AANG LEARNS EARTHBENDING?! | Avatar The Last Airbender Book 2 Episode 9 Reaction

[@ZephirumUpload]

"Pride is not the opposite of shame, it is its source" is one of the hardest lines ever.

[@doktordanomite9105]

One of the hardest lessons too, i still find myself forgetting this from time too time.

[@eagleangel5568]

Yesssss especially if you know someone who is a little too prideful

[@imadisappointment-qt3mu]

iroh a real one

[@dragonsvideos6737]

True (or through) humility is the on,y antidote to shame

[@franconunez925]

Alicia: "I won't cry at a kids show" Also ATLA with it's gut punches: And they don't stop coming, and they don't stop coming, and they don't stop coming, and they do-

[@matthewpopow6647]

Alicia; i won't cry at a kids show. Also Alicia: Cries practically every episode

[@Ozymandias2x]

Insert link to "All Star but They Don't Stop Coming for 10 Hours" here (I originally edited in the link, but then the post got immediately deleted, so just use the search bar if you're curious I guess.)

[@_zealos_8213]

Alicia: "I won't cry at a kids show" ATLA: Randy Orton _SLITHERIN' IN-!!!_

[@mezz09smezzanine]

(For anyone watching this without having seen the show there are spoilers below the fold) Alicia: I won't cry at a kids show Iroh: Have you ever heard how Zuko got banished? Yue: Goodbye Sokka Ursula: Everything I've done, I've done to protect you Azula: I know when I'm beaten... PSYCH! ** Zuko: ** Appa: ** Aang: ** Iroh again: #leaves from the vine...# Alicia is gonna be a wreck for the next 8 or so episodes

[@Clovernoris]

Leaves from the vine... Falling so slow...

[@ultimateninjaboi]

I love the touch that Toph rarely looks people in the face when talking to them (frequently even having her head turned to the side, to point her ear towards them). And the few times she DOES face-to-face, its more for the effect of glaring than anything else. Great little attention to detail

[@ryanwight9116]

Iroh teaching Zuko to redirect lightning has a callback to season 1 when their ship was trapped in the storm. Iroh redirects a lightning bolt so it doesn’t strike the ship and Zuko The look on Iroh’s face in the scene implies it’s the first time he’s actually used the technique outside of practice. His shocked face says “I cannot believe that actually worked”

[@ethanquirk28]

It also stun locked Azula in S2E1. He took the lightning right from the tip of her finger and redirected it at the cliff. Its the first time we ever see her lose her cool and she literally just stops what she’s doing and stares with a blank expression on her face

[@Jokexuz]

@@ethanquirk28 It makes sense Azula is left befuddled since Iroh mentioned he "developed" the redirecting technique

[@Drip_Wooper]

@@ethanquirk28 her face was almost screaming "wait that's even possible????"

[@windwalker5765]

Also, what Zuko redirecting lightning is leading to... the end of his character arc.

[@mezz09smezzanine]

@@Drip_Wooper Ozai makes a similar face when zuko does it in "the day of black sun"

[@ugamerzextraflipt1397]

i love the positive and negative energy explanation iroh gave zuko because it literally means create voltage within yourself and expel the current

[@Axius27]

If Zuko wants the sky to strike him, he needs to start expelling as many positive ions as possible. Unbalance the energies, invite a response from the environment around him. Try not to explode in the process.

[@geraldthegoose1685]

That last scene with zuko never fails to make me shed a tear

[@roberttheronin9803]

I kinda find it hilarious Fucking Kratos. ZEUS

[@geraldthegoose1685]

@@roberttheronin9803 literally the same energy lmao

[@theshamurai32]

I still cannot believe that it made it into a 2000's Nick show. Like that is such a raw, powerful moment of desperation I wouldn't have expected a cartoon studio to greenlight their deuteragonist literally screaming at God on a mountaintop begging for a fight.

[@bthsr7113]

@@theshamurai32 And Nick blocked Avatar from the awards show after it became the first show to win out against Spongebob. Nick also gave the sequel to Avatar far less freedom and support.

[@adrianvulpes9509]

@@roberttheronin9803 Zukos: ZOOOOOOOOOOOOOOS!!!!!!!

[@shfhthgh]

During the scene where Aang is training with Katara, she uses a sneak attack to prove that taking threats head on is something he can do, he just doesn’t notice that’s what he did because he used waterbending to do it

[@Reubenaut]

Dang I can’t believe I never noticed that’s what she was doing.

