Avatar: The Last Air Bender has raised the standard for animated entertainment.

I can't believe such a phenominal series has come to a close.

Never has a series had such a saturated world, brimming with detail, history, art, philosophy, charm, and style as Avatar. This show took me off my feet from the very start. The first book was excellent, the second book was better than any kind of anime/animated series/any sort of TV entertainment I've ever experienced. The third book had it's ups and downs, but was phenominal overall.

The ending was both satisfying, and ambiguous. It settled the long story, but left some grey areas in events that transpired that led to the events of the show.

If you haven't watched this show, I couldn't possibly reccommend a better one. This series transcends the title of "cartoon" and sits fittingly with the finest expressions of art I've ever experienced. Avatar: The Last Air Bender has raised the standards of what the television medium can provide in terms of entertainment, and I feel I've grown just a little bit, just by watching this "show".

Too bad the standard has been lowered into a vat of feces by all the crap cartoons on TV (Back at the Barnyard, Tak and the Power of Juju, most of the crap on Cartoon Network, etc.)Video_Game_King

Too bad the standard has been lowered into a vat of feces by all the crap cartoons on TV (Back at the Barnyard, Tak and the Power of Juju, most of the crap on Cartoon Network, etc.)Video_Game_King

DOn't forget teh Mighty Bee!

After I looked at the feces that is Naruto dead in the eye, I don't think I could watch another Japanese anime without changing the channel.Scarker

[QUOTE="Video_Game_King"]Too bad the standard has been lowered into a vat of feces by all the crap cartoons on TV (Back at the Barnyard, Tak and the Power of Juju, most of the crap on Cartoon Network, etc.)Mythbuster4ever

DOn't forget teh Mighty Bee!

Does anybody else want to sacrifice the bodies of the bastards responsible for this crap to the cartoon god, CartoonOr? Oh, and let's kill George Lucas so CGI never lives again. It is the only way :P:|.

Check out Princess Mononoke. That's a good movie.BranKetra

Same with Endless Waltz and Cowboy Bebop. Some of the best movies.

No, it hasn't raised anything. It's not that great of a show, has stupid characters and is a waist of time. The golden era of cartoons is over.Legendaryscmt

I can guarentee you haven't watched more than 5 episodes. Just because you grew up on classics, doesn't mean you should close your mind to a new era of cartoons. A lot of things that would never have passed as entertainment, or survived on TV in the "golden age" is now mainstream. You're missing out.

Avatar was a great series. It actually had a story unlike most cartoons these days. It was also very interesting to watch.

I own the entire series.

[QUOTE="Legendaryscmt"]No, it hasn't raised anything. It's not that great of a show, has stupid characters and is a waist of time. The golden era of cartoons is over.deluxemando

I can guarentee you haven't watched more than 5 episodes. Just because you grew up on classics, doesn't mean you should close your mind to a new era of cartoons. A lot of things that would never have passed as entertainment, or survived on TV in the "golden age" is now mainstream. You're missing out.

Haven't seen it. English voice acting though.. Meh.FrozeN__54

Haven't seen it. English voice acting though.. Meh.FrozeN__54

its made in America so there is going to be in English. I think it should sound and look better in its original language....hater.

[QUOTE="FrozeN__54"]Haven't seen it. English voice acting though.. Meh.DuDisNow

They did??? I watched the whole first book and about a dozen from the others and the finale and I heard no change at all.

[QUOTE="FrozeN__54"]Haven't seen it. English voice acting though.. Meh.DuDisNow

So many people don't like this show, probably because its on Nickelodeon which gives it a just-for-kids reputation. I have to say, I really enjoy this show and I am over the age of 13. I'm sorry if I am disgracing any young adults who won't give it a chance or who legitimately hated it. The creators were at comic con, and they talked about their influences and the work put into the show.

Their main inspiration came from all the Hayao Miyazaki films. Thats a plus! Another anime they mentioned was Cowboy Bebop. Woot! Also, they have a martial artist help the animators work on incorporating real fighting styles into the show. Pretty cool.

I dont think a show like this should be on Nickelodeon. It deserves a better audience than little kids. Its actually good, and because of the network its presented on it has a horrible reputation for being a stupid little kid anime rip off. Its japanese (maybe chinese, i may be wrong) inspired, and honestly I think the story line is really good. Just because the main character is a little kid doesn't mean he can't be bad ass.

Anyhow, thats my opinion.

So many people don't like this show, probably because its on Nickelodeon which gives it a just-for-kids reputation. I have to say, I really enjoy this show and I am over the age of 13. I'm sorry if I am disgracing any young adults who won't give it a chance or who legitimately hated it. The creators were at comic con, and they talked about their influences and the work put into the show.

Their main inspiration came from all the Hayao Miyazaki films. Thats a plus! Another anime they mentioned was Cowboy Bebop. Woot! Also, they have a martial artist help the animators work on incorporating real fighting styles into the show. Pretty cool.

I dont think a show like this should be on Nickelodeon. It deserves a better audience than little kids. Its actually good, and because of the network its presented on it has a horrible reputation for being a stupid little kid anime rip off. Its japanese (maybe chinese, i may be wrong) inspired, and honestly I think the story line is really good. Just because the main character is a little kid doesn't mean he can't be bad ass.

