Avatar the last Air Bender

[Ladyceres]

Made me fall asleep no seriously I actually did fall asleep during one episode and my friend had to wake me to tell me to quit snoring

[sicklelee]

You should watch the 13th episode and ya'll be impressed. Every episode gets better and better. The first few episodes are kinda good you have to be patient for a while for it to really get good.

For anyone who's interested Avatar the last Airbender has ended its first season and Nickelodeon has ordered 20 new episodes for a second season, expected to premiere early next year. Orginally posted by Show News June 15, 2005

[Xider]

Funny *******, I'm pretty sure that you just posted in one of my threads saying that I needed to delete the thread because it was pointless. Seems how no one on this god damned bored gives a flying **** about Avatar...you should stop! Please? :)

P.S - Pardon the ****ing language. But god!

[sicklelee]

Funny *******, I'm pretty sure that you just posted in one of my threads saying that I needed to delete the thread because it was pointless. Seems how no one on this god damned bored gives a flying **** about Avatar...you should stop! Please? :)

P.S - Pardon the ****ing language. But god!

Man you need to work on your grammar and I did post for anyone who's interested so maybe you need TO STAY OUT THEN!!!!

[Xider]

Funny...I don't see a damn thing wrong with my grammar. I think you meant language dumb.a.s.s!

Want to see bad grammer? Look at your sig. Avatar the las Airbender is one of the best shows out there even better than some animes but thats my opinion. No punctuation AT ALL!

Just the last post you made lacked proper punctuation! Just give up kid. Watch Avatar re-runs.

[sicklelee]

Funny...I don't see a damn thing wrong with my grammar. I think you meant language dumb.a.s.s!

Want to see bad grammer? Look at your sig. Avatar the las Airbender is one of the best shows out there even better than some animes but thats my opinion. No punctuation AT ALL!

Just the last post you made lacked proper punctuation! Just give up kid. Watch Avatar re-runs.

Your grammar was wrong when you said, "Seems how no one on this god damned bored gives a flying ****" about Avatar. You used bored instead of board you dumbass.

Grammar refers to when your writing dumbass so I was right

[Loopy]

Your language was wrong when you said, "Seems how no one on this god damned bored gives a flying ****". You used bored instead board you dumbass.

Grammar refers to when your writing dumbass so I was right

The clown doesn't get to laugh when he's an utterly hilarious joke himself, sicklelee.

[sicklelee]

The clown doesn't get to laugh when he's an utterly hilarious joke himself, sicklelee.

Ok Loopy you didn't have to butt in

[Loopy]

Ok Loopy you didn't have to butt in

Not so much as butting in as telling the truth.

[Xider]

Okay...me = bored instead of board.

You = las intead of last IN YOUR SIG.
You = NO PUNCTUATION
You = Pathetic moron. So once again, give up!

or else im gunna kall tha grammer pulice

[sicklelee]

Okay...me = bored instead of board.

You = las intead of last IN YOUR SIG.
You = NO PUNCTUATION
You = Pathetic moron. So once again, give up!

or else im gunna kall tha grammer pulice

Ok you already said that d!ck

[Irons]

Your grammar was wrong when you said, "Seems how no one on this god damned bored gives a flying ****" about Avatar. You used bored instead of board you dumbass.

Grammar refers to when your writing dumbass so I was right

Grammar refers to the structure of words and how they combine to form sentences. It does not refer to simple typos.

Also, stop bumping your thread. It sucks and no one cares about it except for you.

[sicklelee]

Grammar refers to the structure of words and how they combine to form sentences. It does not refer to simple typos.

Also, stop bumping your thread. It sucks and no one cares about it except for you.

Ya and Escaflowne sucks two

[Xider]

Is there some kind of way to report to an admin about this?

OMG! We're supposed to take a kid who watches Avatar and says that Escaflowne sucks seriously? Now that he realizes that he's wrong he is trying his best to piss us off, and it's just going to get him into trouble.

[sicklelee]

Is there some kind of way to report to an admin about this?

OMG! We're supposed to take a kid who watches Avatar and says that Escaflowne sucks seriously? Now that he realizes that he's wrong he is trying his best to piss us off, and it's just going to get him into trouble.

Did I ever say that I wrong???? No

I'm not going to fuss with you people anymore its a waste of time. So ya'll agrue yourselves to death

[Devyndrynn]

Is there some kind of way to report to an admin about this?

OMG! We're supposed to take a kid who watches Avatar and says that Escaflowne sucks seriously? Now that he realizes that he's wrong he is trying his best to piss us off, and it's just going to get him into trouble.

So people can't like what they want anymore? It's bad to like Avatar, but if someone doesn't like Escaflowne they're not to be taken seriously? Honestly, I was never interested enough in Escaflowne to watch more than a little bit of a couple of episodes. Should I not be taken seriously now as well?
And hey, I actually liked Avatar too. If I weren't such a big Stargate geek, then I'd have watched more episodes of Avatar.
Oh I must be just digging my own grave by your standards, huh? Judgemental such-and-such.

[Loopy]

Oh I must be just digging my own grave by your standards, huh?

Yessirree Bob ^_^

[ayato kamina]

Did I ever say that I wrong???? No

I'm not going to fuss with you people anymore its a waste of time. So ya'll agrue yourselves to death

Have all of your post come from The Avatar thread? :P The reason he is the last air bender is because the show sucks. No Iam going to go argue myself to death, ya'll.

[Irons]

So people can't like what they want anymore? It's bad to like Avatar, but if someone doesn't like Escaflowne they're not to be taken seriously? Honestly, I was never interested enough in Escaflowne to watch more than a little bit of a couple of episodes. Should I not be taken seriously now as well?
And hey, I actually liked Avatar too. If I weren't such a big Stargate geek, then I'd have watched more episodes of Avatar.
Oh I must be just digging my own grave by your standards, huh? Judgemental such-and-such.

It probably had something to do with the fact that he went into my profile, found something on my favorites list and said it sucked in a way to try to stir up even more ****. That is called trolling, and it is a bannable offense if it's repeatedly done. Either way, he needs to grow up and stop bumping his thread.

