I cried too hard... Tales of Ba Sing Se | Avatar The Last Airbender Book 2 Episode 15 Reaction

[@daviddudney7395]

In loving memory of Mako. 1933 - 2006. I still miss the man to this day

[@geraldthegoose1685]

We all do my friend we all do

[@ahmadmirzatappi8142]

I really love his aku voice, the extra thicc hehe.... I missed him

[@Slavic_Snake]

@@ahmadmirzatappi8142 a fellow samurai jack enjoyer

[@0megaJ0ker]

@@ahmadmirzatappi8142same

[@iraszo]

Rest in peace, for the man that made us ball our eyes with just his voice 😢❤

[@thiagohayashi9936]

As so far noone mentioned it: The portrait in Iroh's son says: "General Iroh. See you after the war is over. Your loyal son, Luten." As if extra knife twisting was needed.

[@VirtuousWanderer]

in most of our defense most of us probably cant read it

[@rioulethebeats9717]

What makes it betyer is that is the voice actor

[@StealthMarmot_]

In a sense, it was true, they didn't meet again until the war was well over. And as pointed out, the picture of Luten was based on the Navy picture of Mako.

[@murciadoxial8056]

well, if you want an extra knife twisting, that's mako's portrait

[@Pherim_]

​@@murciadoxial8056 I did not needed the knife to be twisted twice, but thanks...

[@ethanquirk28]

The fact that everyone Iroh helped through the day were progressively going through each stage of life, from a baby boy, to a young kid, to a man and Iroh got to relive helping his son as he grew up too

[@bthsr7113]

I... completely missed that.

[@splitarillo1960]

Well now I'm gonna cry seeing the whole tale of Iroh scene..

[@ArchangelSef]

Damn, you making me rethink life again…

[@Celticshade]

ive never noticed that, and it shows how genius the writers working on this show were. especially for a nick show.

[@V1G4M1]

Don‘t forget the blooming plant representing life before birth, too ^~^

[@valor555]

Greg Baldwin the man who took over voicing Uncle Iroh actually has said he will never sing "Leaves from the Vine" because it was Mako's song. I think that is probably the sweetest most heartbreaking thing.

[@phantom6]

They alternate between Mako and Greg through this episode, the most obvious point is the part with the kid playing ball, thats Greg. THey did this to make it less jarring when Greg finally took over the full position in the following season.

[@mariuspuiu9555]

@@phantom6 Greg did stand-in for Mako when he wasn't available before too so he knew how to imitate him. he also played Aku and Splinter after his death.

[@nerddwarf]

Greg Baldwin has said, more than once, that his job is/he is a "Mako Impersonator"

[@DDD11239]

​@@phantom6 As a kid, I didn't notice the difference. 9-year-old me (2007) was innocent.

[@sandorfalusi3486]

Alicia after the Toph-Katara tale: "Is this why you guys told me I would be crying? because I'm crying." Us: "uuuuuuuummmm... 😶" Alicia at the beginning of the next story: "Oh, Tale of Iroh! Give me some funny moments, Iroh!" Us: "Oooooh, booooooy... 😬😬😬"

[@ScorpionViper1001]

*Dio Voice* "You thought Toph and Katara would be the saddest part of the episode! But it was I, the Tale of Iroh!"

[@robertolanzone]

@@ScorpionViper1001 You won ☠️

[@saltyk9869]

This reflects my thoughts exactly. And now we get Appa's Lost Days. Totally not going to make her cry. Not at all.

[@ScorpionViper1001]

@@saltyk9869 There's a reason why I recommend her getting an Appa plushie in particular.

[@thewandering01]

I may be a bad person, because I did such an evil laugh when she said that...

