REACTORS React To Iroh Singing LEAVES FROM THE VINE (Avatar The Last Airbender)

A compilation of various youtubers reactions to Iroh singing Leaves From The Vine
I will be doing more AtLA videos the problem is many of them are taken down for including the music within the show
I made this video because I was rewatching Avatar The Last Airbender and I wanted to see people reactions to this sad scene.
0:05 : The Normies
0:50 : Imon_Snow
1:51 : Shredder_FTW
3:52 : Blind Wave
4:38 : A Goodwin TV
5:26 : RT TV
5:52 : Emirichu
#Sad #Emotional #AtLA #Avatar #R.I.P #Iroh

[@goldenboy82]

Mako was the Voice actor of Uncle Iroh who died for those unaware.

[@landonpeach4663]

And the song was wrote for him when he was young because he had cancer

[@murwopyoutube]

14 years ago yesterday

[@goldenboy82]

@@murwopyoutube wow has it really been that long?!

[@pyschobandit4478]

@@landonpeach4663 rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiipppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppp

[@vincentsearcy8037]

@@pyschobandit4478 >.> Is your keyboard broken?

[@matiaspereyra9392]

"I would love to sit under a tree like that" People who know what's coming: _no you don't_

[@squeakyplastic]

😩😩😩😩😫😫😫😫😫😫

[@molliethomas2585]

😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@zohair239]

Bro they didn’t feel anything when it said in honor for mako because mako was dying making that song

[@matiaspereyra9392]

@@zohair239 not everyone knows who mako is, they probably thought it was in honor of a writer or a friend. Idk if it was in this video but someone asked "who's mako?" And my heart shattered, not because of indignation just because of the sad reality that he had just teared up to mako singing

[@ChillBro.1]

When normies barely got into it

[@Luomiee]

In the cartoon : *Iroh is saying goodbye to his son* In reality : *mako saying goodbye to us because he has cancer*

[@sgtsurgeon.]

Freaking stopp I already almost cried todayy

[@zuko4599]

@@sgtsurgeon. ALMOST?!?! honey im bawling mah eyes out

[@goblin7989]

@@zuko4599 weak I have been crying for 4 hours now

[@zuko4599]

@@goblin7989 w-weak did you just call me wEaK mY hOnOuR is WOUNDED

[@jayisbirb]

@@goblin7989 bruh I been crying all day don't even

[@trevordrake]

The audacity the writers had to follow this up with Appa's lost days

[@thebaseandtriflingcreature174]

Rewatching the series right now, what about Appa’s lost days?

[@tacocats2244]

@@thebaseandtriflingcreature174 after that episode is when even more sad stuff happens when they are trying to find Appa

[@psionics321]

@@thebaseandtriflingcreature174 Tales of Ba Sing Se and Appa:s Lost Days are arguably two of the most emotional episodes from the entirety of ATLA

[@thebaseandtriflingcreature174]

@@psionics321 yeaaaah... watched it days ago, the fact we can see spears stuck in his skin fucked me up the most

[@FilmFan-iv7sz]

I think this tale should have been last not momos

[@_somerandomguyontheinternet_]

To the people who thumbs-downed this video: “I was never angry with you. I was sad, because I was afraid you'd lost your way.”

[@spacesomeone]

you legend!!

[@apastafarian5051]

This is to good lol

[@I_Smell_Like_Beef]

🏅

[@rOmAN_147]

Great Refrence

[@hotnessgaming1396]

The reactions are shit tho

[@Asher1347]

That moment where everybody discovers they can tear bend.

[@brandon_moore09]

A lot of likes and no reply’s sad

[@brandon_moore09]

Asher 1347 but that is true

[@kroebear6377]

@@brandon_moore09 nobody is commenting because they are tear bending

[@brandon_moore09]

Kroebear lol

[@Deerism]

I never actually cry’d/cry during this scene, I feel soulless :P

[@tyleranderson6641]

"General Iroh, see you when we win the war. Your loyal son, Lu Ten."

[@brabbelbeest]

Is that the text alongside his -portret- portrait?

[@tyleranderson6641]

brabbelbeest yes which makes it that much more heartbreaking

[@WardNightstone]

i went 14 years no knowing thats what the writing on the picture said

[@xWinterstarex7]

Dude...this hit me in the heart ;n;

[@disgustedcharlie6679]

@@brabbelbeest duh

[@JerkyMurky]

As an expecting father, nothing breaks me more then when Iroh says "if only i could have helped you."

[@standnamemercuria7079]

This comment made me cry too.

[@bob74h67]

Yea that's why he helped people throughout the series like those kids in that episode,zuko,toph and so on. He wishes to help others where he failed to help lu ten. Iroh was a man of great sorrow and regret but he takes that pain and tries doing good with it which is why alot of people like him, I think

[@angeljauregui2238]

You’re doing great man keep it up.

[@hansgetzeflammenwerfer8090]

Has your kid been born yet?

[@christianmarshal6117]

@@bob74h67 I don’t think he failed to help his son, failure implies he had an opportunity but couldn’t succeed but it seems his son fell in battle and he didn’t even realize it until after the battle was over. He never had a chance to save his son.

[@CaptBrightside89]

Its when Iroh's voice starts to break when he sings "little soldier boy" that gets me. Every. Damn. Time.

[@rexthebloodmoonking7676]

Same

[@thechad4485]

Not me literally crying on every single replay for the different reactors, especially at that line.