[Xider]

Yeah. Exactly. You my friend (Devyndrynn) are either a person of minimal intelligence or a person who jumps to conclusions to easily. No you are not digging a grave. Avatar does blow a.s.s but that doesn't mean anything. I wasn't saying people who don't like Escaflowne shouldn't be taken seriously, I was saying that a little kid who preaches Avatar like Christianity and says that Escaflowne sucks just to piss off Irons is an idiot. Enough said. The only way you'd be digging a grave by "OUR STANDARDS" would be if you keep up that attitude.

[DJ_EINZ]

even though i don't know the exact meaning of cartoon, i think avatar could be considered an actual cartoon, not anime though

[dark_thief]

this show sucks, fu(king knock-off of anime, just cuz nickalodeon is stupid they feel like anything that's asian or related to, it's anime... dumb-a$$es...

[Levon]

Is there some kind of way to report to an admin about this?


I'm surprised this thread isn't locked or deleted.

Its turning into a flame war. Besides, the show isn't even anime so it should be moved in the "Off-Topic Discussion" forum at least.

[ayato kamina]

I know you guys might think this show sucks but we don't have to bash him. I know he preaches it like a religion and he bumps the thread alot, but just leave him alone and move this thread to off topic already.

[Hitoriga]

wow, such bitterness, trivial bitterness at that. well respectedly, I applaude those who express their opinions with calm and reason. Just my two cents, I agree with alot of people about the poor quality of the animatoin (to certain extents), the sub-par story, and some of the annoying voicing (which we all should be reminded that they are kids, so they should be annoying, but yes it does sound like alot of bad english dubbing).

However, there are certain things to commend them for. First being, the design of the culture. Obviously asian influenced, it depicts that well, with the buildings and the landscape, but more so with the weapons and the costume designs (I am very fond of the fire nation military uniforms). The second being the fight scenes. Very well choreographed fight scenes. Very fluid shots and a restrictive use of cuts. I very much dispise fight scenes with alot of cuts. I prefer to see a punch, rather than the illusion. The fights themselves are also fluid. Very "wu shu", if that is the correct phrase. The integration of the "bending" itself with the fighting seems harmonious. Rarely do I see the bending as being bending of itself, I always see it inconjunction with a physical move, whether that be a set-up, or a follow-through. Third is the music. I know it is not "all" that great, but it is still good, especially during the fights scenes, when it sounds a little Tan Dun, but watered down a bit.

To those whom believe the characters are too boring, due to the story. It is agreeable, but there is a very good character to take notice of: Prince Zuko. Prince Zuko has a very good character arc because his character is depicted as being very dynamic. In the story, he is first introduced as a ruthless soldier, but as the series progresses you see his lighter side. You see that he is a much more human character. You see him show mercy and care for his subordinates, and with faith to confuscian thought, he is respectful to his father and especially his uncle. You see his inner struggle between his duties and his beliefs. His scar is testament of this. I think he makes a better protagonist because he is more true to the teachings of Joseph Campbells, but in the internal sense. I am very giddy and can't wait to see his epiphany, followed by his catharsis (which will probably be him laughing, a big thumbs up from me if he does). While I wait, I shall continue to enjoy his fights, which almost never let me down in entertaintment and as an art form. Zuko surely would have been a better choice for a protagonist, but it is understandable why Aang was chosen, considering the target audience. I am still grateful they show Aang as much as Zuko.

Well this is my discussion piece for this Thread, which has indeed gotten out of hand. I look forward to seeing someone reply to my opinion.

To the person being flamed: I hope this is what you were hoping to read when you created the thread. Please do not let such trivial words get to you especially the ones that were a little verbose. Anger is a weakness of the heart and vengeance is one of its many manifestations. The flamers seems angry, let them be. You will be a greater person for not acting upon it.

- Hitoriga

P.S. Just because someone likes a certain anime, doesn't mean their opinion is valued any less. It just means that find something in that anime that either strikes their fancy, which may be personal taste or professional insight. I can't stand Excel Saga (which, in all its humor just isn't funny to me, neither is alot of Naruto jokes). I still enjoy watching Digimon second season, which was a very mature season with all the dynamics of story it touches upon, and I enjoy Disney's "Kim Possible" because of its sarcastic, dry, and whitty humor (regardless of some of the bad puns). My favorite character is Dr. Draken because of his overly dramatic personality combined with his assitant's sarcastic personality.

[Hitoriga]

Anime is definitely annotated as being anything that is Japanese Animation, but it still leaves room for "American Anime". There already is American Manga. Psychic Academy and that one manga starring Courtney Love are both drawn by Americans in America. Some more food for thought is that Vampire D Hunter: Bloodlust was not created by Japan, but by America.

I think that one quote I read previously from this forum by the creator of avatar was right, Anime is " a right in cultural exchange every artist on Earth shares as a natural given. It is unalterable ". Anime, like Manga, is an artistic movement. Avatar should be defined by its artistic influences. Avatar is an American Anime.

[Suki]

Then shall we call it Amerime?

[Death's Realm]

Anime is a french word, so it is only appropriate to use it to describe french animation

[tlsmith1963]

wow, such bitterness, trivial bitterness at that. well respectedly, I applaude those who express their opinions with calm and reason. Just my two cents, I agree with alot of people about the poor quality of the animatoin (to certain extents), the sub-par story, and some of the annoying voicing (which we all should be reminded that they are kids, so they should be annoying, but yes it does sound like alot of bad english dubbing).

However, there are certain things to commend them for. First being, the design of the culture. Obviously asian influenced, it depicts that well, with the buildings and the landscape, but more so with the weapons and the costume designs (I am very fond of the fire nation military uniforms). The second being the fight scenes. Very well choreographed fight scenes. Very fluid shots and a restrictive use of cuts. I very much dispise fight scenes with alot of cuts. I prefer to see a punch, rather than the illusion. The fights themselves are also fluid. Very "wu shu", if that is the correct phrase. The integration of the "bending" itself with the fighting seems harmonious. Rarely do I see the bending as being bending of itself, I always see it inconjunction with a physical move, whether that be a set-up, or a follow-through. Third is the music. I know it is not "all" that great, but it is still good, especially during the fights scenes, when it sounds a little Tan Dun, but watered down a bit.

