Avatar, the Last Airbender - Page 2

Jon · 09-19-2007, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Ra

Holy crap. That is all I can say about that. Holy crap...

I recently started really watching Avatar thanks to a marathon on Nick a week or two ago. Now I'm trying to watch all the episodes I've missed out on...looks like I chose a good time to start, eh?

That's good (you're getting into the show). As it's quite a one.

As noted, Nicktoons channel is having a big marathon for it (showing all the series so far over 4 days -- with Book 1 being on Monday and yesterday, and Book 2 being on today and tomorrow).
And both Books are out on DVD as well.

Mandi-chan · 09-19-2007, 04:41 AM

It's good to see other fans of this amazing animated series here.

I fell in love shorty after watching a couple of Book 1 eps, then caught up while watching the second half of Book 2. All I have to say it...this is one hell of an animated series!

I've seen the Comic-Con trailer for Book 3, and cannot wait for 8:30pm 9/21/07 to come!

*DrSpengler* · 09-19-2007, 01:24 PM

All you guys anticipating Season 3 should go out and grab Nickelodeon Magazine Presents #23, the Avatar special.

It's got a bunch of Avatar comics that are all really good and help bridge the gap between season 2 and 3. Also has interviews with cast and crew, art galleries, stuff like that. The comics are the most fun, though.

I'm really looking forward to season 3, like most everyone else. What I'm most interested in is seeing Zuko get his **** together, if at all. I wanted to scream "YOU'RE AN IDIOT!" when season 2 ended.

Jon · 09-19-2007, 01:39 PM

I got that magazine this past weekend, and yes it is quite good.

Mandi-chan · 09-19-2007, 07:56 PM

I'll be buying it tomorrow (haven't had the chance to yet).

Hopefully, I'll find it no problem....I'll be bummed if I can't get my hands on that magazine.

It's cool, because I've got my mother hooked on this show now too (My uncle, who's her older brother, is the one who got me hooked on the show in the first place)!

She watched most of Season 2 with us (we just finished watching the Book 2 boxset) and now she's watching Book 1.

*DrSpengler* · 09-19-2007, 08:02 PM

I wonder if the comics included in the magazine are going to be adapted for the show (or if they're just adaptations of parts of episodes, themselves). I wonder this because, well, what happens in them is kind of important, at for the third season to start off coherently, anyway.

*Cure* · 09-21-2007, 09:06 PM

So who saw it?! I wanna know what people think, then I'm gonna chime in a little later.

*DrSpengler* · 09-21-2007, 11:09 PM

Man, that was pretty sweet.

Azula may be a bitch, but she's really cunning. Can't wait to see the Cumbustion Man next episode.

I'd say my only disappointment was Ozai's face. All that shrouding for two seasons only for it to be so...normal. Not a major disappointment, but a bit anti climactic.

I was surprised how important the comics in the Nick Magazine special were. Basically everything that was covered in Sokka's exposition was in the comics but in greater detail. Glad I read them.

Also, the chibi short was pretty funny. I love those things. Finally got to hear a bit more of Greg Baldwin's Iroh in there too, and it really is very spot-on.

*Katie* · 09-22-2007, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by DrSpengler

Finally got to hear a bit more of Greg Baldwin's Iroh in there too, and it really is very spot-on.

I heard he was the one that finished Mako's Lines in TMNT so I figured he'd be good.

I thought the thing betwen Katara and her dad was a little awkwardly done...could have gone into more episodes....but it was a nice parallel to Ozai and Zuko.

It feels a little like Zuko is doing some spying / sleeping with the enemy.

Oh well. This will probably be the only episode of this season I get to see. I really don't get to see much of any show anymore with my crazy work schedule

Mandi-chan · 09-23-2007, 05:14 PM

The first ep of Season 3 was, no suprise, AMAZING!

Did I mention how much I love this show?

Azula really knows how to cover her bases, foolish Zuko fell for it too...he himself said that Azula always lies, and now he's in deep unless he can be sure the Avatar is dead.

