Leaves From The Vine (Little Soldier Boy) | CINEMATIC ORCHESTRAL VERSION 🍃

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[@jimbophoenix]

“I was never angry with you. I was sad because I thought you had lost your way.”

[@DefectiveDetective420]

I fucking bawled when he said that.

[@jimbophoenix]

DefectiveDetective we all did

[@Princess2737]

“But you found it again. And you did it by yourself.” 😢

[@FabledHeroes3351]

A fathers love for his child never fades especially when they know they seek redemption and can achieve it

[@madamebelle-]

Fuuuuuuuuuukkkk.. it's been more than a decade and I still get teary eyed when I watch this part.

[@Darksaviour]

Mark Hamil was right. This show was to smart for it’s time.

[@edwardtaka5010]

When he said sth like this? 😶

[@irismarek2756]

@@edwardtaka5010 he was firelord ozai

[@edwardtaka5010]

@@irismarek2756 ohhhh damn thx ^^

[@royalflush5228]

@@edwardtaka5010 in his voice role interview

[@ahsoka5216]

After rewatching the show, I can definitely tell that Mark Hamill voiced Ozai.

[@MrChata93]

From another comment section: When zuko meets iroh again at the white lotus camp, he is literally the little soldier boy who came home. The soldier that was saved. The soldier that Iroh thought he had lost.

[@thegreendorito9515]

It’s so sad. Don’t you do this to me. This comment section is tear bending enough without you.

[@drz1406]

Man dont make me tear up

[@darthrevan1712]

@@drz1406 "Almost enough to make a grown man cry. But not this man, get back up there tear!"

[@hectorvarela8325]

Stahhhhp 🤧🤧

[@allainestephens]

just read this and started immediately bawling

[@dragongirlmizuki1564]

Fun fact: Greg Baldwin always refuses to sing this song whenever fans ask, his reason is because leaves from the vine is mako's song. Not his

[@AKAWalker]

Mad respect to him

[@normanpotter5184]

And as it should I think it's would lose the full strength of the message and lose it's point

[@yesthatmousyiris4887]

I don't blame Greg

[@revinhatol]

He doesn't need to.

[@wisdom.union0]

this is not about fun this about crying you mf

[@yannick9208]

*"To General Iroh: See you after we win the war. Your loyal son Lu Ten."*

[@maxmitch96]

So I was thinking about that letter. We see flashbacks of Zuko, Lu Ten, and Iroh on Ember Island and it makes him seem like a joyful, fun father/uncle. But this letter makes it seem like Iroh and Lu Ten’s relationship was extremely formal, barely any emotion conveyed in it. I may be reading it wrong 🤷‍♂️

[@zsu-23-4shilka2]

He never came home.... *SOBBING LOUDLY*

[@teenie9367]

maxmitch96, I don’t think their relationship was formal because Iroh is incredibly sad and informal about his sadness, which he wouldn’t do if he were to honor his son’s memory, but either way seems right and if you’re correct that’d be pretty rad to see

[@nickyson4life]

Maxmitch96: I read the letter as a loyal son wanting to do his father proud. "General Iroh" and "Uncle Iroh" were two different people. I imagine he was strict as a fire nation general since that was the mainstream attitude at the time, but you wouldnt see a son who hates their father write them this letter. I feel Lu Ten was an admirable bender who really made "General Iroh" proud, and though they may not have had the loving relationship Zuko and Iroh had I can definitely see a more formal General Iroh being outspoken and proud of his accomplished son, probably often bragging how the fire nation was in good hands with him next in line and Lu Ten after. And then that all changed when Lu Ten died. His talented accomplished son died, and we know what happened from there. I think Irohs sadness doesnt stem from his son being "gone" gone. He has had time to accept that. I feel he is sad because he never had the time to help him down a different path, and loved him in a way he would have really wanted to love his son (the way he loves Zuko) and not the traditional fire nation esteemed father/esteemed son relationship they probably did have. I dont see Iroh being a bad father in any way, or having a strictly formal relationship with any of his family. I do see him being more strict, and "fire nationy" but I feel behind closed doors Iroh was more of a chilled father then some others were. Still the values him and Lu Ten held during their time together probably affected Iroh in his later years. No matter how much he learned and redeemed himself, guided and taught others, he could never truly help Lu Ten any further then carrying his memory with him.

[@DBNinja]

For some reason I read this and immediately thought of an AU where Iroh died instead and Lu Ten and he became the Iroh in the story

[@kandy4534]

Lets give a moment of silence to Mako the voice actor for Iroh who died July 21, 2006...

[@hairlinedissolver8739]

Wait. How did he die at that time. I had only been half a season

[@boffer9739]

😭

[@gewoonjesse9970]

@@just1randomguy658 im in tears

[@peytonf2873]

i find it really sweet though how they named a character after him in korra

[@lyubenlozanov6471]

@@just1randomguy658 thats so sad

[@finngroenewegen9136]

How did Nickelodeon make such a perfect show in every way imaginable? History, soundtrack, storyline, characters, development. This show is everything!

[@courtneygunter5917]

They Didn't The Original creators of avatar did

[@lucasharvey8990]

Yeah it wasn't Nickelodeon. It was the actual team of creators that Nickelodeon payed to make it. That's the thing about TV shows and movies and whatnot; people tend to give credit to the companies when they're just the piggy bank financing things. It's the, you know, actual creators who are entirely responsible. I don't mean to come off as rude, by the way.

[@finngroenewegen9136]

@@lucasharvey8990 yeah thats true, i just thought they were a part of Nickelodeon. But good that you corrected me on it.👌

[@terrillwilliams1515]

They did their research 1st.

[@portelanceplace7476]

I mean, it did gloss over several real life genocides they not at all thinly veil as children's content

[@maakiverforgeborn7765]

That moment you realize that Uncle Iroh wasn’t staying by Zuko’s side to help him capture the Avatar... he was there to keep Zuko safe, he was like a son to him, and he didn’t want to loose another one.