[@diamondrhino64]

It's that positive reinforcement

[@saltyk9869]

Iroh says that the four elements in one person is what makes the Avatar so powerful. But he clearly doesn't mean because he can shoot fire and air blasts. It's the fact that the Avatar needs to be a more complete person. For example, to fire bend you need to be able to have passion and drive. And to be an earth bender, you need to have a strong will. Fire bending at it's worst can lead to anger (this was taboo in the past and is part of why the fire nation has such a strong concept of honor) and earth bending at it's worst can lead to stubbornness and stagnation. So the Avatar gains all the strengths of the different disciplines. The passion of Fire, the Will of Earth, the detachment of Air, and the community of Water.

[@troyo3172]

Zuko screaming a the clouds but obviously he’s screaming at life! 😢 such a deep scene .

[@Mrryn]

Zuko out here literally calling out God/the universe for shitting on him his whole life and telling them to hit him now. What could have been too much and just seen as a 16 year old having a moan is just really sad because we know how fucked Zuko's life has been.

[@tennoyamamoto1800]

like I said back in "the Storm" reaction, "how do you even practice that (lighting redirection)?" You only have the theory until a lighting tries to hit you in the face

[@mrpeanutbutter6817]

23:23 Hey Alicia, glad you touched on that point as the creators of the show took a great deal of time, money and effort to portray the use of each element. The elements ARE based on real martial arts and each move was developed with the help of martial arts master Sifu Kisu. At a basic level, Airbending is based on Baguazhang and their culture on the Tibetan monks, Waterbending is based in Tai Chi Chuan and their culture on the Inuit Eskimos, Earthbending is based on Hung Gar Kuen and their culture on China and Firebending is based on Northern Shaolin Kung Fu and their culture mostly on Imperial Japan. As a sidenote, you'll see that Toph's specific style is quite different from other earthbenders as it is based on Southern Praying Mantis KF. AND If you watch how Azula/Zuko fight you'll notice that they are much more acrobatic than most firebenders' more rigid styles, which could be particular to the royal family.

[@somecallmetim2112]

Damn, beat me to it. :) The animators were sent to take martial arts classes so as to better understand the motions involved in each one. This is one reason why the bending and combat scenes are animated so well. Sifu Kisu is also listed in the credits as a consultant.

[@franconunez925]

@@somecallmetim2112 same, I was already searching out the name of the styles, but sometimes the amount of detail arround this series makes me crazy, like how the cardinal air temples are just loosely aligned with the four directions wich isn't only really in character for the air tribe but also there's the theory that they were built in relation to air bison's migratory patterns... The fact that one can have enough information to say something like that is just soo good.

[@Dan_Kanerva]

is a damn shame they threw all that away with that awful sequel Korra

[@mrpeanutbutter6817]

@@Dan_Kanerva They didn't tho? That just shows how fighting styles evolve. That kind of martial arts as "fighting" styles were prominent centuries ago but became obsolete next to modern fighting disciplines such as boxing, kickboxing, jiujitsu, taekwondo, etc., which are some of the styles that inspired how people in Korra's time use the elements, that's why their stances/forms are much more compact and efficient in movement compared to people in Aang's time. Basically, it's fair to say that an average bender of Korra's era would easily defeat an average bender of Aang's era. So it's fine to like the martial-artsy styles more than the modern styles, as they as more showy, but that doesn't mean there wasn't thought behind the changes or that it's worse.

[@Dan_Kanerva]

@@mrpeanutbutter6817 "evolve" my hair ass... more like devolve . If each element had different movesets we could make the argument that they "evolved" , but in korra every element is bended by doing boxing . LOL Also "efficient" ? ...people in ATLA can flip tanks with 2 motions , while in Korra the bending is so tame a lowly street fighter gets close and knocks you out with a baton. And this just the coreographies... let's not even talk about how childish , inconsistent , and cringe the characters and their scripts are... why did Aaron Ehasz had to go ? he was the brains behind the first show 😭

[@BlueFlame_3]

The four elements conversation Zuko had with Iroh reminds me of something I saw years ago "Tea leaves come from the earth, which are put into water, which is heated by fire, and then cooled to drinking temperature with air. Tea is a combination of all four elements at work and embodies Iroh's respect for all four nations" It wasn't that exactly, but it was b a s i c a l l y that. Just figured it was interesting/worth sharing

[@coolman5242]

