AVATAR THE LAST AIRBENDER SEASON 2 AMAZON SERIES
Zuko had been exiled prior to the beginning of the series by his father and believed that capturing the Avatar was the only way to regain his honor. Prince Zuko was originally the primary antagonist of the series, but developed into an anti-hero and tragic hero and later, a protagonist. The technique requires intensive concentration on the earth and manipulating the impurities within the metal Toph invented "Metalbending" while escaping from a metallic box. This style places emphasis on short power and low kicks and complements Toph's build. Unlike other Earthbenders, her blindness produced a distinct style of earthbending that is not based on Hung Gar as is conventional, but rather the Southern Praying Mantis. Toph is fiercely independent, sarcastic, direct, brutally frank, and confrontational, commonly depicted as the choleric and tomboy of the group. She later fled her home to completely escape her family's control on her and to help Aang master Earthbending. To avoid them, Toph learned Earthbending from Badgermoles and became a famous fighter for a time. Her parents are overprotective and view her blindness as a disability. Vivian Vencer ( Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl)Ī blind Earthbending master of the prestigious Bei Fong family in Gaoling. Aang ultimately defeats the Fire Lord at the end of the series but does not take his life, further highlighting his opposition to violence. He also helps various groups of people throughout the Four Nations. Aang eventually learns Waterbending at the North Pole, Earthbending from Toph, and Firebending from Zuko. The three of them go on a quest to teach Aang the three elements he does not know: Water, Earth, and Fire.
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Though Aang generally acts in a playful, carefree manner, he becomes more serious during crisis and danger.Īang is rescued from a century of suspended animation by Katara and Sokka. The creators intended Aang to "defeat enemies with his wits" and be a "trickster hero".
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His pacifist and vegetarian nature demonstrate his love for life, a primary trait of Buddhism. A reluctant hero, Aang often acts in a fun-loving, carefree manner. He is the current incarnation of the Avatar, the spirit of the planet manifested in human form. Unlike Aang, she is extremely brusque when criticizing others, which is attributed to Earth's tough and unbreakable nature.ĭustin Sardella ( Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl) Toph, despite being blind, is extremely perceptive of the world around her due to her connection to the Earth. Aang, a pacifist monk, is also very carefree and childlike, which is commonly attributed to the "freedom" of the wind and the air. Many of the recurring characters of the series have received more depth in their personalities, which are usually based their respective element.
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For example, Ba Gua employs erratic circular movements and the use of centripetal force instead of brute strength to generate power this reflects on Aang's bending styles and his tendency to be unpredictable and extremely carefree, as well as his pacifist nature. These individual styles of martial arts also reflect on the personalities of the user and the nations as a whole. Each of these employ a different form of martial arts in their fighting choreography, such as Ba Gua for Airbending, Hung Gar for Earthbending, Northern Shaolin for Firebending, and Tai Chi for Waterbending. In addition, the each character's bending element are based on the four classic elements of ancient philosophy: Water, Earth, Fire and Air. The greatest influences on the series were Asian art and history the characters' various personalities and traits were based on philosophical teachings such as Taoism and Buddhism. Studios such as Studio 4☌, Production I.G, and Studio Ghibli, which produced anime-styled cartoons, were also sources of inspiration. The anime-styled character art was inspired by Shinichiro Watanabe's Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo, and FLCL (Fooly Cooly) of Gainax. The characters of Avatar: The Last Airbender were designed by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, who are also the co-creators of the series.