[@theotherjared9824]

You can feel Mako thinking about his life, the struggles of his own parents, his time in the military, and his last chance to leave an impact on the world.

[@darthdracul8372]

@@theotherjared9824 and he did, and no matter where he is sure he is proud of us doing what we could is best

[@Frost_Byte_Tech]

Bruhhh

[@kodeyrhoads4313]

There is many reasons why this episode is so iconic to the series. Mako who was the voice actor was dying of cancer. This was the last scene he made for the series. He died shortly after and never saw the episode air. The picture they show of iroh's son is a animated replica of mako's military picture from when he was enlisted. They added it it as a tribute after he had died and honored the voice actor. dedicated to him at the end and an iconic scene he last shot. The new actor that took over for iroh refuses to sing the song to this day because "it's mako's song". This was everyones goodbye to mako.

[@matthewscorner2990]

Wait, that picture of Iroh's son was actually of the voice actor? The layers of sadness this episode keeps peeling back just keep coming, I swear.

[@axeeye0953]

Awww, dang I’m crying now!

[@yes-ld1qc]

Underrated comment

[@Mona-me6fn]

Im guessing they named Mako in Legend of Korra after him

[@axeeye0953]

@@Mona-me6fn probably...

[@chrisbeaty309]

It's even sadder when you realize that just a few minutes earlier he sang it to a little boy in such an upbeat way. The song is obviously heartbreaking for him but he had to push down his own feelings just so that little kid could be happy. He had to do something immensely painful without showing that pain.

[@uzunami810]

that scene with the kid becomes so hard to watch when you realize what Iroh is probably going through, how he may have sung it to his own son as he was growing up

[@AzrealTheDemon]

@@uzunami810 the short actualy shows him helping a couple people. a child, teenagers, and adults alike. kinda like a parent would with their child

[@BunnyQueen97]

I think Iroh's story is so powerful, and that's why it hits us so hard every time. His son died in a war that Iroh was flourishing in. In suffering, he realized that every single thing he thought was important to his name or his legacy didn't mean anything if so many people suffered for it. Iroh gets justifiably called a war criminal often lol and he deserves it. If we could see his horrific past actions, we may not find him so endearing. But there's something VITAL in watching someone like Iroh scratch and claw his way out of the evil that he were born into, and then turn around and pull others out with him. He never makes excuses, his remorse and shame never lessen, he never asks anyone not to bring up his past crimes. He just steps up and IS a better man than he was, he became the example of the unconditional love and guidance that he never got.

[@standnamemercuria7079]

That's why Iroh is a beloved character and an amazing role model. If I ever have a son, I want them to look up to them

[@underachiever8532]

@@standnamemercuria7079 if you became that person, they could look up to you my friend.

[@standnamemercuria7079]

@@underachiever8532 wow, that's even better. thank you :)

[@underachiever8532]

@@standnamemercuria7079 best of luck my friend :)

[@standnamemercuria7079]

@@underachiever8532 thanks :D

[@ploshoploshm1582]

The line "If only I couldve helped you." hits so hard because the entire short and series is Iroh helping others, Zuko especially, despite failing to help his own son. Its like he's trying to pay the world back for not being able to save his son.

[@thecrimsonwrath1337]

What makes it worse is I think deep down he knows he couldn’t of done anything Yet that only makes it worse

[@urdumb007]

@@thecrimsonwrath1337 the fact that he carries a burden and thinks its his own fault because he didnt help his son just breaks me apart :(

[@thecrimsonwrath1337]

@@urdumb007 me too

[@urdumb007]

@@thecrimsonwrath1337 :((

[@teddyfield2164]

Yeah:(

[@tphoenix6590]

We can all agree on one thing, This is definitely the saddest scene in the entire show.

[@SpiritedCat-yo2oc]

Agree we don’t need to it’s facts

[@maximumevil8673]

Well this or appas lost days

[@SpiritedCat-yo2oc]

Ranveer Ramroop Yh that’s was sad but in my opinion that one scene when he sings leaves from the vine crying is the saddest scene but Appa’s lost days is the most sad chapter

[@sirsleepzzzzz]

Yep

[@dylanroyer7602]

And right after this they hit you with Appa's Lost Days.

[@Sweeneytv]

Uncle Iroh is a fucking legend

[@captainvanghn]

You're evil he is not a legend he is something more than a legend

[@iqiyi1928]

@@captainvanghn bruh what are you trying to say? Use comma and full stop next time

[@jennyjin1617]

@@iqiyi1928 we appreciate your negativity around these parts

[@Bryan-lu6iy]

This comment section has some chaos and i like it

[@watermeloncat294]

@@Bryan-lu6iy me too

[@KingNyanCat]

This scene explains so much of the character of Iroh. He feels responsible for sending his son to battle. He couldn't protect him because he was too engulfed in the conflict. He lost his son because he wasn't there. That's why he is indifferent to the fire nation's goals, and more importantly, why he will never give up on Zuko. Of all the forgiveness he offers to those around him, he cannot forgive himself, and he is a better man for it. Zuko and Iroh are 2 of the best written animated characters of all time, and definitely number 1 and 2 in a kids show.

