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[@TechyCatz]

Spiritually yes. Physically no. While we are on family trees , who are Aang parents?

[@Spynex__]

probably some random noodle selling old people

[@amarisjoseph]

I agree spiritually but no

[@UncommonLtd.]

Always wondered myself

[@papz_2138]

@@Spynex__😂😂😂😂😂

[@mori1bund]

Not even spiritually. While Aang is connected to Roku spiritually, Roku isn't spiritually connected to Zuko, just genetically. You could say, Roku is connected to one spiritually and to the other one genetically/physically.

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Zuko learning that Avatar Roku ALSO being his great grandfather was what helped him change and join Team Avatar.

[@mori1bund]

I think his connection to Roku is rather irrelevant. Azula has the very same connection and it doesn't make a difference.

[@suppasaiyajinlaz4818]

⁠@@mori1bundI think it opened a path for him,for so long he thought about regaining his honor by doing what his dad told him to do and that’s capture the avatar,him finding out about his great grandfather’s conflict and that one of his great grandfather’s was the avatar? Sounds pretty relevant to me. I don’t think Azula knew about that,even if she did,she was always Ozai’s creation basically, she would’ve favored that side anyday

[@mattmingo7694]

​@@mori1bundnot to one with a black heart

[@mattmingo7694]

​@@mori1bundnot to a young woman with a black heart

[@handhead7012]

Bro I just love how the voice actors are so into the story and lore. I'm genuinely learning new things here and I thought I knew everything. This is the kind of quality the industry is missing. Love you guys.

[@Tysurgemeh]

Dante defending his great grand dad Sozin as if Roku wasn’t also lol

[@pierre-jeromebergeron2211]

Janet: "When you're at your lowest point..." foreshadow report!

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Imagine if Suki was Avatar Kyoshi's direct descendant.

[@AcademicJaedon]

that would mean sokka and aang…

[@dagan2000]

it is possible since Kyoshi's daughter was put in charge of the island before she died at the young age of 230.

[@Ali-pl5xy]

​@@AcademicJaedonAvatar roku said sometimes the strongest friendship can even transcend to lifetime

[@Kingrobertlassey]

@@dagan2000kyoshi lived that long not her kids

[@dagan2000]

@@Kingrobertlassey i know. that's what i said.

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Imagine Aang dating Avatar Roku's great Granddaughter, Azula. 😂

[@mori1bund]

Together... they would be the most powerful couple in the world! THEY WOULD DOMINATE THE EARTH!!! 🔥🔥

[@starmahdawg]

uhhh i gotta go

[@user-qx6ph8nu5d]

Scary

[@nathanjasper512]

Azulang?

[@prominister2098]

Answer: Sort of Roku is Zuko's great grandfather, and since Roku is Aang's past life If you count that then, they are related in that sense.

[@Spynex__]

youre not azula lil bro@@ImAzula

[@AcademicJaedon]

@@ImAzula no you are not

[@Chris_Myers.]

23:08 Caption correction: Dante says “Chalk up an L.” which is a colloquial phrase meaning “Mark this event down as a loss, stop current efforts, move on to other areas where help is still needed.” Context: Scorekeeping for street games was often done using chalk marks on the street/sidewalk/asphalt, or on a chalkboard for gym games. So if you were clearing going to lose game 1 of a series you would say “Chalk up an L.” to end that game, mark it as a loss, and move on to game 2 instead of wasting energy on a lost cause.

[@djcobb87]

I think also one of the reason Roku took so long to learn the other elelement compared to Aang, is that Aang was more spiritually connected .

[@littlejimmycratner3762]

@17:37 Avatars can have families. The face stealer took the water avatars wife's face, in one of the episodes

[@turtle4121]

yes they are because aang is technically roku in a past life while roku is also zukos great grandfather from his moms side. it does make sense hang is zukos great grandpa because aang is 112 while zuko is 16

[@dwightk.schrute3920]

@@mr.o3062 Still related, this is an imaginary world where reincarnation exists, so, yes they are related.

