this is the main reason why many people ship zutara. I like the idea because they both need people to care for each because of their traumas, but they deserve to be enimies to friends instead of lovers.
One of my favorite content creators speaking on one of my favorite series! LFG!!! This was really well thought out and you are very well spoken as always. Admittedly these parallels weren't ones I had realized much until now. As I feel the more forward facing parallel they try to draw is between Aang and Zuko, in episodes like The Storm/The Blue Spirit and later in The Avatar and The Firelord. I'll def be thinking more about Zuko and Katara the next time I watch through the series! Always appreciate your viewpoints.
Gotta say the transitional swipes are like BUTTER, the editing is superb. I also gotta clap it for the observations you make, I still have yet to watch the new series...especially since we have 3 other shows that will be following our lifespan apparently. Can't wait to get an Uncle Iroh show in our sixties.
The parallelisms and contrasting themes between atla and korra are personally my favorite part of the series and why i prefer korra (even if the actual sorry is ehh) Also your delivery is delightful
...also tonight i'm watching a soccer game, it's gonna be Atlético Mineiro versus Cruzeiro, which is our biggest local rival... so you are so very super invited to watch it with me
This video is very well made, but I think it almost disproves the whole concept of Zutara shipping. Katara and Zuko are too similar in almost every way, which is why Aang and (especially) Mai are the perfect balances, respectively.
Your point is good, but by analyzing canon material, we can see that even though they have similar personalities, they fit well together (not necessarily romantic though). In the catacombs scene, they were enemies at that point in the narrative, yet they managed to have a normal conversation and bond. It's important to point out that Zuko, someone shown to have a little angst personality and a tendency to get angry easily (as seen in the Beach Episode with Mai), had a decent interaction with Katara. She was rightfully angry with him and the situation, but after he told her how similar they are, she calmed down and even apologized for her previous behavior. In season three, when he joins the Gaang, she's again angry with him, and he never really argued back. Instead, he tried to apologize to her and find ways to help her get closure with a traumatic event she experienced, which led to her forgiving him. Their interactions show how wholesome their dynamic is: a) Katara giving words of comfort when he was afraid to talk with Iroh, and she encouraged him to go talk to him, b) Zuko advising her to let Aang be alone for a while after he stormed out because he didn't want to talk about the fact that, maybe, he needed to k!ll Ozai, c) Katara was Zuko's first option when he recognized that he needed someone by his side to fight against Azula, showing how much he trusted her and her abilities. These examples demonstrate how their personalities perfectly balance each other and how their similarities create a mutual understanding.
I'm like 99% sure Katara was supposed to be written like the sister that Zuko never got to have. Azula and Katara parallel each other SO MUCH. Both are 14, have blue-colored powers, are the youngest prodigal daughters, have overshadowed older brothers, absent fathers, and "dead" mothers. Kya's death made Katara much more compassionate and motherly towards others, while Ursa's absence made Azula closer to her father and as a result LESS compassionate towards others. Essentially, Katara is what Azula could've been, and vice versa; which is what makes the final Agni Kai so much more impactful imo. Zuko is shot down by his sister, only to be saved by Katara, his "new" sister. I also don't think it's a coincidence that in the same episode where Azula rejects and tries to kill Zuko, is the same episode where Katara accepts and forgives Zuko. There's also a lot of scenes where Katara has banter with Zuko like she does with Sokka. There's more scenes like in the comics lmao. Zutara just feels sibling-coded to me I fear.
@@ilykatara I think the word you're looking for is 'foils,' which I would agree with you on. Katara and Azula parallel each other at some level, but their journeys, personalities, and arcs are fundamentally different. It's a contrast that shows how one was groomed for violence while the other was raised in a happier environment, leading her to become the 'good one' while the other is perceived as the 'bad one'. I also agree that the dynamic between Zuko, Azula, and Katara in the Agni Kai is the one with more depth and significance in the narrative. Katara needed to face her foil, and Zuko needed to sacrifice himself for the girl who was his direct enemy in the previous two season finales. Where our opinions may differ is in how we view their relationship. While I am not, necessarily, advocating for them as a romantic couple (in this comment section especially), the parallels and the Agni Kai scene don't make me see them as siblings either. In season finale of season two, Zuko chose Azula over Katara, even after they had a special bonding moment together in the catacombs, which is why Katara felt personally betrayed and hurt by his decision (in addition to Aang being hurt). However, in the next season finale, he chose Katara over Azula, and their bond was so special and beautiful that he chose to sacrifice his chance at victory and the throne to save her life by jumping in front of lightning without hesitation. This complexity is why many people ship them and don't see them as siblings, but I respect your opinion. Additionally, just as Katara anti-parallels with Azula, she parallels with Zuko. They share similar personalities and narrative arcs, which can lead to a deep bond filled with intimacy and complexity. In other famous fandoms like A Song Of Ice and Fire, fans who ship Jon and Daenerys push the narrative that they are parallels characters, so they could bond deeply due to their shared experiences and moral standards; while others argue that they're actually foils, and their fundamental differences would prevent any romantic connection, viewing them more as enemies. Ultimately, parallels serve to enhance storytelling and establish which characters will have mutual understanding and good dynamics, which I believe Zuko and Katara exemplify perfectly. However, I understand if you have a different perspective, although your opinion on how Katara teases Zuko suggests that you also see them as having a positive relationship, whether platonic or sibling-like.
