Are Tigress & Po In Love? | Kung Fu Panda Explained

[@xiaopolotus]

There is an interview with ANGELINA JOLIE (the voice actor of Tigress) that she says :"As far as I know, Po and Tigress could end up married. I have no idea what they're going to do to us. We'll have little tiger-panda babies," she laughs. "I'm up for wherever it goes." AHHH..XD

[@selenaisqueen]

REALLY!? OMG ❤️

[@anakhask1235]

Really

[@valeriafernandez4854]

[insert Jefferson's "My god"]

[@ballownfist3497]

Neat i think 🙂

[@CLopez-ss2yh]

Which interview

[@darlingcharming5594]

let's not forget about how excited po was to tell tigress that he was the midnight stranger when he realised her attraction to him, and how disappointed he was when he couldn't tell her

[@baileythebirdasona4376]

Episode please? 🥺👉👈

[@Venom-qd1do]

Bailey the Birdasona just type in google the midnight stranger Kung fo episode

[@SashGirl34]

I wish they had Tigress meet Po as the Midnight Stranger once before learning he was Po....

[@ArcticWolf00Alpha0]

KFP legends of Awsomeness isnt Canon.

[@jashardwallington]

@@ArcticWolf00Alpha0 actually it is its before kung fu panda 2

[@nikolosvahoang9603]

I think one of the lowkey hints for their relationship is that Po always be so tender and careful with the wood model of Tigress, you guys can see him bring that model with him everywhere (along with the models of the FF but the Tigress one always be focused on the most!!!). I'd die to see them together😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@SashGirl34]

I think it would be adorable. Plus I see them adopting a few kids. Being they were both adopted themselves.

[@stephanieshewchuk4785]

Their relationship is much more meaningful when viewed through the lens of friendship and maybe even found family. Tigress is protective of Po and Po looks up to Tigress and they share a relationship of mutual respect and freindship.

[@GirlYouDontKnow-rx3lm]

Thank you! I'm not alone, after all.

[@Winter_Rose13]

I agree

[@deviousdelibird]

Yes!

[@KFP_Fanboy]

yes, i agree, they should be friends, not in a relationship

[@jules6735]

PREACH!!!!!

[@starstudiosofficial4460]

I'd be lying if I said I never shipped them.

[@zebracorn-chan]

You are not alone😂

[@Cam-jl6yo]

X3

[@eljelablogs4921]

Same, I think they are purposely meant to be romantic interests of the other but the main focus of the movie series are their passion for kung fu.

[@lidhere7294]

Sameeee

[@lacyducky]

Me too

[@brandanlee5532]

It seems like (if movies 4-6 are produced) that at some point Po and Tigress will get together. The reason I say this is because of the Yin and Yang. It describes how two opposites need each other to create balance and harmony. Yin is feminine, dark, passive, quiet, introverted, and associated at night. Yang is masculine, light, active, loud, outgoing, and associated with the day. After doing some quick research, what really caught my eye was the fact that the animals that symbolised the yin and yang were.. you guessed it The Tiger representing the Yin, and, the Dragon representing the Yang. When reading further into the Tiger and Dragon Zodiac Signs and Comparability, it summarises with "The Tiger and The Dragon relationship will be full of romance and combustion. They will challenge each other. At the same time, the tiger requires freedom first as they are very sensitive. They also have a lot of kindness and acceptance." I've noticed a few other things too, I'll mention two of the more interesting things here: 1. During the scene in the Gongmen Jail, when they have their fight in the jail, there's a shot from above when Tigress throws Po into the air, that shows the floor designed in a yin/yang way, with Tigress and Po being where the dots should be 2. During the boat scene where Po comments on her training giving her rock-hard arms and paws as being "severely cool!", Tigress smiles and slowly blinks. If you were to read up on the behavior of Tigers, they don't purr. Instead, to show happiness/affection, Tigers will squint and slowly blink. From watching the movies, it gives you the sense that something's brewing, especially from the events in the 2nd film. I particularly found that after Tigress hugged Po in the jail scene. From that point on, they seemed to have an even deeper connection. This really shows after Shen shot the cannon at Po. Thinking that Po had been killed, you could see the distraught (on all their faces), but especially Tigress'. Particularly after Monkey had said that Po would want them to stay strong and hard-core, and when Monkey asked Tigress, you could feel the level of pain and hurt she was expressing, and it reminded me of the look Nala (from The Lion King) had on her face when she thought Simba had been killed. The 3rd film seemed to dim it down a bit but there were hints here and there, but just not as obvious. Makes it exciting as to what may lie ahead, as long as they still go ahead with the next 3 films, otherwise we're all gonna be left wondering.

[@itshatami]

💯

[@evawhite1144]

Wow, this research that you've done is severely cool and interesting, and it makes a lot of sense. I've never been fond of shipping anthropomorphic animals together, (especially if they're from 2 different species), but Po and Tigress just work together.

[@projectjt3149]

Damnnnnn, that Yin and Yang ☯️ point just sounds SOOO fitting for a Kung Fu Panda 4! It’s like how 气Qi fits in with the third film

[@simbeau2012]

There is a Kung Fu Panda show on its way . The only characters confirmed that I know of are Po and Shifu. I really hope the rest of the Furious Five are in it as well , but especially Tigress

[@notbubblystarters05]

That's... a pretty convincing analysis actually.

[@salomike8908]

There was something building up between them in the second movie but the third one pretended that nothing happened...

[@alexandradiaz1010]

Salomike you just have to look closer though. They didn’t pretend nothing happen between them. It’s literally more of a show than tell situation. Like the little things such as her fighting with him and telling him he wasn’t thinking straight. The movement when she held onto him when she first came to the panda village. The fact that she trusted him to train her.

[@RYMAN1321]

@@alexandradiaz1010 And I think the writers purposely wanted to imply a relationship was building as well. It's very clear there's a progression from the time they meet in the first film, the intense moments throughout the second, and the training bits in the third.