[@ditzy_girl-readyditzyness96]

"Ever since I lost my son..." "You don't have to say it, Uncle..." "I've thought of you as my own."

[@ChroniclesOfArt]

​@@ditzy_girl-readyditzyness96 Fuck you i'm crying at the damn library

[@Onii.33]

@@ditzy_girl-readyditzyness96I bawled my eyes out at that bit. Now that I think of it, the most I’ve cried from in the show is because of the touching moments between Iroh and Zuko. Everyone deserves to have an Uncle Iroh in their life

[@derekmann8239]

The reason Iroh was yelling so hard at Zuko under Lake Laogai? He already buried one son who was obsessed with the honor of the Fire Nation. He didn’t want to bury another.

[@NobleGamer0117]

*Uncle Iroh:* 'You sound like my nephew. Always thinking you need to do things on your own, without anyone's support. There is nothing wrong with letting people who love you help you. Not that I love you, I just met you.' *Toph:* 'So where is your nephew?' *Uncle Iroh:* 'I have been tracking him actually... His life has recently changed and is going through very difficult times. He is trying to figure out who he is, and he went away.' *Toph:* 'So, now you're following him...' *Uncle Iroh:* 'I know he doesn't want me around right now. But if he needs me, I'll be there...'

[@noahissocoolandawesome]

Sarmad Hammod 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@wormworm5431]

**sobs intensify**

[@baguette745]

ಥ‿ಥ

[@xaviermoorman6247]

Be uncle iroh for someone else in your life guide them through the darkness and you will both come out on top.

[@judgement-kazzy]

I just found out i can tearbend! **proceeds to cry**

[@ruanrodrigues9187]

" Happy birthday my son, if only i could have helped you " me : already crying the shit out of me

[@caelumvaldovinos5318]

I cried at that part

[@nigeriachin6993]

Ruan Rodrigues same

[@No-ob6ql]

can't hear this song without crying

[@ezrahadon]

That moment caught me off guard.

[@brettperez3838]

My eyes sweating man

[@Fantom_True]

"it should belong to someone destined to do great things." "Lu ten never needed it, because he was the strongest person i know." Oh after so many long years, how this melody still makes me weep.

[@carracer25]

I just watched this scene and had to pause because I couldn't stop crying because the song was playing in the background 😭

[@Quadruplits]

Dude that scene made me and my dad sob, Zuko and iroh will forever be the best duo in the entire show

[@cxrsonon100fps]

“If someone cries, they are not weak, they have just been strong for too long.”

[@starlegends3092]

Or ots just emotions and has nothing to do with streangth. Or we are so weak to let the world drown out our true selves and so we are to confused to understand our emotions wnouph to cry

[@SignofJonahYunis.Jesus.Warrior]

I LOVE YOU 🥺 THANK YOU

[@victorvazquez8472]

​​@@starlegends3092case by case. Used to be that tears were that, being too strong, for too long. It was another time, before the pontification of weakness.

[@pedrobelmonte2369]

@@starlegends3092 Wow, you really know how to destroy an epic quote that actually makes a lot o sense! Stop beeing that guy pal, probably no one likes you

[@currybot52]

​@@pedrobelmonte2369And if you looked up to Iroh, you wouldnt insult people when they are wrong

[@masasenpai8834]

"when we were young, we thought he was saying goodbye to his son. As adults, we realized he was saying goodbye to us.." -from another comment section

[@nexuscordat6427]

Ok I was having a good nontear filled afternoon before this video popped into my recommend and you... You had the audacity to post this comment and make me feel even more

[@jj8899]

It makes it even harder to watch this episode for me because you can hear him struggling to speak. It really hurts to know Mako was in so much pain just to say goodbye to us.

[@JujuInFlames]

I saw the original comment, it hurt seeing it then and it hurts seeing it now

[@Kenaliciuos]

Oh that's why I felt like I've seen this comment before

[@thelivingreaper9134]

It pains me to realize this. And now I can tear bend

[@ethanmcfarland8240]

Aang became the avatar Zuko regained his honor Sokka became the leader he wanted to be But iroh...iroh found his son again..he found Zuko

[@cosmiccosmog3919]

and toph thought maybe committing tax fraud wasent the way to go

[@theworstcontentever2383]

cosmiccosmog, lol

[@flz5861]

how dare you, delete this 😭😭😭😭

[@qw3q4s]

and... my cabbage

[@juanarielmartinez3289]

Ok, I agree, but where is Momo?

[@itsthegamermerc4846]

"Happy birthday my son. If only I could have helped you..." "Leaves from the vine Falling so slow Like fragile, tiny shells Drifting in the fall Little soldier boy Come marching home Brave soldier boy Comes marching home"

[@Parmesan_Seeker]

When I was a kid and first watched this, that line hit me hard. We spend his whole segment (the best five minutes in animation history) seeing him help everyone he comes across, only to learn it's his way if honoring his dead son. Even if a lot of this shows subtleties were lost on my the first time around, that has ALWAYS hit hard.

[@coachlombardi9657]

In loving memory of Mako

[@Sceo_]

In honor of Mako

[@asiaoharasbutterflies9425]

*drifting in the foam I’ll never look at the beach the same again

[@nightwolfpuppy]

My grandma passed this morning. Not like blood grandma, but someone who I looked after for quite some time, and she in turn looked after me. When we first met 7 years ago, I had nothing to my name but a bag of clothes, and a history of partying, drinking, and do nothings. I'm here 7 years later with my wife, my son, and so much more than I could've ever dreamed of owning. I got here because despite who I was then, Grandma took a bet on me. She walked with me, guided me. Helped me restore my relationship with my parents. To me, she was my Uncle Iroh. My favorite memories of her where when we'd wake early, and I'd fix her a bagel and tea, and then myself some tea. And we would just talk. Morning after morning we'd talk. Now everytime I drink tea, ill think of her. I love you grandma. And I'll miss you. Always.

