So, it just seems like the firenation is able to pop up wherever they want to pop up, with basically no resistance. For example, the drill just shows up at ba sing se. how did it get there? That giant, slow, machine wouldve in reality probably been stopped long before it reached ba sing se’s borders.

The show does establish that the earth kingdom is still in this fight with the firenation. With earth kingdom forces patrolling (like when Iroh was captured) and soldiers coming back from the front (like when that one earth kingdom general tried to bait the avatar state out of Aang)

The earth kingdom definitely had its forces, strongholds, and fortresses. So where exactly is this front line? The firenation just seems to be able to pop up and invade whatever they want with seemingly no resistance up until they make it to the city they are trying to invade. While in a real conflict defenses are posted up at the border and not just at cities.

The teamwork of the Gaang needs to be discussed more… their unity was perfect!

Like, everyone knew exactly what to do without even needing to communicate much. Their teamwork was incredible, and Aang was absolutely goated in this scene!

I could rewatch this moment over and over again and never get tired of it.

Zuko was out of his mind for sending that literal death machine after the Gaang. Like, wth?! They accepted him into the group way too quickly considering what he put them through.

A work in progress. Aang looks like a baby, I know.

Kuzon knows his stuff about air nomad culture

My wife crafted both costumes from scratch (with the exception of Katara's water pouch and her boots). She also did my bald cap and makeup.

I've wanted to be Aang since I was in middle-school/high-school. Some 20 years ago. I turned my wife into a fan during the pandemic. I've been trying to convince her of dressing up as Aang and Katara since. And after the new movie came out she said we could pull it off for Halloween this year.

A bit or a dream come true for me. Ngl.

It’s okay. You can laugh, it’s funny.

I think kuzon (aangs fire nation friend) lied about fire nation slang because, a.its something a kid would do for no reason and b. It'd be funny if aang showed up, changed the way the fire nation speaks and says that he's friend said that.

if tophs not in a7h i dont wanna hear it

Same voice actor, featuring Ricco Fajardo. Happy 43rd birthday! 🎂

Birthday: October 26, 1983

Roles:
Mirio Togata (Hero Name: Lemillion) - “My Hero: One’s Justice 2” (video game, 2020) 🦸

Arisu Yamabuki - “Tune In to the Midnight Heart” (anime, 2026-present) 😳

Cabbage Merchant - “Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game” (video game, 2026) 🥬

Got a favorite character voiced by Ricco Fajardo by any chance? Comment down below! 👇

On my first watch, I already suspected that Mai would eventually betray Azula because the dirty look she gave her never sat right with me. After multiple rewatches, I've come to appreciate just how much there is to Mai beneath her seemingly emotionless exterior.

When Azula interrupts Mai and Zuko's date and orders Mai to leave, Mai refuses to do so. This leads me to believe a theory that she was already growing tired of Azula's bossiness and was beginning to realise that she no longer had to put up with it. For once, Mai has something she genuinely cares about: Zuko. She finally has a reason to prioritise her own happiness over Azula's demands. More importantly, with Zuko returning as the Crown Prince of the Fire Nation, Mai has someone powerful enough to protect her from Azula if they fall out. This is evident when Zuko responds to Azula's interruption with, "Can't you see we're busy?" His response demonstrates that he is willing and able to stand up to Azula for Mai's sake.

However, I don't think Azula fully realises how Mai is beginning to think or how much her influence over Mai is slipping(not so much of a ppl person ig). This becomes particularly apparent at the Boiling Rock. During their date, Azula uses a coded signal to order Mai to get up and leave, and as Mai walks past her, she gives her that unmistakable dirty look, almost as if she's thinking, "Not this girls bs again." To me, this moment is a subtle indication of Mai's growing resentment towards Azula, hinting at the conflict that will eventually lead to her betrayal.

This brings me to my second point: Mai's growing frustration with Azula is a crucial factor in her decision to betray her at the Boiling Rock. By this point, Mai has Zuko back in her life, and I believe she recognises that his position as Crown Prince means Azula can no longer control her as easily as she once did. She finally has something worth standing up for, as well as someone who can potentially protect her from Azula's authority.