[@ryanwight9116]

What makes “leaves from a vine” even better, or sadder, depending on your perspective, is that it’s one of the last, if not the very last, recordings Mako ever did. The man had a LONG acting career, I first remember him in Conan the Barbarian (the good one with Arnold Swartzenneggar). You can hear the genuine cracking, crying in his voice when he sings it, making the recording SO MUCH better

[@twinkdeathoftheuniverse]

Lovely sentiment, but holy moly, that's the wildest spelling of Schwarzenegger I've ever seen my dude

[@ryanwight9116]

@@twinkdeathoftheuniverse spelling was never my best subject. Doesn’t help that Arnold’s last name is difficult to spell, at least to me it is

[@twinkdeathoftheuniverse]

@@ryanwight9116 wasn't criticizing you, I would be hella lost without auto correct 😂

[@ryanwight9116]

@@twinkdeathoftheuniverse pretty sure most people would, including me

[@zenmastermtl]

What kills me is that, it was probably a song Iroh sang to his son growing up. One of the most heartbreaking scenes of all time.

[@josetapia9714]

The sheer audacity of the writers to follow "Leaves From the Vine" with "Appa's lost days"

[@makaramuss]

just as your body start to shatter they strike to your soul too, leaving you completly broken

[@braydenleaderofthetirkins1143]

What I love about the scene with Iroh is that it symbolizes how it doesn’t matter what side a soldier is on in a war, that soldier has a mother, father, or some family that is worrying about them, loves them, & whose heart breaks when they hear of their passing. At the end of the day, a soldier is somebodies baby.

[@Orendiz]

Unless ur an orphan 🙃

[@jibjibs9401]

He also helps everyone he comes across, then laments he couldn’t do the same for his son.

[@KaitoD]

War is an ugly thing truly, but speaking of killing this brings to an important plot point in book 3 with Aang where he has conflicting feelings when it comes to killing Ozai

[@KaitoD]

@@Orendiz Dude, you don't have to say that, plus at least someone cares about the orphan

[@howdydoodilly6812]

@@KaitoD Humor is key to properly processing/coping with sad things. I thought the joke was fine

[@jordanhansen5934]

To this day Mako’s successor refuses to sing Leaves from the Vine in honor of his predecessor. People have asked him to sing it, but he always says that it’s Mako’s song.

[@EvilOG91]

Hes not gonna sing the song out of RESPECT FOR MAKO AND HIS MEMORY

[@BigBossPW1974]

Rest in peace, Mako. You were the greatest uncle of all time.

[@gizunoglunmig0801]

Always in our hearts, childhood and momories.

[@FriedBryceVer.1.22]

Iroh: the one who misses his baby and teaches others things he would have taught his son Alicia: the one who wants babies and does the exact same thing We knew this would connect too hard with you

[@geraldthegoose1685]

That "In memory of Mako" is just the salt on the wound

[@ALJ9000]

Nah, in this case it’s acid

[@Mert_Yanik]

Nah nah The wound is that its Lu Tens birthday, the salt is that he songs leaves of the vines and the memory to Mako is the acid they use to wash the salt out of the wound

[@xandan1668]

Or the flower on the stone

[@Seef137]

Toph and Katara having lesson on loving yourself. Alicia: is this why you guys told me I'd cry. Iroh: hold my tea

[@jackson4w]

So, sorry to make this episode sadder than it already is, but the "Mako" in the "In memory of Mako" at the end of Iroh's story is Iwamatsu Makoto, Iroh's origional VA, who was often known as Mako. Tales of Ba Sing Se is one of, if not the last, things he recorded as Iroh before passing away. That's part of why so many fans can't get through that scene without tearing up.

[@theshamurai32]

I don't think anyone comes out of Iroh's tale with dry eyes, but it devastates me. I lost several guys I served with in the military so Leaves From the Vine just makes me bawl like a baby. Warchocki, Sim, Morales, Pepper- if y'all are listening, I miss you guys.

[@RensStoryteller]

They are at peace, there can be solace in that, but I am deeply sorry for your loss. Lost some friends who were like brothers in Ukraine, didn't see the fight myself, but it still hurts to know they are gone from this world.

[@jacobhernandez5054]

7:54 "Iroh, give me some funny happy moments." You'd think so right? While he does in this episode, it's followed by one of the most heartbreaking scenes in the show. I cried back when it first aired and I still cry to it today. 😂😭😂😭

[@saltyk9869]

There are only two scenes in this whole series that can make shed a tear, as much as I love this series. One of them is the end of the Tale of Iroh. The other... comes later.

