Show #138: Avatar The Last Airbender Season 2

Sure hope y'all like earth puns because they're coming down like a ton of bricks in Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2!

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While discussion in recent times has shifted to this show's more uneven successor (which we ourselves are guilty of AT LENGTH) it's worth revisiting the roots of the Avatar franchise and discovering anew what carved out its special place in our hearts. The second chapter builds upon an already impressively strong foundation and expands the scope greatly in terms of character, action and wit but without sacrificing the intimate relationships we've come to cherish. Tears are shed, villains are victorious, and it'll be a desperate struggle to restrain ourselves from diving into the last season again too soon!

THE SHORT VERSION

Pint-sized powerhouses

Credible threats

A man without a country

Show #89: Korra is JACK BAUER

It's time to close the book on a defining series of this podcast as we finally arrive at the conclusion of The Legend of Korra!

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The sequel series to the much-lauded Avatar: The Last Airbender has at last gone quietly into that good night, but what impact if any has it left on us? Korra will be best remembered for putting its female characters front & centre and making them active participants in their story. The other element of its legacy unfortunately is the continuous squandering of rich story material; fascinating moral quandaries and character potential dropped every season to start anew. We must offer a certain level of admiration for their willingness to attempt something daring and being willing to engage with challenging subjects, but also temper it with frustration at what could have been under different circumstances.

Wanna know what we thought of the whole thing? Follow the links!

Season 1

Season 2

Season 3

THE SHORT VERSION

Soul searching

The greatest villain

A goddamn giant robot

Show #81: You Got A Permit For That Bracelet?

The end is in sight for the journey of the new Avatar, but does Legend of Korra Season 3 set us up for a satisfying conclusion?

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We started out the year with a Korra-cast on season 2, but never did we dream we'd be hitting the third AND fourth chapters in such a short span. Season 3 of Legend of Korra is a damn sight better than the previous installment, upping the ante in the action stakes, mostly ditching the awful romance plots and even producing some credibly menacing villains. However the focus of the show remains haphazard and the more interesting elements are derailed by superfluous nonsense that often has not much to offer beyond a dose of fanservice. The finale leaves us on a bittersweet note, open to a number of intriguing possibilities we fervently wish the creators will capitalise on in the conclusion.

THE SHORT VERSION

Murder

Handi-capable

Hey, remember this guy?

Show #65: He's A Class Act That Mako

Happy New Year! But before we can continue on our journey we must put to rest the frightful spirit of Avatar: The Legend Of Korra Season 2.

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If you missed out on the previous season then you needn't worry as Legend Of Korra reverts nearly every character back to square one, resulting in some pretty reprehensible behaviour on the part of our alleged heroes. Things pick up midway through and continue to a strong finish but in a frustrating season of pointless plotlines, risible romances and boring bad guys it may have come too late.

THE SHORT VERSION

Our hero!

Just desserts.

THE GUN SHOW

Show #54: Anime Didn't Invent Character Development

Niall and Dwayne embrace their destiny to master all animation as they get stuck into the first season of Avatar: The Last Airbender!

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The Legend Of Korra returns for it's second season on September 13th with much expectation already heaped upon it. What better way to get into the mood and brush up on our Avatar lore than revisiting the series where it all started? Well regarded for it's vibrant art style, quality of writing which deftly balances humour, poignancy and drama and most certainly for super powered kung fu this first season does a great job escaping a formulaic opening and developing into a cartoon of substance and style.

Cautiously looking forward to Korra Season 2, and if you wanna know why we went over all that in our earlier podcast on Korra Season 1, which should bring you up to your recommended daily allowance of Avatar related media.

THE SHORT VERSION

Super Kung Fu

Positive Role Models

Anime?

Show #16: It's Like Kim Jong Il's Version Of Basketball

We return to pass final judgement on the new Spring cartoons we chatted about a while back, starting this week with The Legend Of Korra!

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It's been a rollercoaster ride with 'ol Korra. We've laughed, we've cried and surprisingly had our fair share of arguments over this short season. Maybe that's alright though, since they say good art invites discussion. Join us as we chart the season's highs and lows and ponder it's future (it involves ghosts!) in part one of UNFINISHED BUSINESS.

THE SHORT VERSION

The sport of kings!

AWKWARD

We've got our eyes on you Season 2

Supplementary Sailor Secrets! Appreciating Awesome Animation

And now for something completely different. We take a little time out and depart from our usual format this week for a bonus(?) show to discuss some new cartoons we feel you gotta know about. Let's get busy!

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CARTOONS YOU GOTTA WATCH

                                                   Avatar: The Legend Of Korra

                                       Lupin The Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine

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