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[Tanma]

I watched LoK yesterday, and it made me wonder about some things:

1. Mako and Bolin's parents were killed by a Firebender. As were Amon's parents. Either the script writers forgot to pre-roll out the ones (1=A Firebender kills your parents), or there is some connection.

2. Amon displays powers (taking away Bending power) that have only belonged to the Avatar. Could he be Aang? The intro says that Aang is "gone", not dead, though death was mentioned at least twice in that one episode. Again, I see some type of connection. Could there be more than one Avatar? (If Aang were resurected somehow, would he retain his powers, or would they have been passed down to Korra?)

no Aang is dead, a new Avatar can only be born once the old one has expired. I believe his death has been confirmed outside of the show, they probably won't want young returning fans to hear that Aang is deadi. And how could there be another avatar, especially one so much older than Korra? Why, he would have had to have died a long time ago to spawn Amon, and this death needed to be onedayto a few weeks minimum. Not to mention something would have to have gone horribly wrong to create an avatar with only energy bending powers.

...oh crap, the season 2 finale. The Avatar cycle was almost destroyed, and Aang was physically dead for several weeks while he gathered his past lives together in the spirit world.

[Oky]

I watched LoK yesterday, and it made me wonder about some things:

1. Mako and Bolin's parents were killed by a Firebender. As were Amon's parents. Either the script writers forgot to pre-roll out the ones (1=A Firebender kills your parents), or there is some connection.

2. Amon displays powers (taking away Bending power) that have only belonged to the Avatar. Could he be Aang? The intro says that Aang is "gone", not dead, though death was mentioned at least twice in that one episode. Again, I see some type of connection. Could there be more than one Avatar? (If Aang were resurected somehow, would he retain his powers, or would they have been passed down to Korra?)

1. Hm, you might be on to something there. But then again, there were lots of characters whose parents were killed by firebenders in A:TLA and they weren't related either, so maybe it's just an ongoing theme.

2. Sorry, but that's absolutely preposterous. There is only one Avatar, and Korra is the reincarnation of Aang. If they were to say that there are two now, it would contradict everything that was established about the Avatar in A:TLA. Amon being Aang wouldn't make any sense either since they're completely different persons. Besides, the way Amon takes away bending doesn't look like energy bending. I think he might just be a very advanced chi blocker. We don't even know if his bending-removing is truly permanent as he claims. It just might take longer to return.

Speaking of LoK, does anybody else think that the characters are a bit too similar to the ones in A:TLA?

Korra = Katara + Aang's powers + Toph's temper

Mako = Zuko (he even kinda sounds like him and he was named after the voice actor of his uncle)

Bolin = Sokka

Naga = Appa (even similar names)

Pabu = Momo

[just2good]

For the newest LoK episode, The Revelation.

Nice episode here, I really liked this one's plot. The Equalists are getting more interesting, and I'm curious about the bending-taking-away-power. The fight and chase scenes were pretty cool, too.

Overall, I give this episode an 8.5/10.

[LEGOman273]

1. Hm, you might be on to something there. But then again, there were lots of characters whose parents were killed by firebenders in A:TLA and they weren't related either, so maybe it's just an ongoing theme.

2. Sorry, but that's absolutely preposterous. There is only one Avatar, and Korra is the reincarnation of Aang. If they were to say that there are two now, it would contradict everything that was established about the Avatar in A:TLA. Amon being Aang wouldn't make any sense either since they're completely different persons. Besides, the way Amon takes away bending doesn't look like energy bending. I think he might just be a very advanced chi blocker. We don't even know if his bending-removing is truly permanent as he claims. It just might take longer to return.

Speaking of LoK, does anybody else think that the characters are a bit too similar to the ones in A:TLA?

Korra = Katara + Aang's powers + Toph's temper

Mako = Zuko (he even kinda sounds like him and he was named after the voice actor of his uncle)

Bolin = Sokka

Naga = Appa (even similar names)

Pabu = Momo

1. I think (I never saw A:tLA) that the Fire Nation was portrayed as evil, thus they killed characters' parents. LoK is not like that.

2. A. Do dead Avatars "become one with the Force", or is there a body? If there is a body, it can be resurrected. B. I doubt that they would portray Amon as a great danger to Benders, only to later say that he is not as much of a threat. A bit anti-climactic, I think. Also, before I watched the episode, I had wondered if Amon were a Bender. I still think that he may be one. If he were, it would be quite a plot twist.

Note: Did anyone notice that the main character's eye colours are the same as their Element colors? (Blue=Water, Green=Earth, Red-Brown=Fire)

[Oky]

I never saw A:tLA

Go! Watch it! Now!

If you enjoy LoK, you'll love A:TLA! Plus you'll get a lot more of the references and stuff.