[@bthsr7113]

@@saltyk9869 I can't do that one again. Once was more than I could handle. I will have it muted in a background tab, because I can't handle THAT again.

[@wikidclownchris]

⁠@@saltyk9869 With it being a year late Is the other scene The Final Agni Kai battle The music and the colors just get me

[@saltyk9869]

@@wikidclownchrisNo. Though that scene is gorgeous and Azula's breakdown after is heartbreaking. The other scene is Iroh and Zuko reuniting during the finale. Zuko's tears and Iroh's complete acceptance of his nephew is beautiful and makes me shed a tear almost every single time.

[@wikidclownchris]

@@saltyk9869 Ah yeah that’s a good one too

[@FlubbedPig]

I think beyond the political reasons, main reason I always thought Zuko backed away after the kiss is he may legitimately be uncomfortable with affection like that. Dude's such a quivering ball of trauma and rage, I think he's honestly kind of scared of being emotionally close to people like that.

[@ancientgamer246]

Yet another point to Zuko for being the most relatable character in the show.

[@theshamurai32]

@@ancientgamer246 The more I see Zuko's mannerisms picked apart, the more I unironically say, "He just like me fr." I just don't have daddy issues and cool martial arts.

[@ancientgamer246]

@@theshamurai32 I got it all except the martial arts

[@theshamurai32]

@@ancientgamer246 All I got is Combatives Level I, which to quote Drill is "Just enough to get your ass kicked." Pretty good shot though if that substitutes for swords.

[@saltyk9869]

I just posted a comment about this, but I also think it has to do with how he'd have to lie to her and himself to go forward. He can't be Zuko. He'd be Lee. And there's also the question of any babies with Fire Bending. "Honey, how did Lee Jr set the drapes on fire?"

[@lazybadger4384]

Another thing I love about Tale of Iroh His tale mirrors a father/son relationship: singing to a crying *TODDLER* to calm him down, helping some young *TEENS/BOYS* to use wisdom to solve a problem.....or atleast try to, teaches an *ADULT* that its never too late to chase your dreams, Then end it with him mourning the death of his som after spending an entire day helping people and experiencing father/son like moments

[@honooryu5374]

"Oh nice, it *is* a happy episode! They just hurt me twice!" this had me laughing so hard.

[@StealthMarmot_]

YOU ARE AWFUL SIR and I appreciate knowing I'm not the only one. Course soon as Leaves from the Vine was playing I was crying hard as Alicia. We suffer together.

[@honooryu5374]

@@StealthMarmot_ Oh trust me, I cry every time. It is just so much more fun when someone thinks they have seen the worst.

[@jojomuppet1820]

Fun fact Alicia the picture of Irohs son is actually based on Iroh va when he was younger since this and his song was a farewell to his fans before he died he really was emotional when singing

[@jackson4w]

Its okay, we're all crying with you. No one makes it through this with a dry face (T-T)

[@Kaltsit-]

Every time. No matter how many times I rewatch it. And it’s not even about just Iroh like the first time when I watched it as a kid. It’s about Mako. Like that was literally his LAST act. His LAST place where he did what he loved. And then it’s happy tears because Mako’s final act is one of the best in filmmaking history.

[@devinwhite5064]

If someone can do that then either they have the mental control of a god, or they have no soul. As Amy Lee once said "These wounds won't seem to heal, this pain is just too real, There's just too much that time cannot erase"

[@StealthMarmot_]

As is often said, everyone gangsta until Leaves from the Vine starts playing.

[@coltondavis7022]

@@devinwhite5064 was not expecting to see an evanescence quote today.

[@RockinAfr0]

I used to, when I was younger. I knew it was sad but didn't get it (also saw it dubbed in my language which hits totally different). But now after having having lost friends and family throughout the years, Tale of Iroh is what I watch if I need a good ugly cry.

