Does Avatar: The Last Airbender get better? - Page 4

Mona_Lisa · 08-28-2014, 01:42 PM

I think the anime is going to start picking up for you now, and it will break away from your Pokémon theme!

I'm glad you are giving the anime a chance.

Actually you have already watched more of Avatar than I have Korra. I just couldn't MAKE myself watch it... But if everyone keeps saying how good it is I'll probably try again.

Most of these seemingly side characters come back by the way, And the main characters do develop and change.

*CyberCubed* · 08-28-2014, 02:09 PM

Is Korra really that bad compared to Avatar? I mean the show is good for what it is, but I haven't been blown away or anything.

Maybe if I watched Avatar when it aired back in 2005 I would have liked it. I think I was only 19 back in 2005, maybe it would have resonated with me more.

pharaohyami5000 · 08-28-2014, 02:13 PM

Well, I'll be watching Korra soon to find out.

Doesn't matter what age to begin any show with, really. If they catch your eyes, then you have reasons to continue with it.

*CyberCubed* · 08-28-2014, 02:23 PM

You know I can't believe this show is nearly a decade old. This show came out when the 4kids TMNT cartoon was in Season 4. I didn't realize this show aired so long ago.

2005 feels like just yesterday for me but then I realize that was nearly a decade ago. Damn.

*ssjup81* · 08-28-2014, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Is Korra really that bad compared to Avatar? I mean the show is good for what it is, but I haven't been blown away or anything.

Maybe if I watched Avatar when it aired back in 2005 I would have liked it. I think I was only 19 back in 2005, maybe it would have resonated with me more.

I don't think it would matter much. When Rocket Power came out, for example, I was in my late teens. I only watched the show because I used to babysit my, then, 5/6 year-old cousin at the time. Despite not being in the age range of the series, I thought it was a nice little show.

I couldn't get into the 2k3 Turtles series when that was out. I was pushing 22 then. Seems I would've, but it didn't grasp me and seems it would've given my age at the time. I guess it wasn't lighthearted enough or something.

*CyberCubed* · 08-28-2014, 06:31 PM

This might be nitpicking but why did they name seasons as "books" and episodes as "chapters?"

I don't think I've ever seen a show call a season a "book." Why did they do this since as far as I know this was a cartoon first and not based on any novels

Were they trying to attract the Harry Potter crowd? Given back in 2005 the Harry Potter craze was still going and the cast has similarities to them I wouldn't be surprised.

*MrTMNT2012* · 08-28-2014, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

This might be nitpicking but why did they name seasons as "books" and episodes as "chapters?"

I don't think I've ever seen a show call a season a "book." Why did they do this since as far as I know this was a cartoon first and not based on any novels

Were they trying to attract the Harry Potter crowd? Given back in 2005 the Harry Potter craze was still going and the cast has similarities to them I wouldn't be surprised.

Wow. You're a real life Douchey McNitpick! Literally, the same exact characteristics...

*TurtleTitan97* · 08-28-2014, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

This might be nitpicking

Might be? It pretty much is nitpicking!

Every single one of your posts so far have been nothing but nitpicking!

Seriously, who the bloody heck cares about something like that? Are seriously going to just post nothing except minor nitpickings that no one else cares about and not even concentrate on the good?

*Allio* · 08-28-2014, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

This might be nitpicking but why did they name seasons as "books" and episodes as "chapters?"

I don't think I've ever seen a show call a season a "book." Why did they do this since as far as I know this was a cartoon first and not based on any novels

They do this alot with japanese shows

in Super Sentai, the show call their episodes

Magiranger = Lesson
Boukenger = Adventure
Go-Busters = Mission
etc. etc

*ssjup81* · 08-28-2014, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Allio

They do this alot with japanese shows

in Super Sentai, the show call their episodes

Magiranger = Lesson
Boukenger = Adventure
Go-Busters = Mission
etc. etc

Adding on, in some Japanese they refer to them as Acts, like a play.

*CyberCubed* · 08-29-2014, 12:25 AM

I still don't understand the fire nation. So apparently all the soldiers are always portrayed as evil, vicious and bloodthirsy (half the characters talk about how their parents were killed by the fire nation), yet they show a few villagers where the people are innocent?

Why would every single soldier be evil? Are only the women, children and elderly fire nation people "good?"

*Netkeeper* · 08-29-2014, 01:45 AM

War is a pretty devastating, evil thing.

*BabyTurtles* · 08-29-2014, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

I still don't understand the fire nation. So apparently all the soldiers are always portrayed as evil, vicious and bloodthirsy (half the characters talk about how their parents were killed by the fire nation), yet they show a few villagers where the people are innocent?

Why would every single soldier be evil? Are only the women, children and elderly fire nation people "good?"

the fire nation as a whole isn't "evil"

the soldiers are just listening to their king.
-whether they are afraid to say anything against the Firelord
-or are just used to colonizing now since it's been the norm for 100 years.
-or maybe they'd rather be on the winning side?

nothing is really black or white in this series, you have to watch it to figure out why the fire nation is like this....and how they got this way.

one thing I can say is, the fire nation feels like they are superior to other nations (if you haven't already figured that out)

*CyberCubed* · 08-29-2014, 11:14 PM

Just watched, "The Great Divide" and it was another boring filler episode. I liked the giant bugs, but that was about it. What's the point of these episodes? Another villagers/problem of the week to be solved in 20 minutes? And the ending was kinda dumb.

Are there more fillers like this throughout the show? I don't get the point of these episodes. Maybe this show should have only been 30 episodes instead of 61.

Leofan26 · 08-30-2014, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Just watched, "The Great Divide" and it was another boring filler episode. I liked the giant bugs, but that was about it. What's the point of these episodes? Another villagers/problem of the week to be solved in 20 minutes? And the ending was kinda dumb.