@ilykatara Zuko and Katara being like siblings is just a cope made up by Kataangers because Katara actually canonically loved Aang like a babysitter or little brother before their relationship turned romantic. Yet Kataangers will hypocritically deny they ever had a sibling dynamic despite the creators themselves describing it like that because Kataangers know a lot of people hate their ship for that very reason. Katara and Azula were foils to each other in some ways but that doesn't mean Katara was intended to be like Zuko's sister. Zuko was a foil to Jet and a massive one to Aang, does that mean Zuko was a love interest to Katara then? Katara was a foil to Iroh, is she like Aang's uncle now? The way you people act like Zuko needed to replace Azula is just gross, and claiming the genocide survivor Katara could ever end up like the imperialist Azula is a ridiculous and tone-deaf take.
this is the main reason why many people ship zutara. I like the idea because they both need people to care for each because of their traumas, but they deserve to be enimies to friends instead of lovers.
Just depends on the type of romance you consume
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One of my favorite content creators speaking on one of my favorite series! LFG!!! This was really well thought out and you are very well spoken as always. Admittedly these parallels weren't ones I had realized much until now. As I feel the more forward facing parallel they try to draw is between Aang and Zuko, in episodes like The Storm/The Blue Spirit and later in The Avatar and The Firelord. I'll def be thinking more about Zuko and Katara the next time I watch through the series! Always appreciate your viewpoints.
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@@wekasuwi how dare you you say something so true
Fuck yeah dawg, parallels, this is right up my alley. Recommendations be hitting good today.
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Gotta say the transitional swipes are like BUTTER, the editing is superb. I also gotta clap it for the observations you make, I still have yet to watch the new series...especially since we have 3 other shows that will be following our lifespan apparently. Can't wait to get an Uncle Iroh show in our sixties.
This was very well said and put together! :>
First 4 seconds might haunt me for a while tho. 😆
It’s okay i can make you forget
@@wekasuwi uh oh... I gotta go 🏃
Found your channel with the tf2 vid, and now this, loving your stuff so far. You have so much potential, keep up the good work!
Thank you! Trying 💜 More tf2 content on the way
this video came up in my recommended, and like you are SO pretty omg-
this was a very well made video :D great stuff!
Awww 👉👈 that’s so nice of you to say..!!! Glad you liked it!
The parallelisms and contrasting themes between atla and korra are personally my favorite part of the series and why i prefer korra (even if the actual sorry is ehh)
Also your delivery is delightful
Thank you so much!
They are the yin and yang for sure ☯️the sun and moon ☀️🌕 fire and water🔥🌊❤️💙Zutara forever
Didnt even bring up my main man Iroh
They have no mentorship parallels
You should check out the Fallout show it's amazing
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...also tonight i'm watching a soccer game, it's gonna be Atlético Mineiro versus Cruzeiro, which is our biggest local rival... so you are so very super invited to watch it with me
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This video is very well made, but I think it almost disproves the whole concept of Zutara shipping. Katara and Zuko are too similar in almost every way, which is why Aang and (especially) Mai are the perfect balances, respectively.
Good eye!