[@kimklein590]

Im proud of you man

[@Mazoncodm]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ You gave me hope Thank you ❤️

[@francostevo9939]

I’m already getting teary eyed just listening to this music. Hearing your story with your grandma is not making this easy for me; you’re making me cry, man. 😭

[@florentujkani3089]

Sorry to hear that, I hope you find the peace she intended you to find. You got me tearing at midnight

[@jordanhuey5845]

Thank you for sharing your story.

[@MistyLose]

Uncle Iroh was a good father figure. rest in peace his son and the actual original voice for Uncle iroh

[@peris_arts_film9699]

That would be Mako, he was the voice for Iroh, Aku, and a few others. He also played a few characters on the show M*A*S*H.

[@redturtle234xd5]

Mako Iwamatsu

[@42Kurama]

May he Rest In Peace

[@user-vr5zk9ox8d]

FILM Yup. Mako is a legend. He died from esophageal cancer unless I’m mistaken. This song was the last thing he recorded for TLA.

[@welby4296]

@@user-vr5zk9ox8d holy shit that is so sad. May he rest in peace 🙏

[@allknowingfreddybear9291]

In memory of Mako Iwamatsu, rest in peace.

[@twins2936]

Rest in Peace

[@mystiquegames]

Rest in Peace gone but not forgotten

[@blakeyboiii6286]

R.i.p

[@xaviermoorman6247]

Leaves from the vine..

[@collinnicolazzo2065]

With your help he'll never be forgotten

[@CST2]

As a kid watching this show I didn’t think too much about what iroh said through out the whole show because I thought he was boring but I just finished watching this show again and I’m not ngl irohs quotes have so much meaning and depths I’ve never realised how a cartoon show and characters can make me cry. I hope when I have kids of my own I’ll show them this show. Thank you uncle iroh for your wise word.

[@sinclaireeee]

i highly agree

[@stefan7571]

He wasn’t just the dragon of the west.... he was our uncle

[@mattb9343]

"I'm sorry, I just nag you because ever since I lost my son...." "Uncle....you don't have to say it...." "I think of you as my own..." My feels: 😭 🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊

[@depressedthoughts]

"Sick of tea? That's like being sick of breathing?"

[@spacemonkeybatt]

Why must you remind me?? My poor heart can't take this! The feels 😭

[@liguow]

Why is everyone using emojis

[@liguow]

@Claudia Washington Well, there goes your entire hydrated body

[@dcchaos6409]

So annoyed how the movie just totally skipped out on that part of the dialogue really shows Irohs fatherly love for Zuko, tho tbh I’m annoyed with most of the movie.

[@razorshells6392]

I’m so glad this show is getting the resurgence it deserves recently.

[@jimbophoenix]

I am too. I would never have taken an interest in it and started watching if not for it being on Netflix.

[@adammac125]

I watched it for the first time at the beginning of the year. My little bro tried to get me watch it for years. Can't believe I held off so long. One of the greatest!

[@The.Orange.Wizard]

Funny, right as I start the show it’s hit it’s renaissance.

[@tagteam2523]

I’m so glad this video was in my recommendations

[@stickynotestudios7686]

The Awsomur I’ve always wanted to watch it but never could until it hit Netflix. So glad I started it it’s amazing!

[@TheB3oEntertainer]

"Everything I need is on this Boat Like I said all the Tea I need" ha ha ha- Iron 2024

[@chiangmelvin2018]

This and Lu Ten's funeral scene really elevate the whole live action series, at least for me. What a great addition to their bond there. 🥲

[@imthesenate6468]

I liked how they explored their relationship more but the rest was pretty bad

[@linksey]

I'm crying as I type this. This song just makes me think how in a few months I'll be starting my first job out of college. I'm growing up. I remember being a kid and seeing ATLA and then LOK. I didnt understand the song then but now that I am going to be a full fledged adult...I'm scared. But this song (especially this version) helps me realize its ok to be scared of growing up. It's ok to say goodbye to childhood. I can always revisit it later. When I have the time. Growing up is what we make of it. I have so many memories from my childhood that will stay with me as I graduate college, move into adulthood, start my life, start a family, travel. I'll always have the comfort of those memories

[@tomtowo]

oh man.. please, don't ever lost your way :(, we are here for you, as you are there for us. Please, don't hesitate to come back here, we will be there too.

[@normanpotter5184]

Dude when I first watched tales of ba sing se I balled like baby I had a VERY strong grasp of adult concepts so episodes like Heart of ice from BTAS or this episode And I few others

[@namor2x2x]

dont forget who u are you

[@Hydereal]

I hope you're doing well after all this time now.

[@JessicaKarter5323]

Sooooo relatable. I cried my eyes out when I graduated college because I was scared. 2 years later I'm in my career and still going strong.

[@Sleepy666]

Who disliked this? I will make you a cup of tea, and we’ll sit on the side of the road and try to find out why.

[@judgement-kazzy]

Youre too nice, bro. Have some jasmine tea. 🍵

[@roopooboop]

*sIpS tEa*

[@iantophernicus6042]

“Sharing tea with a fascinating stranger is one of life’s true delights.” ~ Uncle Iroh.

[@jamz391]

Iroh would be very proud

[@masteryoda4727]

Tea? What about pai sho

[@agalaxyfar]

"You must never give into despair. Allow yourself to slip down that road, and you surrender to your lowest instincts. In the darkest times, hope is something you give yourself. That is the meaning of inner strength."---Uncle Iroh

[@robinholzner7]

thank you man for commenting this ❤

[@agalaxyfar]

​@@robinholzner7 No problem, dude. It's my favorite Iroh quote by far.

[@NiTeHaWKnz]

@@agalaxyfar Iroh had so much wisdom. It's a pity it was glossed over in the *coughs* movie.