[@BanishedSilentShadow3318]

I'm sure the writers want them together but they ain't just gonna force them to be together, they are slowly getting there and since we are 3rd of the 6 movies. I'm sure in the 4th we see a hint of it that they have feelings towards each other

[@theoutsiderjess1869]

Yeah I pretend the third movie doesn't exist

[@needmeachillplaylistforstu3495]

to be fair, slow burn relationships are the best and i personally really liked how their relationship was in the third movie.

[@wolfcry087]

I've always shipped these two- even as a kid, before I knew what shipping was! 😆

[@Kimmy0721]

I shipped Marlin and Dory

[@rae-rae8005]

SAME

[@franklinjones793]

I never shipped those two... And I never will... But that's good that you ship them...

[@theoutsiderjess1869]

Honestly same i thought I was bugging

[@skele3620]

Same!

[@SpoodleyDoodles]

in KFP 2, in the prison, there is a bird's eye view of the room, showing Po and Tigress standing in the positions of Yin and Yang. Now, Yin and Yang are a Tiger and a Dragon... let that sink in: a tiger and a dragon (warrior)

[@angelbaby4349]

OMGG

[@echothepuff8115]

I never thought of them being together, but it kinda makes sense

[@jackbartholomaus6510]

@Pierre Buie II What do mean?

[@robbieschroeder7531]

I myself never really saw them being a couple. I'm not saying it could happen, it just doesn't feel like they would do.

[@justanotherweirdofromearth]

I always knew that if there were any love relationships in that show, it would be those two

[@mariaavila612]

Makes sense for a panda to be in a relationship with a tiger, nice.

[@frankvega1638]

It does and it doesn't at the same time😂

[@doveko2007]

They have a very good romantic chemistry IMO

[@mawa-chanmanaha7472]

Now this I do agree with!

[@Starwoilfkeyblade]

when the mirrior split Po in two one kept flirting the other kept complementing I'm pretty sure that's accurate.

[@russellgarza9059]

So Po is in the friend zone, poor Po.

[@CumminsIsKing]

I agree with you, I don't think there's anything there between them, but I do think Po has a crush on Tigress, but I think she just sees him as a friend.

[@person3701]

Po has a low key crush on all of them

[@brandanlee5532]

Once you stumble upon the Po/Tigress ship, you go back and watch the movies again, focusing on how Po and Tigress interact with each other. The more you watch it, the more you see the potential. I think what frustrates a lot of shippers is the fact that you can see the potential, you see the hints, but there's nothing you can do about it. You can have all the dreams, hopes, and fanfic stories you wish, but in reality, you can only hope that in the next 3 movies (if they are produced as was originally planned), it continues to grow to the point where it does take a romantic turn. In saying that, I do like how they've built up on their relationship so far. It exploded in the 2nd movie, and from there, it's been a slow burn. I think it would be far better if their relationship continues to be a slow burn (basically a subplot), while focusing on the main plot until the very end. After all, the Tiger and Dragon represent the Yin and Yang

[@itshatami]

💯👍🏻

[@jadenporter1274]

Can u give more 2 more examples (optional)

[@TheSoullessImmortal]

@@jadenporter1274 like their interactions for their “potential”? let’s see here, in the second movie, after shen shot Po, the Furious Five became distraught as Monkey tried to lift their spirits before asking Tigress, to which she simply stayed silent with a very hurtful/heartbroken expression on her face, most likely because she thinks Po is dead. another example of this is when Po complimented her strong arms from the result of her punching the iron-wood trees behind the Jade Palace. Tigress slowly blinked, which means, to tigers, a show of affection/happiness.

[@blackchanzx2818]

So Much Ships Have The Yin & Yang Symbolism I Swear 😭😩🤌🏻

[@nicolaseasdale1394]

@Brandan-Lee -- There will be a 4th film--cannot wait. It will be awesome--and DreamWorks have mapped out the journey of Po & The Furious Five over 6 films ever since before the second film.

[@AveryTalksAboutStuff]

I totally wanted them to be together when I was a kid. 😂

[@RedPandaGirl002]

Me too!!! Same!

[@sakareeh]

MAGNUS Theres gonna be a 4th one???

[@D4rkAngelM1rr0r]

MAGNUS there is gonna be a 4th? When was this announced?

[@iiyaraii2597]

@@ULTRA_MAGNUS, AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA *excited*

[@hussainvirk8598]

MAGNUS *gasp* I never knew

[@abyssmal_23]

Their dynamic is.. "Are they friends? Are they lovers?? Who cares!? They're happy together." And I live for it

[@pailhorsegaming6762]

Honestly this is the best way to describe it.

[@jcj268]

Reminds me of Nick and Judy

[@abyssmal_23]

@SM H ???

[@markrunkle9281]

​@Pail Horse Gaming would you care if they hold hands 👫?

[@henriquedearruda8902]

Weird since tigers are one of a pandas nature predators

[@nilouferdaruwalla3183]

Po is actually cannonly confirmed he has a crush on Tigress. More like a fanboy crush but it seems to be growing. In Tigress case I think she has every right to take the time to figure it out cause she's not used to all affection & love feelings due to strict upbringing by Shifu. She's still learning I wouldn't mind at all cause these two become a thing. They actually have a good connection. Plus its not a forced ship. I love how their relationship is just slowly growing & taking its time. Rather than the whole "Love at first sight" thing (even tho tigress was the reason po fell in love with kung fu lol) I never shipped them in the first movie but Po's crush very damn obvious on her. Which I did find it actually found it cute! But it was the second movie that grew on me to ship them & third also had slight hints of their relationship (especially when he made his Tigress action figure say to the action figure of himself "he's so handsome") & bond being something special. Funny thing is my mom always thought these two had a thing & she ships it too Plus another thing is that despite Po's obvious crush on her & Tigress slow admiration for him. They still value they're friendship very deeply rather than having some forced flirting moment. If the writers continuously keeps it casual & not whole EXTEME lovey dovey stuff even after TiPo becomes a thing I don't see any issue with it. Even if we get a confession scene I don't them using a direct "I love you" line or a kiss I'm sure they'll be some heavy angst moment that will make them realize & of course with hug. Cause Tipo isn't complete without their famous warm embrace. Or maybe some playful sparring moment So yeah like I said as long as Dreamworks keeps it casual & simple these two would definitely make a great BADASS pairing!! Also fun fact Angelina Jolie (aka; Tigress herself) & Guillermo Del Toro both ships them. Reason KFP2 had good amount of Po & Tigress moments is because of Guillermo “I helped them out with the villain, making him a little more dangerous, a little more edgy. Mainly, frankly, I was listening to the team-it was about talking to Jen [director Jennifer Yuh Nelson] and the team and saying, ‘You’re a little lost here,’ trying to get them back on track… I ended up affecting the story of Po and his father, the goose, and the hint of a romance between Po and Tigress-I helped them maximize some poignant moments.” - Guillermo Del Toro

[@elisexv1495]

I literally shipped these two after the second film because of how supportive and protective Tigress was of Po and because of the hug Po gave Tigress and their reactions in the end. Thanks for this video man! I'm really happy with this.