Dante Basco really sold Zuko as a character, one of the most underrated voice actors of all time

[@frijolitoazul4343]

25:25 by the way his son was already grown up, in episode 7 when zuko is having flashbacks, her mother recieves the letter that gives notice of iroh's son passing, she mentions that Lu Ten died fighting in the war, which means he was already grown, it's probably one of the big reasons why he retired from the front lines

[@matthewpopow6647]

Do your really think that would STOP Alicia from calling him 'Baby'

[@frijolitoazul4343]

@@matthewpopow6647 even iroh is her big baby, so no

[@JSuperstar20]

It was revealed in a previous episode's flashback that Iroh's son, Lu Ten, died during the Fire Nation's siege of Ba Sing Se. He was a young adult.

[@tennoyamamoto1800]

8:02 she doesn't even need this opening for the eyes, they're just there for intimidation

[@Vugtis_El_VillaVODS]

Also it hurts when dirt gets in you eyes

[@testytest69420]

Also possibly breathing.

[@Karas540]

It's actually an animation error. It was supposed to be opening for her mouth

[@BalbazaktheGreat]

Zuko's last scene is a hard one, and one of the most memorable in the series, I think. Great episode overall with the philosophy of the different elements.

[@NektisNoir]

I remember watching a video essay talking about how Aang acting like he does in his training with Toph isn't just cause of his airbender instincts but also because it's a metaphor for his fears and trauma of facing Fire Lord Ozai before the comet and how he wishes he could avoid all the danger and expectations, being tied into Zuko's familial trauma with Ozai in the B story. Never seen this episode in the same way again, it's become a huge favorite.

[@supermellow1x265]

You can absolutely hear Toph say "Pussy" instead of "push over" there... If there is anyone who would cuss in this show, it would absolutely be her.

[@reecerooney49]

She would absolutely say "fuck" in every episode.

[@the_oc_maniac8972]

Isn’t there an edit that has her curse in Korra?

[@killercross9929]

Lightning is like pain and hurt. It suddenly comes in and breaks things. Iroh can take it because he’s wise and can always get back up despite his age. Zuko can’t because he’s too emotional to take it in. Lightning comes in from one, it’s then redirected and stored in a vast area where it can bounce around, lastly it’s shot out the other end. Iroh can “stomach” the fury of pure lightning but Zuko can’t because he take everything to heart.

[@iceheart974]

In Avatar each element has its own martial art: Tai Chi Chuan (Water), Hung Gar Kuen (Earth), Northern Shaolin (Fire), Baguazhang (Air), and Southern Praying Mantis (unique to Toph's character).

[@calistodorren]

fun fact: Zuko's voice actor is Dante Basco, who also portrayed Rufio in "Hook" alongside Robin Williams.

[@narwhal5340]

you should also check out zuko and azula VAs' press tour once you're done with this, quite fun

[@sail_inh]

Oh hey I don't think I've ever seen that do you know where we can find it?

[@Bargreth]

It's like I said in a previous episode, the elements and the philosophy that goes beside them are actually shown properly in these. They get to explaining further and visually show this not just in a fighting aspect like in book 1, but in the scholastic side here from teacher to student. Fire and Earth being in the same spectrum of say, "hard" kung-fu as it's also called. And Water and Air being similar to each other or, soft kung-fu. Which is why Aang gets Water bending so well. It's not too dissimilar to Air bending and the philosophy of his art and style.

[@formorian5]

Zuko really took Iroh's wisdom about drawing from the other nations, and bending forms, to become a more complete person. After this, you see him start to incorporate the movements of the other bending forms into his own, especially in the last Agni Kai.

[@OutOfPocket-h9e]

"It keeps exploding in my face, like everything always does" that is the edgiest line I've ever heard in my life.

[@georgesmith6218]

I generally assume that Iroh was fairly average Fire Nation prince until his son died. It was this incident that caused his big introspection, spiritual journey and seeking answers in other cultures to cope with the loss. His son should've been also older than Zuko, since he was an officer in the army. Of course, Iroh would still be an improvement over both Azulon (Iroh and Ozai father, Zuko's grandfather) and Ozai, they are just the worst.

[@MrFelblood]

31:00 Zuko screaming at the Heavens and demanding that they strike him with lightning, like a Taoist cultivator.