Anyhow, thats my opinion.

hippiegamergirl

Hell, I'm 21 and it's one of my favorite shows.

I agree with u but the anime fanatics will get at u don't mind them.MgamerBD

Maybe it's because it is terrible.

[QUOTE="DuDisNow"][QUOTE="FrozeN__54"]Haven't seen it. English voice acting though.. Meh.VanHelsingBoA64

They did??? I watched the whole first book and about a dozen from the others and the finale and I heard no change at all.

Just look at Aang, a twelve year old boy who's main push was just for fun in the very beginning. In the end, he became a wise and mature Avatar who has finally realized his destiny to protect the world.

Even Zuko, a very tempered Prince who was hunting for the Avatar. He hated Aang, but in the end, he is the Firelord of the Fire Nation who ended the war, became friends with the Avatar and has became a very nce person instead of just ordering people around.

[QUOTE="hippiegamergirl"]

So many people don't like this show, probably because its on Nickelodeon which gives it a just-for-kids reputation. I have to say, I really enjoy this show and I am over the age of 13. I'm sorry if I am disgracing any young adults who won't give it a chance or who legitimately hated it. The creators were at comic con, and they talked about their influences and the work put into the show.

Their main inspiration came from all the Hayao Miyazaki films. Thats a plus! Another anime they mentioned was Cowboy Bebop. Woot! Also, they have a martial artist help the animators work on incorporating real fighting styles into the show. Pretty cool.

I dont think a show like this should be on Nickelodeon. It deserves a better audience than little kids. Its actually good, and because of the network its presented on it has a horrible reputation for being a stupid little kid anime rip off. Its japanese (maybe chinese, i may be wrong) inspired, and honestly I think the story line is really good. Just because the main character is a little kid doesn't mean he can't be bad ass.

Anyhow, thats my opinion.

Theokhoth

Hell, I'm 21 and it's one of my favorite shows.

[QUOTE="hippiegamergirl"]

So many people don't like this show, probably because its on Nickelodeon which gives it a just-for-kids reputation. I have to say, I really enjoy this show and I am over the age of 13. I'm sorry if I am disgracing any young adults who won't give it a chance or who legitimately hated it. The creators were at comic con, and they talked about their influences and the work put into the show.

Their main inspiration came from all the Hayao Miyazaki films. Thats a plus! Another anime they mentioned was Cowboy Bebop. Woot! Also, they have a martial artist help the animators work on incorporating real fighting styles into the show. Pretty cool.

I dont think a show like this should be on Nickelodeon. It deserves a better audience than little kids. Its actually good, and because of the network its presented on it has a horrible reputation for being a stupid little kid anime rip off. Its japanese (maybe chinese, i may be wrong) inspired, and honestly I think the story line is really good. Just because the main character is a little kid doesn't mean he can't be bad ass.

Anyhow, thats my opinion.

Theokhoth

Hell, I'm 21 and it's one of my favorite shows.

HA!! I'm 21 too! Was afraid to mention it because I thought I would get seriously ridiculed. You made my day.

EDIT: 100 posts woot!

[QUOTE="MgamerBD"]I agree with u but the anime fanatics will get at u don't mind them.VanHelsingBoA64

Maybe it's because it is terrible.

No i watch alot of shows and alot of anime also. The story had betrayl,struggling,redemption,twists,and was beautiful. Even the action scences was good. If u say this show is terrible then u must have bad taste. Watch it again and see how the characters change and the people.

I remember Ed, Edd, and Eddy. That was the last decent cartoon I can think of.

Pinky and the Brain is classic of course.

EDIT: Don't get me wrong, Avatar was good, but just not as good as you're making it out to be.

They sounded a lot younger in the beginning. They also became more mature and wise as they went through the series.

Just look at Aang, a twelve year old boy who's main push was just for fun in the very beginning. In the end, he became a wise and mature Avatar who has finally realized his destiny to protect the world.

Even Zuko, a very tempered Prince who was hunting for the Avatar. He hated Aang, but in the end, he is the Firelord of the Fire Nation who ended the war, became friends with the Avatar and has became a very nce person instead of just ordering people around.

DuDisNow

That's pretty common in anime. In fact, if we go by those descriptions (except for the voices) we get... Aang=

And Zuko=

[QUOTE="VanHelsingBoA64"]

[QUOTE="MgamerBD"]I agree with u but the anime fanatics will get at u don't mind them.MgamerBD

Maybe it's because it is terrible.

No i watch alot of shows and alot of anime also. The story had betrayl,struggling,redemption,twists,and was beautiful. Even the action scences was good. If u say this show is terrible then u must have bad taste. Watch it again and see how the characters change and the people.

[QUOTE="DuDisNow"]

They sounded a lot younger in the beginning. They also became more mature and wise as they went through the series.

Just look at Aang, a twelve year old boy who's main push was just for fun in the very beginning. In the end, he became a wise and mature Avatar who has finally realized his destiny to protect the world.