To those whom believe the characters are too boring, due to the story. It is agreeable, but there is a very good character to take notice of: Prince Zuko. Prince Zuko has a very good character arc because his character is depicted as being very dynamic. In the story, he is first introduced as a ruthless soldier, but as the series progresses you see his lighter side. You see that he is a much more human character. You see him show mercy and care for his subordinates, and with faith to confuscian thought, he is respectful to his father and especially his uncle. You see his inner struggle between his duties and his beliefs. His scar is testament of this. I think he makes a better protagonist because he is more true to the teachings of Joseph Campbells, but in the internal sense. I am very giddy and can't wait to see his epiphany, followed by his catharsis (which will probably be him laughing, a big thumbs up from me if he does). While I wait, I shall continue to enjoy his fights, which almost never let me down in entertaintment and as an art form. Zuko surely would have been a better choice for a protagonist, but it is understandable why Aang was chosen, considering the target audience. I am still grateful they show Aang as much as Zuko.

Well this is my discussion piece for this Thread, which has indeed gotten out of hand. I look forward to seeing someone reply to my opinion.

To the person being flamed: I hope this is what you were hoping to read when you created the thread. Please do not let such trivial words get to you especially the ones that were a little verbose. Anger is a weakness of the heart and vengeance is one of its many manifestations. The flamers seems angry, let them be. You will be a greater person for not acting upon it.

- Hitoriga

P.S. Just because someone likes a certain anime, doesn't mean their opinion is valued any less. It just means that find something in that anime that either strikes their fancy, which may be personal taste or professional insight. I can't stand Excel Saga (which, in all its humor just isn't funny to me, neither is alot of Naruto jokes). I still enjoy watching Digimon second season, which was a very mature season with all the dynamics of story it touches upon, and I enjoy Disney's "Kim Possible" because of its sarcastic, dry, and whitty humor (regardless of some of the bad puns). My favorite character is Dr. Draken because of his overly dramatic personality combined with his assitant's sarcastic personality.

People hate Avatar? I was pretty impressed with it myself. I also like Teen Titans. The other "anime knockoffs" haven't impressed me. Avatar & Teen Titans can be really fun to watch.

Tammy

[Hitoriga]

People hate Avatar? I was pretty impressed with it myself. I also like Teen Titans. The other "anime knockoffs" haven't impressed me. Avatar & Teen Titans can be really fun to watch.

Tammy

Yes, if you read the previous posts. Alot of people, especially the people flaming sicklee detest this Amerime (I wish I could put an accent mark on that). Some of it is personal taste, which I perfectly understand, but some of it is just blatant dispisal. There really is alot of good to be found in this anime. I am enjoying the music very much. GO DRUMS!!!

The latest episode I saw was when Prince Zuko is resueing Aang. His duel-sword wielding is just gorgeous. Just loved him cutting off the head of one of the spears, and searing the rest of the spear in half. Seemed flawless and fluid in motion.

To HARUKAKANATA: O.O;;. Please be calm. It is not worth your time and effort to respond to just pointless taunts. And thank you again for "Amerime", I think I will make it permanent staple in my vocabulary. Who knows, maybe it will catch on, and one day everyone will use the term. XD

What is GA tech? If it makes you feel any better I am attend one of the many Art Institutes of the world, even though I am a programmer. : ) Many people have told me I am wasting my talents, some even say that I am good for nothing because I attend that school...anyways... feel better. :P

To Iron -
Cartoon is a very generic term. It would be like calling Van Gogh's Sunflowers as just a painting or Escher's Liberation as just a drawing. Even something simple like my friend's To See the World is more than just a art piece. It surrealist, graphic art, and minimalist. Anime is not a contemporary term to be confined to silly zealous notions. Anime is an art term and as with all art, it is loose and malliable to human creativity.

- Hitoriga

P.S. Anime is a french term really? I always thought that it was a word derived from the word "Japanimation" and given and accent mark to make it sound cool. Like Haagen-Daaz. The Umlat (pardon my attempt at German spelling) on the "A"s were intentionaly put to make give it a foreign feel.

[Suki]

To HARUKAKANATA: O.O;;. Please be calm. It is not worth your time and effort to respond to just pointless taunts. And thank you again for "Amerime", I think I will make it permanent staple in my vocabulary. Who knows, maybe it will catch on, and one day everyone will use the term. XD

What is GA tech? If it makes you feel any better I am attend one of the many Art Institutes of the world, even though I am a programmer. : ) Many people have told me I am wasting my talents, some even say that I am good for nothing because I attend that school...anyways... feel better.
Sorry, but you got it wrong. I said Amerime in a bad way. And Anime is not a french word. I had 6 years of french.
Meh, irons and I always argue about the NCAA.
Georgia Tech University is a highly praised university for people who want to major in Engineering and Architecture.
Website:
http://www.gatech.edu/

[Hitoriga]

Sorry, but you got it wrong. I said Amerime in a bad way. And Anime is not a french word. I had 6 years of french.
Meh, irons and I always argue about the NCAA.
Georgia Tech University is a highly praised university for people who want to major in Engineering and Architecture.
Website:
http://www.gatech.edu/

I don't think he meant it as an actual french word, but rather a commonplace word that the french used to describe Japanese Animation, but then got translated into commonplace english.

[Irons]

Actually he is kind of right. Anime is derived from the word animation which is french. Anime itself however is not a french word.

It's much like the way automóvil, the Spanish word for automobile, is derived from English.

These are called cognates.

(edit: Oh crap I bumped the **** thread)

[sicklelee]

So Hitoriga you watch Avatar :j :j how great is that


Prince Zuko's duel-sword wielding was gorgeous in the 13th episode, and so was Aang's great airbending techniques that we see just about in every episode.

[NakedEYE666]

Man I absolutely love this show. It's totally excellent.

I really wish it had more bite to it, but unfortunately that could be said of a lot of anime also. When the show does have bite it's just gorgeous, my favorite moment thus far is when Aang is captured by the Fire Nation and Prince Zuko is freeing him in disguise, and so later Prince Zuko is lying in the forest and he wakes up and Aang tells him a story about his friend from the Fire Nation and then Prince Zuko shoots a fire blast at him and Aang goes away in the trees. That was wonderful.

