Avatar: The Last Airbender - General

Avatar: The Last Airbender follows the adventures of a 12 year-old boy named Aang and his friends who must save the world from the Fire Nation's 100 year lasting war and bring peace to the world Cast (data and images stolen from the Avatar Wiki): [release][highlight]Aang[/highlight] [img]http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20081212212861/avatar/images/thumb/d/d0/New_Avatar3.png/300px-New_Avatar3.png[/img] Avatar Aang, an Air Nomad, is the current Avatar, the manifestation of the world in human form, and thus the only person in the Avatar world who can use all four bending disciplines: Airbending, Waterbending, Earthbending and Firebending. He is also one of the few Avatars to learn Energybending, and the only one to use it during the series. Before the beginning of the series, Aang was frozen in an iceberg for 100 years. He emerges, still biologically twelve years old, into a world engulfed by war. During his absence, the Fire Nation waged war with the other nations, and managed to completely wipe out the Air Nomads. It falls to Aang, the last of his kind, to put a stop to the war by mastering the other three elements and defeating Fire Lord Ozai. He remains something of a goofy, kind kid at heart, despite the overwhelming loss of his people and the heavy burdens he has been forced to bear. [/release] [release][highlight]Katara[/highlight] [img]http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20081212151050/avatar/images/thumb/9/93/Katara_312.png/300px-Katara_312.png[/img] Katara is a Waterbender who, just like her older brother Sokka, was born and raised in the Southern Water Tribe by her grandmother, Kanna. Katara was the last Waterbender in her Tribe, and led a normal teenage life until she and her brother discovered an Air Nomad named Aang frozen in a block of ice. When she finds out he is none other than the Avatar, lost for a hundred years, she becomes hopeful that he is the one who will save the war-torn world. Katara and her brother leave their Tribe behind to travel with Aang, helping him to finally put a stop to the Fire Nation's devastation. Along their travels, Katara's Waterbending abilities grow steadily with Aang's, until she surpasses him and becomes the Avatar's Waterbending teacher. Her mastery over the element makes her a formidable ally to their group, and she becomes a close friend and mentor to Aang. Once Aang fulfills his destiny and stops the war, Aang and Katara begin a close romantic relationship. [/release] [release][highlight]Sokka[/highlight] [img]http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20081212183344/avatar/images/thumb/9/9c/Ep59-244.png/300px-Ep59-244.png[/img] Sokka is a teenage Water Tribe warrior. Raised by his grandmother Kanna along with his younger sister Katara in the Southern Water Tribe, Sokka is the son of Chief Hakoda, who left along with all other men to fight the Fire Nation. As a result, Sokka was the oldest male in the South Pole. He assumed responsibility for the tribe until his sister discovered an Air Nomad named Aang frozen in a block of ice. When he learns that Aang is the Avatar, he is at first skeptical that a child could really save the world. As he and his sister help Aang on his quest, he begins to believe that Aang really is the only hope for peace in the world. Despite his inability to bend, Sokka becomes the strategist of the group, constantly trying to prove himself to be a great warrior like his father. Sokka is also the "matter of fact" guy in the group and does not believe in spirit magic, and he calls it "mumbo-jumbo". Originally poor, his leadership skills improve over the series as well. His humor and his ability to organize and plan becomes imperative to the group on their travels. By the end of the series, Sokka becomes a master swordsman and finally becomes a great warrior like his father. [/release] [release][highlight]Toph Bei Fong[/highlight] [img]http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20081225191856/avatar/images/thumb/e/e9/Toph_dobs.png/300px-Toph_dobs.png[/img] Toph Bei Fong, usually referred to as simply Toph, is an Earthbending master. Blind since birth, Toph was constantly looked down upon for her disability and her stature as an innocent little girl, especially by her over-protective parents. Upon discovering Badgermoles, earth-dwelling animals who were blind just like