[@wargriffin5]

Everyone: "Moose hybrids aren't real, they can't hurt you." *Saber-tooth-moose-lions:*

[@runnershighxc]

I love how they animate Toph to never make eye contact and what not when talking

[@Vugtis_El_VillaVODS]

Some people confuse water benders being able to lightning redirect just because it's from water bending. To clarify Lightning Redirection is A Water Bending STYLE Fire Bending TECHNIQUE. How one goes about it is like a water bender while it is a technique of fire benders thus bending fire

[@jacobyullman5005]

This is why I love the detail and thought that was put into this world. Keep your eyes out going forward from here when it comes to Zuko's fights, you can actually see the progression as the series goes forward of Zuko taking what Iroh taught him to heart. There will be points where you can see Zuko firebend, but using techniques from other elemental bending forms, like a waterbending technique here or an earthbending technique there. It's something that's easy to miss, but when your're looking for it it's not too difficult to recognize.

[@isaiascanete6651]

9:34 this new model level of expression is on point!! One of my favorite episodes and the reason why I always would choose to be an earthbender if possible

[@GAdmThrawn]

I like the running joke that whenever Aang demonstrates bending for the first time, Sokka is the one who gets the brunt of it. Moose are dangerous and scary enough being 6-8 feet tall at the shoulder, can run long distances, and aren't afraid of pretty much anything. They just had to add saberteeth and claws in this show to make it even scarier and extra.

[@rowanthewise1375]

The timing on this was fantastic for me. I finished watching your reaction to episode 8 five minutes before this uploaded.

[@teddiandersson6744]

If you remember on the boat in the episode "The Storm", Iroh actually used lightning redirection there!

[@aliciaxlife]

YEAH! The redirect I remember :D

[@aroguebard]

Dante Basco really brought the life to Zuko with that voice acting

[@bisongaming729]

Bro I can't wait for the next few episodes, gonna be AWESOME!!

[@_zealos_8213]

Air Bending: _Move with nature~ Be one with it~_ Water Bending: _Feel the push and pull of water. Flow like the never ending stream..._ Earth Bending: _JUST._ *DO IT! DON'T LET YOUR DREAMS BE DREAMS!! YESTERDAY, YOU SAID TOMMOROW!!! Look that rock dead in the eyes and **_CRACK ITS SKULL OPEN WITH YOUR KNUCKLES, N O W !!!!_*

[@mysarla]

27:56 idk why this never occurred to me but this is aang using earth benders style with air bending like iroh’s technique, using opposite elements to strengthen their own. That’s why the moose lion thing left after. Aang was able to stand his ground, even with the stubborn animal charging at him (like the boulder earlier) with his life in danger. He tried using evasion but the moose lion wouldn’t budge, so he had to take an earth bender mentality, like iroh was saying, drawing from just one will make you stale.

[@Xenobears]

14:24 that voice actor is Dante Basco. He’s doggone good at VO work, but I’ll always remember him for his role as Rufio in Hook (the Peter Pan film that featured Robin Williams as old Peter Pan).

[@NickDe3]

I love all the parallels between Aang and Zuko. This episode really emphasized that they are so much alike and on a similar path.

[@M2JoyBoy]

What's cool is that the creator of Avatar actually got different martial art masters for each of the different elements because the way they fight are actually based on real world styles

[@PopeDuwang]

Avatar: TLAB - A Kids Show Also TLAB: “Zuko you’re sister is Psychotic!! Put her in the Ground!”

[@vesselthanatos3033]

Dante Basco - that's Zuko's voice actor. The dude was also Rufio in Hook if you've ever seen that movie

[@FlubbedPig]

Most unrealistic thing in the show: If carnivorous moose existed, humans would not. You seen a fucking moose in the real world? Humans only lasted as long as they did because we are too small and fragile to invoke their ire.

[@bluecoin3771]

We survived just fine against bears and mammoths.

[@lazybadger4384]

We back baby!!!! Ok whats next.....(Ep 10) .....oh .....OH boi She aint ready.....

[@rowanthewise1375]

Honestly she ain't ready for any of the upcoming episodes except episode 12.

[@paullin4393]

@@rowanthewise1375 ep 15.... i think she should avoid that ep

[@rowanthewise1375]

@@paullin4393 she needs to see it. It's one of the pinnacles of the series, but its going to be rough.

