Avatar: The Last Airbender - 2x19 The Guru - Group Reaction

[@Chocolatepain]

God damn, the Guru's dialogue overlaid with Toph creating metal bending is sublime

[@xnortheast1106]

chocolatepain mo

[@xnortheast1106]

Last Earthbender no

[@jwizdum2103]

It was fantastic. Still think her creating metalbending the best feat in the whole series other than full Avatar Aang

[@TheTillify]

It‘s my favourite scene from the whole show

[@nebbb3615]

i’m your 1,000th like

[@jobiwan1015]

The arrows on the air nomads shows that they are master Airbenders. Not that they are the Avatar

[@squirrelbuddi]

Was just about to say that too XD

[@squirrelbuddi]

@R/Devils Advocate even though all the masters like giatso, the council, and others all have them??????????

[@dangshnizzle6929]

Always bugged me that the tattoos glow

[@MrElerem]

@@dangshnizzle6929 eyes are the window to the soul so they glow with the avatar state, the arrows are part of how the spiritual air nomads see themselves once they get it so they glow too, thats how i always saw it

[@JAL...]

@@dangshnizzle6929 really? Why? Its epic

[@marionr7465]

The scene where Toph metal bends for the very first time has always been underrated. The soundtrack + explanation of Guru Pathik gives me chills every time !!! "Wooo Toph, you rule"

[@violentscorl697]

Marion R YES! It literally doesn’t matter how often I see that scene, I still get chills after ten years!

[@elvisalanbay7443]

I Always cry there because of the wisdom the visuals and the soundtrack

[@mangalegends]

@@violentscorl697 Dang it's already been 10 years lol

[@violentscorl697]

Edwin Francois Doesn’t matter, man. My feelings rear their ugly head each and every time😂

[@Uh_0h_zilla]

@@violentscorl697 who's?

[@Rahvith]

Toph is so badass she doesn't walk, the freaking earth moves for her.

[@cassysevman2424]

David the earth doesn't move her. She moves the earth😏

[@pdors94]

@Kyle S. The female chuck norris of earth bending..

[@itscris1973]

Literally

[@God_3712]

@@cassysevman2424 ^^^

[@scruffd0g193]

Toph was one of the few main characters in any show that made their first appearance in the middle of the series and immediately became awesome. You become emotionally invested in each of the characters which are all so awesome.

[@Vendor.V]

"You might think you're the greatest earth bender in the world, but even you can't bend metal" Navi: 😏😏

[@SewWhatNerdyNav]

Lol

[@glamgod8586]

I just wanna know what he thought when he finally realized what she had done like damn to realize a little blind girl is the greatest earth bender he’ll ever come across

[@PCux-jy2dc]

5:23 😌😏 ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@victoroladipo5732]

P Cux right most people didn’t catch that

[@God_3712]

bet

[@rmz4194]

5:20 "You might think you're the greatest earthbender in the world, but even you cant bend metal" *Navi stares into the camera*

[@justindeliwe8065]

Actually we don't know that. He might or might not

[@Serkong]

@@justindeliwe8065 the girl, she's watched season 1 and 2

[@justindeliwe8065]

@@Serkong which girl

[@Serkong]

@@justindeliwe8065 on the right, look at how she smirks at the camera

[@judemiller]

The hand signs Aang does while meditating on each chakra is what Buddhists actually do for each one. That's dope. Edit: Hindus use them as well! Also the colors of his visions correspond to each chakra, and (I believe) the sounds droning in the background are at their frequencies too. Thanks to commenters pointing these out! Gotta love that attention to detail from the showrunners!

[@juliat.1186]

Jude Miller I am buddhist and you are fucking right 👍🏻😊

[@bileygr1216]

It's also a Hindu Mudra. For example when he opened the light chakra that was located in the pineal gland, he used the Garuda Mudra.

[@christopherspaulding9283]

They also highlighted the screen with the corresponding colors

[@nguyenhuyminh4945]

damn i didnt know that. little details make big difference. thats why the show is one of the best

[@judemiller]

@@christopherspaulding9283 Awesome. Love the attention to detail.