[@alex.c4967]

Tigress got quite nervous. 1st logical prove that in the 4th movie these will end together

[@kuromyou7969]

Yah I was a bit disappointed that they do more with their relationship in the third movie. But there was a lot going on.

[@justanotherweirdofromearth]

In the third movie, Po has the action figure of himself and says “I’m the new teacher” and then he grabs the Tigress action figure and says “I know he’s so handsome”

[@eoyeon8474]

@Sarim Me too😂

[@EvstersYT]

Omg I forgot about that

[@CharzzTheAnimated]

“OH NO ITS THE DRAGON TEACHER” **blows raspberry**

[@JayYappa21]

@@CharzzTheAnimated "OOOOOH NO! PLEASE DON'T TEACH ME TO DIE!" *blows raspberry*

[@PilloTheStar]

"Thank you for the compliment"

[@arjb1046]

Honestly, I love the friendship between them. But wouldn't be surprised if they finally started feeling more between one another in the 4th movie. Perhaps will see their romantic feelings blossom in the next trilogy with them.

[@jgiorgis1072]

No way they’re making a 4th one

[@Mayvil_S.T.A.L.K.E.R]

@@jgiorgis1072 Hmm, it seems you deceived yourself, they are going to release part 4 of the film in 2024.

[@jgiorgis1072]

@@Mayvil_S.T.A.L.K.E.R damn that long?

[@Mayvil_S.T.A.L.K.E.R]

@@jgiorgis1072 The longer the cartoon is made, the better the quality.

[@ashutosh3658]

​@@Mayvil_S.T.A.L.K.E.R and it wasn't even good 🗿

[@PurpleGermanShepherd13]

I remember seeing Tigress take that cannon shot when I was watching the movie with my parents as a kid, and I asked my mom, "Is the tiger going to be okay?" I was really worried that that was the scene of her dying.

[@RYMAN1321]

OMG, when I saw that in the theatre, there was many audible gasps from the crowd when Tigress pushed Po out of the way to take the shot. And the scene afterwards with her floating on the piece of wood had the audience go silent. One of the most intense scenes of the entire trilogy IMO.

[@Jmcwow275]

I asked the kinda the same thing when I was young and I was watching kung fu panda 2 when po got shot by the cannon I said to my mum "is he gonna be ok?",

[@artryg0n497]

@@Jmcwow275 actually, tigress was supposed to die at one moment in the movie but they changed that and replaced it with the rhino death

[@MetalMan40]

@@artryg0n497 I’m glad they changed it. I would have balled my eyes out if she had died. She’s my favorite character

[@artryg0n497]

@@MetalMan40 However, they Clearly want one of the five or master shifu to die at one moment in a movie but its stil confused, lets just hope the best 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@liambehringer1866]

Po and Tigress relation ship seem like hiccup and Astrid’s.

[@porobotboyxxx]

Except Tigress is cooler than Astrid.

[@SkylerDemness]

@@porobotboyxxx Omg yes!

[@SkylerDemness]

I agree, I actually never saw Hiccup and Astrid as more than friends.. Maybe it's just me?

[@frisk8632]

@@SkylerDemness well they are Married now And in the movie they had that Nerd guy and Popular/cool girl type relationship

[@porobotboyxxx]

@@SkylerDemness Definitely a yes.😎

[@msk-qp6fn]

Romantic or platonic, it's obvious that Po and Tigress are each other's equal. Po is called the Dragon Warrior and Tigress is well a Tiger, and in eastern lore Dragons and Tigers are each other's equal in both the good and bad ways. 龍虎相搏 > This is an idiom of a sort that translates to a dragon and tiger fighting neck and neck, signifying that they are each other's worst enemy, rival but also their best partner and equal...and who knows? There may be more lol ^v^ I mean, there's literally an anime that uses this symbolism to show us that a couple is gonna end a couple lol

[@_Nobody_.0]

In my opinion, I think Po and Tigress have that relashionship where they share or know that they like eachother, but they are too shy to admit it, or they are afraid that it would hurt their friendship that they both have. I don't know. I didn't think about it until now. That's just what I think. X3

[@_Nobody_.0]

@My Little Pony and Transformers X3

[@chaselanglands6757]

Well, Po less so than Tigress. He makes it pretty obvious that he is her biggest fan and really likes her a lot. Tigress is far more on the subtle side when it comes to her affections for the panda.

[@_Nobody_.0]

@@chaselanglands6757 That is true

[@monster_fiz_the_story_lover]

In simple weeb word, both of them is stundere.

[@jules6735]

Yes, one thing that's cliché is that work place romance is awkward, not just for the two involved in the relationship, but for EVERYONE involved in the workplace. So...

[@paraparaglider4100]

I love their relationship, but it’s fine as just platonic.

[@elizabethfudge3189]

I can agree with you

[@guacamollie2460]

Ikr

[@synickboom]

totally agree

[@maylabrown4584]

No.

[@indianjonas7188]

I strongly disagree!

[@josephbiddle1637]

I always felt like, after the first movie, there was at least something beneath the surface. Like in that scene in KFP2 when Tigress hugs Po and tells him “The hardcore do understand.” I can’t imagine her doing the same thing for ANY of the other members of the Furious Five. While Po is clear about Tigress being his preferred member of the Five, Tigress has also shown to be more lenient and open with Po. And while those two get on each other’s nerves sometimes, that adversity just brings them closer. And just their interactions and time spent together (and even apart like in Tigress Tale) it’s clear that they bring out the best in each other. Tigress helps Po harness his goofy, fun-loving side to be more creative when he gets serious like in KFP3. And Po, as you said, makes Tigress more compassionate in turn.