[@mr.o3062]

@@dwightk.schrute3920 not biologically though, aang simply shares a soul with Roku, not his genetics

[@dwightk.schrute3920]

@@mr.o3062 Read the title, I answered the question, the answer is yes.

[@mr.o3062]

@@dwightk.schrute3920 aang is not related to zuko lol, Roku is. Yes I understand aang is the reincarnation of Roku, but they are still different people

[@amarisjoseph]

Again spiritually yes but biologicaly no

[@Madztherandomytperson]

Spiritually, they are technically related with the whole, Aang’s past life was Roku and Roku was Zuko’s great grandfather Physically, they act like bros but their not biologically related

[@keyblader007]

I love that we started getting these visually. I listen to them as podcasts but sometimes I hear something on them I wanna see.

[@saffyesperas2278]

Zuko is at war with himself makes sense because of his great grandfathers.

[@Chris_Myers.]

27:13 - I think Ify had an excellent point here that didn’t fully land with Janet and Dante. While the intro obviously referred to Aang’s disappearance, based on what we learned in this episode it could also have a second meaning - Roku disappeared when the world needed him most.. to stop the 100 year war, the same thing the world needed Aang for. And the term “disappeared” refers to someone going missing in unclear circumstances, such as a natural disaster, especially when the true reason they didn’t make it out (Sozin) is unknown to the rest of the world!

[@navpreetbrar2379]

Technically speaking, korra is Zuko's great grandfather the same way Aang was.

[@kingcos19]

1:52 so true! Absolutely love the lore building and world building… series is amazing, Dante you’re the man! Haven’t watched Korra yet but just rewatched aang and I’m stoked !! Thanks for existing ! ❤

[@sstudley82]

Answer: Yes 🔥

[@solonec.4285]

Young Roku/young Sozin is one of my ships as well. For me, it was the moment in the flashback where Roku is lying down and Sozin is dropping grass on Roku's face. I think if Roku had continued to be a close part of Sozin's life, either by Roku staying with Sozin or Sozin joining Roku on his Avatar training journey, Sozin wouldn't have gone down the path he did. Roku was Sozin's anchor so when Roku went away to train for twelve years, Sozin anchored himself to looking after his nation which warped to nationalistic ambition. When it comes to Aang being related to Zuko, I'm going to take the position that they are not. Zuko's relation to Roku is more significant to Zuko than Roku's relation to Zuko is to Ruko. Note that Iroh reveals this info to Zuko but Ruko does not reveal this info to Aang. I think part of the reason is that "the Avatar's sole duty is to the world" so a deep attachment to bloodline would conflict with that just like a deep sense of nationalism. Remember that the last step of mastering the Avatar state is letting go of attachments. Could you imagine what a mess it would create having multiple previous Avatars want to connect with their descendants. It makes more sense that Avatasr need to let go of their final attachments when they pass away to set the next Avatar up for success in fulfilling their duties to the world. Zuko could be important to Roku the person but he would not be any more important than anyone else to Roku [in his role as] the Avatar.

[@elysebonds3526]

"When you're at your lowest point, you are open to the greatest change." - Avatar Aang

[@Windds]

I love the avatar series so much. I absolutely love the heavy east influences and some indigenous culture mixed in. I grew up watching the show, it introduced me to so much in the world that I couldn’t even comprehend.

[@SpammytheHedgehog]

Imagine if Aang met Ursa and said, "I'm your grandpa!" 😅

[@AcademicJaedon]

@@ImAzula lil bro you aren’t azula

[@nikacomedawn]

Well, he is technically old enough to be...

[@davidacosta7704]

Sozin and Roku having the same birthday could contribute to sozin’s beef with Roku. Sozin was THIS close to being the avatar

[@JordiCalcos]

I mean if you also consider how avatar Szeto treated his duty and priorities the Fire nation above the other nations it is then more understandable why Fire lord Sozin assumed Avatar Roku would side with him and the Fire nation

[@smooth99me]

Yes they are related guys! Aang is Zuko’s great-grandfather!!