[@lazybadger4384]

@@rowanthewise1375 you mean DEADLY to the emotional state

[@paullin4393]

It's gonna be hard, especially after I learned the BTS of that episode

[@ahmadmirzatappi8142]

fun fact, dante basco :the voice of zuko, have his featured film with his sibling, its fillpino film but it involves the basco sibling

[@CrazeeAdam]

Dante Basco is masterful as Zuko. People can think he's one note from the outside. But he's very layered and heart breaking. :(

[@wonderpossum3295]

"It's not the only delicate thing here" Hilarious! Also note that Toph nicked Aang's staff and nuts to make her point...no way that was unintended :P

[@_zealos_8213]

24:15 I tried doing the redirect lightning motion when I was a kid to see how hard it really was to follow, and I was just like: "Okay, let's see... Start from my left fingertips, annnd- Ah nope, I exploded. Okay, again and- nope I exploded. Ah, nope I exploded. Nope, I exploded. Nope, I exploded. Nope, I exploded. Nope, I exploded. Through the chest, oop there goes my heart. Nope, I exploded. Nope, I exploded. Ah- welp, there goes my right arm... ..." _"...Maybe I''ll just Earth bend..."_

[@lukebeich]

29:41 ...and the world may never know what mysteries Sokka has unraveled from that hole in the ground.

[@samfisher6606]

Take note of the "it is important to draw knowledge from many different sources" line. It'll come up again.

[@carlosalcantara8a697]

The moment she said: "I cry over anything baby related", I thought: "bro but u relate everything with babies xD" Nice vídeo indeed 👌

[@thedingdongsunshinefuture]

Your compassion is so endearing

[@HiddenWindshield]

I would skip the "previously on" part if I were you. They can sometimes get a little spoilery.

[@natezabinski5615]

Iroh: Man of culture

[@bthsr7113]

Angry hopping Sokka is quite amusing, even if that impact should have left real damage IRL. Every element has their own archetypal style, though there are variation on these themes, unique flourishes, or even rejections of conventional technique like how Jeong Jeong used fire very defensively. However, for learning the basics first, it helps to understand the usual approach. Iroh wants to encourage. Maybe if he'd been there for Azula too during the years he's been there for Zuko, with Azula also away from the Fire nation and Ozai in particular, Iroh could have maybe helped her be well adjusted, but trying to reason with her now? That's a fool's errand. Usually Avatars have particular trouble with the element opposite their starting one. Airbending is hard if you start with earth, and fire is hard when you start with water. And vice versa. Though not always. That was Sokka's club, not his boomerang. Toph's suit technique is awesome. While Iroh can't fully know the science of it, the imbalance he's talking about IS how electricity works. Electrons flow from negatively charged places to positively charged ones to level out the charges. I'm sure not all Earthbenders are as hard core as Toph, but aside from her listening and waiting being something Aang needs, he doesn't have time to take it slow. The Fire Nation will be at its destructive zenith by the end of the summer. He has less than half a year to not just learn 3 of the four elements (he can't exactly master the final level of airbending from the monks' bones), but end a war in favor of the sides that have been pushed back for 100 years. There's a reason we remember Dante Bosco. He really sells us on Zuko's pain and insecurity. Could you see any other Fire nation character thus far offering insight into the other nations with such respect and an eye for learning? Iroh said that drawing from one source of wisdom can make people limited. And Aang draws predominately from the well of the Air Nomads. So that leaves him with limitations that some could argue as weaknesses. He doesn't retaliate or set hard boundaries and enforce them. Sokka's joints and bones in general are going to be SCREAMING from being stuck like that. Yeeah..... momma wouldn't like it if they took her cub. Also that would be another mouth to feed, and one that's carnivorous. This is how Iroh saved the ship in The Storm. Also how he shut down Azula's blast. And given his surprise over deflecting that massive bolt away from the ship, that may have been the first practical test. Or he never redirected THAT much. Iroh's son was old enough to see front line combat, and Iroh's hair went from black when we saw them playing, to already fully grey with the son's passing. So probably at least 20's by my guess. Sokkka didn't change, he just got joint pain for a week, hungry, dehydrated, and even upstaged. Zuko. Has. Issues.

[@sirfishalot6782]

Since you commented on the bending moves: the actual moves that the characters use are all inspired by real life martial arts, each bending type being tied to one of them. There is a video explaining it all but i couldnt find it again.

[@MrFelblood]

I love the animals in this universe. "Giant, saber-toothed moose-lion cub" is a poem.

[@jauneork278]

Yeah. If Any bender studies the other bending styles spiritually they learn techniques and mindsets that can empower or even alter their base element. It also helps them counter other benders.