[@janvi.suresh]

this show is so amazing. i love how a "kids show" can explain chakras in an entire episode so deeply. man i love avatar

[@Kunumbah1]

Janvi "This is not a kid's show man" 😂😂😂

[@alexiaNBC]

Like most critics say, this episode had elements of Empire Strikes Back in explaining the mystical and spirituality of the Force/Bending. The only difference is while the Force has mostly mysticism and Buddhist elements that allow connection with all life and matter around them, bending has Hindu, yoga and Buddhist influences that allows manipulating of the four elements.

[@awmsquare-a4621]

No

[@peterrasmussen394]

"But three shakras ago, love was a good thing!" Yeah these "great power" things usually come with mixed messages.

[@captainteeko4579]

U said chakra like naruto in the dub lol

[@JAL...]

@@captainteeko4579 true. Lol

[@msladygagafan981]

Well, haven’t you ever heard the saying, “If you love them let them go.” Because letting go, is actually love in its truest form. Unrequited- And Unattached- And also Unconditional. ❤️

[@xnortheast1106]

No

[@OlPalJoe]

its especially mixed because the ending of the shoe straight up contradicts the necessity of letting go

[@yue6869]

Rana: "I have the biggest crush on Zuko." Fam literally me + every person who has watched this show

[@MetallicaRules]

Amara Ha Not me

[@zhin8294]

Amara Ha Well I'm a guy so I don't have a cush on him per say but he IS my most favourite character in the entire series.

[@Vendor.V]

mahtada bashir I'm a guy but zuko is Bae no homo yes homo Idc ba sing Bae af

[@vegetapsycho8101]

me af

[@MrWillsonx]

Amara Ha. Jet > zuko

[@Crimson28]

“Love is a form of energy and it swirls all around us. The Air Nomads’ love for you has not left this world. It is still inside of your heart and is reborn in the form of new love.” My favorite quote from this wonderful show 😢😊

[@_AJK_1]

The arrows signify the mastery of air, not an avatar.

[@regiman222]

Exactly, otherwise Roku, Kyoshi and the other avatars would have arrows. Only the air nomad Avatar have them, it's cultural like the Fire Nation top knot Roku has.

[@khaelstorm2552]

“I AM THE GREATEST EARTH BENDER IN THE WORLD” that always makes me tear up, so proud of Toph

[@mariakal605]

You guys have had my absolute FAVORITE reaction to the introduction of metalbending out of any reactors so far! That scene gives me chills every time.

[@MikeP828]

Azula: “It’s terrible when you can’t trust the people closest to you.” Mai and Ty Lee: “👀👀”

[@ramaziotivegito6853]

Now who will be the most sus?

[@Thelaretus]

They actually look nervous.

[@youngrootv]

I never realized how similar this episode is to Star Wars, like how Luke left Yoda is exactly like how Aang left Guru Pathik

[@proctologistbarbie]

@Lain the Hero's journey is a common trope but there are a lotta story elements in this show and even Korra that were directly influenced by Star Wars, in this case the introduction of a wise old mentor in the second chapter who offers enlightenment to the hero but is rejected for love resulting in the hero's downfall

[@lindseysquire8417]

And then in the next one, they lose and have to go on the run. It's just the Empire Strikes Back all over again.

[@Omnimegas]

this is probably one of my favorite episodes in the entire series. it's just packed to the brim with meaning, philosophy, and a sort of care you don't see in a lot of shows, kid show or otherwise. every single one of pathik's lessons on the chakras still ring true to this day. like if I'm being honest the comment that "kids should definitely be learning this stuff" is totally valid, because a lot of the chakra lessons I saw as a kid helped inform at least a couple important decisions in my life. especially the air and light chakras.

[@ScottTrolls]

"I am the greatest Earthbender in the WORLD! Don't you two dunderheads ever forget it!"

[@awmsquare-a4621]

No

[@gumballwatterson5037]

we won't

[@grippingrope9937]

Rana: "The Water Tribe definitely has the best outfits" Man wait until she sees The Day of Black Sun episodes

[@MiLLz830]

I was waiting so long for them to react to toph metal bending

[@bangtan_a.r.m.y8312]

I hate everybody SPOILER DELETE THAT

[@mariakal605]

can you PLEASE delete that comment before someone sees it?

