Today launches the A to Z blogging challenge! All month long we'll be creating posts for each letter of the alphabet according to a theme. Click here to see the list of participating blogs.
My theme is Memorable Characters featuring characters from books, movies, and TV.
From: Avatar: The Last Airbender
Known For: bending the elements, wisecracks
This is a great gateway series to anime, combining American and Japanese styles of animation, while also blending in themes of Chinese mythology. It may have aired on Nickelodeon, but it's not just a kids show! Aang is able to control all four nature elements. He's a loveable goof, but his abilities make him the one capable of ending war against the nations. Together with his friends, they work to save and rebuild the nations. The live action movie may have sucked, but the animated series is full of great storytelling, and gorgeous artistic moments.
Have you seen this series? If not, what is your favorite cartoon series?
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My kids liked that show, but all I remember about it is that the movie was horrible. Not the fault of the show at all but, then, I never watched the cartoon.
ReplyDeleteThe movie should not be considered part of this universe. It's not even so-bad-it's-funny, it's just BAD.
DeleteThis show is actually really good. I agree though, the movie was horrible.
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I'm not familiar with this show. I'm much more into the classic cartoon series, though I also love the modern cartoon series The Boondocks.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter loves that series but I've only watched episodes here and there.
ReplyDeleteMy son loved this series when he was a bit younger! Great choice. Also, I took him to the movie when it was released. It wasn't great, but there was some really pretty imagery going on in it!
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen the whole series, but the rest of my family (my wife included) have. They all enjoyed it, and from what I've seen, I understand why. It's a good story with a very definite arc, and some interesting twists. I agree that it's not just for kids.
ReplyDeleteI've never seen this series, but I'm loving your theme!
ReplyDeleteI watched this entire series with my kids. I wish it was still on Netflix so we could watch it again. Loved the Avatar Aang. He was an awesome character and totally memorable.
ReplyDeleteI would rewatch too--bummer it's gone from Netflix!
DeleteNo, I haven't seen this series, but the illustrations make me want to!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see the rest of your A to Z characters. I have only seen a few of these with my kids. But I've enjoyed the ones I've seen.
ReplyDeleteAhhh, another Characters-Themed challenger! I've been meaning to get into Avatar for aaaages, but some other TV show always pops up first! I'll definitely have to check it out now - I'll take this as a sign :)
ReplyDeleteGood A word, though, I've never seen it. I like Sponge Bob. Cracks me up.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen this series, though I love anime. I ought to check it out :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVED THIS POST. I totally agree with you! My favourite anime would have to be Golden Time/Another/Free/Mahou Sensou/Nisekoi/Attack on Titan/Sword Art Online etc etc. There's just too many good ones out these days! I'm so excited for the new spring anime that are coming out in the next week or so.
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My theme focuses on books and the title that is the letter of the day. :)
Will do! My husband watches a lot of anime so I've seen a few of those (in parts) by default. Attack on Titan is his favorite.
DeleteI've never seen this one. I have a hard time getting into animated shows. I don't know why. I prefer the simpler, old-style animation from my childhood, although I don't watch those anymore either. It's a great choice though, based on your description. :)
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