[@gabrielestrada8523]

It also hits hard that you realize Iroh’s son would have been the Firelord after the title was passed to Iroh and Iroh passed it on to him. Not only the son, but the future and rightful leader of the Fire Nation

[@ncard00]

Iroh was so weak and stupid. He let his emotions cloud hos judgement, instead of just killing Zuko, Azula, and Ozai, who were evil, or at risk of becoming evil. The white lotus also didn't fight in the war until after 100 years. And Iroh put his health at risk by being overweight, and thereby not being able to protect to world for as long as he could have.

[@SamuraiofDejima]

@@ncard00 Lol what? Iroh helped Zuko change for the people, he stood up to his sister and father and became a very good ruler after. Fuck you on about?

[@peingoros29]

​@@ncard00You must be bait, because it's not possible for someone to be that stupid

[@arielrivero855]

“I was never angry with you. I was sad, because I was afraid you'd lost your way.”@@ncard00

[@caleboles8896]

This video: Did you want to cry today? Me: Not really, no. This video: Too bad.

[@Kaitheguy123]

This Video: Are you gonna cry? Me: No- This Video: Wrong Answer

[@TexanSilver]

This video: "Have you ever cried to a cartoon made 13 years ago?" Me: "No" This video: "WoUlD yOu LiKe To?"

[@UNWNMusic]

u should listen to the song i made with iroh

[@EliyahDaBoss]

@@TexanSilver i have

[@dr.williams7782]

Lol

[@MrFreeForAll25]

Everyone’s a thug until Leaves From The Vine come on. Lmao.

[@wafflecat32]

I cannot get past 'happy birthday my son' without crying😭

[@nickelpickled]

I don’t cry because of it ;_;

[@edgarluna7300]

@@wafflecat32 me too what the hell I dont ever fucking cry for anything in my whole life but this fucking episode has me CRYIN

[@jayden.02]

*Everyone gangster

[@pizzaman9859]

Everyone gangster till Uncle Iroh sits under a tree

[@Aurorakitzune]

Rest In Peace Makoto Iwamatsu 1933-2006 you will be missed *sad cat thumbs up*

[@miloradstanojevic3784]

I cried at this and when Zuko apologized to uncle Iroh like those moments melted my heart

[@highdefinition450]

Omg when Zuko was afraid Iroh would never forgive him istg, great moment

[@jayblack6985]

The thing that truly breaks me every time I hear it is the little break in his voice, true and honest pain.

[@maxi15]

Same here!

[@schecidnavarrete3036]

Like you can hear the pain and suffering in his voice but the worst part is that he’s not acting it’s for real. Mako was crying because he knew he was going to die

[@ventzx6443]

@@schecidnavarrete3036 wtf bro u gonna make me tear up

[@Maibuwolf]

@@ventzx6443 He recorded this in the late stages of his battle with cancer. He basically already knew he was going to die soonish when he was recording it.

[@twins2936]

@@Maibuwolf damn.. may he rest in peace

[@yeeyeeasshaircut456]

The "If only I could've helped you." kills me everytime

[@NIXSI]

Notice how most of them were either in tears or completely quiet almost like an actual funeral overwhelmed by emotions.

[@phobowls9917]

For those that don’t know Mako was the voice actor of Iroh, and he created leaves from the vine. During the voice recording he was actually crying because he knew he was dying from cancer, that was also the last episode Mako casted in. the new voice actor of Iroh refuses to sing leaves from the vines out of respect for Mako. RIP LEGEND

[@rayrannfeldt8141]

My god. You just hit me so hard you pushed me below depression but above happiness for the respect

[@caydencejacobs1371]

Ok this comment just broke me

[@tripodman322]

Is this true????

[@soaponarope2000]

0verbyte 3009 Yeah

[@tripodman322]

@@soaponarope2000 :((((

[@Kaeoooo]

I heard the picture of “his son” was actually a painting of younger Mako

[@stevendc83]

This is true.

[@GorillaFlakes]

😭😭

[@rackon1131]

Just stop, this is so much sad already.

[@duckway4733]

This is probably the most i've ever cried.

[@shi_.]

omg when I thought this couldn't get any sadder

[@Grinningswen]

Crying is not weakness. It is a sign that you are strong enough to bear the pain like Iroh does.

[@anarchychild457]

You would expect after hearing it so many times that you wouldn’t cry.. yet here I am bawling 😭

[@ryyvmli]

for real. still devastates me.

[@derianvandalsen]

To this day, the current voice actor who took over the mantle for Iroh's voice outright refuses to sing Leaves from the Vine, stating "that's Mako's song". No, you're crying.

[@elm000l]

For that. Mad respect to him 🙏

[@oryalevi4126]

You're right. I am. And so are you.

[@her6645]

fr mad respect to the man that was voicing after mako passing🥺🤧🤧

[@rosewood3454]

I still singing it in honer of mako cuz that made me cry and now I'm crying more and I can't find the original song on spotify from the avatar so now when I want to cry I watch this- rip mako your the man-

[@sirtacothefirst5722]

Mad respect dude ✊✊✊✊

[@whiteflag2423]

Mom: Why are you crying? Me: It’s just this song. Mom: Then don’t listen to it. Me: It’s the law.

[@primeproductions560]

You are correct, it's law

[@Nayzzgrl]

Both my daughter and I we sitting here crying over this. And we watch it regularly.

[@bygoneamelia]

Yess, every time it plays i cry...