I think that the Fire Nation was portrayed as evil, thus they killed characters' parents. LoK is not like that.

True, but still, they might be continuing that tradition. We'll see, I guess.

Do dead Avatars "become one with the Force", or is there a body? If there is a body, it can be resurrected.

Yes, I think there is a body. As Tanma pointed out, Aang briefly died once and then was resurrected, so I guess he could be resurrected again, but it still wouldn't make sense to me.

I doubt that they would portray Amon as a great danger to Benders, only to later say that he is not as much of a threat. A bit anti-climactic, I think. Also, before I watched the episode, I had wondered if Amon were a Bender. I still think that he may be one. If he were, it would be quite a plot twist.

Good points, I agree.

Did anyone notice that the main character's eye colours are the same as their Element colors? (Blue=Water, Green=Earth, Red-Brown=Fire)

Yeah, it's usually like that.

[Tanma]

Go! Watch it! Now!

If you enjoy LoK, you'll love A:TLA! Plus you'll get a lot more of the references and stuff.

True, but still, they might be continuing that tradition. We'll see, I guess.

Yes, I think there is a body. As Tanma pointed out, Aang briefly died once and then was resurrected, so I guess he could be resurrected again, but it still wouldn't make sense to me.

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Yes, watch A: TLA. It was a thing of beauty. If you need quick information on the show, the cast, and the nature of the avatar, it has a nice wiki which also has information on LoK. Just remember that the articles with the word fanon in the title are fan made, and not show accurate. But it is far better to actually see the show yourself.

I agree that it won't make sense for Aang to be resurrected twice. Keep in mind that Aang's resurrection was quite odd. One, he nearly died in the Avatar State. That was bad, because if an Avatar dies normally, a new one will be reincarnated. But if an Avatar dies in the Avatar State, the cycle of reincarnation would be broken and no more Avatars will be born. And two, he was only saved thanks to the unique North Pole water from the pool of the Ocean and Moon Spirits, introduced way back at the end of Book One. Judging by the fact that the Avatar cycle still exists I am guessing such an event is rare if not impossible, so the effects of it might not be known. But we don't know how old Amon is, he might have been born in the several weeks Aang was mostly dead.

Interestingly I have yet to see a full episode of Korra, though I am trying. I think part of the problem is that in a way it would be saying goodbye to the Gaang, and leaving them behind in the past.

[Aanchir]

Regarding Amon,

If he did commune with the spirits, it is possible that Koh might have stolen his face. It's not the most likely theory, but if it turns out he's not anyone we actually know, then having no face at all would be perhaps the next biggest reveal the writers could pull off.

It's not entirely clear that what he did is energybending, but it's also not entirely unlikely. Remember that before the Avatar, energybending was known to others, but the art was later lost. While I'm sure that the Avatar can probably master it more easily than others, given their spiritual versatility and ability to learn all types of bending, I wouldn't be surprised if a non-bender could be imbued with this ability if the spirits were so inclined.

The big question I have is what plans the Equalists have, now that Amon has this power. I'm not sure he'd train others in it even if he could, since he has to keep up appearances as their "savior". However, I also don't think that him removing the bending of a few benders at a time (like he did this time just for show) would be efficient enough to maintain the fervor of the revolution. It makes me wonder if mass abductions might become their modus operandi in the future.

[Walter]

Korra = Katara + Aang's powers + Toph's temper

Mako = Zuko (he even kinda sounds like him and he was named after the voice actor of his uncle)

Bolin = Sokka

Naga = Appa (even similar names)

Pabu = Momo

I don't think Bolin is near as funny or witty as Sokka was, however the similarities were all

obvious when I watched the show. I don't mind too much, I just hope they develop these characters

and make them unique.

Oh, and I have to add that as much as I enjoy Legend of Korra, I really do like

the original series better. However LoK is just starting, so I'm still

withholding some judgment.

[Tanma]

Regarding Amon,

If he did commune with the spirits, it is possible that Koh might have stolen his face. It's not the most likely theory, but if it turns out he's not anyone we actually know, then having no face at all would be perhaps the next biggest reveal the writers could pull off.

It's not entirely clear that what he did is energybending, but it's also not entirely unlikely. Remember that before the Avatar, energybending was known to others, but the art was later lost. While I'm sure that the Avatar can probably master it more easily than others, given their spiritual versatility and ability to learn all types of bending, I wouldn't be surprised if a non-bender could be imbued with this ability if the spirits were so inclined.

The big question I have is what plans the Equalists have, now that Amon has this power. I'm not sure he'd train others in it even if he could, since he has to keep up appearances as their "savior". However, I also don't think that him removing the bending of a few benders at a time (like he did this time just for show) would be efficient enough to maintain the fervor of the revolution. It makes me wonder if mass abductions might become their modus operandi in the future.

interesting idea, and it might explain how Amon can energy bend, if that is what he is doing.