[@4CL0VERFIELD]

Well not really Avatar Ruko was Zukos great grandfather so in a spiritual sense They're related ig just not biologically

[@smooth99me]

@@4CL0VERFIELDbut Zuko’s mom is Roku’s granddaughter and Aang is a reincarnation of him.

[@4CL0VERFIELD]

@@smooth99me yeah that still wouldn't mean biologically that would still just mean spiritually, Aang is not Roku Biologically nor is he related to roku Biologically in anyway, they're related spiritually in the sense of they've got the avatar spirit, so roku is aangs past life, so Aang isn't Zukos great grandfather by Biological means but he is by spiritual means

[@amirkhw]

Janet, For a moment, You were going to give us Aang's quote from the final episode of Korra's season one by saying "when you are at your lowest point..." 😆

[@StrayKidz4ever_]

PLEASEEEE PLEASEEEEEEE MAKE A PART 2 OF AVATAR AND LAST AIRBENDER PLEASEEEEE (like them in the future of everyone and stuff) PLEASE IM BEGGING

[@vincikeeper1581]

"Zuko, I'm your great granddaddy" - Aang, probably

[@theisthespade3713]

Dante you can't escape the truth, man! He literally just left him there 😔

[@artloveranimation]

Roku was my favorite side character of the show, and this episode ended up being my favorite ❤ the drama is very much like star wars 😅

[@GoddessAmongstU111]

Thank You, For sharing🙏☺️💫

[@MK7Justin]

This ATLA episode is definitely one of my favorites

[@Warpath832]

Hey everyone went to the comments to say sorry for the conflict but I was just asking what if they made plushes... I did say dead plushes but it was only a question

[@vhbc]

Another interesting foreshadow report was when Roku said some friendships transcend lifetimes. It just didn't point to Roku and Aang's friendship with Gyatso, but also to rhe friendship between two generationa of the Avatar and the Fire Lord

[@TheMapleDreamer]

Im sure the avatar has been related to everyone at this point, especially since they rotate through the nations and rotate through the areas of spiritual significance within those nations. Aang and zuko arent related, zuko and roku are.

[@ADEVOD]

What a great guest

[@ZoeOMGpink]

A water bender could be a Avatar using water bending by using wood in the water in the wood to bring it up and move it around like earth bender for air bending we got mist for fire, bending, boiling water, water bending you regular and that’s proof why water benders can be the avatar, but not bend all four elements

[@AcademicJaedon]

Earthbenders don’t bend wood Mist is vapor which isn’t air but water Boiling water is not air bro And no, you need a spiritual connection to Raava to be the avatar.

[@ZoeOMGpink]

@@AcademicJaedon a regular water bender

[@ZoeOMGpink]

@@AcademicJaedon spirit bending

[@ZoeOMGpink]

@@AcademicJaedon so I win

[@dwightk.schrute3920]

Yes.

[@Spacefox1504]

I Love zukos voice

[@oppositesattract396]

Is that IFY in the middle???!!!

[@handhead7012]

Iconic

[@rebekaheevee]

I thought of this before and giggled Aang is Zukos step great grandfather

[@AbimaelTurcios3040]

I would say yes.

[@lutilda]

This must have been recorded before the new season of Um, Actually premiered and revealed that Ify is the new host! ❤

[@Silver-_-13]

Who is waiting here ♥️😭

[@IraisWr]

He was back from vacations 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 That''s true! I forgot! Edit: I love when Dante speaks for Zuko, yes! Hahaha I laughed a lot during this episode

[@AnthonyHologounis96]

Yes

[@indigo7090]

YES THEY ARE

[@youstubepid9644]

I love how you guys keep posting avatar the last airbender content even though it’s getting old and your never giving up on it

[@kinggenburger]

Hi

[@trevelltripping1732]

Aang is the spirit of his grandfather

[@demdemo1812]

Is this new or is there on dvd extra or is this on podcast

[@notarotomwithhair5637]

I need the Sozin doll

[@myferretollie9235]

It’s so cool that people are still going nuts over avatar the last airbender . ❤

[@carlocumino824]

In my mind Aang is the brother that Zuko deserves! ❤

[@rifasclub]

"Fire Emblem". I see what you did there.