[@agalaxyfar]

@@NiTeHaWKnz What movie? There is no Avatar movie in Ba Sing Se. 😜

[@NiTeHaWKnz]

@@agalaxyfar That's what i mean, there is no TLA movie... just rumours of one :P lul

[@josephmurillo8043]

This is such a great version of Leaves From The Vine, it really captures the intensity of Iroh's feelings. Rest in Peace Lu Ten.

[@camcage3]

“If only I could have help you my son” 😭😮‍💨 Even though the episode was like 7 min it was so deep

[@eddieguererro46]

Daily reminder to myself and others: Be the person Uncle Iroh knows you can be. ❤

[@skyguysreactions]

Believe in the person that Uncle Iroh believes in you!

[@Vandil_the_Rogue]

The Mr. Rogers of this generation

[@stfu_ham3952]

🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@mastercheif1173]

@@Vandil_the_Rogue I would pay actual money to see Iroh cameo on Mr. Rogers' neighborhood

[@TheKenConker]

That actually got me sobbing. Thank you.

[@bobbiemanueldelapena4997]

**Old Man Zuko enters the Spirit World and meets his Uncle Iroh** Iroh: You may look like an elderly man. But to me, you will always be my impatient young nephew who cannot brew good tea.

[@JohnSmith47534]

please tell me this has happened in the comic books!!

[@thymepilot3563]

@@JohnSmith47534 Korra

[@OliviaSmith-rm2kv]

Gonna be honest even though it’s funny to think about Iroh telling Zuko he can’t brew good tea this comment made me cry a bit

[@BurningBushProductions]

I’m so sure Zuko got better at tea later in life. And I’m sure he perfected it after Iroh died. He’d probably spend hours trying different blends. But no matter how many people said it was the best they ever had, he insisted it wasn’t the best he had ever had...

[@sophiafrey8120]

@@BurningBushProductions First the song and now this comment, I'm just gonna be dehydrated by the end of this ugh

[@tonyarnett4851]

I was crying during this video and I didn't know why. I love this show and I will to my dying day. Uncle Iroh:"I was never angry with you. I was sad because I thought you had lost your way." Thank you,Iroh.

[@tonyarnett4851]

R.I.P Mako and Lu Ten

[@madhatterzake3871]

I watched Avatar the last airbender years after Mako passed away and I wasn’t even aware of his passing, I'm just thankful for his contributions to creating such a wonderful character. Rest In Peace Mako, a little soldier is making his way home.

[@pacman5698]

_"Prince Zuko, pride is not the opposite of shame, but its source. True humility is the only antidote to shame."_

[@lederpo3837]

“I was never angry with you, I was sad, because I was afraid you’d lost your way”

[@lindseysquire8417]

"No, Azula is crazy, and she needs to go down."

[@casdenhouting2415]

"AND THEN WHAT? YOU NEVER THINK THESE THINGS THROUGH, YOU HAD HIM AND THEN YOU HAD NO WHERE TO GO. THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPEND AT THE NORTHPOLE" "I WOULD HABE FIGUERED IT OUT" "NO IF HIS FRIENDS HADNT SAVED YOU, YOU WOULD HAVE FROZEN TO DEATH. ITS TIME FOR YOU TO LOOK INWARDS AND BEGIN ASKING YOURSELF THE BIG QUESTION, WHO ARE YOU AND WHAT DO YOU WANT?"

[@justarat_ontheinternet737]

“Sometimes, life is like this dark tunnel. Although you may not see the light at first, If you just keep moving. You will come to a better place.”

[@patrickviola8000]

😢

[@kayden6695]

If everyone had an Uncle Iroh, the world would be a better place.

[@arivertoeveryone]

so lets start by being the uncle iroh we want to see in others

[@kayden6695]

@@arivertoeveryone I agree. Let's start by being vague in our true intentions by using analogies that are relative to the situation, learning about other nations' learning techniques, and sharing tea with strangers.

[@OneNamelessHero]

@@kayden6695 ..And let's finish by being generous in showing kindness, yet being strong to stand our ground; always being ready to support those dear to us, empowering them and starting the spark of goodwill we need more in our world. :)

[@falanzyfong3281]

Just like mr.rogers

[@Heraldo_Del_Mar]

There have been a few in my childhood that acted in a sense for my betterment, but last August, my uncle Julián on my mom's side passed away from colon cancer.

[@letstalkgames1211]

“Happy birthday my son… if only I could have helped you…” This episode is a core memory for all of us. I hope we’ve all grown into exceptional young men and women.

[@theeyeoftheyinyangs]

I hope so too.

[@hershmergersh6733]

one of the best written characters in animation history

[@mattai075]

I can do this. I'm a grown ass man. *sobbing*

[@banzeyegaming2234]

I’m not crying! YOU’RE CRYING!

[@No-ob6ql]

right there with you man

[@stfu_ham3952]

Don’t worry, I cry everytime too

[@denkikaminari4826]

@@stfu_ham3952 :( same, Uncle Iroh

[@chriswelpher3172]

Showing emotion makes you even more a man.

[@SamLee-tm6jn]

The words in the top left of Lu Ten’s portrait roughly translate to: “To General Iroh: See you after we win the War. Your loyal son, Lu Ten.”

[@Dalek_Scientist]

Bro, how don't more people know about this?

[@DonMarkaveli95]

@@Dalek_Scientist maybe we didnt understand the characters of what was said or people were too busy tear bending to notice

[@igotwect3174]

Ouch...

[@Attomicc076]

I’ve simultaneously mastered tearbending in this one sitting

[@mryoungandbrave1]

@@Attomicc076 same

[@JasZ778]

“I wonder how Iroh's funeral was. There were probably thousands of people there. And one by one they would all leave except a scarred sad man. And maybe a woman in a blue dress would linger, trying to help like she always does. But she would soon leave knowing that this time she could not help. The man, who usually looked powerful and strong, would appear like the lost boy he once was. And if someone was listening closely, they could hear Zuko singing the song he always heard his uncle sing: "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"” -Anonymous

[@jasoncummings7]

Here lies Iroh. He has lived many lifetimes. Soldier, noble, general, father, conqueror, brother, mentor, fugitive, friend, hero, saviour, Fire Lord, tea shop owner, spirit, and uncle. Rest in Peace and may you finally see your son, Lu Ten, again in the Spirit World.