[@Rogue_Console]

I hate everybody don't spoil it you clown.

[@endofyeww20]

mariaarakal lol ok just waiting for someone like you guys

[@samskrrt2296]

I hate everybody Thanks Man 🙏🏽😂

[@windwalker5765]

Toph is the most badass character to ever appear on Nickelodeon!

[@saad_5151]

John Evans agree

[@jwizdum2103]

She really is

[@JAL...]

Well thats not a avatar I would say. Other wise most definetly

[@mynameisjeff5957]

That’s a weird way to spell Zuko. (Still Toph is pretty badass)

[@kyleskendle6452]

no

[@yulyeong9220]

Katara is aangs bas sing bae

[@janvi.suresh]

agree 100%

[@AlishaH-ps3yw]

Qrow Branwen YES RWBY

[@yulyeong9220]

Alisha H you know it

[@AlishaH-ps3yw]

Qrow Branwen I'm not gonna lie. I subbed to you cause you're the only rwby commenter that I've seen on this channel XD I hope they react to RWBY eventually, it feels like they're missing out on something amazing

[@davemustaine4866]

IMPOSTER

[@rottenrook7199]

Rana: "I have the biggest crush on Zuko." SAME GIRL SAME

[@Sarah-oi3of]

_yes_ a perfect way to finish off my birthday.

[@IbbyB.]

Sarah Happy Birthday Sifu Hotman!

[@МаксимСемёнов-к7в]

Happy Birhday ma dude♥

[@ninjahaz0180]

happy bday

[@Meeko82]

Happy birthday!

[@kamrynsmart3295]

happy birthday mine was four days ago and today is Vikkstar123's birthday (or Vik)

[@AvatarCritic]

"Many adult fans of the show have told us they really connected with this episode and took away a valuable spiritual lesson" -Bryan and/or Mike I always look forward to the chakra unblocking scenes. I make videos about Avatar, if anyone is interested.

[@theepictabbycat9480]

They didn't write avatar

[@OminousIllusionist]

Notice how Mai and Ty Lee glance at each other when Azula comments about not being to trust those close to you.

[@nim8450]

"i have such a crush on zuko" rana is me and i am rana

[@Miraiwhitelock]

Every person who likes boys who watched this show is Rana

[@shiveringtimber49]

I'm one with the Rana and the Rana is with me

[@Wadilgo]

you can't bend metal and the look Navi gives 5:23

[@pystoph3987]

wadilgo|KZ I just came down here to comment about that

[@Brookether11]

im so thankful for this show lmao I grew up really conscious and aware & it's what got me into meditation & chakras when I was only 10. bryan and michael are amazing for creating a show this impactful 🙏🏽

[@lemon-james]

I swear the guru talking over toph metal bending and the music in the background always gives me chills

[@nton3845]

I love how they play on Hakoda's last words to Sokka before he and the men left to join the war "Being a man is knowing where you're needed the most." Sokka knew right when he looked into Aang's eyes what he had to do. This show man.

[@judemiller]

That guru's teaching was the biggest acid trip for y'all hahaha. Awesome stuff.

[@TheBotherHood2]

of corse it was what do you think was in the Onion-banana juice?

[@theluckycharms81592]

TheBotherHood I think they actually use onion banana juice to help them meditate in real life. Don’t quote me though, just something I read on the internet.

[@judemiller]

@@theluckycharms81592 Yup, they do!