[Levon]

I think I stopped at episode 6.

Anyone know anything about a DVD release? I'm sure it will happen. I look forward to that.


[edit]- About the DVD release: http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=4211

Can't wait. Although I'd prefer a box set.

http://www.mcnally95.com/graphics/news1/AvatarLastAirbender_Bk1Vol1.jpg

[sicklelee]

I think I stopped at episode 6.

Anyone know anything about a DVD release? I'm sure it will happen. I look forward to that.


[edit]- About the DVD release: http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=4211

Can't wait. Although I'd prefer a box set.



The DVD releases in January

Each book Water, Earth, and Fire will have 20 episodes.

Oh ya NakedEye666, episode 13 the Blue Spirt was awesome.

I like how Prince Zuko had the two Duel Swords in that episode

[Matsu'o Tsurayaba]

The series does show promise,if its handled correctly it could be a long and worth watching series.I cant imagine Aang using Firebending..

[NakedEYE666]

The series does show promise,if its handled correctly it could be a long and worth watching series.I cant imagine Aang using Firebending..

In that firebending episode (that was the latest one, right?) I loved when (spoilers, 'course) he was talking to the master and then it was Avatar Roku there for a second. I hope by the end of the series we get to see a strong adult Aang like that.

[kohikki]

it's not anime sweetie, but damn they do a fine job at making it look like it .. still it's a decent show...

[Midoriko87]

Yeah, it was pretty obvious that it wasn't anime. Still some beautiful animation, though. At first, I thought I wouldn't like it, but from the few episodes I've seen, the show is really nice. It has this whole different feel from shounen anime titles and other American cartoons (assuming it's American, and not Canadien).

[cutiepieanna15]

i duno, iv liked it for a long time now. i just can never remember to watch it on friday! it bugs me but i end up watching most of the reruns on sunday at noon. it may not be anime but that doesnt mean that it isnt a good show. but for the concept anime, it doesnt fit. the art and style might look almost the same but that still doesnt make it anime. dont get me wrong though, i really do like the series a lot! :D

[fujyoshi]

So who plans to watch this show??

I seen it but I don't really like it. Anyway it's not an anime, it's imatation.

[NakedEYE666]

For all ya'll saying that it's not anime... no offense but that was mentioned in the 4th post and this is the 20th page, get with the times.

i duno, iv liked it for a long time now. i just can never remember to watch it on friday! it bugs me but i end up watching most of the reruns on sunday at noon. it may not be anime but that doesnt mean that it isnt a good show. but for the concept anime, it doesnt fit. the art and style might look almost the same but that still doesnt make it anime. dont get me wrong though, i really do like the series a lot! :D

Yeah I watch it on Saturdays & Sundays too... maybe I'll try to tape it on Friday eventually 'cause I get freaked out when I can't see the latest episode...

[sicklelee]

The next new episode of Avatar is on 11/4/05 which will be the 17th episode.

[NakedEYE666]

Oh, I didn't know, thankyou.

[sicklelee]

Oh, I didn't know, thankyou.

Your welcome at anytime

[mango5snowy]

the last episode was pretty good i liked it a lot i cant wait for the new one friday!

[sicklelee]

I have a question about Avatar the last Airbender & an anime convention.

Well my friend wants to go to an anime convention dressed up as a character from the show Avatar, but of course we all know that its American anime. So would my friend look like an odd ball dressed up as an American anime character at an anime convention???

He said he doesn't really care what other people would think of him as long as he is enjoying himself.

Oh ya he also said if he did change his mind this would be the next steps

His second choice is Ed from Fullmetal Alchemist and the 3rd choice is something from Kingdom Hearts which I forgot.

[NakedEYE666]

If he doesn't care what people would think of him then he should definetly go as a character from Avatar. I for one would love it if I saw somebody do it.

I was at Otakon in summer and there were tons of American animated characters like Superman and Harvey Birdman and stuff like that. I did hear one guy say that you should kill yourself if you go to an anime convention dressed as something american, but that guy was obviously a pathetic loser who needs therapy to fix his idiotic brain. ;)

[Midoriko87]

I remember watching Anime Selects coverage on Anime Expo (you people should watch it on Anime Selects onOnDemand). There were these two girls dressed as Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy (Probably my favorite female villain pairing).

If they didn't encounter crazy loer anime fans, it's probably because no one ever acuses Batman of trying to be anime. But, there's this whole thing about Avatar. I don't think Avatar is trying to be an anime series. It's actually better than most of the shounen crap we watch. It's probably the eyes, which are actually proportional to the characters' faces (unlike the gigantic conventional anime eyes. Still nothing wrong with the huge anime eyes).

Although, there are those crazed, obsessive fans, so someone might have some beef.

[sicklelee]

Thanks for the tips

I know at least one person will make a negative comment about the american anime thing but who cares.

[sicklelee]

For anyone who is interested you might want to mark this on your calendar the Avatar the last Airbender season finale is this Friday 12/2 at 8:00 pm ET.

You might want to start watching Avatar around 7:53 pm ET because Nick has been showing their shows earlier on Fridays then they are attended to thats if you don't want miss the begining of the show.

The season finale of book one: Water is going to be GREAT. Even if you never seen Avatar the last Airbender you might want to watch it, and after you watch this hour long season finale your brain is gonna insist on you watching the previous episodes.

I can't wait for this Friday to come

[Levon]

I can only watch it in order, I refuse to watch any anime or show like this out of order & can never skip any.

I'm just gonna wait for the DVD releases myself, even though it will take a while. Will the DVDs have 5.1 audio?

[sicklelee]

I can only watch it in order, I refuse to watch any anime or show like this out of order & can never skip any.

I'm just gonna wait for the DVD releases myself, even though it will take a while. Will the DVDs have 5.1 audio?


I don't think they have announce that part of the dvd yet. I couldn't find any info if DVDs will support 5.1 audio or not.

[Matsu'o Tsurayaba]

So far,Season 1 of Avatar is just about over.I have to say that im a little sad,the show has gained some popularity.I think that Aang might learn Earthbending next,because so many might think that he might learn waterbending next.What do other people think?

