Thursday, February 21, 2013
Description:
A century prior to the
series’ opening, when Aang was 12 years old, he was frozen into a state
of suspended animation for 100 years. After being awoken by two children
from the Southern Water Tribe, he finds the world at war with the Fire
Nation. As the Avatar, he sets out to master the elements and ultimately
defeat the Fire Lord and end the war. Each generation yields one person
who is capable of Bending all four elements. This being is referred to
as the Avatar, the spirit of the planet manifested in human form. When
an Avatar dies, they are reincarnated into the next nation in the Avatar
Cycle. The Avatar Cycle parallels the seasons: winter for The Water
Tribes, spring for the Earth Kingdom, summer for the Fire Nation, and
autumn for the Air Nomads. Legend holds the Avatar must master each
bending art in order, starting with their native element. This can
sometimes be compromised when the situation requires it, as Aang
demonstrates in the show. For the Avatar, learning to bend the element
opposite their native element can be extremely difficult. This is
because opposing Bending arts are based on opposing fighting styles and
disciplines. Firebending and Waterbending are opposites, as are
Earthbending and Airbending.
Category:
Anime
Status:
Completed
Released:
2005