[@acat3772]

I don’t cry from it

[@whiteflag2423]

@@acat3772 how

[@KTheStruggler]

That song makes me think of the baby of mine that I never got to meet. My wife miscarried and it tore me up for a while. I can't help but wish I could've gotten to meet them, it was our second child so knowing that my son was going to have a little brother or sister I was so happy. The line "if only I could have helped you" just punches me in the fucking gut everytime I hear it. I'm starting to cry just typing this out. ATLA was such a mature show and I think how it manages to hit these concepts is why it's been my favorite animated series ever since I first watched reruns on nickelodeon after school.

[@tycartmell5853]

Same brother. This song is what broke me right after.

[@diehard096]

I lost my daughter the same way.

[@Iamverybald]

He was helping people in the city where his son died, which makes the scene even more emotional

[@gibbygibbstein7858]

What's even sadder is that Iroh's voice actor actually was crying during this, he cried because he knew he was dying from cancer.

[@palomanina123]

There’s a comment lingering here stating that the drawing of Lu Ten was actually a young Mako 🥺

[@Val-jg1gw]

I still can't get over it I cry everytime I remember it :(

[@newchangeunlisted_viewer5594]

Fuck man that hurts SO bad. I bet Mako was just as kind as the Iroh. Seeing someone like that break down, real or fictional, hurts.

[@nangsa.t2682]

omfg 🥺

[@OutlawKING111]

Did.. he die?

[@justquarters4898]

Did you know Mako was never able to see this episode and now his understudy refuses to sing leaves from the vine

[@fairyblu6929]

Oh goodness, now I'm crying even more now. T^T

[@widexawake_]

I can't trust anyone who doesn't cry during Tales of Ba Sing Se and/or Appa's Lost Days, and the absolute audacity of the Writers/Producers to have these episodes be back to back. We were kids. They didn't need to do us dirty like that 😂

[@lordfury18]

i'm hiding in the comments cause the fucking video is making me cry uncontrollably!

[@CVargas202]

when you realize he goes thru all the stages of growing up: helps to suede a baby, chastise kids to apologize, helps young man by telling that he needs a string core and follows his heart.

[@Hekkler72]

Everyone a gansta until Uncle Iroh starts singing.

[@DiscusvissenRocken]

a true "gangsta" isn't afraid to shed a tear for a guy like Uncle Iroh if you ask me. i certainly would be honored to have a guy like him as my uncle

[@Alex-tx2je]

Mark Drake that’s a fact like Avatar the air bender is one of my favorite shows definitely on my list but if I had to chose a favorite male character hands down uncle iroh ❤️

[@bupegasus]

@@DiscusvissenRocken the point of the "everybody gangsta" joke is everyone thinks they're tough shit until ___ happens, "gangsta" isn't supposed to be interpreted as character.

[@phonedentree9599]

The part where he says “Little soldier boy comes marching home, brave soldier boy comes marching home” hit everyone hard in their tearbending abilities

[@rosewood3454]

hey guys look I'm tear bending * Shoots water out of eyes really hard * rip mako- your the man-

[@mrminerduck6781]

The part where he says,, If I could only help you" Also hurted that much cause this hurts so much. There is an Father who lost his love. He is just frustrated. He feels guilty even if this is not his fault. Even as someone who isnt a Father at all, this just hurts

[@cronicpain5834]

Not even blood bending hits nearly as hard as this

[@doczirebeka8312]

@@rosewood3454 *Deku understands you.* (with all my respect).

[@CasonB422]

Especially when you remember his son died in war

[@neilusdin2389]

It's always the 'For Mako' part that gets me. He was an amazing actor.

[@nikofaershee4235]

I've listened to this maybe a hundred times and the way he sings "little soldier boy, come marching home" with a broken voice and sobs escaping makes me full on ugly cry. Every. Single. Time

[@WardNightstone]

I found out last night the writing on the picture reads "To General Iroh, See you after we win the war. Your loyal son, Lu Ten."

[@thedudeiscool5132]

For one that’s cool you can read in Japanese, but knowing this makes me even more sad.

[@veronicazapata8963]

WalrusAF Af I think it is in kanji which is basically Chinese

[@alextogo8367]

@@veronicazapata8963 yes n no

[@Alusnovalotus]

WalrusAF Af actually it’s all in Chinese. There’s only one language in ATLA. all foreign sounding names are Sinicized to fit traditional characters.

[@Ahbahpa]

Now ima tearbend even more knowing that

[@klutchboi3266]

Once a wise man said... "Leaves from the vine Falling so slow Like fragile tiny shells Drifting in the foam Little soldier boy Come marching home Brave soldier boy Comes marching home"

[@stardoglofii]

Then... *In honor of Mako*

[@rosewood3454]

how dare you not say in honer of mako- see sonic over here said it-

[@klutchboi3266]

@@rosewood3454 Holyyy, I apologize. I am truely sorry for my sin. Please forgive me guys

[@slayerzs6797]

@@klutchboi3266 It's ok . We were never angry with you, we were sad because we were afraid you lost your way.

[@Lemthepoetofficial]

This made me cry

[@transistortion4327]

its the honesty. they didnt make an highly emotional episode, they didnt made an overly dramatic scene, we just followed Iroh trough a chill day where he helped everyone he could just to numb his biggest pain, thats how you made people cry, with just chill and clean honesty

[@casualnoob7316]

Rewatching this show grown up I legitimately cried at this. Just a beautiful scene.

[@primalthunder3968]

I wouldn’t be surprised if everyone in the studio started crying when Mako finished that line recording.