I loved Aang's guilt at failing in the Earth Kingdom. It was a nice parallel to the usual angst we see with Zuko trying to restore his honor, except Aang forgave himself...and pretty much learned that he needed to get over it and move on if they had any chance of winning the war now.

I've spend the last month rewatching the first two seasons to built up to the first (amazing) ep of Season 3, and it just impresses me how much the characters have grown and matured (much as the show itself has) since that first episode.

This show is always impressing me, and I can't shut up about it either!

I'm very much looking forward to the next episode, I can't get enough of this series.

CudleyCowlick · 09-23-2007, 05:47 PM

My good buddy turned me on to Avatar right before I moved to New York. I've only caught about 10 episodes and those were scattered all through the story. I've gotta say I love it, and I'm very, very picky when it comes to anime, I usually detest it.

I can't wait to catch the movie now, or for that matter, to watch the whole thing from beginning to end. But I'll ask those of you that have seen it all, should I wait to watch the movie till I've seen Seasons 1 & 2 in their entirety?

Even my girlfriend likes it and the only other anime she'll watch is Cowboy Bebop. Being an animal lover, she got suckered in by Apa, and having caught the episode where he's kidnapped but not the ones after, she's fretting about his safety.

junkboy · 09-23-2007, 05:52 PM

Book 3 finally started.
Awesomeness!

Jon · 09-23-2007, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyCowboyDion

My good buddy turned me on to Avatar right before I moved to New York. I've only caught about 10 episodes and those were scattered all through the story. I've gotta say I love it, and I'm very, very picky when it comes to anime, I usually detest it.

I can't wait to catch the movie now, or for that matter, to watch the whole thing from beginning to end. But I'll ask those of you that have seen it all, should I wait to watch the movie till I've seen Seasons 1 & 2 in their entirety?

Even my girlfriend likes it and the only other anime she'll watch is Cowboy Bebop. Being an animal lover, she got suckered in by Apa, and having caught the episode where he's kidnapped but not the ones after, she's fretting about his safety.

I think someone had mentioned it at another time (maybe in this thread, or another). Avatar isn't actually an Anime, it's American-made.

As for watching it, yes should see all of Book 1 and 2 (and 3 as it comes).

The Terror of Death · 09-23-2007, 08:12 PM

It was an alright introduction episode but I really expect things to pick up soon.

*Cure* · 09-23-2007, 09:53 PM

Yeah, as everyone pretty much said, Azula is BAD-ASS. She was my favorite part. She's one of those characters I love to hate. As for the rest, it was all good.

*Masked Ninja* · 09-25-2007, 10:30 AM

Woo, finally saw the episode!

And wow. One of the reasons I'm glad Avatar isn't a real anime (or at least "standard" anime) is the pacing is so brisk. My friend and I figured that if it had Naruto pacing this would have taken at least three episodes to cover, with the Katara/Hadoka scene being an episode by itself, complete with flashbacks.

That scene kinda impressed me, actually. I've seen way too many things where they try a scene like that and it falls flat dut to terrible voice acting, or overdoing it. This was still awkward, but for a different reason... it felt kinda like you were watching a friend break down and wondering if you should leave and give her privacy. Others may not agree with me, but I was surprised at how well they pulled it off.

It's just like... SLAM. ACTION. The show is beautiful to boot, and I love the fact that it takes itself seriously and doesn't feel the need to talk down to you like you're three years old.

Only thing that seemed awkward to me was the Yue thing... I appreciated it on one hand, but the clouds parting to let her floaty spiritness through just seemed a bit corny.

But what a season opener! I am so re-addicted to this show.

CudleyCowlick · 09-25-2007, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon

I think someone had mentioned it at another time (maybe in this thread, or another). Avatar isn't actually an Anime, it's American-made.

As for watching it, yes should see all of Book 1 and 2 (and 3 as it comes).

I had no idea, thanks for the info.
It's fun to learn...
BECAUSE KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!!

*DrSpengler* · 09-28-2007, 08:57 PM

Another new/awesome episode!

The stuff between Zuko and Iroh were the best parts. The way Zuko speaks to him and how visably heart-broken Iroh is. I mean, for God's sake, Iroh TOLD Zuko he always thought of him as his surrogate son and this is how Zuko treats him? Not that Zuko feels all that great about it, either.