I believe in Book 1 Roku states that Koh was one of the oldest spirits, and had been there when the Ocean and Moon spirits left the Spirit realm early on. Keep in mind that the moon is said to have taught the first water benders, though if this is meant literally I don't know. This might make him older than the Avatar, and energy bending was used in the era before the avatar. Koh also seems to havd extensive knowledge of the spiritual realm. Since Koh was so ancient and knows primal knowledge, could he have taught Amon Energy Bending, like the Lion Turtle? And perhaps as the price he stole Amon's face. Though as to why he would want benders to go extinct I do not know.

[sok117]

The new episode of young justice was amazing! This is my new favourite show of all time, sorry BTAS. They are masters of story-telling.

[Walter]

About Young Justice:

The five year gap feels very awkward. I'm uncomfortable with it. Maybe I'll get used to it eventually.

I am excited to see Nightwing and Batgirl though. That's something for me to get excited about.

[sok117]

About Young Justice:

The five year gap feels very awkward. I'm uncomfortable with it. Maybe I'll get used to it eventually.

I am excited to see Nightwing and Batgirl though. That's something for me to get excited about.

I know right! It just feels weird, yet at the same time makes me even more interested in learning more about the show, and definitely seeing some of the new characters!

The new episode of Spider-Man was pretty good, it was very interesting to see Taskamsters debut in television if I'm not mistaken. The way they showed his copycat ability was also really cool. Can't wait for next week!

[Capt. Bluebeard]

iamded, from the excellent anime you listed I would reccomend The Big O (ha ha, silly name yeah yeah) same sort of style and was the anime that got me into anime in a big way.

Wolfs Rain is another good one, bit different but nevertheless a decent watch.

I can vouch for both of these; The Big O is very good, especially if you're a fan of Batman: TAS (not only is it the inspiration of The Big O, but they were both in fact animated by the same studio, Sunrise).

Wolf's Rain is definitely worth a watch.

However, there are quite a few mythological references that may be lost on some viewers.

Bluebeard, out-

Edited May 7, 2012 by Capt. Bluebeard

[Tanma]

Anyone here watching Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes? (not to be confused with the movie, which has its own topic) I have been watching it since the mini series first aired, and I have to say I enjoy it greatly. Of course I have barely any contact with Marvel anything (aside from animated adaptations like its sister show Wolverine and the X-Men and Iron Man: Armored Adventures, along with visits to the Marvel Wiki) so that might affect my reaction to it.

[just2good]

I doughnut know if anybody already heard about this here, but Toonami is coming back May 26, but on Adult Swim.

[Darth Lurtz]

Will they change the schedule to have classic Toonami programing like Dragon Ball Z or Gundam Wing? I enjoyed watching those shows back when they aired on Toonami during the week.

[K-Nut]

Anyone here watching Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes?

I'm not a big watcher of the show, but I've seen a few episodes. A pretty good show, giving some of the more obscure heroes and villains some screen time: (Wasp, Ms. Marvel, Grim Reaper, etc.)

[Tanma]

I'm not a big watcher of the show, but I've seen a few episodes. A pretty good show, giving some of the more obscure heroes and villains some screen time: (Wasp, Ms. Marvel, Grim Reaper, etc.)

Yeah, I never read the comics so the show is actually the only way I am exposed to those characters. I really only knew the hyped characters before, like Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Thor, Fantastic 4, ect. Which stinks because Ihave been enjoying the more obscure characters, though it is possible they might be handled differently than their comic book counterparts.

At the moment I prefer season 1, though I can't place why.

[K-Nut]

Yeah, I never read the comics so the show is actually the only way I am exposed to those characters. I really only knew the hyped characters before, like Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Thor, Fantastic 4, ect. Which stinks because Ihave been enjoying the more obscure characters, though it is possible they might be handled differently than their comic book counterparts.

I've read a few story arcs of Captain America, so I know some villains like Baron Zemo, plus I go on Marvel Wiki a lot, so I know Black Panther, Enchantress, and the Skrull. I've also played a few video games based in the marvel universe, so I've seen Ms Marvel and Grim Reaper. I don't read many of the comics, but I do know a bunch of the characters and their backstories. I've seen only a few episodes, though. There are probably a bunch of main villains I've missed and know a lot about.

The story is interesting concerning some of the character's like Hulk and Cap. I don't remember Banner staying Hulk in the comics (though he did speak and control his powers thanks to Tony Stark and Reed Richards) and Captain America was found before the Avengers started I believe, but this is just me being a comic book geek perfectionist.