[sicklelee]

So far,Season 1 of Avatar is just about over.I have to say that im a little sad,the show has gained some popularity.I think that Aang might learn Earthbending next,because so many might think that he might learn waterbending next.What do other people think?

Theres know reason to be sad Avatar is very popular across the nation it even got an award for best Adventure/Action genre of the of the year.

Avatar brought Nick out of the dark, Nick's TV ratings has been sky rocking ever since Avatar had its debut.

The creators of the show thought people would catch on after a while but that was wrong.

Anyway I think Aang is going to learn the elements in order like they say.

Water, Earth, and then Fire

Katara and Aang are both learing Waterbending right now if you seen episode 18. There waterbending master name is Poncho if thats spelled correctly.

Aang had a chance to learn firebending sooner than expected but Admiral Zhou messed that up.

[A.W.O.L]

I smell elitests...

[sicklelee]

I smell elitests...


What do you mean by that???

[sicklelee]

For anyone who is interested the Avatar dvd comes out tommorrow which will be January the 31st. The DVD only contains episodes 1-4. You have to give the show a while to get good it may seem kiddy at first but it gets serious and better as the show developes.

Heres the link to more info about it

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BNX4NQ/103-9579709-9215823?v=glance&n=130

[shugo87]

yeah avatar is really good. Especially now that book 1 is over. Now aang gets to learn earthbending! Since he has pretty much mastered water and if not he has katara

[sicklelee]

Are you guys getting the DvD I know I am???

[shugo87]

I don't know....you said that It's only 1-4? I have been recording the episodes on tape and I have the first whole book so I really don't know....

[sicklelee]

I don't know....you said that It's only 1-4? I have been recording the episodes on tape and I have the first whole book so I really don't know....

I would have recorded the whole first book just like you but never had a 110 volt VCR so that leaves me to the DVDs.

[lil'dragon]

Anyone know when season 2 starts?

[sicklelee]

Anyone know when season 2 starts?

No official word has been release of when the second season starts.

There is an event for Avatar

AVATAR ALL NATIONS WEEK (February 6th – February 10th)
During the first full week in February we will be airing a pair of "Nation" themed Avatar episodes at 6pm each weekday. On Friday they will reveal the results of an online poll where kids have gone to vote for their favorite nation. After the results have been revealed Nickelodeon will air two episodes highlighting the winning Nation.

[BlazeEagle]

Technically, anime is the Japanese term for animation in general that comes out of/made in Japan. Some use anime style as an general descriptor for anime "styled" animation. -_-

[sicklelee]

Has anybody been watching Avatar?? I haven't been on Animenation in along
time


Avatar is now in its 2nd season on episode 9, waiting for them to show epi 10.

Also look out for the Avatar Tv moive event the "fury of Aang", friday 7/14/06

8et/7 c

[sicklelee]

If you missed some episodes you can always go to www.youtube.com to watch them for free. You don't have to download the video you just wait for the video to load.

[Shanks]

I started watching it a few weeks ago, I didnt know it started in 2005.I have been watching the old eps on the "Nicktoons" channel, but they seem to keep showing the same ones. And I never see the show come on the actual "Nick" channel, is that the channel the movie is going to come on?

The show being on Nick turned me off at first, but after watching and liking it, I kinda ignore it being on Nick. It wasnt really Nick who made it anway, they are just the ones who broadcast it, maybe Nick just gave the creators lots of money to put it on their channel or something lol.

[sicklelee]

I started watching it a few weeks ago, I didnt know it started in 2005.I have been watching the old eps on the "Nicktoons" channel, but they seem to keep showing the same ones. And I never see the show come on the actual "Nick" channel, is that the channel the movie is going to come on?

The show being on Nick turned me off at first, but after watching and liking it, I kinda ignore it being on Nick. It wasnt really Nick who made it anway, they are just the ones who broadcast it, maybe Nick just gave the creators lots of money to put it on their channel or something lol.


The reason why no more new episodes are comming on Nick because there in the process of making new episodes. I remeber they did that last summer they stopped at the 13th episode, and didn't show the rest of first season till that fall. They still show the old episodes on Nick Saturdays at 12et/11c. The tv moive is comming on the regular Nick channel.

Ya people underestimate Avatar the last Airbender because it comes on Nick, and they judge it before they watch it. Avatar is one of my favorite shows

[Matsu'o Tsurayaba]

Ive seen The Blind Bandit episode recently,fantastic episode.Im glad that the series is getting the attention it deserves,i also thought it was about time another female joined Aang`s team.

[Tidusauron12]

Ive seen The Blind Bandit episode recently,fantastic episode.Im glad that the series is getting the attention it deserves,i also thought it was about time another female joined Aang`s team.

The last episode I saw was when the girl's brother fell in love with the North's Water Village's Princess but she died or became a spirit or something... Oh yeah, and the fire nation was attacking... how long ago was that? How much have I missed?

[sicklelee]

The last episode I saw was when the girl's brother fell in love with the North's Water Village's Princess but she died or became a spirit or something... Oh yeah, and the fire nation was attacking... how long ago was that? How much have I missed?

That was in November or December of 2005. You missed 9 episodes of book 2 which is the second season of Avatar. Go to www.youtube.com and catch up on the second season. Checkout my other thread about youtube for instructions.

[Tidusauron12]

Don't worry, I use Youtube all the time. :)

[Gaming_Bum]

I love avatar, I wish it wouldn't be on nickelodeon though. Its annoying watching the show, then a stupid commercial comes on with a kid acting like he's riding a bison. its irritating

but avatar is a great show. I just wish america had more shows as good as that

[sicklelee]

^^^ ya America does need more shows like that, and its still a great show even if its on Nick.

[Atomusuku-sama]

Please pardon my comments if they are a little bit inaccurate, as they are only based on what little of the show I've seen. From what I've seen, it isn't a bad show at all, as far as being American made for a children's network.

The production values are pretty high, & though it is aimed at kids, it isn't dumbed up terribly, i.e. death, war, & romance is not shied away from totally, & the bad guys generally have an intent to kill. People do use their weapons, though you don't see blood & guts, but the they do, & the bad guys are not robots.