[@patrickmakkinga3440]

In fact when he ended his last sentence he started crying and everyone ran to him to hug him

[@KamenRiderGumo]

@@patrickmakkinga3440 I heard somewhere that Dante Basco hugged him for ten solid minutes an both of them were bawling their eyes out.

[@monaalvarez]

They most likely did because mako was dying of cancer

[@xalat6277]

@@monaalvarez and because it's a beautiful powerful song wtf do you mean

[@tamayako2000]

@@xalat6277 I think Mako dying of cancer would be the more important and devastating of the two and much more worthy of tears, I dunno about you

[@huntercool2232]

Anyone who thinks it’s embarrassing to cry on this is stupid... It’s a disgrace *NOT* to cry...

[@primalrage9869]

first time I cried now I just fell very sad. Who am I liying to it cry every time😭😭😭😭!

[@literallyasuka2996]

I don't think they're stupid. Lots of people are raised to think that crying is "weak", so they get embarrassed to cry in front of people. KZbin in a nutshell, where this and that group of people are stupid according to whoever the fuck.

[@shellshockedbros4458]

@@literallyasuka2996 1. The comment was a joke. Forget the fact it wasn't funny. 2. People shouldn't be raised to not cry anyways. It isn't 1945.

[@meo8414]

Shellshocked Bros Some people are raised differently. Some men are told not to be emotional because it’s a sign of weakness, so just because you think it’s old, which it definitely isn’t, does not mean it does not apply now. Secondly, so many people are told and shown over and over again that they’re feelings aren’t cared for or are insignificant. Even men on social media that show emotion are ridiculed. So even if they aren’t RAISED to cry, society paints the picture of them not crying or being emotional. Please have a wider perspective and realize that people feel differently.

[@literallyasuka2996]

@@shellshockedbros4458 1. You're right, your joke wasn't funny. 2. Oh well, c'est la vie, kids are still being raised by shitty parents who suppress their feelings. It is indeed 2020 and not the 40s. Your point?

[@moxxiiscarlett7141]

Of every anime I had ever watched, of every show, every series, every movie None, have been able to make me cry upon hearing just the first few notes, and by the middle, I'm a crying wreck. Every.Single.Time. That's how amazing this scene is. It invokes, so much emotions from me, that I can't help but cry.

[@TheQuestionableMan.]

My heart goes out to all those souls that watched this video and cried on repeat at all reactions because it replayed the song each time

[@doughboi2346]

Dude no joke it gets me every time

[@psychopathinthemaking]

I must be a masochist, watching this on work and trying not to cry.

[@monochromesoul5873]

Omg i was in lunch at work and i had to leave before they asked why the hell i was crying 😭😭😭

[@patriciamae8794]

Im crying now at work 💧🥺

[@ronaldsouza329]

I was watching this at work too, luckily nobody noticed me crying😢

[@godlesslippillow]

Same.

[@mccordrice6481]

I cried when I watched this as a kid but it hurts more as an adult

[@TheKoopa4561]

As unfortunate as it is, think about how different everything would be if Iroh’s son didn’t die.

[@missdifficulty905]

Aang would have to take down iroh..?

[@matd2892]

@@missdifficulty905 iroh would have never broken his seige of ba sing se, so i assume he would have fell the city and the world would look vastly different.

[@someguy5944]

@@missdifficulty905 yup

[@SeriousGamer-we7gw]

mat d he wouldn’t of retreated his siege of ba sing se, ozai wouldn’t have taken the throne, azulon probably would have lived a few more years, and iroh wouldn’t have realized how war is pointless

[@micahsiemens333]

Iroh would still be in line as the fire lord therefor azulan wouldn't have told Ozai to sacrifice his own and therefore Ursa wouldn't have helped Ozai poison Azulan . So iroh may not have been fire lord just yet because Azulan would still be alive so Aang would have to defeat Azulan who is at old age and possibly Iroh. But I think Iroh had connections with the Spirits before his son died so I think Iroh wouldn't have been cold and heartless and probably would have slowly realized or help Aang restore balance.

[@yeeyeeasshaircut456]

This scene makes me cry almost immediately, this would def make every actor better in crying

[@Zero-tk1hb]

Man, it was sad when i was a kid but beeing a adult now and understanding things more and knowing the story of the VA it hits so hard. Iroh is a great character, a positive model and a great man.

[@hayleybartek8643]

"FEELS of Ba Sing Se" - accurate.

[@cerickson017]

There are no feels in Ba Sing Se

[@Nonessentialsquid]

@@cerickson017 there is no cabbages in Ba Sing Se

[@stephenhernandez7609]

@@Nonessentialsquid 😂😂😂

[@sirmadchadmckee6343]

@@cerickson017 bullshit kml

[@sirmadchadmckee6343]

The proper title for this lol

[@nimarus3118]

The fact that he is so kind and gentle to people makes his sorrow for this son's death all the more painful to watch.

[@adolfopross7269]

Well, his kindness come from the grieve of losing his beloved son.

[@nimarus3118]

@@adolfopross7269 Yes, death of a loved one can change a person. It can make a person step back and reflect on life and their own actions. He lost his son in the war and likely understood that his actions resulted in sons being taken from their fathers, mothers, siblings, and children.

[@YourAngel]

periyat. i will never not cry to this omfg

[@nimarus3118]

@@YourAngel The world would be a wonderful place if we all had an Uncle Iroh in our lives. Someone who would show us how good we can be. Someone who would catch us when we stumble on the path.