[@sasxni7822]

same. you don’t even have to ship them but you can’t lie, after watching the second movie when they hug two times, she literally takes a cannon blast for him, and he only checks on her after the cannon, you would think there had to have been something going :0 also since she had been emotionally closed up pretty much her whole life, it would take a lot of effort to show emotions in front of 7 different people. it really shows how much she cares, the movie did such a good job with that :)

[@RabiyaRavenclaw]

​@@sasxni7822well he only checks on her after the cannon blast Becoz she took the blast for him, the other five may have been injured but po knew that tigress was the most injured coz she took the blast for him, she was in the front of it. So it makes sense for him to check up on ONLY her

[@djokealtena2538]

Personally I think Po opens up Tigress's heart and emotions and she allows herself to be open with Po unlike with the others.

[@Pinkywinkykinky]

Tigress calls Po baby girl

[@penguinxxboy5930]

Fun fact, Tigress is the only member of the Furious Five that got a mention by Po in the Paws of Destiny series.

[@infer2461]

where ?

[@penguinxxboy5930]

@@infer2461 It's in the episode of "House of Flying Pandas"

[@hellonokay1925]

@@penguinxxboy5930 what didhe say?

[@roseprincess7668]

I didn’t like the paws or destiny series or the new one that’s “The dragon knight” They both felt like a cashgrab that took away allot of the power and significance of Po and the furious five :/

[@nicolaseasdale1394]

@@roseprincess7668 --The Dragon Knight was confirmed by I believe the showrunner to not be CANON to the Kung Fu Panda Universe--by extension Paws Of Destiny isn't CANON either--spinoff shows that are their own continuity--although I'm not sure about Legends Of Awesomeness. Having said that, the MAIN Universe--would be the films--and the 4 Shorts / Specials--Secrets Of The Furious Five--The Holiday Special--Secrets Of The Masters--AND Secrets Of The Scrolls

[@kazura9561]

Whether it's platonic or not, their relationship is clearly very special. Tigress only seems to open up when she's with Po. We can especially see it in the 2nd movie where she's about to open up to Po, but then stops talking when the others join them. She also seems to respect him and care for him very much. Po is pretty much the same. Even in the 1st movie ot seemed like the one he respected the most was Tigress. He also opened up to her and took great care of her in the 2nd movie. These are things they might not do (or at least not as much) when with the other 4 warriors. Their relationship is amazing

[@no.5179]

I ship them tho. I feel like even tho they're opposites, they could make a great couple.

[@prinespia3558]

You know what they say, "Opposites attract".

[@awesomealiza4351]

Same!!!

[@no.5179]

@@prinespia3558 so true!

[@MrGabeanator]

Yanka Areethia Espia my feelings exactly

[@theoutsiderjess1869]

Same i watched kung-fu panda 2 a year ago and noticed they could be a good couple

[@wolfehneko6136]

Tigress and Po seem like the exact opposite, so maybe if they are attracted to each other its opposites attract?

[@danielshaw2473]

They were opposites and yet the same, hard yet soft, cowardly but brave, disappointing yet inspiring. Yin and Yang.....perfectly balanced....

[@kingsavagelifetime3298]

Like a magnet

[@PINECONEZ_PRODUCTION]

As all things should be

[@RYMAN1321]

As the Paula Abdul song says.

[@danielshaw2473]

@@RYMAN1321 Paula Abdul?🤨 Who or what's that???🤔

[@spencerevans7915]

I truly love how you describe Po and Tigress' relationship, it gives me more of a reason to believe they were meant for each other, all we have to do is see how their relationship evolves in movies 4, 5 and 6 which I hope DreamWorks will be able to do once Covid is over or they even learn to do it in the safety boundaries of Covid (if the rumor about how they got started on movie 4 in 2020 but got delayed due to Covid is true.)

[@thekingofmoncow2268]

Their making a 4, 5 and 6?

[@musicallydisneyamvs6731]

I’m pretty sure Po & Tigress would have ended up together in some way or form if the trilogy would have continued as originally planned. Edit: Now I know they’ve decided to continue.

[@benjaminfeld6388]

Oh, and exactly how would the trilogy have continued?

[@musicallydisneyamvs6731]

@Benjamin Feld They had planned to make 3 more films but scrapped them because the third film didn’t make enough $$$$ apparently. Didn’t hit the mark.

[@Splatomix]

@@musicallydisneyamvs6731 That's alright though. The series had a very satisfying ending.

[@musicallydisneyamvs6731]

@Pokesonic456 Good to know thanks.

[@iclynnx]

@@musicallydisneyamvs6731 KFP 3 didn't make enough money? Well, I can see why. That one is no where near as good as the first two. And that b*tchy panda female with the ribbons is SO. DAMN. ANNOYING.

[@LumadSugboanon1610]

Isaac be like: When people started to support Po and Tigress as a couple it caught me off guard... Me who ships Po and Tigress since the First Movie: .....

[@Yukina94]

Yep, I totally agree... Actually, that comment caught me off guard ^^'

[@inkheart151]

I didn’t start shipping them until movie 2

[@nathanieldiaz5254]

@@inkheart151 Same

[@blace.]

@@inkheart151 same

[@humaneshadow300]

Yep me also when movie came out

[@nicorozner7417]

"If you ever change, I'll kill you!" (Punches Po in the arm, possibly fracturing several bones) Tough love at its finest.

[@justingutierrez4956]

I’ve always thought that the reason that Tigress was so cold on the inside was because Shifu didn’t turn into the father she never had, like he did with Tai Lung

[@GirlYouDontKnow-rx3lm]

You are absolutely spot-on.

[@SashGirl34]

Most definitely. As you watch A teenage Tigress in secrets of the scroll. She is an absolute sweetheart....but 10 years hardened her to me. Shifu did show approval. But never was the loving father he was to her, like he was to Tai Lung.

[@WisenedMan]

She has Shifu's approval, but when it comes recieving love and understanding she gradually turned towards Po.