[@micahdear2380]

11:04 the way you knew EXACTLY what heartbreak was coming! 😭 They had to make Iroh’s tale second because too many kids would have gone to bed in TEARS if they saved it for last

[@pee-buddy]

It shows that she pays attention. They teased that tree before when Iroh was having flashbacks of his son, but it was only for a fraction of a second!

[@midnightmalice5998]

@@pee-buddy out of everyone I've seen watch ATLA, Alicia pays more attention than most and catches so many foreshadowing details

[@boxtank5288]

Just, that moment the penny dropped for her...Oh my heart...

[@matthewkreps3352]

Avatar aired in the afternoon back in the day.

[@DirtyDan-qk5bu]

​@matthewkreps3352 pretty sure it was in the evening at some point, bc i remember going to bed sad after Appa'sost Days

[@starkid910]

I love seeing Iroh being Zuko’s wingman. His son, Lu Ten, passed when he was around 20, and before that he was a high ranking member of Iroh’s army. They never really had time for these milestones, and now Iroh gets to be there for Zuko’s first experiences with romance.

[@yujirohanma7470]

12:02 the song being sung is the last recording Mako ever did, and he did it on his deathbed as well which is why it feels even more emotional than it normally would

[@dills3671]

That sounds like some fake trivia that fans would hear and love to spread. If it's true, though, that's pretty awesome.

[@faintduch6630]

This episode cements Iroh as the best uncle in fictional history, no question. Not only is he just really caring to people, but he sees the good and potential in everyone. I mean he was getting “mugged” and instead of just knocking the guy to the ground or just flat out walking away, he teaches the would be crook a life lesson, helps him better his stance, and gave him a boost to his self confidence. He is beyond based

[@skits_3d824]

10:49 and instantly starts crying (me not you) Goes to grab my green tea. Mako was Iroh's voice actor who passed away before he could do season 3. Even the art for Iroh's son is a drawing of Mako and it says from your honored son

[@dejiadeleye5697]

Alicia: “Toph & Katara’s Episode was so emotional, alright Iroh, give me some happy funny moments” Everyone who knows what the deal is: 🤦‍♂️

[@lefteron6804]

Me "laughs sinisterly with tears in my eyes".

[@treywilliams1388]

You know I normally don’t cry to shows very often but goddamn every freaking time I watch this episode I am just in tears at the Iroh part.

[@ezekieltonks2808]

Cancer is not a fun thing, my little brother died of leukemia. I hope you can kick your illnesses ass. I love watching your reactions, you're really intelligent and I love the energy.

[@ScorpionViper1001]

*Tale of Iroh* Alicia's expectation: "Yay! I love Iroh" Reality: *Raw trauma.* (seriously the way you were weeping in almost total silence was more brutal than any of the ugly cries you've had) *Tale of Zuko* Alicia's expectation: "Zuko's a trauma baby, please don't hurt me!" Reality: *Sweetest part of the episode* It's still amazing even in a 90% happy episode it's those two minutes that destroy everyone in a way the other 90% can't make up for. Fair warning, I hope you have an Appa plushie nearby for the next episode. You're gonna need it. We all did.

[@narommalagonmorales2663]

By the time she was already crying for Toph, oh boy, I knew this was going to be a rough one

[@ScorpionViper1001]

Alicia: "I this why everyone said I was going to cry?" Me: Oh honey...oh no....

[@narommalagonmorales2663]

@@ScorpionViper1001 i honestly laugh hard at that comment, i was like: "oh dear, no, no it's not"

[@StealthMarmot_]

@@ScorpionViper1001 I was like "This next segment going to actually kill her."

[@nateklempner561]

One of the many reasons Iron is the greatest characters of all time on full display this episode: Guy tries to rob Iroh, Iroh disarms him easily, teaches him what he did wrong, and then sits down with the guy and gives him literally life-changing advice and guidance over a 10 minute tea-talk.

[@lazybadger4384]

I really like that each tale was written by different writers

[@ScorpionViper1001]

That way we know who to mail our therapy bills for Iroh's Tale.