Anyway, I don't mind it at all. One of the best American cartoons around as of late.

[sicklelee]

^^^ ya the creators said in the first season that they didn't know the show would pick up a large fanbase. The creators said they thought the show would draw more & more fans as show went on.

[Tidusauron12]

^^^ ya the creators said in the first season that they didn't know the show would pick up a large fanbase. The creators said they thought the show would draw more & more fans as show went on.

It's not terribly popular, but it's pretty good.

[Shanks]

I love avatar, I wish it wouldn't be on nickelodeon though. Its annoying watching the show, then a stupid commercial comes on with a kid acting like he's riding a bison. its irritating

Yeah I know I usually have to do something else during the commercials. I didnt use to but commercials for that Kappa Mikey show are now too annoying to watch.

[sicklelee]

It's not terribly popular, but it's pretty good.

Oh I was just saying what the creators said in a interview. They have an assload of fans on www.avatarfans.net

[Tidusauron12]

Oh I was just saying what the creators said in a interview. They have an assload of fans on www.avatarfans.net

lol, well it makes sense that they would have alot of avatar fans at www.avatarfans.net. :P

[So'/ sauce|) coo|<ie]

question. when is avatar on nickelodeon? i've lost track of the episodes since the end of the second season. i keep trying to tune in on fridays, but it's never on. so, what are the day(s) and time that the show is on? i feel like i'm missing out.

[Tidusauron12]

question. when is avatar on nickelodeon? i've lost track of the episodes since the end of the second season. i keep trying to tune in on fridays, but it's never on. so, what are the day(s) and time that the show is on? i feel like i'm missing out.

Saturday and Sunday are the days it broadcasts on Nick, I think. Sometime during noon.

[So'/ sauce|) coo|<ie]

oh, saturday? hm. i guess i'll have to keep my eyes peeled when i check the tv guide channel tomorrow.

are new episodes still being shown or are they taking a break?

[Tidusauron12]

oh, saturday? hm. i guess i'll have to keep my eyes peeled when i check the tv guide channel tomorrow.

are new episodes still being shown or are they taking a break?


Sorry, I've been missing alot of eps. for a while two. (I'm still on the episode with the Northern Water Tribe..etc.)

you shouldn't take on to me too much. -_-;

Anyways... I only know that they are showing the avatar on those two days.

[So'/ sauce|) coo|<ie]

well, i don't want to plop down into the middle of the third season and mess myself up...perhaps i'll wait and see which episode is showing next. it's so frustrating having missed so much.

anyway, thanks for your help.

[Tidusauron12]

well, i don't want to plop down into the middle of the third season and mess myself up...perhaps i'll wait and see which episode is showing next. it's so frustrating having missed so much.

anyway, thanks for your help.

^You're welcome.

I'm basically in the same boat as you.

[sicklelee]

info for so'/saucel

Old episodes Avatar the last Airbender comes on Saturdays at 1:00 et & 1:30et.


Oh ya there on a break of releasing the new episodes

Also look for Avatar Tv moive event The "fury of Aang," friday 7/14/06 8et/7c

[Shanks]

They show them on the official "Nickelodeon" channel on saturdays I'm pretty sure (not sure about sundays), but what I like to watch is the ones on the "Nicktoons" channel (I have satellite, I dunno if its on cable tv or not). They are back to back ones from 6-7, monday-thursday. I know they are reruns, but I'm not sure when they are going to go back to episode 1.

[sicklelee]

^^^ they don't show them on Sundays on the official channel

[lil'dragon]

Man, season 2 has been plain awesome so far! My favs so far are "Blind Bandit" and "Zuku Alone". I love how they are developing Zuko's character. Avatar really is a great series. But I had no idea there was a TV movie coming out! And it airs next Friday?! :w00t: Is there a place I can find more info on it?!

[sicklelee]

^^^ Well Nick.com doesn't give alot of info about it except for when it airs, which I have already posted in this thread.

[sicklelee]

Avatar Tv moive "fury of Aang" comes on tonight 8et/7 c

just a reminder

[Gaming_Bum]

ARGH, I've been looking forward to this for a long time. I hardly watch tv, and when I finally do watch my satellite freezes up on me! I hope there is a rerun tonight.

[Shanks]

Great just got home so I missed it...well I hope there is a rerun sometime also lol.

Also, I think I saw an Avatar manga at like walmart or something (weird place to find it...), but does anyone have more info about this. I could be wrong as I was quite tired lol.

[lil'dragon]

Great just got home so I missed it...well I hope there is a rerun sometime also lol.



I think they're showing it again at 7pm CT/8pm ET tommorow (Saturday). I was a bit disappointed as not much happened though. On top of that, it kinda had a cliffhanger ending and they aren't showing anymore new eps 'till September 15th! GRRR! Anyway, it's still worth a watch.

Also, I think I saw an Avatar manga at like walmart or something (weird place to find it...), but does anyone have more info about this. I could be wrong as I was quite tired lol.

There is a Tokyopop "manga" series of it. From what I gather its the exact same story, but just drawn in a book.

[sicklelee]

Ya there showing it again today which is Saturday at 8pm et/ 7pm central time.

[Tidusauron12]

I'm all caught up, so now I can watch it on TV.

[sicklelee]

^^^ great, what you use Youtube???

[Tidusauron12]

^^^ great, what you use Youtube???

I always use youtube, been using it since the beggining of 2005 (mostly for naruto) Now I use it for other anime... (And shows like the Avatar.)

[nathanf01]

Anybody who has not seen all the episodes can get them from Itunes. I got every episode so far and I have a season pass for Season 2. and i love the series so far

[lil'dragon]

Ya there showing it again today which is Saturday at 8pm et/ 7pm central time.

Yeah, I meant to write Saturday in my post. :P Sorry, guys. I fixed it.

[sicklelee]

Anybody who has not seen all the episodes can get them from Itunes. I got every episode so far and I have a season pass for Season 2. and i love the series so far


Where do you go to get Avatar on itunes???