And it looks like Mai might be getting sick of taking Azula's orders, which could lead to something interesting.

*Masked Ninja* · 09-29-2007, 10:16 AM

The dances Aang did (especially the one with Katara) were pretty nicely done, too. As with a lot of early-season Avatar episodes, a large part of the story is apparent filler (but fun), while more important things are going on in the background... Zuko's attempts to talk with Iroh, and at the end his deployment of that scary assassin guy. You gotta feel for Iroh, and the fact that he turns his back on Zuko shows just how disappointed he is in his nephew.

Very cool stuff. overall. And I love the design of their Fire Nation clothes... even if Aang's is a school uniform, it's a dang cool uniform.

Also:

@ Aang's 100-year-old fire nation slang.

*Voltron* · 09-29-2007, 12:03 PM

My favorite episode is when Aang farts, thus making him the Air Breaker.

09-21-2007, 09:06 PM	#27
Cure Y'all need Jesus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,938	So who saw it?! I wanna know what people think, then I'm gonna chime in a little later. __________________

09-23-2007, 05:47 PM	#31
CudleyCowlick Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vermont, USA Posts: 721	My good buddy turned me on to Avatar right before I moved to New York. I've only caught about 10 episodes and those were scattered all through the story. I've gotta say I love it, and I'm very, very picky when it comes to anime, I usually detest it. I can't wait to catch the movie now, or for that matter, to watch the whole thing from beginning to end. But I'll ask those of you that have seen it all, should I wait to watch the movie till I've seen Seasons 1 & 2 in their entirety? Even my girlfriend likes it and the only other anime she'll watch is Cowboy Bebop. Being an animal lover, she got suckered in by Apa, and having caught the episode where he's kidnapped but not the ones after, she's fretting about his safety. __________________ THE DARKNESS AGE IS RETURN!

09-23-2007, 05:52 PM	#32
junkboy Hench Mutant Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Turkey Posts: 443	Book 3 finally started. Awesomeness! __________________

09-23-2007, 09:53 PM	#35
Cure Y'all need Jesus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,938	Yeah, as everyone pretty much said, Azula is BAD-ASS. She was my favorite part. She's one of those characters I love to hate. As for the rest, it was all good. __________________

09-29-2007, 12:03 PM	#40
Voltron Handsomest Boy in School Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The Realm of SJW Posts: 4,642	My favorite episode is when Aang farts, thus making him the Air Breaker. __________________ I AM FOR ACTUAL! . . . and the White Savior. . . and the Right Hand of God. . .

09-19-2007, 04:41 AM	#22
Mandi-chan Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 932	It's good to see other fans of this amazing animated series here. I fell in love shorty after watching a couple of Book 1 eps, then caught up while watching the second half of Book 2. All I have to say it...this is one hell of an animated series! I've seen the Comic-Con trailer for Book 3, and cannot wait for 8:30pm 9/21/07 to come!

09-19-2007, 01:24 PM	#23
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	All you guys anticipating Season 3 should go out and grab Nickelodeon Magazine Presents #23, the Avatar special. It's got a bunch of Avatar comics that are all really good and help bridge the gap between season 2 and 3. Also has interviews with cast and crew, art galleries, stuff like that. The comics are the most fun, though. I'm really looking forward to season 3, like most everyone else. What I'm most interested in is seeing Zuko get his **** together, if at all. I wanted to scream "YOU'RE AN IDIOT!" when season 2 ended.

09-19-2007, 01:39 PM	#24
Jon Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,356	I got that magazine this past weekend, and yes it is quite good.

09-19-2007, 07:56 PM	#25
Mandi-chan Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 932	I'll be buying it tomorrow (haven't had the chance to yet). Hopefully, I'll find it no problem....I'll be bummed if I can't get my hands on that magazine. It's cool, because I've got my mother hooked on this show now too (My uncle, who's her older brother, is the one who got me hooked on the show in the first place)! She watched most of Season 2 with us (we just finished watching the Book 2 boxset) and now she's watching Book 1.