[Tanma]

I've read a few story arcs of Captain America, so I know some villains like Baron Zemo, plus I go on Marvel Wiki a lot, so I know Black Panther, Enchantress, and the Skrull. I've also played a few video games based in the marvel universe, so I've seen Ms Marvel and Grim Reaper. I don't read many of the comics, but I do know a bunch of the characters and their backstories. I've seen only a few episodes, though. There are probably a bunch of main villains I've missed and know a lot about.

The story is interesting concerning some of the character's like Hulk and Cap. I don't remember Banner staying Hulk in the comics (though he did speak and control his powers thanks to Tony Stark and Reed Richards) and Captain America was found before the Avengers started I believe, but this is just me being a comic book geek perfectionist.

Now again, most of the information I get on the original comics is from the wiki, which is subject to human error, but I believe the way it went was the first five Avengers in the comics were Wasp, Ant-Man, Thor, and Iron Man, who I think joined together to stop a Loki induced Hulk rampage. The Hulk turned on Loki, though he left the Avengers soon after. I think it was while searching for the Hulk, as in the show, that they found Captain America. I think Steve was retroactively made a Founder, as he is Captain America and all. But again I really only have second hand knowledge on the subject, so I could be wrong.

But yeah the Hulk is quite different than is portrayal in modern fiction, at least going by the movies. He uses pronouns, complete sentances, and sarcasm. I wasn't sure about the Hulk-Banner thing, but I found it interesting that Banner and the Hulk talk to each other and aren't in a war within.

[K-Nut]

Now again, most of the information I get on the original comics is from the wiki, which is subject to human error, but I believe the way it went was the first five Avengers in the comics were Wasp, Ant-Man, Thor, and Iron Man, who I think joined together to stop a Loki induced Hulk rampage. The Hulk turned on Loki, though he left the Avengers soon after. I think it was while searching for the Hulk, as in the show, that they found Captain America. I think Steve was retroactively made a Founder, as he is Captain America and all. But again I really only have second hand knowledge on the subject, so I could be wrong.

But yeah the Hulk is quite different than is portrayal in modern fiction, at least going by the movies. He uses pronouns, complete sentances, and sarcasm. I wasn't sure about the Hulk-Banner thing, but I found it interesting that Banner and the Hulk talk to each other and aren't in a war within.

That's likely. I remember the three genius's in the Marvel universe are Hank Pym (Ant-Man) Tony Stark and Reed Richards. Loki does use that mind control thing a lot in the media. I know Cap was made a founder as he, Iron Man, Thor, and Hulk are refered to as the Classic Avengers.

That's something I don't like about the show. Hulk talks like a normal human. It would be better if he spoke in 3rd person without pronouns IMO. But I guess they can do whatever the can do whatever they want to with the show.

[Tanma]

That's likely. I remember the three genius's in the Marvel universe are Hank Pym (Ant-Man) Tony Stark and Reed Richards. Loki does use that mind control thing a lot in the media. I know Cap was made a founder as he, Iron Man, Thor, and Hulk are refered to as the Classic Avengers.

That's something I don't like about the show. Hulk talks like a normal human. It would be better if he spoke in 3rd person without pronouns IMO. But I guess they can do whatever the can do whatever they want to with the show.

Yeah I can see where you are coming from there, the Hulkspeak is iconic. Again I know almost nothing of his original history, but I think the Hulk used to speak in complete sentences. (I think he was a different color back then too, I'm not sure) The reason I bring this up is that the show, at least as far as I know, are starting at the original personalities of the characters. Pym for instance seems very different than any remotely modern version of him, at least from what I got from the wiki. But as the series progresses, Pym has begun to shift in personalty, growing more depressed thanks to the Ultron situation. Judging by the yellow jacket sitting on his window in episode five of season 2, I get the feeling that he is headed towards his modern version, or at least closer to it. So the same may be true for the Hulk. But I am no expert, I didn't even know there was a character called Ant-Man in Marvel until the show aired.

[The Real Walkers]

Pokemon for me remains to be the best anime out there- im a massive player of the games aswell, proper nerd Pokemon for me has just stood the test of time, lasting from when I was 6 until now, more than 10 years on I just hope it continues- then again, I wonder how popular it is at universities??

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[Vash the Stampede]

Anime I have enjoyed are Blassreiter, Bleach, Cowboy Beebop, Darker than Black, Death Note, Naruto, Persona 4, Samurai Champloo, Soul Eater and Trigun.

[Peppermint_M]

Found a new cartoon Motorcity on Disney XD.

Yeah, it is awesome, from the guys who made MegasXLR and with a cool art style. Plus you know... racing cars! Metal music! Dystopia! (...these are a few of my favourite things...) So, if you like these things too, check it out!