her, she learned seismic sense through them- the ability to use Earthbending as an extension of her senses and effectively give her "sight" through vibrations in the ground. Known as the "Blind Bandit", she mastered Earthbending through her own style and developed a tough-guy personality, becoming infamous by winning underground Earthbending tournaments behind her parents' backs. Uninterested at first, she chooses to leave behind her old life and travel with Avatar Aang and friends to be his Earthbending teacher. Toph's mastery over earth, especially with Metalbending, as well as her unique personality, proved her to be a valuable addition to the Avatar's group. [/release] [release][highlight]Zuko[/highlight] [img]http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20081212185120/avatar/images/thumb/a/a0/Zuko_0001.png/300px-Zuko_0001.png[/img] Zuko is a skilled and powerful Firebender, born as a prince in the Fire Nation royal family. His story often paralleled that of the Avatar, Aang. Initially an antagonist, Zuko's life revolved around trying to capture the long-lost Avatar to end his banishment and to regain his honor as Crown Prince of the Fire Nation. Zuko is easily recognized by the characteristic burn scar on the left side of his face given to him by his abusive father, Fire Lord Ozai shortly before his banishment. On his journey to capture the Avatar, he is assisted by his uncle Iroh in Firebending training. [/release] [release][highlight]Azula[/highlight] [img]http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20081209230725/avatar/images/thumb/5/50/Azula0001.png/300px-Azula0001.png[/img] Azula is the princess of the Fire Nation, daughter of Fire Lord Ozai and Princess Ursa, and the younger sister and archenemy to Prince Zuko. She was a key enemy of Team Avatar, chasing Avatar Aang and her banished brother far across the Earth Kingdom accompanied her two best "friends" Mai and Ty Lee. A Firebending prodigy, Azula is sadistic, manipulative and obsessed with power. [/release] [release][highlight]Iroh[/highlight] [img]http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20081214122142/avatar/images/thumb/7/73/Iroh0001.png/300px-Iroh0001.png[/img] Iroh is a retired Fire Nation general, a former Crown Prince of the Fire Nation, a Grand Master (Lotus) of the Order of the White Lotus, a Firebending Master, and a mentor to his nephew, Prince Zuko. Iroh is the son of Fire Lord Azulon, and the older brother of Fire Lord Ozai. His prowess in Firebending has earned him the title The Dragon of the West. Unlike others from the Fire Nation, particularly within his own family, Iroh is an easy-going and spiritual man and is somewhat of a hedonist. He appreciates the balance of the four elements, even incorporating facets from the other elements into his own Firebending skills. He has aided Avatar Aang and his companions on several occasions, and for this was branded as a traitor. After the traumatic death of his son Prince Lu Ten, Iroh sees Zuko as his own son rather than his nephew. Iroh has influenced Zuko to choose his own destiny rather than the destiny that others have expected of him. He currently serves tea for his retirement. [/release] [release][highlight]Ozai[/highlight] [img]http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20081212183358/avatar/images/thumb/3/3d/Ep60-542.png/300px-Ep60-542.png[/img] Ozai was the tyrannical ruler of the Fire Nation, the father of Prince Zuko and Princess Azula, and the main antagonist of the Avatar series. Like every Fire Lord, Ozai was a Firebending Master, and prior to the ending of the series, is believed to have been the most powerful Firebender in The World of Avatar. Ozai is the second born son of Fire Lord Azulon and Fire Lady Ilah, after his older brother Iroh. He was the husband of Ursa, and by her had two children, Zuko and Azula. After Iroh's only son Lu Ten died, Ozai usurped his brother's right to the throne, in a scheme which resulted in his father's death and Ursa's banishment. Like his father and grandfather, Ozai sought to conquer the other nations and become the supreme ruler of the world. To this end he planned to utilize Sozin's Comet to burn down the Earth Kingdom, renouncing the title of Fire Lord and declaring himself the Phoenix King, ruler of the world. He was defeated by Avatar Aang, who used Energybending to remove his Firebending power forever. [/release]