[@SamaritanPrime]

Mako Imawatsu voiced Iroh up until "The Tale of Iroh", passing away from cancer not long after. His understudy, Greg Baldwin, would take up the role from there till the end of the series. Baldwin has said that he often gets requests from fans to sing "Leaves From The Vine." Baldwin always refuses, saying that it is Mako's song to sing, and he won't do it.

[@gewoonjesse9970]

Thats amazing

[@Attomicc076]

The feels

[@sparrowsonnett]

Oh... *oh god my eyes are sweating-*

[@jennytulls6369]

What an absolute lad

[@thearchitecturalgamer6652]

I think that is one of the most honorable things he could do

[@hughsilva5655]

Now that I watched Avatar I see why everyone likes uncle Iroh so much

[@unclecheese1157]

i watched in pandemic . i as born in 2005 so i didnt get the serie and when i saw it in nick years later i also didnt like it. I WAS DUMBER THAN A ROCK.

[@r.pizzamonkey7379]

@@unclecheese1157 Yeah I was born in 2000 so I don't even have an excuse. I was the perfect age to watch it and enjoy it when it came out, but I never really got into nickelodeon, most of their shows just didn't appeal to me. Plus I didn't watch that much TV overall. It ended up being on my "to-watch" list for like 8 years before I watched it earlier this year. I gotta say, I was concerned that I wouldn't enjoy it as much watching it as an adult. Honestly I think I might have enjoyed it more.

[@rapogirl1391]

@@r.pizzamonkey7379 I was born in 2001, but my excuse is we didn't have cable so I couldn't watch it... SO glad I did! It's now one of my favorites. ❤️

[@StarryxBu77erfly]

I hated this show because english wasn't my language (i was born in 2004)and i didn't understand a thing, i was very young, but now just watching this one episode of iroh uncle made me cry so im thinking of watching this show! 😭💖Im so angry i didn't watched it dammit!!

[@rapogirl1391]

@@StarryxBu77erfly It's never too late! Please watch it, it is AMAZING!

[@AK-wm2sg]

This is hands down the cleanest and best version I've ever heard. There will never be another show like it. RIP Mako

[@barnald2446]

The greatest animated tv show of all time that will never be matched

[@imandrw]

Iroh: Those who look for the light can often find it, but if you look for the darkness that is all you will ever see

[@stfu_ham3952]

🥺

[@xaviermoorman6247]

@@stfu_ham3952 any proverbs for us?

[@lion-ks9gk]

"True humility is the only antidote to shame."

[@baguette745]

@@lion-ks9gk I'm using that

[@egg1431]

That’s deep bruh, that’s deep

[@pablosouza6829]

LIFE HAPPENS WHEREVER YOU ARE, WHETHER YOU MAKE IT OR NOT.

[@knuckles2053]

BRO I FOUND IROH

[@Littlepayt]

BRO I FOUND KNUCKLES

[@Someone-fx1dy]

I found Iroh.

[@_Offensivebias_]

❤️

[@knuckles2053]

Kyoshi | FOUND KYOSHI TOO WH AT

[@braedenfullam7936]

I'm a huge fan of emotional moments in film and television, but oddly enough, I don't always cry. When I do, though, I sob like a baby. However, TV wise, there was only one tv show that made me cry my heart out: Gravity Falls. It was such a personal story, one that felt like it wanted to be made and one that needed to be told. When Grunkle Stan spent his entire life putting everything at risk to bring his brother back, when all he wanted to do was to hear his brother say thank you even after their lives together were ruined as teenagers, when he gave up everything, his entire life and memories, to save his family and the entire town, and Dipper saying a final monologue to the audience... I was in tears, man. I never thought any tv show could hit me that hard again Then I was recommended Avatar: The Last Airbender I heard it changed the status quo for what a cartoon could be, but other than that, I had zero context for what the show was actually about. So I started watching, and soon, I was enthralled in the sprawling world the creators invented, chock full of colorful and sympathetic characters that I'll always remember. Then... I reached Tales of Ba Sing Se. And I was not ready. Leaves From the Vine is one of my favorite moments from something I've seen on a TV screen, period. Even though I had never truly felt a big loss in my personal life, I really felt like I had when Iroh sat there at the tree, weeping, reciting this lovely ballad in memory of his fallen son. Then the scene becomes a silhoute, and the text reads In Honor of Mako Guys... I don't think I cried so hard in my life. Tied with Gravity Falls, Avatar is my favorite TV show of all time, and it's because of moments like this. We love you, Uncle Iroh We miss you, Mako

[@sajanifernando848]

I know I'm late to the fandom but I finished this show today. I can't stop crying. I related to Zuko so much from the beginning and seeing his triumphant, well earned character arc was just so hopeful and inspiring to me. It represented how I had been the same and my journey of healing. When Zuko came back and was hugged back by Uncle Iroh in the last season, I felt it was him, the soldier who had come home. I'm sorry for the rant but this show has really represented what healing and acceptance of yourself and others is so raw and real manner.

[@Idkwhattoputhere827]

I just finished the show today and this was exactly what I thought while watching it, I really wish I had watched this show sooner because it’s really one of the best cartoons I’ve watched

[@anxietyattack2660]

everybody gangsta until iroh starts singin leaves from the vine

[@pooliii9818]

Lol this made my day

[@amiinamo]

😭fact

[@anxietyattack2660]

@Duckaduu Draws i didnt even know that someone else said the same thing but thank you

[@mpp6810]

@Duckaduu Draws who gives a fuck anymore it doesn't matter if it's taken lmfaoaoaooa

[@boomingbob1579]

This is the most hurtful episode because this was Makos last episode before his death

[@isabellaalva4394]

Ben H. i am: sobbing

[@boomingbob1579]

Ben H. Ouch that hurts

[@boomingbob1579]

Isabella Alva so am I

[@madagascarpenguin]

@Ben H. This makes me cry so much more. It's so sad.