[Atomusuku-sama]

Where do you go to get Avatar on itunes???
You simply go to the iTunes music store, & on the left you click the link for "TV Shows" & then from there you click the "Nickelodeon" on the left side. Once you are there Avatar should be easy to find. You can see a clip from the show too.

It's $1.99 per episode, or you can get a season pass for $29.99, you save about 10 bucks for 20 episodes on the first season. There are 9 episodes of the second so far.

[Gaming_Bum]

Well I enjoyed it, but I'm going to go crazy waiting for the next episode! argh!

[HXHFMP]

Ya there showing it again today which is Saturday at 8pm et/ 7pm central time.

damn it all. that is the second time i missed it . if i recall i used to never miss out not even one episode. i guess i'll have to get it another way. by the way thanks "sicklelee" for keeping tabs when each time a new episode is airing ;)

[sicklelee]

damn it all. that is the second time i missed it . if i recall i used to never miss out not even one episode. i guess i'll have to get it another way. by the way thanks "sicklelee" for keeping tabs when each time a new episode is airing ;)


^^^ Your welcome, they should show it again before the summer is over. The new episodes is gonna air September 15th, 2006 8pm et/7c.

Hint for everyone

They did this last year during the first season. They debuted avatar on Feburary 21, 2005 and they showed new episodes all the way till the summer. They stopped on the 12th episode in the summer like there doing now, and they didn't show the rest of the season till the begining of the fall, and they ended the season in the winter like there also going to this year.

SO LOOK OUT FOR THIS NEXT SEASON AS WELL DON'T BE SURPRISED NEXT YEAR. Next year is going to be the last season of Avatar. Book 3: FIRE

[CapnTylor]

SO LOOK OUT FOR THIS NEXT SEASON AS WELL DON'T BE SURPRISED NEXT YEAR. Next year is going to be the last season of Avatar. Book 3: FIRE

Actually, Nick has only bought Avatar up to the 3rd season so far, but it was always the creators' intention to create 4 seasons... (The 4th of course being air)

[Matsu'o Tsurayaba]

It may be just me,but Avatar is getting a bit darker.Ever since Aang and the group arived at Ba Sing Se,the people are forced to live and not mention the war.Also Jet being brainwashed also slightly suprised me,but i do think this is a good idea.Avatar should be a bit dark at times,this does happen naturally during war.

[Gannon]

To say this show isn't as good as another one because it is not from japan is almost racist....


Wow, someone with common sense. I'm impressed.

But remember your dealing with american anime fans; God forbid anything drawn that comes out of our house.

As far as Avatar is concerned, I've never got around to watching it consistantly, but it looked pretty good from what I've seen.

P.S: Anyone who's mistaken Code Lyoko for anime please raise your hand...So I can point and laugh at you...

[Magami No ER]

Now that Nick is apparently restarting the epsiodes from one (this week?) at 6:30 eastern, I'll get to watch.^^
Because buying DVDs for me goes for the shows I unfortunatly cannot watch on TV.

[tofuman]

I've onley seen 5 episodes. Most of the time I'm not at home when it comes on so I cant watch the series from the beggening :'( But i've really enjoyed what i've seen so far.

[Shanks]

Now that Nick is apparently restarting the epsiodes from one (this week?) at 6:30 eastern, I'll get to watch.^^
Because buying DVDs for me goes for the shows I unfortunatly cannot watch on TV.

I think it started last week, so today is episode 6 I believe. I'm glad they are doing it so I can watch it from the beginning. I've seen most of em anyway, but not in order heh.

[fujyoshi]

Avatar isn't anime......http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/6723/hmmew0.png I have spoken.

[Shanks]

Avatar isn't anime......http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/6723/hmmew0.png I have spoken.

...so? Yeah I guess I can admit it isn't by definition, but I don't really like to call it a "cartoon", that seems like a bad term and this show is good. (maybe we need some other term here or something...)

[kazuma92123]

Ok, now this is what we call a Wanime (wannabe anime). and american cartoons are getting closer and closer to looking exactly like anime. Look at xiaolin showdown, they try desperately to use the facial expressions and other characteristics of anime, but is not even close to anime. (by the way xiaolin is chinese language, and the only cool person on that show is Jack Spicer.)

[Ketaru]

Ok, now this is what we call a Wanime (wannabe anime). and american cartoons are getting closer and closer to looking exactly like anime. Look at xiaolin showdown, they try desperately to use the facial expressions and other characteristics of anime, but is not even close to anime. (by the way xiaolin is chinese language, and the only cool person on that show is Jack Spicer.)

Looks like anime to me. If you separated the sound track from the visuals and showed it to somebody with no familiarity, they would say it's anime and might even tell you the show is from Japan.

As for Xiaolin Showdown, that show is parody at best (and poorly done homage at worst).

[Shanks]

Heh yeah Jack Spicer is pretty cool lol. I have that show on sometimes in the background of doin other stuff.

I guess Avatar has anime style art, but what else would the creators use to make this kind of show? American style (whatever that really is) would be extremely crappy. So even though it kinda borrows the anime style, I sill like it. (which it prettymuch has any right as a jap person does to, as I've said before - where an artist is born shouldn't confine them as to what sort of style to use, and right now, of course, anime style is the best/coolest/what have you)

[crow-kun]

@ Shanks

It really isn't so much an animation style thing just more of a cultural prospective. Take Power Puff Girls for instant. The one made in America probably wouldn’t be considered but the one made in Japan is considered anime because of it was made through the lens of the Japanese mind.

[Shanks]

@ Shanks

It really isn't so much an animation style thing just more of a cultural prospective. Take Power Puff Girls for instant. The one made in America probably wouldn’t be considered but the one made in Japan is considered anime because of it was made through the lens of the Japanese mind.

Yeah I guess I'm just baffled on what to call it exactly heh. And calling it a cartoon just seems to shed a bad light on it kind of (not that all of them are bad, but most do suck), but I might have to end up calling it that, I guess.

[neXus]

Personally, I don't see the big deal about style similarities. Japanese animation is influenced by early American animation, and now American animation is influenced by Japanese animation. Its just an accepted fact that in the world of art: new artists and styles are influenced by the artists and styles that came beforehand. Some just do it off better than others, and Avatar is one of them (unlike EVERYTHING that comes out of Marathon studios....blah)

So just drop the purist, elitist attitudes and enjoy a good show for what it is.