Even Zuko, a very tempered Prince who was hunting for the Avatar. He hated Aang, but in the end, he is the Firelord of the Fire Nation who ended the war, became friends with the Avatar and has became a very nce person instead of just ordering people around.

VanHelsingBoA64

That's pretty common in anime. In fact, if we go by those descriptions (except for the voices) we get... Aang=

And Zuko=

Vegeta is still rude in everyway. He's loves his pride more than anything still. Zuko was a Prince banashed by his father, Firelord Ozai. Vegeta will never became the "King" of all Saiyans and has stayed mean, rude and selfish; he still hates Goku. But Zuko is now a nice young Firelord who is actually friends with the Avatar in the end.

I had began watching this show around exactly when "Toph" was first introduced a long while ago, and I fell deeply in love with it. It's as if the creators set out with an "japanese" anime influenced mindset and recreated the style of that, and the end result was just astounding and alot more enjoyable in certain aspects. It's not just about character design, not just about fight sequences with triple-take action shots and blurred backgrounds and the same twelve frames repeated over and over, and it's definitely not about kanji characters on billboards and all that hot mess.

It's about the storytelling--and what we had here was a continous plot with a beginning, middle, and planned end, taking place in a fully realized world with fully developed characters. Instead of the typical hot mess we use to get here in the U.S., such as straight "good vs evil" scenarios like we get in so many other adventure series here--or even ones with ambiguous one-shot characters thrown in from time to time--we had a full spectrum of characters with very believable motivations in all shades possible.

I personally feel the "Avatar" has raised the standard big time for animated entertainment--it's sad how this show has put my recent viewed and most likely last "japanese" animated shows to shame(Naruto and Bleach). I only wish a few other shows like "Ben 10" or "Teen Titans" took note and the end result could be or could have been the same. Just my two cents.

[QUOTE="BranKetra"]Check out Princess Mononoke. That's a good movie.Legendaryscmt

Same with Endless Waltz and Cowboy Bebop. Some of the best movies.

I had began watching this show around exactly when "Toph" was first introduced a long while ago, and I fell deeply in love with it. It's as if the creators set out with an "japanese" anime influenced mindset and recreated the style of that, and the end result was just astounding and alot more enjoyable in certain aspects. It's not just about character design, not just about fight sequences with triple-take action shots and blurred backgrounds and the same twelve frames repeated over and over, and it's definitely not about kanji characters on billboards and all that hot mess.

It's about the storytelling--and what we had here was a continous plot with a beginning, middle, and planned end, taking place in a fully realized world with fully developed characters. Instead of the typical hot mess we use to get here in the U.S., such as straight "good vs evil" scenarios like we get in so many other adventure series here--or even ones with ambiguous one-shot characters thrown in from time to time--we had a full spectrum of characters with very believable motivations in all shades possible.

I personally feel the "Avatar" has raised the standard big time for animated entertainment--it's sad how this show has put my recent viewed and most likely last "japanese" animated shows to shame(Naruto and Bleach). I only wish a few other shows like "Ben 10" or "Teen Titans" took note and the end result could be or could have been the same. Just my two cents.

TecmoGirl

finally another person that gets the point.

[QUOTE="MgamerBD"][QUOTE="VanHelsingBoA64"]

[QUOTE="MgamerBD"]I agree with u but the anime fanatics will get at u don't mind them.DuDisNow

Maybe it's because it is terrible.

No i watch alot of shows and alot of anime also. The story had betrayl,struggling,redemption,twists,and was beautiful. Even the action scences was good. If u say this show is terrible then u must have bad taste. Watch it again and see how the characters change and the people.

Goku is a from another planet and decides to protect the planet. Aang was put to the task when he was born. Goku is a Saiyan who was originally susposed to destroy all life on Earth, but had a horrible head injury. Aang is the Avatar, protector of peace through the Water Tribes, Earth Kingdom, Fire Nation and Air Nomads. But the Avatar State is like Aang's Super Saiyan mode.

Vegeta is still rude in everyway. He's loves his pride more than anything still. Zuko was a Prince banashed by his father, Firelord Ozai. Vegeta will never became the "King" of all Saiyans and has stayed mean, rude and selfish; he still hates Goku. But Zuko is now a nice young Firelord who is actually friends with the Avatar in the end.

DuDisNow

Wasn't Aang told he was the avatar when he was around 12-16?

And Goku's and Aang's are the same. Whenever Goku saved the universe (3 times no less) he put the planet in peace like whenever [spoiler] Aang beat that one Fire Comet dude. [/spoiler]

I'm almost 100 percent sure that whenever Kid Buu beat Vegeta he realised that Goku WAS better than he was and the only way that he could beat Buu was if they worked together and vegata swallowed his pride.

and then the TC became 12 years old and realized that avatar sucks :|

:oops:its a nice way to end avatar...

FOREVER!:twisted:

It was alright for an american show, but it will never compete with most anime (and by anime, I don't mean crap like naruto and DBZ)Darth-Caedus

Is it cool to hate popular shows or something? I mean damn...

On-topic: Yea, Avatar was a pretty good show, the fight scenes blew me away, I was not expecting such intense fighting AT ALL from a kids' show(especially the invasion on the northern water tribe, that was crazy)