[@miihoodw6925]

Hearing this OST in the live action made me feel so much for Iroh.

[@mtwutyt]

Everytime I hit replay, it has a different meaning to me. Iroh was undeniably one of if not, the best written character of an elderly man ever. His way of words, his wisdom, always have different meanings for every time you hear them. Especially for this song.

[@skourpi142]

Whoever disliked this doesn’t have a soul.

[@alexanderthegreat6682]

Bots

[@skourpi142]

alexander the great That would make sense. Shows that You Tube has no soul.

[@braiandunlop1786]

Its all good lads, they just missed the like button cause the tears were too much

[@alexanderthegreat6682]

@@braiandunlop1786 Makes sense

[@RainCloud123]

It was probably Ozai.

[@seanmorton4689]

Happy birthday my son. If only I could have helped you...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

[@Katie-qz5hf]

Nooo I'm sobbing 😭😭😭

[@DefectiveDetective420]

Mako made me cry those ugly tears. The emotion was real

[@messingmusic_and_animation]

"My son, Lu-Ten...I will see you again"

[@rezvanicommando4161]

What would happen if someone sang this song to a crowd of BLM protesters? Would they stop chanting and start singing together? Would it change their perspective and / or reality for their movement?

[@stfu_ham3952]

gabe2400 one day..

[@sabashukvani]

Makes me cry all the time I listen to this song. Iroh is a remarkable character.

[@thomasdevries5549]

live action netflix brought me here to remember the masterpiece

[@ilydajon]

Is it good?

[@rds4629]

"Hey handsome, care to know your future" "At my age, life really just has one surprise left to spring, and I'd sooner not know"

[@rustyshackle8000]

When you realize that surprise is Zuko finally finding his way...

[@theemperor1379]

@@rustyshackle8000 No lol. He's talking about when he's going to die.

[@cornelio78]

@@theemperor1379 Wow I just watched Bato of the Water Tribe again earlier, and I didn't know that was what it meant.

[@kiesch2376]

“Enjoying a cup of tea with a fascinating stranger is one of life’s true delights”

[@dim4757]

@orionas byakuren you can drink tea cold lol

[@BuzzinggBee]

Orion tea is from the show and dats what Iroh said

[@askingguess2301]

@TbD TheEnderDimetro Cold tea is pretty good

[@BaronVladHarkonnen]

orionas byakuren it can never be too warm for a cup of tea

[@depressedthoughts]

"I poured your tea cause I wanted too"

[@peterdupuis9238]

Avatar was not a show, it was a journey. A journey through the lives of the characters, and the characters growth as individuals. The most amazing transformation was zuko. Iroh learned from his mistakes and lead zuko to a better path than the one he had set for his son all those years ago. Iroh though his past was less than ideal, always saw the good in life and everything. He realized he could not fix the past, but could shape the present to help and guide those around him to better themselves, and their understanding of life. “Destiny is a funny thing, you never know how things are going to work out.” -Iroh

[@ShmadenShmuki.]

The scene of iroh crying about his son hits hard. Iroh couldn't help his son and became determined to be better and help others. I had a cousin that was like my brother. He died in a car accident because he didn't have his seat belt. I told him to put on his seat belt before he got in the car but I should have been persistent. Now i live my life being cautious and studying survival, medical, and repair topics to never be useless again.

[@Zipfile6]

On this day, 14 years ago, Mako has left us physically, but his voice and emotional impact he had still resonates with many fans, including me.

[@GodspeedKartar]

A month and 20 days after i was born

[@Noah-hx9oi]

@@GodspeedKartar 1 month 11 days after I was born

[@noobiekween5113]

@Duckaduu Draws Yes

[@jennifergalindo810]

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

[@imperialspy7204]

Damn man you made me more depressed

[@VonGeorge]

The final part is so deep... damn, i'm in tears.

[@laraMgray]

Why would you make me cry so hard with this tragic perfectness??😭😭

[@axeeye0953]

Even sadder if you change ‘is carried home’ to ‘never came home’

[@vanessakietzmann7671]

It’s sad as it is, but imagine how it is true for too many soldiers is even sadder

[@yew2oob954]

Tears from our eyes, Come rolling down, Like little drops of rain, When we hear the sound, Avatar fans, have nothing to defend Against Uncle Iroh's, ability to tearbend.

[@that-guy5055]

Came here from the live action avatar. I cried.

[@sivaprasad9505]

Avatar The Last Air Bender : Greatest Show on Earth

[@Katie-qz5hf]

Without question

[@Darhk00x]

Clone wars is the best in my opinion but I like star wars other than Star Wars this is by far the best

[@myname-pe2pe]

@@Darhk00x Dave filoni is responsible for both Clone Wars and Avatar....he wrote both

[@painstakeranimations9253]

@@Darhk00x same

[@bradneece2409]

I'd say my favorites are Last Airbender, Attack on Titan, and Neon Genesis Evangelion. Seins;Gate, Clone Wars, and Legend of Korra are honorable mentions, but I have issues with them.

[@Twister980]

Iroh sat alone, sadness had gripped his heart many times before as he watched his nephew grow. But this sadness was replaced by righteous anger, He had lost one son to The Fire Nation's damned conquest of a war; he would not lose another. And so, he trained, Lu Ten on his mind once more. He would not let Ozai send Zuko to die again, he refused.

[@bamboogiraffe6423]

dude... i've cried enough...

[@sucharitha.a2247]

This is beautiful. Thank you.

[@paul-lm2yo]

@@keiralenahan1358 r/iam14andthisisdeep...

[@WolvnFX]

A man does not cry because he’s weak. He cries because he’s been strong for too long.