[CapnTylor]

Personally, I don't see the big deal about style similarities. Japanese animation is influenced by early American animation, and now American animation is influenced by Japanese animation. Its just an accepted fact that in the world of art: new artists and styles are influenced by the artists and styles that came beforehand. Some just do it off better than others, and Avatar is one of them (unlike EVERYTHING that comes out of Marathon studios....blah)

So just drop the purist, elitist attitudes and enjoy a good show for what it is.

QFT.

Bump.

[Matsu'o Tsurayaba]

Avatar is not anime,its done by a Korean studio.But its very impressive,so far one of the best episodes i have seen is Lake Laogai.The series is picking up with story,since its half way done at this point.

[Tidusauron12]

NeXus, nice avatar.

I guess I'm going to have to buy the avatar on DVD. I've missed all the episodes since Ang first leaned how to bend water!

[DarkDestiny]

^You don't have to buy it -_-;
I was so impressed with the series. I saw one random episode, and I went and watched the entire series. I love the characters and the storyline is interesting. I really like it. Great job Nickelodeon!

[cloudclone001]

thats right, nickelodean did do a good job on avatar, it just sucks that i forget to watch it so i have to find on youtube and sice googles started to get rid of all those shows

[tofuman]

I've missed almost all the episodes so I hope they make a box set fot it.

[cloudclone001]

i think their selling DVDs with like 5eps on each, but i highly doubt you would spend $10-$15 for a few eps. but i do belive they will sell each "book" on DVD

[CapnTylor]

Avatar is not anime,its done by a Korean studio.But its very impressive,so far one of the best episodes i have seen is Lake Laogai.The series is picking up with story,since its half way done at this point.

Most japanimation is animated in Korea too... but Avatar is Canadian I think.

[Tidusauron12]

So, the latest season is coming to a close, eh? Now I know I'm behind. I missed an entire book! Crap! I really need to start catching up!!!

[Matsu'o Tsurayaba]

There are going to be 3 seasons,Season 1 and 2 are over.There is only one Season left,and its going to be very good.Since everything will be comming together.

Im going to buy the Avatar DVDs set when it comes out.

[Ketaru]

How long as the second season been over? They advertised it on TV like it was just over today. If it was, that was a depressing season finale. Can't wait to see what happens for the third...

[lil'dragon]

How long as the second season been over? They advertised it on TV like it was just over today. If it was, that was a depressing season finale. Can't wait to see what happens for the third...
Yeah, the second season just ended Friday (Dec. 1). And yeah, it definitely ended with a dark tone. Reminded me of Empire Strikes Back or somethin. Overall, awesome season!

BTW, I noticed several posts from people saying they are awaiting boxsets of the series. Just in case anyone didn't know, the first season boxset has been out since August.

[Ketaru]

Yeah, the second season just ended Friday (Dec. 1). And yeah, it definitely ended with a dark tone. Reminded me of Empire Strikes Back or somethin. Overall, awesome season!

BTW, I noticed several posts from people saying they are awaiting boxsets of the series. Just in case anyone didn't know, the first season boxset has been out since August.

I'm already awaiting the second box set (and the first was pretty good, if the extras were a little basic and lacked emphasis), it's too bad it probably won't be out until August 2007, since the first DVD of season 2 won't be released until January.

On a side note, with the darker ending to season 2, I actually have even more respect for the series than I did before.

[Aaluaine]

the show sucks >_> saw it on nickelodean ... didnt like it , but that just be my two cent.

and yes its NOT anime .... just a animation which tries to have the same characteristics in anime design. and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anime btw, look up the definition of anime !

sorry for being so ruthless, but i jsut dont like the show >_> personal opinion not fact !

[Mazinkaiser]

If you want to be technical about it, Anime is Japanese for all kinds of animation, so under that definition, this show still counts. BTW, Wikipedia is not a reputable source and is subject to inaccurate changes (It currently says "anime sucks its fans dont leave home and it is not intresting")

[neXus]

the show sucks >_> saw it on nickelodean ... didnt like it , but that just be my two cent.

and yes its NOT anime .... just a animation which tries to have the same characteristics in anime design. and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anime btw, look up the definition of anime !

sorry for being so ruthless, but i jsut dont like the show >_> personal opinion not fact !

Ummmm.....first off, Wikipedia sucks. Don't be a spaz.

Second, who cares if its not?

Third, "anime" is a Japanese term that refers to animation, so unless you think the magic moving pictures on the screen are real, it is technically anime. It just simply wasn't conceived by Japanese artists. It all gets animated in the same place anyway. Korea or Taiwan or some other such place.

Fourth, if you don't like anime, why are you even here flaming the forums? Take a hike! Go find some people in the real world that will put up with you.

[Tidusauron12]

Ummmm.....first off, Wikipedia sucks. Don't be a spaz.



Wikipedia doesn't suck!!!

[neXus]

Wikipedia doesn't suck!!!

I think you're missing the point here...that wasn't even the purpose of my post. Why don't you put some though into you're arguments before making them.

Besides, did you even bother to click the link? It was hacked. Thats precisely why Wikipedia sucks. Or at the very least, is vulnerable, inaccurate and overrated.

[DarkDestiny]

Does anyone know when season 3 will be aired? I just saw the season finale for the second and I can't wait for the 3rd. I am so impressed with this series. I hope they keep up the good work for the last season.

[PageMisstress]

It is sooo frustrating.Not the show, gods no. I LOVE the show with a passion. But I live in singapore, and here they are just coming towards the end of the second season.
but its better than in england where they only showed half of the first season. THAT. SUCKED. >.>

[Matsu'o Tsurayaba]

The third season is going to begin in America on September 21st from what i heard.It was official,i wonder how things will go..

[Ketaru]

The third season is going to begin in America on September 21st from what i heard.It was official,i wonder how things will go..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IprN2CynxNI

[DazarGaidin]

Holy crap that gave me chills, they went epic on this book!

Such an awesome series...

[the 17th Angel]

looks promising