#AANG MY BABY

[aryxchse]

finished atla again: crying, punching the air, sobbing but ugly kinda way, literally in a mental breakdown because it ended

3 seasons isn't enough, i would've watched that show happily if it was supernatural kinda long or even more

[drowningincaffiene]

its me boy the hyperfixation in your mind, write that character study in the back of your rejister boy We don't need google docs

[lilith-91]

Aang and Zuko's relationship is underrated and that’s sad

They are literally the BETTER Roku and Sozin

Not only there are great parallels/connections between the two since the first series, but is Aang (and Iroh) that ultimately makes him change sides

Let alone that Aang's kindness is the only reason Zuko is even alive. Katara and Sokka would have left him to die in the snowstorm at the north pole 😭

They are precious

Ah, Zuko asked to built an Aang statue (an huge ass statue Imao), this dude was so dedicated!

[luriuan]

Love how Sokka spent an entire 2 episodes hating on Aang, then immediately became his older brother in the third.

[mydairpercabeth]

One of the many things that had me sobbing in the show is how they made Zuko’s fleet the 41st division. Meaning the division he spoke up for, the division that earned him his scar, is the division he was assigned for his goose chase. Imagine how heartbreaking it is. AND THE TEAM DIDNT EVEN KNOW HE DID THAT FOR THEM. MY BOY WAS ALWAYS GOOD!!!

[k8lynjoy]

What annoys me the most about the "kataang has no chemistry" argument is that they do have chemistry, but people choose to ignore it because it's not the chemistry they're used to seeing/expecting. There isn't going to be an underlying tension or yearning that speaks to a more physical attraction to one another, these are kids for Christ's sake. Their chemistry is soft and sweet and romantic and - most importantly - age-appropriate. Not only that, but I think what a lot of people who hate on them like to forget is that their romantic relationship has always been secondary to their friendship. Katara and Aang kissing at the end of the show signifies the start of their romantic journey, not the end of it. Yes, they obviously have feelings for one another throughout the show (and I am saying obviously because it was obvious that Katara had feelings for Aang considering he was literally the only person who received that kind of treatment from Katara, like literally nobody else was treated by Katara the way that Aang was, nobody) but their romance doesn't truly start until they kiss on the balcony. Everything before that is the basis for which their relationship bloomed, but more than anything - more than the kisses on the cheek, the hugs, the blushing - their deep trust, respect, and admiration for one another is what brought them to that balcony. If you spend too much time focusing on whether or not Katara and Aang seemed like they were attracted to one another (which there is also ample evidence of, people just once again ignore it and write it off as "childish crushes" because it's not over the top dramatic mature romance) you ignore the fact that their chemistry lies in how they work seamlessly as a team, how they support one another, and how they share a deep, unspoken connection as two genocide survivors - and children - stuck in a war. Katara and Aang have chemistry, but they're also best friends, and that has always been the most important part of their relationship.

[dreamchasernina]

[mal3vol3nt]

katara “i’m not the helpless little girl i was when they came” of the southern water tribe

and aang “i’m going to make a difference this time” of the southern air temple

you two will FOREVER be famous

[bernard-the-rabbit]

Loving aang with bumi bc im still salty about it

[hellengomes]

[captainkirkk]

I convinced myself to watch the first episode of the live action atla series. Some thoughts:

I REALLY liked that they recreated some shots from the cartoon, like the opening. I wasn't excited for this show, but that got me amped

I didn't like how brutal the Air Nomad's genocide was :(( I liked that we got to see more of the Air Nomads but I felt like that was over the time

The cgi and acting was,, really not great but tbf I was expecting that going in, especially with a show so heavy on magical fighting and child characters.

I don't mind that the show feels a bit more serious - the og atla fanbase are now all grown up and the show reflects that

Zuko's scar ..... why. It looks like a weird birth mark

I didn't love how overt Iroh was tbh. Outright telling Zuko that the task his father set him is impossible... where are his cryptic sayings and "accidental" diversions??? Iroh is smart enough to know that Zuko wouldn't be responsive to that

Sokka being the leader to his people!! I love that they showed how much responsibility he has on his shoulder

I also love Zuko's room, strung up with notes and drawings. It's very much giving pepe silva

[emkini]

I know this doesn’t quite fit the prompt but consider: vibes 

[lilith-91]

Toph was close to crying here, this aspect of her is underrated, she was alone her whole life, friendship is everything for her. The Gaang is everything for her

Friendly reminder that in her novel (The Tale of Toph) she's calling Aang "my first real friend" over and over

[srirachaz]

i feel like the biggest reason that dimartino and konietzko left live action atla production was bc the show runners wanted to make zutara canon

[freakurodani]

The parallel between Sokka and Tenzin as their fathers' sons.

Sokka, left at 13 as his father and all the other men head off to war. Hakoda tells him "being a man is knowing where he's needed the most" and he needs to protect his sister, his home.

Tenzin is the second airbender. He is also half water tribe, he's a man. When Aang dies, he will be the last airbender. He understands what he needs to do.

Untold amount of pressure and responsibility have been thrust upon them by their fathers. Though, I believe it is not all intentional, but the unfortunate circumstance of being the fathers of sons who take responsibility incredibly seriously.

In Sokka's case, "protect your sister" is a vague instruction. It was meant to give him purpose, to help him feel okay about being left behind, He is too young for war, his father does not want to bring his child to slaughter. But Sokka will die with purpose. He will train the children of his tribe so they will be protected, he will face a fire nation ship until his last breath. He cannot go to war, but Hakoda did not see that war was all around them. In trying to give Sokka purpose, Hakoda put their world on his shoulders.

We do not get to see Aang be a father (in the TV shows), but we know he had hopes for the future. All his children were air nomads, and the air acolytes brought his culture back, but Tenzin could bend. This part of their culture is one ONLY they share. I do not think Aang would hide this, he is joyous that he gets to share his culture. When he feels respected, he always is, he taught the air acolytes after all. Off handedly, he could say, "I'm hopeful for a future where there are lots more air benders," and that, which feels mostly innocuous to him, is the nail in the coffin of Tenzin's fate. He is Avatar Aang's son, and the future of the air benders. It would not matter that Aang meant a future in generations. Tenzin sees the responsibility and it's his. He is his father's only air bending child, he knows what he needs to do.

Being a parent is not understanding the way the things you say harm your children. Even those things that feel innocuous in the moment can be life altering. Especially the more the child respects the parent. Purpose and Hope for those with a broader perspective, can be death sentences to a life that could have been when expressed to those who idolize the former.

[the-badger-mole]

bro you need to realize you just see katara as your self insert and you just have a crush on zuko. maiko and kataang are canon, die mad

Lawd a mercy, you're right!!! I've never thought of it that way!!! My entire worldview has just been shaken. Thank you! Thank you, you tower of intellect and insight!