[@nathaniel2473]

Thats so true

[@Critter68]

Here I am, after all these years, and this scene still brings tears to my eyes. I cry for Iroh. I cry for Mako. I cry for all who lost their sons. I cry for all who lost themselves. I cry for myself.

[@badboyslim6816]

Respect to Iroh, who was one of the best characters in any show

[@decristal48]

"I said FEELS of BaSingSe, not FUNS of BaSingSe!" 😂😂😂

[@ven_skywalker7007]

She really trying to drown the sorrow tho 😂

[@VampireMell]

@@ven_skywalker7007 I would do the same as well xD

[@snarfymcsnarfface2323]

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[@snarfymcsnarfface2323]

nickfarts alot nope

[@randomperson7309]

@nickfarts alot i didn't cry when i watched the first time so i kept rewatching it only a full version could make me cry

[@Sxnny-life_x]

The fact that Irohs VA was dying while recording the audio makes it even more sad

[@VegetaLF7]

Even moreso that the picture used for Iroh's son is actually a young Mako

[@jennyjin1617]

@@VegetaLF7 an arbitrary pic from his military days to be precise. *(proceeds to cri)*

[@Celticshade]

and that the next voice actor refuses to sing the song, even when fans have asked him to do it. he refuses because "its mako's song"

[@JkUnderConstruction]

Who's cutting onions pls stopp.

[@Theoneandonlydramaqueen.]

I never grew up with ATLA but I have watched it fully recently, Mako was an amazing actor and this actually put me off watching it for a couple days because it made me so emotional. To know this was the last thing he ever recorded and he didn't even see it air breaks my heart. Gone but never forgotten.

[@nicolajvangsgaard6144]

For those who dont know. Mako was the voice actor of Iroh, who died of cancer during season the making of season 2. They did get a good bit of performances out of him. For example the famous song "leaves from the vine" in which he actually started crying because he knew he was dying from cancer at that point.

[@Bysthedragon]

Leaves from the vine Falling so slow Like fragile tiny shells Drifting in the foam Little soldier boy Come marching home Brave soldier boy Comes marching home Those leaves did grow From branches overgrown Drifting slowly down Resting on the loam Little soldier boy Taken from home Forced to fight a war That's not his own Ash in the snow Falling so slow Like fragile, broken hearts With no place to go. Little soldier boy Come marching home Brave soldier boy Come marching home He thought he knew What he was fighting for, But the sight of blood Made him question war. Poor soldier boy Cold and alone, Bombs fall like rain, He's all alone. Leaves from the vine Falling so slow Like fragile tiny shells Drifting in the foam Little soldier boy says "Carry me home" Sleeping soldier boy Is carried home

[@kylesebastian624]

Bysthedragon thank you..

[@rosinaya]

Thank you sir

[@wikinfei]

Thank you

[@Acedude227]

Thank you

[@chibi3575]

😢😢

[@VolkerDrach]

Fun- Sad fact: He actually started crying during the recording because he knew he was dying.

[@VolkerDrach]

Of cancer

[@Ares-wr8ld]

how is that a fun fact

[@youllseemeallovertheintern3682]

Arès. Don’t question *”God”* like that. If God say it’s “Fun”, then it’s Fun. Got it?

[@Ares-wr8ld]

King Khal ,The king of hearts! Heh. If you say so lmao

[@zytonix2863]

@@youllseemeallovertheintern3682 🤣🤣😂😂😂

[@Kaepora2]

Don't be sad that he is gone. Be happy that what he did inspired you and others, and was happy doing so.

[@duhbullb]

Happy he was here long enough to create one of the greatest characters ever 😭

[@rhystilshadowhelm]

You know, I often find myself coming back to this particular scene when life starts to get me numb. It helps to remind myself to feel again. Whether it's through reaction compilations, individual videos or just watching the scene on my own again. Just hearing 4 words (Leaves from the Vine) is enough for my heart to jump into my throat.

[@temia6085]

I’m not mad that 100+ people have disliked I’m disappointed that they have lost their way

[@liguow]

Not to ruin the joke but I’m mad af

[@ybbetter5557]

They were crying so much that they couldn't see and went to hit the like button instead of the dislike

[@sooyaaasauce759]

I'm not mad I'm just sad that they have lost their way.

[@crisjo6973]

Their tears made it hard to see the like button and they missed

[@masteraccident4221]

...

[@HartTheHunter]

"This is just a Nickelodeon show." -Not just any show -A Show that showed triumph and failure -A show that showed emotion and change -A show that show corrupted nations and war, death and love -Not just a Nickelodeon show Our childhood

[@liguow]

I am child watching lok for the third time

[@HartTheHunter]

@@liguow Im sorry you have to grow up with that

[@liguow]

@Pig With An Ak47 wat you mean. I watch ATLA 11 times and TLoK currently 2 times. This isn’t my childhood. This WILL be my child hood

[@Mericanas]

sadly, not mine, this didn't pass in tv when I was young, only now that I'm 12 that I discovered through memes that avatar existed ;-;

[@suspiciouscharacter6929]

this show is amazing because it doesn’t necessarily show the “bad guys” as the bad guys if you know what i’m saying it shows that people can change and this show accomplished that so well.

[@lunamuller1886]

My dad passed from cancer before I saw this show, this song and uncle Iroh ALWAYS make me think of him and cry

[@LordKai1102]

Yeah short thing here: cried 6 times. We all need an Uncle Iroh in our lives. Be happy if you have one, and respect him.