[@user-yl3mw3vd8b]

It's amazing how a kid's show was touching such emotional topics and made even adult people tear up. Just amazing.

[@thatoneguy1496]

you know my brother once told me that he watched avatar when he was a kid i never watched it until recently when he died in a crash and this song just makes me sit and think of how glad he was to mention that tiny thing about the fact that he watched this show. thank you bro i will never forget you

[@cinderpxmpkin9554]

That one guy 1 That’s rough, buddy.

[@jbezoarjr5269]

We love you man! I know that can be rough, but I know he is with you from the other side.

[@sourjak]

@@cinderpxmpkin9554 Shut up, dude

[@smeebisesportzbebbins6200]

Cinder Pxmpkin bro not cool

[@hadenmontgomery5888]

Those that don't know. ' Thats rough, buddy" is from the show.

[@pernelladams448]

Me: *sees title* Also me: Oh no I already feel the tears

[@skoshman1]

Darn onions... everytime I hear this I'm cutting onions.

[@stephtros9029]

When I saw the title I was like "FRICKIN DANG IT SAMUEL, I DONT WANT TO CRY TODAY!"

[@stfu_ham3952]

🥺🥺🥺🥺

[@denkikaminari4826]

@@stfu_ham3952 *hugs*

[@amitchand1519]

I really hope the remake will not leave out this beautiful relationship between Zuko and Uncle Iroh, how Zuko became the brave solider boy that returned to him in the end.

[@lylemoore3827]

"You must never give in to despair. Allow yourself to slip down that road and you surrender to your lowest instincts. In the darkest times, hope is something you give yourself. That is the meaning of inner strength."

[@benperry4336]

You're really going to get a kick out of this Prince Zuko, the lotus tile was in my sleeve the whole time!

[@leahrottenstreich2863]

Such an underrated funny Iroh moment. XD

[@Bukaboi-gw7fc]

**throws it**

[@Treizekshrnada]

'F' To the man who breathed life into the character that made me question the path I was taking in life and helped me become better for it. Today marks the 14th anniversary of Mako Iwamatsu's death. He was a prolific actor over the life of his career, doing what he loved until the day he could no longer. He was also an activist working to further Asian-American actors ability to work beyond stereotyped casting, and helped create the East West Players in 1965. In honor of his memory and the memorable characters he played enjoy a cup of tea today, and embrace the ones you love.

[@vivecthepoet36]

That was probably the first sincere and moving "press F" I've ever read. Thank you. That was beautiful.

[@jbboyz754]

F

[@KISando]

Ffffffffffffffffffff.

[@kindafunnyiguess1193]

F

[@marlonaleman1036]

F

[@revinhatol]

_"I did what I could to take on Ba Sing Se, and it is more or less burnt to the ground as I see fit. But even now, I still see hope for a new Ba Sing Se to rise from the ashes. Farewell, my dear family."_

[@engagingbus7991]

About two weeks ago, I found out my best friend died of cancer. He was the same age as me, 21. He gotten it after breaking his leg during baseball practice and an accident at his work place. He developed bone cancer in one leg, and when they removed that leg, it somehow went to the other leg. He didn't want to fight it anymore, and it wasn't until two weeks that I found out he died. I would have went to his visitation, but I didn't know he died. I love and miss you, Andrew.

[@GrizzleyBearington]

🪆

[@zaydismail88]

True that

[@tawbphleb9583]

no, They're crazy and they need to go down

[@CriticallyGnart]

@@tawbphleb9583 ha good one

[@maul6096]

No, we shouldn't be mad at them, we should be sad that they've lost their way.

[@uncleiroh8486]

U bet your last cup of tea i did

[@joedad3595]

Roses are red Violets are blue Im crying So are you And its okay

[@foreverdm7000]

The "and it's okay" really is the cherry on top. Thank you

[@ReadySetEK]

the last line is truly so comforting + restores my faith in humanity

[@NoName-fo6ps]

Respect.. but IM ---- totalyy not..crying. c; Ok I am.. :c

[@sumedhraosurendramalandkar4056]

You can't help your tears when you hear this song... No matter how many years passed, how many seasons and people changed... Songs like these remain immortal and unchanging ❤

[@ThaxtonCook-lb8dt]

So much is going so wrong in the world.

[@LongLiveTheLionKing2]

I don't need a babysitter Uncle... ...Then how about a friend?

[@thatchick115]

*”Emotional Version”* My heart is burning

[@Andominicus]

Dislikes are Ozai and his generals

[@manlyminotaur99gaming8]

No, they are the ones who dont understand his teachings and the sadness of his story They are lost, we must help them find their way back

[@boredianz]

Or They Are Just Straight Up Dicks Or They Are Sad From The Fact Mako Died Or Theres Another Reason

[@Andominicus]

@@manlyminotaur99gaming8 Agreed

[@soup3704]

Just give them a cup of tea and some good advice, i’m sure they’ll reconsider their choice

[@rothcharmaine599]

Screw you ozai and company

[@parkoho]

Uncle Iroh is the uncle that everyone needs!

[@tomboysamusmemeposting]

A man who gave many of us an amazing childhood. May Mako rest in piece, and thank you for being a grandfather figure to us all.

[@sayerglasgow115]

Me: Nothing can penetrate my emotional barriers! This song: "Parry this you filthy casual!"

[@CreativeRed4]

I'm reading the comments through the tears and I totally misread and thought your comment said "Nothing can penetrate my emotional barrels"

[@mandocuevas7592]

This show was not just a show.. it was more, it showed the dangers of this world while also not making it too dark for children. I love this show.

[@slayerofdarknssdmt9697]

While it showed us the dangers of the world it also showed us the beauty as well it showed us to open our minds to others and for us to better understand those around us not just people but nature too and through that we gained wisdom so that we can help others understand the way things are instead of what they seem

[@Parmesan_Seeker]

This show was a experience. I still don't think I've ever found a piece of media with character writing as consistently good as avatar, and I've always been a very avid reader, so it's not from lack of competition.

