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[sushi.]

In the next promo, 0:07-0:08, I see no pupils, avatar state?

[Kamina-Yoshi]

Will I be crucified if I say that I liked Zutara in the past? xD I felt that Aang/Katara was a little forced, and i liked more the gradual development that Zuko and Katara had. So far, I've had alright luck with choosing canon pairings. I think this one if the only one I prefer that isn't.

Well, the only development that Zuko and Katara had was Zuko's plot to kill her, her entire tribe, and Aang, and Katara's unending hatred near to the end of the series of Zuko's constant snake-in-the-grass tactics and the fact that he is a fire-bender, one of the people that killed her mother. And also, Zuko tried to kill her and Aang when she openly offered to perma-heal his facial scar, and nearly succeeding in doing so by allowing his blood-thirsty sister to strike him so crucially in the Avatar state that the Avatar was nearly eliminated from the world entirely.

Kind-a hard to imagine that pairing getting off the ground.

Anyways, am I the only one here that deeply despises Bolin for the sheer fact that he acts like 90% of Rob Schneider's side-character roles/his role in Judge Dredd? The tough-talking but thin-skinned and dim-witted horn-dogging dip that struts a strut that he can't back up without someone stronger backing him up? The series creator can give him the best background and most nuanced character-biography in the world, and I will still hate him.

Edited by Kamina-Yoshi, 22 April 2012 - 12:37 AM.

[Nee-sama]

Well, the only development that Zuko and Katara had was Zuko's plot to kill her, her entire tribe, and Aang, and Katara's unending hatred near to the end of the series of Zuko's constant snake-in-the-grass tactics and the fact that he is a fire-bender, one of the people that killed her mother. And also, Zuko tried to kill her and Aang when she openly offered to perma-heal his facial scar, and nearly succeeding in doing so by allowing his blood-thirsty sister to strike him so crucially in the Avatar state that the Avatar was nearly eliminated from the world entirely.

Kind-a hard to imagine that pairing getting off the ground.

Anyways, am I the only one here that deeply despises Bolin for the sheer fact that he acts like 90% of Rob Schneider's side-character roles/his role in Judge Dredd? The tough-talking but thin-skinned and dim-witted horn-dogging dip that struts a strut that he can't back up without someone stronger backing him up? The series creator can give him the best background and most nuanced character-biography in the world, and I will still hate him.

While I don't share your level of pessimism, I do see a lot of room for improvement in Bolin's character. However, it is just the very start of the series. Katara's skills were practically nonexistant in the first three episodes of ATLA, and look at where she ended up. Mako has already shown that he is capable of creating lightning. It's entirely plausible that Bolin will be able to develop into a metal bender. More than that, I think he's going to really step out from being under the wing of his big bro and find strength in his desire to protect his friends.

[sushi.]

While I don't share your level of pessimism, I do see a lot of room for improvement in Bolin's character. However, it is just the very start of the series. Katara's skills were practically nonexistant in the first three episodes of ATLA, and look at where she ended up. Mako has already shown that he is capable of creating lightning. It's entirely plausible that Bolin will be able to develop into a metal bender. More than that, I think he's going to really step out from being under the wing of his big bro and find strength in his desire to protect his friends.

I agree First, I believed he was quite the talented guy, since nick said "watch out, he really can bend his earth!".
He looks fearful and nervous in dangerous situations. I thought he could just throw rocks, then he created a wall. Pretty good, but I want to see more.

Edited by sushi., 22 April 2012 - 02:13 PM.

[Kamina-Yoshi]

I think you've misunderstood me; I don't necessarily think he's an idiot because he's weak, I think he's an idiot because (to me) his character is a douche.

[sardns]

If there's one thing Legend of Korra does better than the original series, it's the villain. I always thought Ozai was a pretty poor bad guy: typical power-hungry ego maniac that we've seen over and over and over. Daddy favored your older brother over you, so now you wanna rule the world to stick it to them both? Good for you.

Amon is more interesting and (from what little info we have of his past) has a better motive. The audience can sympathize with his goals; bottom line is the guy wants non-benders to live without fear of benders oppressing them and to have the same privileges they do. He's just going about it in a not-so-nice way. What I hope happens is that Korra will realize that the equalists have a point and strive to bring equality but doing it in a way that shows Amon that his methods aren't the right ones.