09-19-2007, 08:02 PM	#26
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	I wonder if the comics included in the magazine are going to be adapted for the show (or if they're just adaptations of parts of episodes, themselves). I wonder this because, well, what happens in them is kind of important, at for the third season to start off coherently, anyway.

09-21-2007, 11:09 PM	#28
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	Man, that was pretty sweet. Azula may be a bitch, but she's really cunning. Can't wait to see the Cumbustion Man next episode. I'd say my only disappointment was Ozai's face. All that shrouding for two seasons only for it to be so...normal. Not a major disappointment, but a bit anti climactic. I was surprised how important the comics in the Nick Magazine special were. Basically everything that was covered in Sokka's exposition was in the comics but in greater detail. Glad I read them. Also, the chibi short was pretty funny. I love those things. Finally got to hear a bit more of Greg Baldwin's Iroh in there too, and it really is very spot-on.

09-23-2007, 05:14 PM	#30
Mandi-chan Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 932	The first ep of Season 3 was, no suprise, AMAZING! Did I mention how much I love this show? Azula really knows how to cover her bases, foolish Zuko fell for it too...he himself said that Azula always lies, and now he's in deep unless he can be sure the Avatar is dead. I loved Aang's guilt at failing in the Earth Kingdom. It was a nice parallel to the usual angst we see with Zuko trying to restore his honor, except Aang forgave himself...and pretty much learned that he needed to get over it and move on if they had any chance of winning the war now. I've spend the last month rewatching the first two seasons to built up to the first (amazing) ep of Season 3, and it just impresses me how much the characters have grown and matured (much as the show itself has) since that first episode. This show is always impressing me, and I can't shut up about it either! I'm very much looking forward to the next episode, I can't get enough of this series.

09-23-2007, 08:12 PM	#34
The Terror of Death Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 736	It was an alright introduction episode but I really expect things to pick up soon.

09-25-2007, 10:30 AM	#36
Masked Ninja Doodles TMNT for fun Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sploshin' through some sewer... Posts: 2,137	Woo, finally saw the episode! And wow. One of the reasons I'm glad Avatar isn't a real anime (or at least "standard" anime) is the pacing is so brisk. My friend and I figured that if it had Naruto pacing this would have taken at least three episodes to cover, with the Katara/Hadoka scene being an episode by itself, complete with flashbacks. That scene kinda impressed me, actually. I've seen way too many things where they try a scene like that and it falls flat dut to terrible voice acting, or overdoing it. This was still awkward, but for a different reason... it felt kinda like you were watching a friend break down and wondering if you should leave and give her privacy. Others may not agree with me, but I was surprised at how well they pulled it off. It's just like... SLAM. ACTION. The show is beautiful to boot, and I love the fact that it takes itself seriously and doesn't feel the need to talk down to you like you're three years old. Only thing that seemed awkward to me was the Yue thing... I appreciated it on one hand, but the clouds parting to let her floaty spiritness through just seemed a bit corny. But what a season opener! I am so re-addicted to this show.

09-28-2007, 08:57 PM	#38
DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	Another new/awesome episode! The stuff between Zuko and Iroh were the best parts. The way Zuko speaks to him and how visably heart-broken Iroh is. I mean, for God's sake, Iroh TOLD Zuko he always thought of him as his surrogate son and this is how Zuko treats him? Not that Zuko feels all that great about it, either. And it looks like Mai might be getting sick of taking Azula's orders, which could lead to something interesting.

09-29-2007, 10:16 AM	#39
Masked Ninja Doodles TMNT for fun Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sploshin' through some sewer... Posts: 2,137	The dances Aang did (especially the one with Katara) were pretty nicely done, too. As with a lot of early-season Avatar episodes, a large part of the story is apparent filler (but fun), while more important things are going on in the background... Zuko's attempts to talk with Iroh, and at the end his deployment of that scary assassin guy. You gotta feel for Iroh, and the fact that he turns his back on Zuko shows just how disappointed he is in his nephew. Very cool stuff. overall. And I love the design of their Fire Nation clothes... even if Aang's is a school uniform, it's a dang cool uniform. Also: @ Aang's 100-year-old fire nation slang.