[@Naliac39]

He died... 2 days after that recording. That's why he's crying.

[@shoe8475]

Who

[@areebhusain8631]

NeedAPillow The voice actor of Iroh, Makko

[@cheesestickhathreturned6875]

I’m literally crying reading this comment

[@jsmithers.]

No he's still crying because he's trying to be a professional voice actor and put himself in the moment of his character Iroh. Give him more respect than that.

[@aleabrian8180]

John Smith or the actor was literally dying from cancer and knew he was going to die soon

[@HarukaLPs]

The art of Lu Ten is actually based of of young Mako

[@loaf9239]

Imagene eating bred

[@veeam21]

@@loaf9239 -_-

[@reinhardtwilhelm835]

Wait, what?

[@jabongdreemer9193]

Ohno double cry! Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Rip MAKO

[@mollieoloughlin2579]

Yeah wasn’t it a picture of him from his military days

[@siphonophores]

It's even more heart-wrenching that the entirety of Iroh's day is filled with him being interacting to children, singing songs and even teaching some kids how to admit mistakes and apologize (unless the person is actually about to beat you up good), he even stood as someone who is understanding and supportive to a random thief. His day is basically him experiencing to be somewhat like a father again. Then we get to know that the day is actually his son's birthday and still he longs and grieves for him. It also crushes you good with the "In honor of Mako" at the end, realizing the voice actor has passed.

[@devonmarr9872]

When an emotionally strong character/person shows emotional vulnerability it is very hard to not feel emotional.

[@heatherrennick4713]

this song becomes a lot more sad for me when I realize that Uncle Iroh cares so much about Zuko because Iroh sees Zuko as his son whom he lost.

[@thorafoster-bill1919]

this show has so many lairs. he also tried to guide Zuko so he would not make the same mistakes he did.

[@TOXTHEWOLVERINE]

Then you realize that Picture of his son Is actually a representation of what Younger Mako the voice actor to uncle iroh Really looked like and knowing he cried while singing this

[@sgtsurgeon.]

This show is so deep and beautiful. From the story, to the characters, to the animation, and lastly to the lessons it taught, the show is perfect.

[@charleslesorcier5028]

Zuko was like his son too, there's a scene/flashback when Zuko remember his childhood (maybe the beach episode) and he was in Iroh's arms and Lu Ten playing in the sand.

[@jiminseyesmile5184]

The thing that always gets me in this scene is that when Mako is crying while singing he’s actually crying not acting. He cried because he realized the cancer would overtake him soon and he was scared. That’s why it breaks my heart every time I listen to this.

[@hellboundchaoscommand7567]

To the show creators congratulations you made me cry while watching a show no one else has that achievement

[@keyholer4664]

Too many people that think its not okay to feel. Not okay to cry. The strongest person ive ever met told me "my tears do not compromise my strength" she taught me that as a young man. she also died of cancer. I will always honor her in these moments and cry unashamed. I was blessed with a great teacher.

[@asmaraiverson7667]

“I thought you said this was a fun episode” then starts crying- I felt that

[@voidgaming3477]

we thought he was saying goodbye to his son he was actually saying goodbye to us

[@mybackithurts7792]

This came out when i was a kid watching Nickelodeon. I still miss him.

[@RandomShowerThoughts]

😢😢😢 god dammit

[@enviousgaming3250]

@@mybackithurts7792 same man same

[@ruki4585]

Yeah 😭😭😭

[@kamarreingram5045]

@@mybackithurts7792 same I cried so hard 😭

[@philliptivis3082]

This episode is actually how i found out about Mako's passing. As tearjerking as this segment was, that little "In Memory of Mako" was an absolute gut punch.

[@LootinandScootin]

I came here to see other's reactions to this and expected them to cry. I did not expect myself to end up crying. This scene will always hold a special place in my heart.

[@mr.stomatopoda]

Them-"Oooh a picnic!" Me in my head who already has seen this episode-"Your gonna wish that was a picnic!"

[@sgtsurgeon.]

Ooh, you wish it were!

[@unknowndane4754]

The tone shift in their expression was also just instant.

[@The_True_Mx_Pink]

*you’re

[@GammaHunter]

When you first time you see his tale you think “Yay a light hearted tale with Iroh!” Then he pays tribute to his son and you get emotionally drained

[@Weldedhodag]

Emotionally destroyed*

[@sgtsurgeon.]

@Hayden Abfier **Lumi.exe has stopped working, and now she's crying. Please restart the software.**

[@Stonedsheepu8906]

@Hayden Abfier ooookay then. I didnt really get a read on exactly how long he died after that song. Damn, the poor man was in his final hours and he gave us that song. God bless that man

[@josefzalusky7307]

It felt like a punch to the gut, man. What a freaking great short. I've never called a punch "great" before, but... OG Nickelodeon knew where it was at. With this show, at least.

[@matinhosmatos]

Gets even sadder when stop to think that the song is about how he couldn't help his son that died in the war and now his hole life revolves around helping others and especially help Zuko find his place in the world and the good in his heart

[@hushu1414]

When Iroh says "If only I could've helped you" Mako (Iroh's original voice actor) means he wanted to help his past self to stop smoking because he knew he was dying from cancer. Iroh's son in the story is actually a young Mako who made reckless and bad decisions.

[@BrownPhoenix]

…No.