[@lazybadger4384]

@@ScorpionViper1001 bruh XD

[@ThePunkina1]

​@@ScorpionViper1001 what you talking about that is the free therapy

[@ScorpionViper1001]

@@ThePunkina1 You and I have different definitions of therapy, my friend.

[@ThePunkina1]

@@ScorpionViper1001 therapy is about healing and letting go and that story embody that perfectly like just because they are gone doesn't mean everything they did for or how they impacted your life is gone that's an 100 dollar session right there lol

[@Fifteen343]

I know this is a year old you’ll probably not see this, or someone’s mentioned it before, but Mako was fighting cancer and this was his last recording in the hospital. But beyond that, the portrait of his son is a portrait of young Mako, with even the new live action show using the same portrait to remember him

[@MegaWolf971]

Honestly? Thank you. Thank you so much. I'm 26 years old and to this day I tried to deny that I WANT to look pretty some days. But I was taught through girls my age that trying to look good is a sign of weakness and that I need to focus on my academic skills. But damn girl, my mother gave me this beautiful body and when I dress up right, with a bit Natural looking make-up, I am so pretty! And I am tired of pretending that I don't like being pretty. I'm engaged and got this beautiful red dress from China as a gift and one day I will rock this registry office with my beauty. Thank you ❤

[@aliciaxlife]

Ahhh!! I’m so freaking proud of you. Being able to acknowledge that you can be beautiful and be a badass is so important. You deserve to feel beautiful everyday and if make up and putting different types of effort in helps with that, that is amazing too!! It’s whatever helps you feel more comfortable and confident each day. Even if you’re having a bad day and the best you can do is brush your hair. It is the self care that matters too. Congratulations on your engagement :3

[@MegaWolf971]

@@aliciaxlife thank you. It was your words that gave me that. You did this for me. Thank you so much.

[@mournwood]

"Alright Iroh, give me some funny happy moments." Hooooo boy.

[@skits_3d824]

10:49 and instantly starts crying Goes to grab my green tea. Mako was Iroh's voice actor who passed away before he could do season 3. Even the art for Iroh's son is a drawing of Mako and it says from your honored son

[@RensStoryteller]

~Canon~ If you watched Mako act throughout the show, and DIDN'T cry at that scene, you need to lease a soul because you either sold yours or were just born without one.

[@Avenger85438]

First Iroh helps sooth a crying baby, then teaches some mischievous children then advises an adult who's lost himself, just as a father would care for his child. Iroh never stopped being a father, even after losing his son.

[@lazybadger4384]

And here we are....... the most TEARbending episode....... yet >:)

[@ScorpionViper1001]

I must reiterate, Alicia needs an Appa plushie for the next episode. That one's gonna be rough.

[@thecomicalraptor]

I know this is a year old so this likely won't be seen but, I've seen people talk about how the in memory of Mako makes the tale of iroh so much sadder because it's the last thing he recorded or at least one of. but there's another layer, not only was this one of if not the last recording of mako, but he sang it KNOWING he was going to die soon as he had cancer and would die because of it not too soon after. ever since I learned this I have never been able to not cry hearing this, before I was like dang this real sad, but after I was like "Why am I leaking?" (for reference, I rarely cry unless heavily stressed or if I'm extremely sad, although even then it's not guaranteed. definitely not a brag as I know that sometimes a good cry is hella therapeutic and I can't really get that too often)

[@CyberN-7660]

Dangit, now you're making me cry 😢 But thanks for sharing

[@drakeredwingofficial]

Leaves from the vine Falling so slow Like fragile, tiny shells Drifting in the foam Little soldier boy Comes marching home... RIP Mako.

[@sousouluteru9223]

“ Zuko got ZERO GAME !” 🤣😂 so funny girl , love your reactions.💗 Btw the dedication to Mako in Iroh’s scene was to the voice actor Mako (who was famous for playing the wizard in Conan the barbarian movie series)🤔, he passed away soon after this episode 😔😫😭🤧 R.I.P. the soul of Iroh 🙏 . Hugs and Aloha from Hawai’i 🥰💗👍🇼🇸

[@VyceofMataMertha]

One of my absolute favorite episodes of this show. A collection of character centered stories and a proper send off to Iroh's original voice actor. Still miss you, Mako!