[@evas918]

Great reaction! This is one of my all time favorite shows and i can always rewatch it. I just wanted to clear something up for you guys, I noticed you talking about the arrow tattoos of the air nomads and taking it as a sign of them being an Avatar. The air nomads actually get these tattoos once they've mastered airbending, regardless whether they're the avatar or not. Aang already got his tattoos at twelve which shows that he is somewhat of an airbending prodigy, especially if you remember some of the flashbacks in earlier episodes in which none of his friends around the same age had the tattoos. Just thought it was something you'd like to know. Anyway keep up the good work, i'm really enjoying your reactions and already looking forward to next week! Greetings from germany :)

[@tofu8676]

"If you base your expectations only on what you see, you blind yourself to the possibilities of a new reality." (like metalbending)

[@geminijoule5522]

14:50 I have been a huge fan and follower of this show since it started in 2005, and i have to say that I NEVER made that connection to what Hakoda said here and what katara said in episode 2. Thats freaking awesome dude, new watchers find new cool stuff about this show ALL the time!!

[@Itzy91]

I've been waiting for their reaction to Toph metal bending and it's very satisfying!

[@tsogobauggi8721]

End of the second season was just amazing! Every episode was so great! I remember how I hated to wait a week to know what will happen next!

[@TheTororist]

Scar Daamn firelord scar with the burrnn!!

[@tsogobauggi8721]

Scar Lol... That happened in United States. There is a world outside it, with different episode air dates. :)

[@platinumpeyton]

Normie drinking game Drink every time someone says "Daaamn"

[@crapstirrer]

New drink whenever they say "this is not a kid's show"

[@victoriaSantorsiero]

drink whenever someone makes a pun

[@datuangela]

Alcohol poisoning honestly

[@Thelaretus]

The Thought Chakra scene with those supernatural visual and sublime music, representing all the emotions going on within Aang at that point, really put a tear in my eye... as does the corresponding scene in the next episode.

[@bigtaker944]

Currently this is you guys most enjoyable reaction(s) to a show on your channel, in your GOT ones it feels like you overreact sometimes but in this one it's just fun to watch

[@arturo435]

Man, Episode 16 of Season 3 will get the "This is not a kid's show" thing completely out of control.

[@timothiturner5218]

Zuko and Iroh was literally just living there life and then Katara's ass gotta pop up.

[@sharkbait3546]

Toph metal bending with the overlayed audio of the guru's lesson on connections gives me goosebumps every time.

[@gloriabaquera5434]

I had a huge crush on Zuko too xD

[@IbbyB.]

I was about to watch it when they said that they aren't gonna discuss till it's all over. So fellow non patrons, I think we should be strong and wait till part 2 is also uploaded so we don't have to feel empty when we finish part 1. We can just transition to part 2 quickly! Imma be strong and do that!

[@IbbyB.]

Never mind I'm watching it. I broke 😭

[@solodolosolomon]

good lord man. 2 minutes? you couldnt last for 2 minutes? lol

[@janvi.suresh]

oh my gosh this comment string made me laugh so hard i'm done :'D

[@IbbyB.]

I finished part 1 and now I do indeed feel empty....

[@AbrahamBernard]

Broccoli Rocks they are going to drop part 2 next week

[@Lenny-ue8hk]

"even metal is just a part of earth that has been purified" She focused on the impurities in the metal to bend it.

[@itscris1973]

"You may think you're the greatest earthbender in the world, but even you can't metal bend." Toph: proceeds to create metalbending

[@holstfly1]

I've been refreshing this way too much! It's the only thing I look up for the day!

[@Dresfvae]

9:44 One of them is an Avatar. The woman on the right is Avatar Yangchen who is the Avatar before Kuruk. You only know about Kyoshi and Roku so far, but once you get to the end of the show, you learn more about Kuruk and Yangchen. Mainly about Kuruk who is linked to a former spirit from Season 1. If you want to learn about Yangchen, read the comics. It explains everything that happens after the show and gives a little understanding of the next avatar, Korra.

[@TheDragonaf1]

12:48 - YOU KNOW WHAT I JUST REALISES...this is why Guru Lahema and Zahear were able to fly. They opened all chakaras through letting go attachment.

[@lucaaz14]

Nah zaheer gave up his love for earthly persons To complete the chakra journey you have to be able to let them go, while still loving them.

[@TheDragonaf1]

@@lucaaz14 giving up your love for the earthly person/connection IS the final chakra....This is also the reason why (As Avatar YangShin explained "the avatar can never gain spiritual enlightenment as they must duty falls to the earth")

[@lucaaz14]

@@TheDragonaf1 so you're saying that avatar YangShin never controlled the avatar state? The control of the avatar state - true spiritual enlightment are different things I think.