[@scruffd0g193]

Spiritual enlightened brothers.

[@phantom115cw]

What happen to Roku hair bit after this episode?

[@kernelcornk8008]

I gotta question for the comments: what type bender would u guys be?

[@FlumpyTripod]

Are you planning on watching through Korra once you're done with the original series?

[@Kevi1n_The_ATLA-Guy-zk9sl]

tbh i can stare at this Picture wondering why they used the most google image atoow

[@Makarov_70]

do avatar aftermath cartoon pls

[@theresastone5160]

KoriAlonso you see 😂😂 0:00

[@ferdinand1975]

Is this channel considered as valid/canon source for avatar facts ?

[@overrunctrl6713]

Yes, its the official channel

[@Chris_Myers.]

Yes. However, keep in mind that this is primarily a talk show where they talk very openly with guests about a wide range of ATLA/LoK topics, which includes speculation and statements made based solely on their own memory of what happened, not any verified source. (just like any group of fans would casually discuss it with each other) Because of this context, whenever something is meant to be received by fans as completely canon Janet will explicitly state as much, usually by specifying that said fact came directly from someone involved in the show. (such as the co-creators Mike and Bryan)

[@june_keke]

wait, why does Roku find out he’s the avatar later in life?

[@davidacosta7704]

Avatars are told on their 16th birthday that they are the avatar. Aang was told early because of the impending fire nation attack. Gyatso didn’t want aang to be told so young and tried to protect him from it. They told aang anyway and he ran away and got frozen in the iceberg

[@june_keke]

@@davidacosta7704thanks! That makes sense. And Korra’s an outlier because she was already bending multiple elements, right?

[@davidacosta7704]

@@june_keke yeah. I believe it’s explained in the opening scene. There was just no way to hide it from her because she was already bending everything

[@TheBandit025Nova]

Rufio

[@Doggo2004]

No not physically

[@infinitedreamland7075]

Please make a remake of the 2005 avatar the last Airbender still animated just a new version please

[@Siren553]

Eight

[@jasonmazzonello3708]

If your hair n skin were brown you’d look just like Korra

[@thatoneguy1232]

Kinda, not really, but yeah, and no.

[@SilentxKillerx5]

Answer: No.

[@valvinny9547]

Yep

[@Springtrap392]

I wouldn't say "No" since Roku is Aang's past life. The thumbnail kinda speaks for itself.

[@ancestralabundance]

Your profile picture is an iconic internet archive moment

[@phantom115cw]

Spiritually there are related, biology there are not. It's the same with korra and Tenzin

[@Appa334]

What the sigma

[@itsgeraldroberts5.0]

No

[@HeyItsCarolineForbesYTHere]

Their no related zuko Is always angry and aang Is more nice and postivie zuko wanted to capture the avatar In book 1 aang is more friendly

[@-_PlutoLuto_-]

Personality doesn’t have anything to do with it

[@HeyItsCarolineForbesYTHere]

It says related they ain't related if they were they would be siblings.

[@-_PlutoLuto_-]

@@HeyItsCarolineForbesYTHere Aang is spiritually relatated to Zuko because Avatar Roku is Aangs past life. Roku is Ursas father or grandfather (forgot which one)

[@HeyItsCarolineForbesYTHere]

Grandfather osigh that one -_-

[@AifDaimon]

Pause that scene and switch to another show. ONLY WEAK-MINDED PARENTS would hesitate to show their kids the full extent of the consequences of people's actions, even if just depicted in animation

[@user-zg3ex9dd3y]

Bro hurry up

[@bradfork6853]

Who else really, really hopes that Janet and Dante can get Mark Hamill onboard for a BTE podcast appearance in the future.