Are there more fillers like this throughout the show? I don't get the point of these episodes. Maybe this show should have only been 30 episodes instead of 61.

Why are you acting like it's your first show you've ever watched with fillers?

Your a Pokemon fan right? That has tons, same type too pretty much. A lot of Anime does matter of fact.

This show has it's fillers yes but that's not what it's about.

*BabyTurtles* · 08-30-2014, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Just watched, "The Great Divide" and it was another boring filler episode. I liked the giant bugs, but that was about it. What's the point of these episodes? Another villagers/problem of the week to be solved in 20 minutes? And the ending was kinda dumb.

Are there more fillers like this throughout the show? I don't get the point of these episodes. Maybe this show should have only been 30 episodes instead of 61.

Those are character building episode. Showing Aang trying to be a peacemaker like the Avatar sometimes needs to be.

I think the great divide is the most random episode of the whole avatar series though, not gonna lie.

*Netkeeper* · 08-30-2014, 04:49 AM

I don't understand why "filler" is ever a problem. Why do people get so pissed off about it? Do you just want every show you watch to end that quickly? I don't get it, I watch a show to watch as much of it as possible -- the longer the better.

~~Davetello~~ · 08-30-2014, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Netkeeper

I don't understand why "filler" is ever a problem. Why do people get so pissed off about it? Do you just want every show you watch to end that quickly? I don't get it, I watch a show to watch as much of it as possible -- the longer the better.

I think he's implying that he wouldn't rather there were fewer episodes, but that 'filler' eps were used for more plot and character development which contributes to the general story. I haven't seen past the first season so I don't know if that applies here, but I think that's what he means.

*Redeemer* · 08-30-2014, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

I still don't understand the fire nation. So apparently all the soldiers are always portrayed as evil, vicious and bloodthirsy (half the characters talk about how their parents were killed by the fire nation), yet they show a few villagers where the people are innocent?

Why would every single soldier be evil? Are only the women, children and elderly fire nation people "good?"

Cyeber if you want to watch the show then watch it. Stop going in with a prejudgment, just enjoy it for what it is. I mean you are going in trying to find any and every reason to hate this show, if you don't want to watch it then don't watch it. Season 1 has a few stale episodes, but it is a great show.

*CyberCubed* · 08-30-2014, 12:27 PM

I looked online and apparently the Divide is considered the worst episode of the series by Avatar fandom fans.

I guess that really was a bad episode. I did like the previous episode with Jet and the tree villages.

08-28-2014, 01:42 PM	#61
Mona_Lisa Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 516	I think the anime is going to start picking up for you now, and it will break away from your Pokémon theme! I'm glad you are giving the anime a chance. Actually you have already watched more of Avatar than I have Korra. I just couldn't MAKE myself watch it... But if everyone keeps saying how good it is I'll probably try again. Most of these seemingly side characters come back by the way, And the main characters do develop and change. __________________

08-29-2014, 01:45 AM	#72
Netkeeper tactical blackquill Join Date: May 2014 Location: Texas, but not for much longer Posts: 3,645	War is a pretty devastating, evil thing. __________________

08-30-2014, 04:49 AM	#77
Netkeeper tactical blackquill Join Date: May 2014 Location: Texas, but not for much longer Posts: 3,645	I don't understand why "filler" is ever a problem. Why do people get so pissed off about it? Do you just want every show you watch to end that quickly? I don't get it, I watch a show to watch as much of it as possible -- the longer the better. __________________

08-28-2014, 02:09 PM	#62
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,881	Is Korra really that bad compared to Avatar? I mean the show is good for what it is, but I haven't been blown away or anything. Maybe if I watched Avatar when it aired back in 2005 I would have liked it. I think I was only 19 back in 2005, maybe it would have resonated with me more.

08-28-2014, 02:13 PM	#63
pharaohyami5000 Thug Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 83	Well, I'll be watching Korra soon to find out. Doesn't matter what age to begin any show with, really. If they catch your eyes, then you have reasons to continue with it.

08-28-2014, 02:23 PM	#64
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,881	You know I can't believe this show is nearly a decade old. This show came out when the 4kids TMNT cartoon was in Season 4. I didn't realize this show aired so long ago. 2005 feels like just yesterday for me but then I realize that was nearly a decade ago. Damn.

08-28-2014, 06:31 PM	#66
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,881	This might be nitpicking but why did they name seasons as "books" and episodes as "chapters?" I don't think I've ever seen a show call a season a "book." Why did they do this since as far as I know this was a cartoon first and not based on any novels Were they trying to attract the Harry Potter crowd? Given back in 2005 the Harry Potter craze was still going and the cast has similarities to them I wouldn't be surprised.

08-29-2014, 12:25 AM	#71
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,881	I still don't understand the fire nation. So apparently all the soldiers are always portrayed as evil, vicious and bloodthirsy (half the characters talk about how their parents were killed by the fire nation), yet they show a few villagers where the people are innocent? Why would every single soldier be evil? Are only the women, children and elderly fire nation people "good?"

08-29-2014, 11:14 PM	#74
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,881	Just watched, "The Great Divide" and it was another boring filler episode. I liked the giant bugs, but that was about it. What's the point of these episodes? Another villagers/problem of the week to be solved in 20 minutes? And the ending was kinda dumb. Are there more fillers like this throughout the show? I don't get the point of these episodes. Maybe this show should have only been 30 episodes instead of 61.

08-30-2014, 12:27 PM	#80
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,881	I looked online and apparently the Divide is considered the worst episode of the series by Avatar fandom fans. I guess that really was a bad episode. I did like the previous episode with Jet and the tree villages.