[@zarakkhan4489]

I felt a bit of a spark between then during Kung Fu Panda 2 That hug scene was unexpected but sweet

[@etherealdestiny]

Yes same here I shipped them from there

[@CodyBeyblade9560]

Po and Tigress are truly made for each other, I know it

[@ashwikasriram5829]

You are also forgetting the part when after Tigress takes the canon shot and everyone is taken out to sea, Po sees everyones bodies, but goes up to Tigress instead to see if she was ok. Did anyone else notice that? (Not only that but he also held Tigresses paw)

[@kungfumaster51]

You mean the "Titanic" scene. Yeah man saw it and was in fact one of the major moments between them in the series that had me thinking, "Is there something more going on here?" Lol.

[@MetalMan40]

And when pushed her away and swam towards the little platform. She reached out her paw in his direction

[@GirlYouDontKnow-rx3lm]

He went to her because she pushed him out of the way of the blast and took the worst of it for him. He just wanted to thank her.

[@eoyeon8474]

I also noticed that

[@eoyeon8474]

@@MetalMan40 yes I also noticed that

[@thesilentguardian3243]

We will probably get to see more of their relationship develop in the next trilogy which has been confirmed by the KFP cast.

[@PeachBBX]

I don't want it to develop too much honestly

[@SkylerDemness]

@@PeachBBX Me TOP, o want them to stay as close friends!

[@therumtummugger420]

:o

[@hmmidk6023]

More kfp movies??

[@PeachBBX]

@@hmmidk6023 yes they have confirmed there are 3 more movies coming up

[@Seminooos]

They’ve had too many touching moments to just be friends. I support the shipping between them and I hope it’s made canon in the future.

[@Wingedkitten345]

Everyone’s talking about how cold Tigress is but like she showed more emotion toward Po than the other characters

[@Prince-Shogun]

So true!

[@kpuda7722]

Because she was, in the end, closer to Poe and some of his character rubbed off on her. The other members of the Five were kinder to Poe in the beginning and began to befriend him a lot more quickly though none of them believed Poe belonged in the Jade Palace. They mostly felt confusion mingled with pity until they saw his determination and began to have friendly conversations and jokes with him. Tigress was the only one who constantly insulted Poe and she was the coldest and most dismissive to him. She eventually began to warm up to him as well and became his closest friend but only after he defeated Tai Lung.

[@chaselanglands6757]

So... there is groundwork for a romantic relationship later down the line. Just not right now. As a Tipo fan, I can live with this answer.

[@IsaacCarlson]

Exactly! It could switch to romance in the future and I wouldn't be shocked, but I don't think it's at that point yet.

[@shadowwizard2383]

Yeah same although just like with Judy x Nick from zootopia I really want to know if it is possible for different animals to have kids and what they would look like if they could.

[@rusteshackleferd8115]

@@IsaacCarlson at least master Tigres was able to accept Po's appreciation of her by the end of the first movie and by the end of the third movie her feelings for Po. The cannonically we're lead to believe that master Tigres and Po are a couple.

[@Gettome8962]

@@rusteshackleferd8115 wow i didnt know that

[@JessicaS-bb8wz]

I think that's false Jack black said in an interview that it wasn't going to happen it wasn't going to happen it was maybe planned before but it's not happening now he said during said during an interview that it wasn't going to happen.

[@vforvendetta8107]

I honestly do ship po and tigress. It’s obvious that po has a small crush on her. But I don’t know about tigress, she might see him as a friend but ever since bride of po episode, I genuinely think she likes him as more than a friend. Seeing how protective she was of him and how she was stuttering with her words when po asked her about her jealousy.

[@deviljho4260]

Tigress actually was about to share her past with op until she got interrupted.

[@wargamingsupernoob]

Damn you Mantis

[@ashwikasriram5829]

What she was trying to say was that she was also adopted by Shifu, I think.

[@daniharkness00]

If they did get together I think it would be cute for two adoptees to take in a orphaned child themselves.

[@GirlYouDontKnow-rx3lm]

That's a great idea.

[@miguelpescado]

Oh my GOODNESS, that's a bodacious and AWESOME idea!

[@justgemthings]

This is why I loved KFP, no forced love story, just a friendship story that will slowly evolve.

[@IsabelleVernalia]

OMG THANK YOU for doing this video!!! Po is totally into Tigress! Like why wouldn't he not be? 😍

[@IsaacCarlson]

My pleasure! I'm glad I could discuss this!

[@reneehunt5590]

I've shipped Po and Tigress before. I imagined that their children would be white tigers.

[@theoutsiderjess1869]

Or orange pandas

[@charmagne2102]

@@theoutsiderjess1869 red pandas

[@potholeroad860]

Shifu’s a red panda

[@flickpink798]

Or maybe black tigers?

[@Princeofthekoopas18]

It be new tai lung

[@Clancy_or_Oscar]

The Chinese have an interesting idiom: "the tiger and the dragon". This refers to two spirits so wildly different and yet at the same time similar, mortal enemies intricately linked together by destiny. now Po is the dragon warrior and tigress is a tiger..

[@kate-rosemullett3251]

I definitely ship Tigress and Po ❤️especially after watching Kung Fu Panda 2

[@fangirlnumber]

I think that they definitely have the potential to become a couple 😊

[@koko_kittyrose2922]

There is a lot of chemistry between these two characters, so I’m not surprised a lot of people shipped these two. There are also some moments that seemed to show that they had some kind of interest in one another. Po x Tigress is one of my favorite ships other than Zootopia’s Nick x Judy.

[@reinweissritter]

I've been getting into this ship recently and they seriously feel like a prototype version of Nick and Judy.

[@WisenedMan]

​@@reinweissritter Except Po&Tigress took their time while Nick&Judy kinda speedran through theirs. Lol.

[@reinweissritter]

@@WisenedMan Lol, true, but being fair, Po and Tigress had the advantage of having sequels planned, so they could afford to take their time. I doubt the Zootopia writers even thought of a sequel being greenlit, even when they showed interest in making one back in 2016.