[@xavimontero2615]

This may have already been in the comments. But you actually hit the nail on the head. All the bending styles were a form of Chinese Wushu martial arts. A quick break down is Airbending is based on Baguazhang, a style that focuses on circular patterns to try and evade an opponent and get behind their back. Firebending is based on Southern Style Shaolin Kung Fu. A direct method that uses forms and circular blocks. Earth Bending is based on Hung Gar. A form that works with many strong stances and styles. In fact many styles are based on animal styles like horse stance which is a firm low stance and mantis which they focused Toph's techniques around. As for Waterbending, you hit the mark right on as it is based on Tai-Chi. It redirects the flow of energy and uses fluid motions to redirect force. All different martial arts but all joined as one under Wushu martial Arts. They had a real martial arts master of all four that performed motions for them to help animate. Unfortunately, they abandoned this in Korra and just started making up forms. ATLA really took a lot of pride and showed a lot of respect in the depiction of these forms. Another reason it was so good. :)

[@ge5744]

You have quickly become my absolute favorite KZbinr and i am eager for every reaction you do!

[@educatedlaziness3268]

It is both better and worse that Zuko didn't get hit with lightning, to be ready, wanting to to prove you can take it, and be ignored

[@Pinku_Pawlette_UwU]

Your laughs and giggles... Are warming my heart

[@m4thmann370]

Aja! Starting work and continuing Avatar with Ms. Alicia! Today is a good day!

[@codetron1.1]

30:58 the thing here like Zuko said. His Uncle is the only one who treats him like Son and the Prince he is but Zukos life was just pain and humiliation. His Father told him he was lucky to be born and Azula being protégé makes him look like can't do anything, His scar is a CONSTANT reminder of what an embarrassment he is for his father and the fire nation. That's why he can't bend lightning he is constantly Angry about his situation and weakness which eats him alive. I think he didn't only shout at his life holding him back but also at the lightning which symbolises Azula

[@melishidiao7148]

5:21 iroh is spitting facts

[@vazukap8665]

Whenever Iroh is talking i am always having a pen and paper at the ready. And my inner voice is telling me "Write that down, write that down" ✍️🧐

[@MrFelblood]

10:00 Whoever gave these animators the budget to make this is a national treasure.

[@naveenmagapu4670]

This is one of the main zuko scenes that gets me balling my eyes out. You managed that very well!

[@davidhasselblad2898]

So an amazing thing to know about toph. Is her fighting style. Most of earth style bending is basic kung Fu and karate. But toph uses a specific style of Kung Fu known as mantis style. A very delight yet broad stroked style of martial arts. And Zuko has a similar kinda style. Idk if you know this. But some of the best fighters and martial artist. Took dance lessons. So imagine the biggest rock body an muscles you can. Who moves like a badass do. Now imagine them doing ballerina and the tap dancing. The actor that plays Zuko. Was a BreakDancer. So it seemlessly was sowed in to the he story of zukos fighting style. He literally does battle dances. Like the episode when he tried to save the youngun. When he started to fire bend. He did a whole spin move from break dancing. I can't believe how you catch like everything. You are so observant and correct on so much that you notice. Crazy. Like. I haven't seen any reactors with your que. Cool stuff man.

[@zenmastermtl]

The 4 bending styles are based on different martial arts: Air Bending is based on Ba Gua Xian Water Bending is based on Tai Chi Fire Bending and general Earth Bending are both based on Hung Gar Kung Fu Toph's Earth Bending is a bit different so that she stays on the ground and is based on Southern Mantis

[@yuukiggentleman]

6:57 the way that his Hand bend 😂😅 Well I guess he's a handbender now😅

[@bhelliom3]

Even just watching reactions that end scene with Zuko will ALWAYS make me ball my fucking eyes out.

[@kodytiffany5686]

Tai Chi is water bending. I forget the other 3 but each of the 4 was directly based off a martial art style because the philosophy of the style matched what they thought of for the element. Something like that.

[@teddy_scott36]

After the previous episode, you know that Iroh should have been the Fire Lord, so he’s pretty damn powerful

[@kaijingarou6526]

12:40 Hahaha. Yeah that would have stopped being coincidence and become a modus operandi.

[@GokuTHESwifterNinja]

Fun fact about this episode the title has more than one meaning! As both Fire bending and Earth bending are badesing Kung Fu (specifically nothern shaolin and Hung-gar respectively). Kung Fu directly translates to Bitter Work, and this episode is all about earth and fire bending.