I honestly expected this show to be terrible, but it wasn't. It was actually pretty damn good, though a bit kiddy at times, but thats expected I guess.

When I first saw it I thought it would be bad because it looks like an anime, but then it turned out to be awesome

I enjoyed the show :sigh: the movie will be shit.

[QUOTE=d3450;23108894]I enjoyed the show :sigh: the movie will be shit.[/QUOTE] It is, don't bother seeing it unless you like disappointment.

I saw the movie with friends, just a word of advice: Please save your money and stick to the show, the movie was absolute garbage.

[url]http://www.facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=660521[/url] Here is the thread about the movie, please do not discuss that abomination in my thread

I love this series. Great character development, immersive world, fun plotlines but still a very serious main plot. Also, the fights are awesome, my favourit is between Zuko and Azula at the very end. Such an awesome choreography.

Heh, I remember when I used to leave my TV on Nicktoons and hear this on while I was on my computer, and I thought, "Wow this shit sounds gayyy" Then I watched it for once and got hooked. I always judge books-by-the-cover and whatnot. I need to stop doing that. But yeah, great show.

That shit was as bad as Twilight.

I thought this was going to be a joke on Avatar :saddowns:

I still wish that a fourth book was made instead of just ending it and dropping the entire project. There's still material that they could use to fill it with. But still, it's one of my favorite shows.

[QUOTE=IceCKryss;23129424]I still wish that a fourth book was made instead of just ending it and dropping the entire project. There's still material that they could use to fill it with. But still, it's one of my favorite shows.[/QUOTE] What was the fourth book going to be? Searching for Zukos mom? Building the air nomades up again?

They couldn't come up with anything anymore, so instead of making the show a bunch of crap they just ended it.

[QUOTE=Laserbeams;23129842]They couldn't come up with anything anymore, so instead of making the show a bunch of crap they just ended it.[/QUOTE] Not that bad of a decision if you ask me. Better end it while it's still good instead of fucking everything up.

Katara is pretty. :3: Show is okay, I liked it.

Yeah, they did end the series at the right time, but they could put the small loose ends into mini-episodes, like the ones that came with the DVDs.

damn zuko is a badass. I think out of all of the characters, Aang is the least interesting lol

[QUOTE=LazyBoy;23130275]damn zuko is a badass. I think out of all of the characters, Aang is the least interesting lol[/QUOTE] You take that back. Aang is one of the most interesting anime characters since Inuyasha himself. Probably even more interesting than Inuyasha.

WHERE THE FUCK IS TOP? caps

[QUOTE=HellNaw;23130445]WHERE THE FUCK IS TOP? caps[/QUOTE] You mean Toph?

[QUOTE=HellNaw;23130445]WHERE THE FUCK IS TOP? caps[/QUOTE] Get the name straight.

I feel like watching the whole series again. Oh, and the movie looks like shit.

Added Toph to the OP

My only complaint was the whole battle with the Firelord. I honestly wish he had died, and that energy fusion thing or whatever was total bullshit. Besides that I loved it.

[QUOTE=lum1naire;23133649]My only complaint was the whole battle with the Firelord. I honestly wish he had died, and that energy fusion thing or whatever was total bullshit. Besides that I loved it.[/QUOTE] It's not like they could have shown him getting run through, or brain exploded though. No matter how awesome it is, it's still a kiddie show.

Does this have anything to do with Avatar the movie with blue people?

Does it look like it has anything to do with blue people? [editline]04:07PM[/editline] This "Avatar" controls elements. That "Avatar" was a representation of the person, like your horse or this little rave I have over to the left.

Yeah, the ANIME was really good (gaybowers gonna gaybow). Apart from the ending, which I thought was way too cliched - the good guy not killing the bad guy in the end, but yeah, as DudeGuy says, it is a kid's show after all. The movie doesn't look great, because Katara is supposed to be good looking and Aang is supposed to look cheeky when not in the avatar state, but we'll see how it goes. I hope it's like every time there's a new Doctor - I hate him the first time I see who he is but then I end up thinking he's the best one yet.

This series is fantastic. The character development and everything else about it was great. Generally in shows I hate the "filler episodes" that aren't relevant or important to the plot, but in this show I loved them all.