AND THIS IS WHY I LOVE THE WRITERS, Mai's confrontation with Zuko adds another layer to her decision. When Zuko explains that his actions aren't about her but about the Fire Nation, insisting that he has to act to save his country, Mai challenges him: "Save it? You're betraying your country!" Zuko responds, "That's not how I see it." Then, when he locks her in the cell, they share a look that I think is crucial to understanding Mai's character.

I interpret that moment as Mai beginning to understand Zuko's perspective. From his pov, he isn't betraying his country for the sake of betrayal; he's standing against a regime that has hurt innocent people, including those he cares about. In that sense, he is trying to save people like Mai and Ty Lee from the Fire Nation's oppressive rule under Azula and Ozai. What's particularly interesting is that Mai appears to look Zuko in the eye again while fighting the soldiers, almost as if she's silently telling him, "I understand now. Go save the world!" To me, this moment reinforces the idea that Mai has finally come to understand why Zuko is willing to risk everything for what he believes is right. With Zuko's life now at stake and her own hope of freedom seemingly slipping away, she chooses to act which breaks every rule in her book (she's always waited for her parents instructions & she's always waited for Azula's commands). She would rather risk everything than watch him die.

This is why I disagree with the argument that Mai is shallow because she only helps the Avatar's group for the sake of her boyfriend. That interpretation overlooks the context behind her decision. Her feelings for Zuko are undoubtedly a major motivation, but they don't exist in isolation. Throughout the story, we see her growing resentment towards Azula, her desire to make her own choices, and her attachment to the one person who gives her hope of living life on her own terms. At the Boiling Rock, these feelings converge. By choosing to save Zuko, Mai also chooses to stand against the very person who has controlled and intimidated her for so long.

Mai's betrayal isn't simply an act of love; it's also an act of defiance. Her relationship with Zuko gives her a reason to stand up to Azula, but her decision reflects something deeper: her willingness to finally reject Azula's authority and act according to her own convictions and morals. Reducing her actions to nothing more than loyalty to her boyfriend ignores the character development that makes her decision so meaningful.

This idiot tied a piece of uranium to his forehead.

This is something I've been thinking about for a good few years - see, I don't like when characters just 'get lucky', and as far as I'm concerned Aang did get lucky that Zuko was desperate enough to bust him out of the compound.

Here's what I think would have happened if Zuko didn't show up to bust Aang out: Zhao would have felt powerful and invincible, leading to him getting too cocky for his own good. Either he'd taunt Aang one too many times, hit a nerve or just not realise who he is during transport. Whatever the case is, Aang would end up in the avatar state and bust himself out.

If you're wondering about Sokka and Katara, they'd be fine. One thing that Katara is, is a determined survivor, a fever can only keep her down for so long. If the two were ever in serious danger, and of course Aang was gone for too long, Appa would have absolutely gone looking for Aang. Otherwise, the two could get better on their own. Either way, this leads to plot B - if Aang doesn't enter the avatar state, he'd be busted out by Appa, and maybe also, his friends. If nothing else, while Momo can't understand Katara, it's clear from several scenes that Momo and Appa can understand each other, so Appa could send Momo out to see what happened to Aang.

In terms of the show's timeline, it probably would cost a few extra days absolute maximum, and even then only if it really got to the point that the avatar was being transported.

They do talk in the Netflix show.

The pumpkin itself had a slightly dry rotted spot that I didn't see before shaving on the left side. But I'm happy with it!

The Halloween festivities amped up this weekend, and my son, 4, who LOVES ATLA, shaved his head to commit to the bit.

He won the costume contest! We also kept hearing, “Omg it’s the Avatar!!” everywhere we went. I bet this is what the real Aang felt like 🤣

Who else is being Aang (or anyone ATLA) for Halloween? Let’s see those bald heads!!

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