[@WisenedMan]

@reinweissritter True. Man can't believe it's been 8 years already and we're still waiting for those hybrid foxbunny offspring of theirs. Lol. 2016 felt like only a short while ago. Also pangers with TiPo.

[@reinweissritter]

@@WisenedMan Ah, the boxes and funnies, that brings back memories... It still feels unreal that Zootopia 2 is even a thing.

[@shantilalla1014]

*I've wondered that for four years.*

[@bridgetteanimations9996]

This is a question I asked myself when Kung Fu Panda 1 came out. I think they have a relationship as friends for now but maybe someday that might bloom into something more than friends.

[@Cyadical]

I never viewed them as a couple, I always saw them as friends. As a kid I even felt that way, it was nice for me at that age to see two characters of opposite gender just being platonic friends as when I was a kid it was mostly thought “well if your friends with a girl, that means your in love with them!” Which of course wasn’t the case, I just wanted friends. Seeing the movie and their bond helped open up my eyes to the shallow foolishness that I was told. This was a lovely video btw! :)

[@tealnoise]

It was annoying because when I was younger, I had a friend that was a boy and some kid was like "he likes you" or "shes got a boyfriend." He already had a gf so it was kinda weird, I never viewed me and him as a couple, just more like friends.

[@lavendermoonmilk3576]

I honestly think that this is a case where the pair would work as both friends or lovers.

[@PreYeah]

Just like with Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde from Zootopia.

[@daisymay6505]

@@PreYeah both are my otp's

[@karenhamada336]

I have always shipped those two 😍

[@IsaacCarlson]

That's awesome! What makes you want them to be together the most?

[@jordancrooks6752]

@@IsaacCarlson me i think they fit each other and also she seem to be way to protective of him in 2 and 3 and also the show

[@JohnDoe-ou3yz]

@@IsaacCarlson They're polar opposites but despite or maybe because of that, they compliment each other beautifully.

[@doveko2007]

@@IsaacCarlson the way Tigress sacrified herself for Po in the second movie, also the hug scenes :)

[@karenhamada336]

Wotso Videos I don’t exactly know what makes me want to ship them, I just love their friendship, and ship them 😂

[@danielmathabe9248]

those two for sure undeniably have something going on beyond just friendship, but its more i thing where they are too shy or unwilling to admit it to each other because of their duties and dont want to complicate things so they "choose" to stay friends.

[@doveko2007]

Never clicked faster in my entire life

[@kungfumaster51]

Ikr. Lol.

[@no.5179]

I feel like Po is friend zoned.

[@ezioauditore8481]

No

[@toriazheng3598]

Or Tigress just didn’t notice Po has an affection towards her, even though she also has feelings toward Po, since she’s been Kung fu training her entire life I don’t think she’ll be quite sensitive about this.

[@miguelpescado]

@@toriazheng3598 This is the right answer. Tigress doesn't recognize his feelings for her because she doesn't know how to recognize those feelings in herself. All she knew all her life was kung fu.

[@soraply1114]

I’ve ship these two since Kung Fu Panda 2 and I STILL ship them! The soft, funny guy and the stern, tough girl is one of my favorite ship dynamic because of them. 🐼🐯

[@KFP_Fanboy]

ew, imagine fantasizing about a panda and tiger making out

[@kungfumaster51]

​@Kung.Fu.Panda.Fanboy Yep, and it's pretty good. 😍

[@briemcclose9046]

Thank you for doing Po and Tigress my favorite characters! I do ship them have done so for years. I have to say it is interesting because I forgot what Shifu told Po about him being married. I do question if he does marry a warrior will it demolish the rule. I have a theory based on the pair since Oogway said Po was his successor. I believe Tigress with her new outfit change is Shifus successor. Making both warriors the ones who rule the Jade Palace together.

[@IsaacCarlson]

Oh my goodness! I love that! That is epic and I think that's awesome. Po and Tigress together in that way works so well

[@markrunkle9281]

@@IsaacCarlsondon't forget hand to hand on 1 side. I wonder where tigress’s got new cloths. Always has them she has all different sorts of clothes?

[@syitiger9072]

@@IsaacCarlson they are great together

[@lonely8817]

I ship them but I wouldn't mind if they don't end up together at least they have a good friendship if my ship doesn't sail but they have a good friendship in the stable Bond I'll be fine with it

[@zeanyt2372]

I think Po and Tigres were planned to be together originally, but the writers feel that their characters would be more dynamic as individuals instead of a couple. the only way I think they would get together at this point is a time skip where Po picks a new dragon warrior. Then Po and Tigres would be free to live out their days as the Jade palaces two masters.

[@SashGirl34]

I mean if Legends of Awesomeness is official. Po can't marry without given up his title as Dragon Warrior. Even though Tigress unlike others is a skilled kung fu master. There would be lots of enemies after her just for being the Dragon Warrior's wife. It would be a perfect way to end the franchise. If that were the case. I read this fanfiction where Shifu is properly asking Shifu...and at the end he asks that it makes him his father-in-law...and Shifu is like 'don't push it'. But he would be since he adopted Tigress.

[@reinweissritter]

​@@SashGirl34I'm gonna need the sauce on that fic, if you still remember it.

[@YellowBear-kx1ff]

If they get together, will they have half-Panda, half-Tiger kids?

[@darkyagami6]

Nope. Even if they wanted to, its impossible, there are no hybridic species in Kung Fu Panda.. Unless Dreamworks would be dumb enough to make them have babies... (adoption is better imo)

[@YellowBear-kx1ff]

Varlius Well, there are hybridic species in Shrek, which is also Dreamworks.

[@Skywolf1802]

It would make more sense for them to take in an orphan like they were

[@Hypnos132]

Alex Downs probably, but they might just adopt

[@doveko2007]

@@YellowBear-kx1ff Shrek is a literal meme franchise, anything that doesn't make sense in Shrek makes sense. Kung Fu Panda is a different franchise, even if they're both created by the same studio.

[@grekoy]

To me, they're friends or shares a kinship of brother and sister.

[@Gettome8962]

but po has crush on her

[@idkghost2383]

@@Gettome8962 so the “ brother “ has a crush on his “ sister “?!?!