[@scarred4life473]

When you're sad you don't have an Iroh in your lives. You need to become the Iroh in others lives.

[@subdisc]

I think most of these people didn’t know what “IN HONOUR OF MAKO” meant

[@keeganseva3975]

sounds like it. Only two (maybe 3) specifically mention it.

[@KISando]

RIP Mako Iwamatsu.

[@JadetheGoober]

Yes this was a bad way to find out. Childhood ruined

[@biancajoffre2670]

Only new people who are watching the show now don't understand the feeling back then.

[@seiggrainhart4719]

@Ultimate lifeform Kars Mako is the name of Iroh's original voice actor. Who died of cancer.

[@paolocruz8392]

Uncle Iroh, the very representation of the essence of humanity and experiencing both sides of life. Yin and Yang.

[@horakhtythecreator6911]

How does everyone in these reactions cry so composedly or gracefully? When I cry it’s full tears and ugly sobs

[@kytexgd1463]

Seeing all these reactions together just shows how special this moment was to everyone. Normally you’d have varying reactions, but for this it was all pretty much the same :(

[@angelaharris9714]

When you’ve literally seen this a hundred times before but still about to cry 😭

[@D_McGeezacks]

Yep. Every time!

[@coltonwilliams4153]

I will never not cry, and I don’t feel shame about it.

[@ThroughItAll54]

What do you mean by “about” to cry lol you mean DEFINITELY cry

[@NK-gp5jj]

Never fails

[@Stryker__]

Im crying right now...

[@griffinmarsh3876]

I never put it together until now, but Iroh is honoring his sons birthday in the city where Lu Ten died. I can see why it might be even more emotional.

[@Cbop77]

Wow, I've watched the series so many times and that never consciously registered in my mind :o makes this even more sad :'(

[@TheGameMage_]

To make it sadder is what i found out from the other comments Mako was uncle irohs voice actor and he was dying of cancer at the time, three days after he sang this he passed away And that picture was a painting of him when he was younger

[@crawdaunt5691]

@@Cbop77 And the other Fire Nation High-ranks mock him for his failure at Ba Sing Se.

[@megaman161]

The picture that Iroh sets out was the last message he received from his son. It says something along the lines of "To General Iroh; We shall see each other again once the war is won. Your loyal son, Lu Ten".

[@dragonzord_reptar]

I remember crying seeing this scene for the first time (still makes me tear up), AND THEN THE NEXT EPISODE IS freakin "Appa's Lost days"!!!!! Niagara Falls!!!!! Talk about the most heartbreaking stretch of episodes!!!!

[@alexandercreef6161]

What gets me the most about this short is him singing the song to the upset child first. Using something that was so painful, and is painful for him to soothe the pain of someone else.

[@Zeldafan1ify]

I didn't ask for your fricking onions you bastard my eyes hurt already 😭

[@SquidmanMalachar]

Sometimes the best way to solve your own problems, is to help someone else.

[@luxnoctis4730]

Anybody just casually tearing up everytime they hear this song?

[@andreay9935]

Me, I just feel the hurt and the lost.

[@Official.makeshiftvideos]

@@andreay9935 same

[@Caercutta30]

Every time. How?

[@mandolorian162]

You spelt belligerently wrong

[@lintytoe7216]

Fact : Mako’s song is based on his battle with esophageal cancer “leaves from the vines falling so slow.” Line Meaning his body is shutting down slowly

[@xonealx918]

Iroh is my all-time favorite avatar character. So humble, wise, funny, powerful. I love all of his talks with the other characters, always says exactly what needs to be said

[@huh4963]

My sister and I can’t help but cry whenever we hear this

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

This scene is a master at making us all tearbend

[@minecraftfire046_2]

Thank you great leader

[@streamalexsbroadcast6030]

you cried too jong?

[@mr_boskusman]

Second only to my empty stomach

[@bernadettemerida7493]

hell you're right kim jong-un

[@taylorsmith9418]

Waaaaaaaaa😭😭

[@just_a_mollusk]

Kid: Cool! How did you get like that?! Man: Every time I cry during "Leaves From The Vine" I do one pushup Kid: *Jesus Christ*

[@idonotknow8978]

Underrated

[@dressbitch]

Lmao this is the almost similar explanation as to why Chidi got so jacked in The Good Place 😂

[@an0rmalp3rson70]

Half a push up

[@luigiclone0286]

Unrealistic They didn't start crying after hearing "Leaves from the vine" I know it is not normal for one to break into emotion because of a single line but someone said the magic words

[@JoseRocha4774]

People can say this shouldn’t make you cry but this is much deeper then a simple cartoon show. This scene is dedicated to the voice of Uncle Iroh and seeing that scene was his last recorded voice is so emotional. It hits deeper for me because my grandmother and I used to watch Avatar when I was just a helpless young child and I always think about her. I hope they both are at peace with the lord❤

[@nathanaelreuter4168]

Anytime I rewatch this scene from Avatar the last air bender I shed a tear or two because it hits hard.

[@TheDAExperience]

Mako actually recorded this a few weeks before he died. His voice is cracking because he was sick and had come to terms with his own death and knew he was going to die soon. So much depth to this scene

[@zhalosupercell2486]

Stop it I’m tear bending

[@siemabraham9653]

this made me really sad

[@rikukingdomhearts3749]

That's so so sad.

[@zhalosupercell2486]

But all jokes aside rip mako

[@sgtsurgeon.]

**tearbending** stahpp