[@onorebakasama]

The Tale of Iroh gets everybody, Alicia. It's okay. We're crying, too.

[@Bargreth]

The tears of Ba Sing Se have yet to end. They just continue to fall. Also very good story telling on each tale in this one. Give everyone a lil taste of the cast here.

[@kiss-shot_is_bae]

Iroh's story always fucks me up but I also think that Zuko's is kinda sad too because it shows how someone like him is unable to properly function in a situation as mundane as a date, all the conflict, fighting, abuse, trauma, etc has made it imposible to just be a kid, to even do something as simple as holding a conversation with someone of his age.

[@ultimateninjaboi]

After Toph/Katara"Is this why you guys told me id cry at this?" Oh you sweet summer child

[@edscarlet865]

Haven't seen anyone coment the fact that makes Iroh's scene so much heartbreaking is, because he is in the lower ring of Ba Sing Se and not the outside, makes us believe that he never knew where his son was buried, or even if his body was even discovered.

[@riverroth3688]

Oh no, it's probably the best episode of Avatar. The one that breaks everyone. This is gonna be a whole thing.

[@MezTZO]

No one, no one is EVER prepared for the Tales of Ba Sing Se; especially not the Tale of Iroh. It is extra potent if you’ve been following the series and got to know Iroh along the way.

[@sibsart2039]

Had to check in for this episode. Iroh at that grave makes me cry every time. The saddest cartoon moment of any cartoon I’ve ever see. Old man characters always get me. Rest in peace Mako

[@basquedragon4357]

Alicia: Come on Iroh give me some happy funny moments! Everyone else: Oh no...

[@battleship5060]

"Iroh, give me funny happy moments" Oh no

[@teddiandersson6744]

You made it through Tales of Ba Sing Se! I almost never cry at shows or movies, but that Iroh scene got me good. Even your retelling of that scene later in the video made me choke up. It hurts to hear him cry. Such a sad, yet beautiful moment that I will always remember.

[@judaihyuga]

I love Iroh. He's such a goofy guy most of the time, but that just makes him approachable. He's the kind of person that's happiest when the people around him are happy, even if they're complete strangers. Everybody is made better for having met him.

[@bakalaka228]

We have been waiting, we have been anticipating. And we're glad to hear you in a good mood. Keep your healthy smile, sunshine.

[@MrGrimm22]

*Tale of Iroh comes up* Alicia: "Alright, Iroh. Give me some fun happy moments." Me: "Aight." *pulls out tissue box* "Its gonna rain again today."

[@garrettviewegh9028]

I felt sorry for that girl in Zuko's tale. She made a move and Zuko shot her down. But let's face it, his heart belongs to Mai. Iroh's tale on the other hand, never fails to make me cry, no matter how many times I've seen it.

[@VyceofMataMertha]

"Leaves from the Vine". Hearing that song, especially knowing the context, always brings me to tears.

[@LuxLoser]

As soon as you started tearing up over the Toph-Katara scene, I knew this was going to have a lot of waterworks. Iroh’s Tale is easily one of the most heartbreaking moments in the entire show.

[@domidium]

Whether he was a old hermit wizard helping to resurrect a barbarian hero, a shapeshifting demon from the dawn of time, or a wise firebending master, Mako always knew how to breath life into every role he did. Never another like Mako...

[@CyberDalek17]

We all cried this episode. Iroh is a real one, but real ones are forged, it is still sad to see what forged Iroh into a real one. I don't blame Toph for yeeting the people out for scrubbing her feet since she sees with them, they were basically scrubbing her eyes And Zuko had a cute episode, he's starting to warm up to this new life and we want All of them to be happy

[@saltyk9869]

Ah, yes. The Tears of Ba Sing Se. The Tale of Iroh is the best part of this episode and is why the fans regularly rank this episode so highly. It's just that good. The thing about the Tale of Zuko is that Zuko doesn't know what he wants. He's still lost this season. What's more, even if he did settle down with that girl, she would be with Lee, not Zuko. I imagine that is a major problem for him. "Never forget who you are." And yet to be with her, he'd deny who he is and worse yet lie to her about who he is. And that's ignoring the question of children. What happens if they have a fire bender child? Something established in the Extended Universe, is that the Fire Nation tests every child for Fire Bending soon after birth. Even in the Fire Nation they have to take special precautions with them. Can't have them burning down their home or hurting themselves.