Your point is good, but by analyzing canon material, we can see that even though they have similar personalities, they fit well together (not necessarily romantic though). In the catacombs scene, they were enemies at that point in the narrative, yet they managed to have a normal conversation and bond. It's important to point out that Zuko, someone shown to have a little angst personality and a tendency to get angry easily (as seen in the Beach Episode with Mai), had a decent interaction with Katara. She was rightfully angry with him and the situation, but after he told her how similar they are, she calmed down and even apologized for her previous behavior. In season three, when he joins the Gaang, she's again angry with him, and he never really argued back. Instead, he tried to apologize to her and find ways to help her get closure with a traumatic event she experienced, which led to her forgiving him. Their interactions show how wholesome their dynamic is: a) Katara giving words of comfort when he was afraid to talk with Iroh, and she encouraged him to go talk to him, b) Zuko advising her to let Aang be alone for a while after he stormed out because he didn't want to talk about the fact that, maybe, he needed to k!ll Ozai, c) Katara was Zuko's first option when he recognized that he needed someone by his side to fight against Azula, showing how much he trusted her and her abilities. These examples demonstrate how their personalities perfectly balance each other and how their similarities create a mutual understanding.
I'm like 99% sure Katara was supposed to be written like the sister that Zuko never got to have. Azula and Katara parallel each other SO MUCH. Both are 14, have blue-colored powers, are the youngest prodigal daughters, have overshadowed older brothers, absent fathers, and "dead" mothers. Kya's death made Katara much more compassionate and motherly towards others, while Ursa's absence made Azula closer to her father and as a result LESS compassionate towards others. Essentially, Katara is what Azula could've been, and vice versa; which is what makes the final Agni Kai so much more impactful imo. Zuko is shot down by his sister, only to be saved by Katara, his "new" sister. I also don't think it's a coincidence that in the same episode where Azula rejects and tries to kill Zuko, is the same episode where Katara accepts and forgives Zuko. There's also a lot of scenes where Katara has banter with Zuko like she does with Sokka. There's more scenes like in the comics lmao. Zutara just feels sibling-coded to me I fear.
@@ilykatara I think the word you're looking for is 'foils,' which I would agree with you on. Katara and Azula parallel each other at some level, but their journeys, personalities, and arcs are fundamentally different. It's a contrast that shows how one was groomed for violence while the other was raised in a happier environment, leading her to become the 'good one' while the other is perceived as the 'bad one'. I also agree that the dynamic between Zuko, Azula, and Katara in the Agni Kai is the one with more depth and significance in the narrative. Katara needed to face her foil, and Zuko needed to sacrifice himself for the girl who was his direct enemy in the previous two season finales.
Where our opinions may differ is in how we view their relationship. While I am not, necessarily, advocating for them as a romantic couple (in this comment section especially), the parallels and the Agni Kai scene don't make me see them as siblings either. In season finale of season two, Zuko chose Azula over Katara, even after they had a special bonding moment together in the catacombs, which is why Katara felt personally betrayed and hurt by his decision (in addition to Aang being hurt). However, in the next season finale, he chose Katara over Azula, and their bond was so special and beautiful that he chose to sacrifice his chance at victory and the throne to save her life by jumping in front of lightning without hesitation. This complexity is why many people ship them and don't see them as siblings, but I respect your opinion. Additionally, just as Katara anti-parallels with Azula, she parallels with Zuko. They share similar personalities and narrative arcs, which can lead to a deep bond filled with intimacy and complexity.
In other famous fandoms like A Song Of Ice and Fire, fans who ship Jon and Daenerys push the narrative that they are parallels characters, so they could bond deeply due to their shared experiences and moral standards; while others argue that they're actually foils, and their fundamental differences would prevent any romantic connection, viewing them more as enemies. Ultimately, parallels serve to enhance storytelling and establish which characters will have mutual understanding and good dynamics, which I believe Zuko and Katara exemplify perfectly. However, I understand if you have a different perspective, although your opinion on how Katara teases Zuko suggests that you also see them as having a positive relationship, whether platonic or sibling-like.
@ilykatara Zuko and Katara being like siblings is just a cope made up by Kataangers because Katara actually canonically loved Aang like a babysitter or little brother before their relationship turned romantic. Yet Kataangers will hypocritically deny they ever had a sibling dynamic despite the creators themselves describing it like that because Kataangers know a lot of people hate their ship for that very reason. Katara and Azula were foils to each other in some ways but that doesn't mean Katara was intended to be like Zuko's sister. Zuko was a foil to Jet and a massive one to Aang, does that mean Zuko was a love interest to Katara then? Katara was a foil to Iroh, is she like Aang's uncle now? The way you people act like Zuko needed to replace Azula is just gross, and claiming the genocide survivor Katara could ever end up like the imperialist Azula is a ridiculous and tone-deaf take.