[@Gettome8962]

@@idkghost2383 yes. Do u know they are the most important character in the kpf franchise . And also Angelina Jolie say in a interview they would end up being married and having tiger and panda babies.

[@Gettome8962]

@@idkghost2383 even the director of these movie wants them to be together

[@idkghost2383]

@@Gettome8962 yay can’t wait for that to happen!!!!

[@ACW20101]

Here’s the thing about the kung fu panda series, it’s very similar to another dreamworks set of films and series, How to Train your Dragon. Po and Tigress have very similar sort of in film story as Hiccup and Astrid do and that may be why people think that they would be a good couple

[@undertalefan5867]

*I SHIP IT AND YOU CAN’T STOP ME*

[@angrychimpanzee8621]

OH YES I CAN!!👹👹...nah just kidding

[@arm7usion]

Agreed

[@Gettome8962]

@@angrychimpanzee8621 funny

[@caitlinmedalla7850]

i always thought she was into girls

[@Gettome8962]

@@caitlinmedalla7850 😂 really? But to be fair she has a bit interest in po and also po has crush on her

[@stardogsmasher6217]

From what the movies and tv show has shown us, they have a strong bond as they grown as individuals. Although I personally support these two as a couple, there are moments that shows feelings for one another, so who knows where things well go with them for the next movie.

[@heidibarker9550]

I used to see them as eventually becoming a couple, but I actually like that they haven't become cannon, most characters develop to become just their romantic relationship, but this is different, and if it stays like this, we could have a screen portrayal of a really deep friendship.

[@tcrpgfan]

Meh, I kinda feel that the romantic stuff is being treated off-screen in most Dreamworks movies and that that could be the case here

[@superwolf931]

It would be cool if they made another kung fu panda movie based on PO and tigress relationship

[@gnomegirl9593]

I've shipped Po and Tigress since the second movie and the tv show. I was a bit disappointed when nothing with them barely in the third movie I ship them besides Dreamworks broke the barrier when they put a Donkey and Dragon together or a hippo and giraffe, so its possible but I believe they do love each other and hope maybe they will be togehter.

[@levijiles2473]

Crane's face when tigress hugs po and vice-versa is very funny

[@xinovaa]

I personally like the idea of them being together. Maybe in a 4th movie but I don't know.

[@potitosanthony8144]

I ship it along time , and i still do

[@potitosanthony8144]

@@ULTRA_MAGNUS same

[@johnnyd3158]

Po and Tigress remind me of Hiccup and Astrid, the only difference is that the former pair's development as a possible couple is paced more slowly then the latter pair.

[@rachelbello5489]

AHHHHHHH OMG OMG OMG ISAAC IS THE GREATEST HUMAN ALIVE!! THANKYOU SO MUCH!!! AHHHHHHH!!

[@IsaacCarlson]

Oh thank you Rachel! You're so kind!

[@rachelbello5489]

Wotso Videos YES OF COURSE!!!!

[@syphiriusprime7411]

I respect your simpyness

[@no.5179]

@@syphiriusprime7411 lol-

[@GirlYouDontKnow-rx3lm]

Dude. Have some chamomile and calm down.

[@eljelablogs4921]

The only crucial evidence we get of their hidden romance is that Tigress is the MAIN REASON Po fell in love with kung fu.

[@jesterday3965]

I do think Po and Tigress are more best friends than lovers. However that doesn't remove the love and compassion from their relationship - simply makes it platonic love. Not only is it important to show opposite sex friendships in any show or movie, but it's important to show how a friendship can grow and how someone so stoic can come to care for another person.

[@Gabija-tz6gv]

I have shipped them from the very beggining, but I am still fine with them being just friends. It is obvious that they really care for each other and will allways be their for one another no matter what. Lovers or friends, they will allways be important to one another and I think that is beautifull.

[@Kaidensmoon63]

When I was little I shipped them alot I still do I'm glad you did this video Isaac!

[@Tassiedevil127]

You saw how intimate their hug was in kung fu panda 2. I was thinking about it

[@KimiKorn]

After watching Kung Fu panda 2 I was so in support in the thought of them possibly being a couple. To see how much relationship grew and how much mutual respect there was between them from the first movie to the second. And even how much closer they are to each other compared to the rest of the masters. I'd be lying if I said I didn't hope for their bond to change into something romantic in a future movie 😄

[@elementalheroneos2757]

I could actually see Tigeres and Po being a really good couple

[@The1stPurpleCat]

Also, I think it is so cool that you brought to light to me how important Tigress was to Po's growth as a dragon warrior because of what Yin and Yang symbolize. Yin and Yang are both very important in the story of Kung Fu Panda and is normally shown as Po... right? No. *Why is Po the dragon warrior?* The dragon warrior is actually someone who can master the different types of animal kung fu. The main animal styles of Kung Fu are the snake (Viper), the tiger (Tigress), the leopard (?), and the crane (Crane). Mantis is another one in the shaolin animal stle of kung fu (mantis). The dragon style is also one of the main ones, but its a combination of the other animal styles, which is why Po practices each type along his journey to become the dragon warrior. *What really is Yin and Yang* Yin and Yang are seen as a symbol for a balance of opposites, both equally important. Yang symbolizes light, day, masculinity, energy, extroverted-ness, and *the dragon*. Yin symbolizes dark, night, femininity, calmness, introverted-ness and *the tigress*. You can't have balance without the dragon and the tiger. *The Chinese mythological story of the tigress and the dragon.* In Chinese mythology, there was a story of the dragon and the tigress (sometimes a tiger). The dragon was outgoing and powerful, so he used that to help the city and show off. The tigress, while part of the city, kept to herself and didn't show off too often, staying on the outskirts, still helping out once in a while, but in the shadows. Eventually, the dragon realized his power and how easily he could take over the city, so he did. Once tigress saw the dragon's tyrannical rein, she released her powers and put the dragon back in his place. They need each other to remind them of their importance as well as their place. The dragon encourages the tiger the importance of self (love yourself) while the tigress reminds the dragon of the importance of others (to stop his narcissism) together fighting for the good of the town. *How Po and Tigress are connected* Just like the story, we would see the dragon get all the credit for saving the day even though the tigress was helping but not taking a majority of the credit. The dragon is outgoing while the tigress keeps to herself. They sometimes get in arguments, but will always need each other to make each other better, protect one another, and protect the "city" (balance or good-ness). Replace dragon with Po (The *Dragon* Warrior) and tigress with, well, Tigress. Po, although a warrior of black and white, is not a complete Yin Yang, he needs Tigress for that.