[@DigiVixen]

@Aliciaxlife 5:00 You're like the only one who gets that Toph's tough girl persona is partially an act. I've just realized after years and years, that the bit with man mugging Iroh has many layers too, if you want to know.

[@WillKazeOh]

I just realised that the reason Toph reacts so violently when they "massage" her feet with rocks is because her feet are much more sensible than normal (she's always barefoot so she can "see" with them).

[@VenaCava]

I'd have thought her feet would be a lot more durable, I just think they're using a very coarse brush because they're appalled at how dirty they are.

[@derpyduck5207]

I've watched Avatar more times than I can remember, and I still tear up every single time I hear Iroh sing Leaves From the Vine.

[@crowhaven895]

I don't know if I needed someone to cry with me, or I just needed help laughing today, thank you for the vid

[@shadowman2240]

As someone who's watched it since it's original airing, we all cried when this episode came on, and cried even more as we watched it again, getting older. Thank you for this series, seeing you reacting to it for the first time is nice to see, like watching it for the first time myself. We all cried, it's okay 😊😭❤️

[@dakotasan8719]

I was way too young and stupid to understand the context behind the tale of Iroh when it first aired. It makes me so mad I couldn’t appreciate it until YEARS later.

[@crookedsmileillustrations6842]

This is the saddest episode especially knowing that mako learned of his cancer shortly before the recording of the song he will be in all of r memories RIP 😔

[@soybajo-kira8585]

“I’ve fumbled some of the baddest bitches in the world” - Zuko and Sokka

[@silvershadow4297]

“Iroh give me some funny Hahas” Famous last words

[@robdom91]

2:52 You can be good or bad, it has nothing to do with how powerful you are. Femininity is an important source of power for women the same way masculinity is a power source for men. Your motivations don't necessarily affect how powerful you are! Toxic masculinity is a western concept. I hope you mean some crazed ideology and not individual men. A real man would never want a woman to lose their femininity! We're attracted to your femininity which in turn gives you power over us!

[@SlimeKingK]

Iroh’s song kills me every time. Mako was amazing. Iroh’s also such a loving character it’s impossible not to want to give him a hug.

[@batsignal3469]

The most impactful about the Iroh episode its that he helped men in all stages of life. From infant to adulthood like he helped his son but he couldn't at the end.

[@pirategoku6238]

Everyone needs iroh in their life

[@Dajkenoth]

That Iroh episode is like watching someone load a revolver one bullet at a time, not knowing that they were going to shoot you once they were done.

[@ben-toboxent.7958]

The portrait of Lu Ten (Iroh’s son) is based on Mako’s own military service portrait.

[@aj64gamer74]

I am some that doesn't care about these kinda of rhins most often but seeing that man cry completely broke my heart i will always remember that song 😢

[@HumanShield117]

To add to what everyone else says about Tale of Iroh, the letter from his son translates roughly to something like "I shall see you again when we have achieved victory"

[@frijolitoazul4343]

after many and many times of watching this episode i can resist crying but i can never resist when others cry watching this, damn it

[@radiojam1772]

Alicia,the Iroh tale was what we were talking bout Its the most memorable & heartbreaking moment of the whole series Cuz it in memory of Mako the original voice actor of Iroh

[@jfree672]

"iroh give me some funny happy moments" me: smug anya face

[@frenchie2580]

Welcome to Avatar: The Last Tearbender. As a soon to be 49 year old man, Iroh's tale still makes me cry, no matter how many times I watch it.