[@kaseywoods6533]

Alicia: “don’t show me his dead baby again” me who’s seen Tales From Ba Sing Se: oh you poor bean…you are not ready

[@Indego84]

Earth Bending is my favorite.

[@daxfer2945]

0:04 you're right, he got THUNDERCLAPPED. That was bad

[@scorpioneldar]

zuko really up on that rock screaming smite me almighty smiter and god not even saying yes or no. just outright ignroed. somehow that is the most tragic outcome.

[@midnightphoenix389]

Loved your reaction my friend, and I can relate feeling sad for babies being an uncle to several beautiful nieces when I hear someone hurt them sadness and anger mix together within me and I won't lie I've had to use that side of me several times and the most recent one the last thing I remember seeing is the look of worry in my eldest one's eyes after I grabbed some punkass at a festival who was trying to take her stuffed animal away that she had won, I remember hoisting him off the ground and squeezing until I felt someone grab my left arm and when I looked down to see her eyes I threw the guy and he landed on his ass, then I hugged her tightly and said " I'm sorry sugar cube " before walking off with her and her stuffed animal in my arms. This is my code Harming me is one thing but harm those I love and I will unleash the sleeping demon within me and once I take you through Hell's Gate there will be no escape for you.

[@cronos4024]

A morbid part of me wonders how this whole "baby" mindset would explode with Mushoku Tensei or hell, even Made in Abyss. Its a thought derived from that place in your brain that just cant help but watch that car crash.

[@rowanthewise1375]

I think she would be physically injured if she ever watched made in Abyss.

[@cronos4024]

@@rowanthewise1375 Exactly. Dumpster fire

[@g76agi]

@@cronos4024 yeah i dont think she could handle made in abyss, sad though as its an amazing anime, but i feel like the vids would be 40mins long of her being shocked and sobbing

[@cronos4024]

@@g76agi I dont think there is a worse portrail of children suffering in any mainstream anime (There probably is, but I´d like to delude myself that there isnt). So yeah, like watching a car crash. Morbid curiosity.

[@marcoftheninja6278]

I pretty much enjoyed this episode, but it points out the different characteristics and philosophy of each element fighting style... I learned this while practicing Ninjutsu in the past.... it's about how you approach and react to different situations and fights, and also how your own personality is tuned... It's a japanese philosophy called "Godai" If interested, look it up...

[@ZerkaiGG]

You're on-point about Waterbending, it's inspired by Tai-Chi.

[@elihan9]

If you like the ending, they made one with the Guts theme playing in the background

[@Bayleaf6399]

Oh this avatar is gorgeous!

[@olgabutorina4156]

This episode is one of my favourites. I'm very similar to Aang, I can't face problems face to face, I would also be an airbender by nature, dodging, looking for other solutions and it's very difficult for me to be aggressive, get into arguments, and basically do everything that needs from you fortitude and rigidity. It will be very difficult for me to learn this, but maybe one day ....

[@NA1c158]

Just get a man to do that for you.

[@starkid910]

Now that we’re about halfway through & you’ve had this breakdown of the elements in this episode: Which one would you most want to bend / which one do you think you’d most likely bend? (Doesn’t have to be the same answer)

[@solastro5595]

Each bending style is based on a different chinese martial art

[@R.J.Godzilla81]

Katara is a Kindergarten Teacher, but Toph is a Drill Instructor

[@wolfmanflame12]

Love this series so much that a character I made is inspired by it in terms of his abilities, namely being a pyro/electrokinetic.

[@Mr-Blue-42]

Fun fact: Waterbendning is in fact based of Tai-chi motions

[@monster-enthusiast]

Iroh's son died in battle, so probably an adult

[@BeanMann]

i cant wait for her to see the "tales of ba sing se " episode, for those who know

[@rinphod4442]

Last episode: “Iroooh 😢😭😭” This episode: “Iroh got CLAPPED 😂”

[@jsagez317]

Just wait for tales of ba sing sei. You’re gonna cry your eyes out lmao.

[@DevlinBlake]

Lieu ten died in the war. (That's not a spoiler. They already said it in zuko alone.) So he would have been somewhere between 16 and 20 because that's the age you go to war.

[@matthewlewis4877]

I love this Vtuber and watch through because I want to be a dad so badly one day I also adopt younger characters in my heart