[merryGOflava]

>....i love ALL the characters!!

korra is feisty and awesome

mako is cool

bolin is cute XD i love mako's and bolin's bro-bond

>:3 i cant wait for more!!!

[Dragunov]

So then, we agree that MaKorra has canonized?

[Fliss]

So then, we agree that MaKorra has canonized?

They've made it so obvious by now it may as well be

Edited by Fliss, 23 April 2012 - 04:15 PM.

[merryGOflava]

So then, we agree that MaKorra has canonized?

....pretty much XD

i like it when the love is obvious :3 America likes it in your face.

....anime likes to troll you for a while.......T^T.......i need a break sometimes!

[alexander]

Ha, I wish Kushina was here, she would be so pissed, lol. And, I suppose the series is set on the Korra/Mako path, unless the autors decide to throw that Asami girl in the middle later on for some drama. I myself would like to see korra and mako relationship on the humor side first, like that scene with both of them sleeping. It's not fun if it becomes canon too quickly.

[KoolKat]

So then, we agree that MaKorra has canonized?

well ya, it pretty much is, since the latest episode was full of moments, and not to mention the trailer.

Edited by KoolKat, 23 April 2012 - 04:11 PM.

[CloudMountainJuror]

Ha, I wish Kushina was here, she would be so pissed, lol. And, I suppose the series is set on the Korra/Mako path, unless the autors decide to throw that Asami girl in the middle later on for some drama. I myself would like to see korra and mako relationship on the humor side first, like that scene with both of them sleeping. It's not fun if it becomes canon too quickly.

Bolded, italicized, and underlined for truth.

[sushi.]

Bolded, italicized, and underlined for truth.

I see these moments as "supposed to be caused by humorous randoms and accidents, but there is something behind it that will be covered up."

That's why it's not too fast, because they didn't do anything with a romantic purpose.

[Sakura Blossoms]

The series so far seems a lot darker that Avatar: Airbender was, though they do try adding enough good humour to try to mellow out the darkness a bit. I agree that the Mako/Korra is pretty in your face, and blatantly obvious that that's the direction they want to take the characters. Also the most glaring detail that kept popping into my mind every time Mako was on the screen was just how much he resembles Zuko. And it just made me wonder if the creators had decided to hold out a bit of an olive branch to all the Zuko/Katara fans by making Mako (even his name ends like Zuko) look like Zuko a bit, and pair him up with the main character Korra, like Katara was paired up with Aang the main character of the predecessor show.

[CloudMountainJuror]

The series so far seems a lot darker that Avatar: Airbender was, though they do try adding enough good humour to try to mellow out the darkness a bit. I agree that the Mako/Korra is pretty in your face, and blatantly obvious that that's the direction they want to take the characters. Also the most glaring detail that kept popping into my mind every time Mako was on the screen was just how much he resembles Zuko. And it just made me wonder if the creators had decided to hold out a bit of an olive branch to all the Zuko/Katara fans by making Mako (even his name ends like Zuko) look like Zuko a bit, and pair him up almost immediately with the main character Korra, like Katara was paired up with Aang the main character of the previous show.

I actually disagree with the Zuko resemblance. Mako seems to be turning into a much different character than Zuko, especially since it's the beginning of the series. Both characters started off in immensely different ways, and, frankly, behave differently too.

[Sakura Blossoms]

I actually disagree with the Zuko resemblance. Mako seems to be turning into a much different character than Zuko, especially since it's the beginning of the series. Both characters started off in immensely different ways, and, frankly, behave differently too.

I wasn't referencing personality similarities, but looks. I never said Zuko/Mako were the same character personality-wise. I was referring to their similar appearance. And you can't tell me that they do not look alike. Heck, Mako is even a firebender just...like...Zuko was.

[CloudMountainJuror]

I wasn't referencing personality similarities, but looks. I never said Zuko/Mako were the same character personality-wise. I was referring to their similar appearance. And you can't tell me that they do not look alike. Heck, Mako is even a firebender just...like...Zuko was.

Alright, I can agree with that. I must have misunderstood, then.

[Sakura Blossoms]

Alright, I can agree with that. I must have misunderstood, then.

S'okay ^^

[sardns]

Personally, I like how in-your-face Makorra is. We get enough ambiguity from NaruSaku as it is; it's just a nice change of pace to be rooting for a totally obvious ship. I kinda hope that Makorra becomes the Sokka/Suki of The Legend of Korra, in terms of them being a couple for a while, not hooking up at the last minute like Kataang.