[@Drag0nvil]

@@Parmesan_Seeker what sets ATLA appart is the consistency of its quality. There's several works like the Sword of Truth where in the author seems to just reach out to you and share his philosophy in a brilliant way but those moments are rather rare. ATLA does it more consistently it feels like. It's odd that a kid show does such a great job in not in telling a story. But also sharing deeper meanings like the impact of war and such. Another story from an odd angle that turned out to be a gift that kept on giving was the web novel: A practical guide to evil Do wrong right It's available on WordPress for anyone interesting, it starts a bit crude but as the story grows, the author does too. And as the author grows so does the world building leading up to a brilliant conclusion. Since you claim to be an avid reader I would definitely recommend.

[@cgrusty8351]

Anyone know where the artwork is from?

[@ezrabridger3803]

it's in the description@@cgrusty8351

[@triad6425]

Thank you. I plan to play this every July 21 until the day I can't in his memory. Thank you Mako for the memories. I hope to be a father that cares as much as you.

[@orthusgames9888]

When I first heard Iroh sing this song to the little boy crying in the streets of Ba Sing Se I thought, "that's a nice song". But when I heard him sing it to his son I started bawling like a baby. RIP Mako. I will always remember his time as Iroh

[@jduduei2o2]

“Life is sometimes like a dark tunnel, you may not see any light but if you keep moving, you will find yourself in a better place.” *- Uncle Iroh*

[@shotgunshane1573]

SECRET TUNNEL!!!!!

[@goldenapplesaga5446]

@@shotgunshane1573 the only appropriate answer to this statement 😂😂😂

[@billybob9269]

Or worse

[@starlegends3092]

Why i wanna cryy

[@starlegends3092]

@@shotgunshane1573ABSOLUTLY XD XD XD HAHAHA

[@arunlewis4416]

My heart is in more pain than Zuko when his face got scarred.

[@davinwilliams3130]

Having the show come back in 2020 makes me happier than Azula watching Zuko get his face scarred.

[@seandabest4329]

Knowing the show has the original writers working on it makes me more satisfied than Ozai after making his son's face get scarred

[@marseldagistani1989]

You know I can't help but feel like Zuko Remind's me of some other Burn face

[@nxverxnder]

@@marseldagistani1989 zUKO CAME BEFORE TODOROKI

[@jjcymbolic]

Can't help but feel like the pain Zuko felt after betraying his uncle felt far worse than his scar as well.. and I'm sure the healing was far more grand.

[@otscheeey]

I love how the main theme was kind of incorporated in this rendition. Just pure harmony. Came here after watching the netflix version of this. It caught me off guard and began to tear up.. thank you for this!

[@living117]

Iroh lost a son and Zuko needed a father. Thats enough to make a grown man cry

[@tati3545]

Me: I don’t remember this song even being that sad. Also me: *sobbing for two hours straight*

[@businessdoge4962]

Because as children we didn't fully understand the situation. Uncle iroh seemed to be mourning the death of his son. In reality it was Mako saying good bye to us the day before he passed away

[@Cobalt-Blue22.]

Not gonna lie, when he started singing to the picture of his son by the tree, I got a little teary eyed. It takes a lot to make me cry... That should tell you something.

[@divisionagentbailey6727]

Are you a guy?

[@royalflush5228]

Same. İ never cry on animation before

[@angelkitsune4856]

translating Lu Ten letter to his father 艾洛将軍 General Iroh 得勝再見 Good bye until the victory (or: see you after the victory) 忠心的兒子 Your faithful son 路騰 Lu Ten(g) 路- Lu means ‘road, street, journey’ 騰 - Teng means ‘to soar, to fly’

[@wormworm5431]

Honestly same.... like I feel like I need to cry and probably should but like..... I physically can’t? This song is the one of the only things that can make me cry even if it’s just a little bit. (I’m fucking sobbing on the inside though). Also it’s physical pain. Is that normal??

[@MrWik0078]

Same here mate i almost never cry

[@eraserhead6198]

Todays Fathers Day, I’m thinking of my Dad. My birth father left me at 6 months old. My Dad has been there for me ever since. Never once in my entire life did he ever address me as his Step Son, he always said “This is my oldest son”. Even when my Mom left due to her drug habit, nothing changed. He still said, “This is my oldest son”. My Dad has always been there, he’s taught me everything, every single good quality I have as a man I learned from him. Everything he is to me is what I strive to be for my kids one day. His words of wisdom, his stories and the way it would always sting when I was younger and he was right. I’d say “Dad, you were right” and he’d say “I know son, there’s nothing you’ve done that I haven’t. I don’t tell you things to be right, I tell you them so you don’t learn the hard way like I did.”. I know he won’t read this, I know some might find it cringe but I love my Dad.

[@theadventureofniel]

ATLA will forever be 100% classic. Impeccable writing for all ages😢❤

[@lemonmonarch4485]

You can feel the emotion in this song

[@vadiamgamer9753]

No parent should outlive their child. This song hits home to so many people, and that pain can be felt by evryone who listens to this song

[@dannygonzalez3337]

The song was written by mako it’s about his time in the Army. He wrote it once he found out he was dying from cancer this was his goodbye to us. RIP Mako truly unforgettable performance as Iroh.

[@LMG1792]

That makes me want to cry even more 😢.

[@jonpino]

@@LMG1792 Well sadly it wasn't written by Mako. Michael DiMartino (one of the creators of ATLA) is the lyricist. It's a common misconception that Mako wrote it.

[@LMG1792]

@@jonpino thanks for the info.

[@Giulia-om2gl]

I'm crying so bad

[@orthusgames9888]

That makes the song so much better and so much worse because now whenever I hear it I'm gonna remember that it was Mako's swan song and it'll make me cry even more

[@feliciasmith5824]

This is the most humble man known to the world.