[@riarivera5995]

I think these two would be a great and healthy couple. They’re each unique with their own interests and goals but they’re also close friends and have a strong bond of trust. I love them, im sad i didnt see enough fan art of these two.

[@yourlocalanimecritic5633]

Feelings are a mystery when it comes to two warriors. I like the idea that they could in the future be together, but I know it'd be more about respect and mutual professional love than sensual love that gets in the way of Kung Fu. I consider myself a veteran when it comes to visual novel games concerning the types of settings presented in the series and the trilogy, and I can see the slow build up to their possible relationship. It's plausible, but they'd need a lot more character build up for something like a serious relationship between them. Edit: gotta say tho, would love to see Tigress as a doting mother

[@thecamarrow02]

I do agree with your standpoint. For me when it comes to films or anything, love is something that is lead to between two characters based on their relationship and or friendship with each other. Po and Tigress' characters have definitely gone through major changes through their interactions with each other and I feel as if that bond is what really brings them together. This was my childhood shipping when I was young and even if we do get to see a fourth film which DreamWorks has said they are open to making if an idea presents itself, I would like to see this relationship explored more with each other. Tigress would definitely see Po as more of a best friend for her and has feelings for the panda, but then again a romance between them is optional if it works, but Po without a doubt does have a crush on her. If we ever do get another Kung Fu Panda in the future, I would love to see their relationship more explored.

[@iamlabyrinthh]

I most definitely agree with you!

[@itzfroggi22]

I used to ship these two as a kid lol

[@electrobob992]

I mean if you notice, their interactions have been getting closer and closer with each movie. First Movie she disliked po. Second Movie she respected Po. Third Movie, she seemed to like him. Makes me believe if we ever get another movie, they might end up together. Heck the TV series did have Tigress fall head over heels over someone who later turned out to be Po, so remembering that MIGHT result in a future romantic moment.

[@SashGirl34]

Tigress felt like the Dragon Warrior title she rightful deserved was taken from her. It wasn't until Po proved himself by defeating Tai Lung. That she accepted it. It's shown in the past that she was a nice girl. It's more that title is a reason for Shifu's approval. And she would never get it.

[@catlovercami717]

We love a ship between a completely hardcore, cool headed warrior woman, and a fella that's just completely amazed and excited by everything she does

[@patthecat5536]

i have always thought Po and Tigress would be the greatest couple ever. i ship them, so cute together

[@NeonoahGaming]

With Kung Fu Panda 4 announced wouldn’t mind a story with the two exploring emotional vulnerability and what their relationship is more specifically.

[@youngspecial64]

I've always dreamed of these two to FINALLY come together. But though that's my personal opinion. Whatever the hell DreamWorks goes with, especially when it regards to po's main love intrest for the future, it will be good! Becuase at the end of the day, what they create will always be awsome. But though, i will truly and finally rest peacefully if they finally make po and tigress a thing! But we shall see.

[@EditDeath]

I confess I wondered if this would be part of the narrative after watching the second movie. The growth of their friendship was significant enough to make me suspect the possibility

[@talimlbcn]

Honestly, when I was a kid I remember wanting so much for them to get together, but today I see them as really intimate friends. I've met some people in real life that are like this too. Sometimes soulmates can be just friends and that's fine too

[@GirlYouDontKnow-rx3lm]

Thank you! Exactly, there are more kinds of intimacies than just the sexual or romantic kind.

[@WisenedMan]

Except for where Tigress was territorial over the fact that Po was getting married. Moreover the soundtrack during the hugs and harbor scenes kind of raised some eyebrows.

[@shadowmarauder6033]

For me, Po seems to have a slight crush on her, but Tigress just sees him as a friend.

[@IceHexified]

There are also two subtle hints,when po’a stepfather told him to bring his action figures in the second movie,the 4 members of the furious five went OHHHHHH because it was tigress.And also at the end of the movie when they were on little platforms in the ocean,po goes to tigress first instead shifu or the other 4 ❤

[@ajwain-89]

Hmmm well I guess the relationship could make sense but I don't know I just get a "Hey need a hand?" Or "I've got your back" kind of vibe from these two not like a intense relationship but more like a mellow friendship ... Even if the two look so cute together and would be the most epic fighting dou ever but I figured that it's best to let the story work by itself and we will see if this theory will work out or not ಠ,_｣ಠ but man I'd really like them together.

[@alexandradiaz1010]

Ari Bari I think it’s really a slow burn which makes everything even better.

[@ajwain-89]

@@alexandradiaz1010 Exactly.

[@Gettome8962]

@@alexandradiaz1010 true i love slow burn loves

[@buttercupthetortoise7806]

they like each other. Tigress is one of those people who is like," If you tell them i like po, you're dead!" Po shows it all the way to the surface.

[@OddhornLonghorn]

The third movie offers what I believe to be the greatest evidence for the ship. The evidence is in the symbolism involved, and it all starts with “Tiger Baby.” When Po sees Panda kids, he says “you look just like me when I was a kid” to the girl. Not to the boys, but to the girl. Parents usually say that sort of thing about their own child even if the child is the opposite sex. The girl sees Tigress and attaches herself to her. She defines herself as “Tiger Baby,” as in Tigress’ baby. Okay, that might sound like a stretch so far, but think of the whole training montage. Tigress is being introduced into Po’s world. She’s hesitant, and running from Tiger Baby, but she slowly warms up. There’s even a part where Tigress is adorned with flowers that is reminiscent of a bride getting married. The rest of the Furious Five are their friends, and while friends will still be in your life, they will not be included the same as a lover. There is a lot of symbolism in the Kung Fu Panda movies, and that stays true with the last one. That’s the reason I believe they are together, because the story does everything to show it without saying it.

[@shadekerensky3691]

Honestly, whilst they'd be fine as just friends, it would be honestly disappointing if they DON'T get together.