[@rickastley4993]

*It's a fucking trap man..* *This is NOT a kids show dude..* Nahid is fucking hilarious

[@SailorSag]

I'm glad they were able to reupload this episode since it was taken down during early access. "The air nomads love for you has not left this world, it is still inside of your heart and it is reborn in the form of new love" MY HEART

[@Fullmoonat9am]

Seeing this episode as a kid fundamentally shaped who I am as a human being and that is not an understatement.

[@LxyD]

*this is not a kids show*

[@bileygr1216]

Gino Israel it is

[@lizbandicoot3959]

@@bileygr1216 not really War,deaths,strong sections, ditry jokes

[@fantesticlesnop5814]

It's perfect for kids... Teaches them meaningful stuff

[@Turin1997]

damn, they re gonna be mind blowned by the ending. It will be totally unexpected as season 2 went on

[@Ulquiorra191]

It is hard to understand Guru Pathik's final lesson, because what he's saying is that you must understand your own mortality. No matter how much you love someone, you must never let them attach you to the world. You will leave it too someday, and the more time you spend agonizing over the end, the less you will comprehend the miracle that is the present. We are not defined by the length of time we exist in this world. We are defined by what we make of that time. Also, in real life Tantra chakras have a color. Each of Aang's visions are tinted with the color associated with the chakra he's opening.

[@Omar-uk1dq]

I like how that guy knew about Avatar Yangchen before her debut

[@crescentmoondriver4343]

It was at this moment that I realized, Toph is my favorite character.

[@lucifermorningstar7921]

One of the deleted scene was a nightmare which depicted aang's good time with gyatso and they were both together riding appa, but when aang turned around all he saw was gyatso's skeleton in the 3rd episode, which actually could've made the episode dark af.

[@Toastybees]

"I am the greatest earth bender in the world!" when you can back up your flex like that it doesn't even sound cocky. You're just like "yup".

[@sauce8148]

The scene with the Guru talking about the connection of the elements and transitioning to Toph learning to metal bend with the ringing music gave me absolute chills. Avatar is such a masterpiece....😢

[@brendanharan4501]

The best part about how the show used the concept of chakras, is how it’s not just for Aangs journey. We’ve already seen how the lightning redirection requires a detour through the fire chakra in the stomach, and later with combination bending. The power is drawn from the Fire chakra and focuses through the light chakra in the forehead.

[@dennerviana]

Navi, we’ve missed you 💛

[@YOU_SHALL_NOW_PASS]

YES ANOTHER AVATAR REACTION!

[@YOU_SHALL_NOW_PASS]

People always comment on my username man.

[@chickenbiskit3620]

Need a compilation of Nahid's "I think I think" moments 😂

[@cookiess5049]

I like how instead of spoiling anything Navi just looks at the camera

[@FiggityJones]

I really hope there are more uploaded today >.< yall's reactions are the best!

[@yousufabdullah9498]

Guru pathik to aang :- choose your options 1. Control the avatar state or 2. Katara Aang:- hell noo I want water tribe ass

[@Simran-sr1wc]

Their reaction to metal bending was fucking amazing

[@goncarni]

I just realized that the flashbacks are painted in the colors of their respective shakras 🤯🤯🤯. This show just gets better and better every time you watch it.

[@tucker2197]

I like how in the vision even katara says let me go 13:56

[@MetFanMac]

Note how they avoid mentioning where the pleasure chakra is located...

[@FlameOfUdun96]

"Can I have some onion banana juice, please?"

[@osmin3910]

Surprised me at the beginning, when Iroh said was making jook(Cantonese word for congee), because I happen to be eating a bowl myself haha (pretty good "sick food" while you're dealing with a cold).

[@lisak8492]

"I have the biggest crush on zuko" same girl same we all have.. even my brother

[@Elvisnotpresley97]

Airbenders with arrows are masters.