[@KingVasuki]

"Iroh, give me some funny, happy moments" ... *awkward cough*

[@qwatschel3353]

Lu ten‘s picture is actually of how mako looked when he was younger

[@robertordon]

I just wanted to say thank you for saying that everyone deserves love. you helped me feel alot better Alicia. I am suffering from caffeine and pot withdrawal symptoms and have been feeling down lately. what you said has given me a spark of happiness I haven't felt for a while. I mean it thank you.

[@franciscodelico]

Man, imagine thinking all your life Earth Kingdom are the enemy, and time after time, barriers keep breaking for him. First, the lady who was burned and whom he empathized with. Then, the family that helped him, and he helped back. And now, romantically, kissing a girl from the "enemy" faction. I love it.

[@ScorpionViper1001]

One of my favorite moments, if not my #1 moment in the series is Zuko's speech in Day of the Black Sun. To avoid spoilering Alicia, I'll just say if you know, you know.

[@ch1dd]

19:25 "It's a happy episode! they just hurt me twice", the stockholm syndrome vibes so many shows give

[@hermanomacedo7549]

Hey, you know whats even worse😀? Mako was the VA of Iroh, who was (and did) dieing of cancer. Hence why he was crying.

[@greycastle4732]

There's a theory that Iroh knew zukos middle part was goofy, He did that so they can have a laugh and she can touch his hair and cut some of the ice. He knew zuko was awkward and it would help, as much Rizz as iroh has I believe it

[@dejinnthedjinn5311]

"leaves from the vine" Makes me cry everytime.

[@murciadoxial8056]

I love this episode... But MAN is it a hard watch, even after watching this series like a dozen times it hurts just like it did the first time.

[@callofseiiki]

I feel ya its so heavy

[@RamenAddict2]

Everybody's gangsta until Uncle Iroh starts singing Leaves From The Vine......TT_TT

[@jameswnoroski7841]

R.I.P. Iwamatsu Makoto [*]

[@ThisIsTheEskimo]

Iroh's story breaks my heart, and then sad Momo curling up in Appa's footprint in the rain shatters what's left 😭 this episode just hurts lol

[@bthsr7113]

And we open to Toph having enough hair for two or 3 anime protagonists. How she packs that down to a little bun is beyond me. Katara wants what's best for her friends, but she doesn't always know with Toph. Still, Toph is getting more out of this than she expected. If you're happy and not hurting anyone, you do you. Yeah, validation is hard thing to do without. Oh no, the real waterworks come later. Oh, you want laughs for Iroh's story? Buckle up, Alicia. Brave uncle keeping a happy face while singing a painful song. Giving advice for the little ones. Little ones who may well be pro players of Tectonic soccer if the War ends in Fire Nation defeat. SCATTER! Speaking of people wanting for direction and advice. Save your ducts, their real test is imminent. Sadly.... Yes. And that's not all. Iroh's original VA passed around the same time as the episode. Rabaroo is just hungry and only inconveniencing 1 person. This may well be the first time Aang has simultaneously bended multiple elements outside of the Avatar State. Improv Haiku is not easy, so points to Sokka for getting that far. Creativity and intelligence. Well Zuko already had 1 person catch on to the fact that he and Iroh are fire nation. Zuko still has to work on that temper. I guess she feels since it's only the first date, she's not a girlfriend yet. So this is an incredibly reckless move, but can we appreciate his precision and speed? There are some people who think she did put it together and was still willing to give him a chance. Zuko had a crush on a girl back home and given how he was hurt and betrayed by his own family, it's understandable that he'd have trouble opening up and connecting. Him being the exiled prince of the nation that has repeatedly attacked this city in the the last 100 years is only the start of reasons why he'd run off. 26:13 "Are we the baddies?" Street meat of dubious origin. This is why you need regulations down to the guy with a hot dog cart.

[@tennoyamamoto1800]

19:55 bold of you to assume Iroh didn't combed Zuko's hair like that expecifically because he planned for her to do that

[@Rebonell]

what was that iconic line i've heard somewhere? "If you fall for me, you'll just get burned." perfect fit for Zuko there