoxHead]

Well, if they will include romance, they might as well do it right, and not rush it, but whatever.

[Vatanui AKA Pride]

Like I said, budget issues. Jet was suckered in the same way.

[BoxHead]

Like I said, budget issues. Jet was suckered in the same way.
I loved how the characters don't even know if he is dead.

[Vatanui AKA Pride]

Forget Jet, the real concern is the cabbage man. What the hell happened to him?

[Kunoichi]

I really like the new avatar. One thing i've always loved about the avatar series was the humor the creators took time to instill into the story. The first episode when Korra delivers her first line "I'm the avatar, deal with it!" it made me chuckle, and it gets me excited for the rest of the series.

I'd admit i'm still waiting on the overall plot to take off, but i haven't been disappointed yet. I've been entertained with each episode so they much be doing something right.

I just WISH they would finally tell me about Zuko's mom.

[tsuki]

I enjoyed the episode a lot. Bending matches were cool. (I wonder if the sport will be 4v4 in like 40 years when there are more air benders?)
But I do think they'll need to make the next episode the final Pro-Bending one and then move on to other things.

Yes the romance was a little rushed. I thought they might stretch out Korra and Mako a few more episodes before throwing Bolin into the mix, but it was still good. Fat ferret and Barfing during the match was funny.

I just WISH they would finally tell me about Zuko's mom.

Pretty sure they will leave that open ended.

[BoxHead]

Forget Jet, the real concern is the cabbage man. What the hell happened to him?

Amon is the cabbage man.

After ingesting water from the fountain of life, he swore that he would get revenge on benders for ruining is business.

[zebrakiller]

bolin being drunk off the noodles was jokes. this isn't romance kids, it's the classic teenage love triangle: quick, dirty, and temporary. using it as comedy rather than the stupid angst they tried to play up btw aang n katara (aang's like 10 yrs old for frigs sake) is much more effective. the whole show has a lighter tone in general which is fine since its balanced well with the serious amon junk. i liked mako n bolins "bros over hoes" moment tho lol, i was saying that the whole time.

[Cult of Personality]

Spider-Lin. Spider-Lin. Does whatever a spider can.

[Vatanui AKA Pride]

Tahno pisses me off. Wow, the creators are good.

[Cult of Personality]

He's out of the picture now.

[zebrakiller]

tarlac = amon... what do u think?


if not, he's definitely a lackey.

[Kuromaki]

Tarrlok does indeed seem suspicious but I wouldnt say he's Amon

I love the vintage feel this show has, it really adds some flair.

[tsuki]

tarlac = amon... what do u think?


if not, he's definitely a lackey.
No, I think he is just trying to play everyone so he can be in a position of more power.


Oh, and why does Water get 2 council members? Yeah, they have North and South Tribes, but that shouldn't matter.

[LilHinataGirl]

I'm beginning to love Korra's flashbacks from her current stage as Aang...
I wanna know more and I still want Mako to be with Korra, I kinda had an orgasm cause of those 2! Epic = fail...

[Kunoichi]

I think Amon is probably one of the descendants of Azula, if not the Fire Lord flat out, maybe he cheated death ya know?

[Sai's brother]

I think Amon is probably one of the descendants of Azula, if not the Fire Lord flat out, maybe he cheated death ya know?
The new Fire Lord is Zuko's daughter. XD. And Azula died alone in a mental hospital after the war,.

[Kunoichi]

The new Fire Lord is Zuko's daughter. XD. And Azula died alone in a mental hospital after the war,.
i guess all these years of naruto have made me forget what a realistic plot line looks like.

[Memitim]

I think Amon is probably one of the descendants of Azula, if not the Fire Lord flat out, maybe he cheated death ya know?Don't think Azula, Maybe Ty Lee but even that's pushing it

[Vatanui AKA Pride]

The statue of Cabbage Man sold me automatically.

[Devroux]

I can't find the new episode online. ._.

[Vatanui AKA Pride]

I have a link, but the quality's not too great. PM me if you want one.

[NBT]

Cabbage guy has a statue?

[ILIKEPIE]

yes he dose and he still alive or it's his son (same voice actor)

[Vatanui AKA Pride]

Cabbage guy has a statue?

Hell, he has a company: Cabbage Corps.

[ILIKEPIE]

he had one do you remember they said they shuting it down

[tsuki]

Hell, he has a company: Cabbage Corps.
All Hail Cabbage Corps!

[Vatanui AKA Pride]

he had one do you remember they said they shuting it down

Not anymore, seeing as that Cabbage Corps' had actually been framed.


Any who, Tenzin and his scooter was awesome.

[Cult of Personality]

Tenzin is a pimp among pimps.

[Memitim]

Tenzin is a pimp among pimps.

Relevant gif is relevant.
http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1i53vGAXA1qg0r0o.gif

[tsuki]

Any who, Tenzin and his scooter was awesome.
Reminded me of that Gyro bike from a South Park episode.

So apparently Metal Benders cant bend metal if it is too pure? Whats up with that?


Also a general question. Each element seems to have a second form.

Fire - Lightning

Earth - Metal

Water - Ice

Air -

So what does air have?

[NBT]

Reminded me of that Gyro bike from a South Park episode.

So apparently Metal Benders cant bend metal if it is too pure? Whats up with that?


Also a general question. Each element seems to have a second form.

Fire - Lightning

Earth - Metal

Water - Ice/blood

Air -

So what does air have?
Fixed and nothing as of yet.

[tsuki]

I think the plant bending guys were water benders as well, so that would make 3 alt for water and zero for air. How is that fair? lol

[NBT]

Well the only air benders are Aang,Tenzen,and his kids so it makes sense.

[Sagepain]

Sand Benders exist as well.
Soooo thats 2 alts for Earth.

Also, both Water Benders and Air Benders can Cloud Bend.

Apparently Fire Benders can Lava/Magma Bend as well......*at least the Avatar can*.....I don't remember that though.

[tsuki]

what does cloud bending do? Make it rain? lol

[Sagepain]

A skilled waterbender or airbender can easily manipulate clouds, which are of air and water, to create various shapes. In one particular instance, cloudshaping was used to provide a message to nearby villagers of an erupting volcano. It was later used as a defense by Aang and his friends to disguise their flights on Appa while moving about the Fire Nation. A waterbender can perform this technique without an airbender, as demonstrated when Team Avatar nearly mistook the approaching invasion force for a storm cloud on the Day of Black Sun.


^Taken From avatar wikia.

[tsuki]

So in essence, not really useful for combat