[@alphamorion4314]

12:06 *LET GO OF YOUR EARTHLY TETHER. ENTER THE VOID. EMPTY, AND BECOME WIND* Also, Katara in the cosmic vision: "LET ME GO...!"

[@andrewbaez6728]

Guru Patik best character.

[@violentscorl697]

andrew baez I wish he and Iroh would’ve met. Jasmine Tea and Onion-Banana juice- they would have become the first multi millionaires in this universe hahaha

[@lifesatrip9340]

Do they know that the arrow on his head means they are an air master

[@juliansmit3770]

Always get so hyped for Avatar reactions

[@BrankoPlays]

When aang is supposed to let go of his attachment to katara while meditating with the guru, he sees a vision of her saying the exact and only words "Let me go", its almost like she is telling aang to let her go in a spiritual sense, but in that moment he sees her in trouble and couldnt. Damn

[@Xeno455]

Fun Fact. The woman airbender in the lineup of nomads. The one right behind Monk Gyatsu, is Avatar Yangchen.

[@draccoonxcii1288]

I don't think Pathik explained that final chakra very well. Letting go of attachments doesn't mean forgetting about those you love. You care for them, but their existing and your feelings for them aren't the purpose of your being.

[@JoshMrFire]

Katara: *discovers Zuko and Iroh are in the city* Katara: *surprised pikachu face* Katara: *runs to Kyoshi warriors* *discovers they are actually Azula, Mei, and Ty lee* Katara: *surprised pikachu face* Katara: *Runs to the earth king to warn him* *Discovers the Earth king is actually Ozai* Katara: *_surprised pikachu face_*

[@b.m1902]

But you can't bend metal. Toph: and I took that personally. Fucking love that scene 😭

[@Theviking42097]

I watched this growing up as a kid and I’m glad I did. I watched every episode as it aired on Nickelodeon

[@tobialamu9810]

A perfect way to start my birthday, I love you normies...

[@runamohammad3507]

Tobi Alamu happy birthday !

[@SewWhatNerdyNav]

Happy belated Birthday!

[@jessetorres8738]

Those 2 bounty hunters eventually get out of the box, but it is revealed in an Avatar Comic, and they are not seen in season 3.

[@QMS9224]

"can we go get out chakras massaged?" nahid: "that's too expensive for me fam" i feel you nahid i feel you lmao

[@johnhanes5520]

As a kid, this was what introduced me to the concepts of death and loss. Like actually thinking about what it means. Will forever recommend this show.

[@IbbyB.]

The real question though, what DID RANA RUB ON NAHID'S HAIR?! 😂

[@dragonandavaterfan8953]

FINALLY,the wait was worth it.You guys metalbending reaction is so satisfying.

[@fools5271]

Did you know each scene where aang opened his chakras was a color of a rainbow?

[@Zarola]

All Air Masters have the tattoos. Once they master the air element they recieve tattoos. Aang mastered air by 10 years old I think

[@christianvennemann9008]

3:01 Long Feng was actually voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson.

[@Kagarin05]

aw dat quality tho, its noticeable on my flatscreen moreso

[@christopherspaulding9283]

11:34 Your collective reactions are always priceless!

[@ffflustered9qr]

It's really lovely that they let Sokka and Hakoda be soft, in a way we don't often get in pop culture with fathers and sons. The way Sokka closes his eyes when he hugs his dad always makes me melt -- and of course it's all an excellent contrast to the relationship between Zuko and Ozai. also they didn't have to go that hard on Hakoda's cheekbones tho damn

[@kuramamastah5270]

UFF it is so incredimazing how Aang recap the past events while opening his chakras, they were preparing us for the final countdown

[@tytania3545]

This IS a kids show! Stop saying it isn't! Children DO have these same existencial paradigms, this show did WONDERS for the millions of children who watched and are watching now, it helped many understand complicated matters that ADULTS are fearful of explaining. How many children try to live to parents expectations? Zuko and Aang and Toph suffer from this. How many children live in imposible conditions? For the children that live like this it helps them understand their conditions and options, for children who live better, it teaches empathy. We always underestimate children and I remember how I hated that when I WAS a child.