Legend of Korra Book 4: Balance |OT| A Feast of Crows
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Because likely, a lot of this was put in place/written before the online-only switch two months ago.
Atraveller
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Haha Azula, good luck to you!
Also I love this!
After talking to someone I just realized how meh Asami's character is. Being the whole rich character is kind of dull and whatnot when they actually don't do much with it.
A bad example of this, and I'm know I'm going to get a lot of flak for this is Asami from Legend of Korra. She's rich and likes make-up and what not, but she has no bad points whatsoever. She is just a pretty girl that happens to be rich. How she was raised didn't change her at all, it's like her money and her character are two separate things that she just happens to have.
A good example of this character is. Yai Ayanokoji? from Megaman battle network or Luviagelita Edelfelt from the Fate series.
They are both rich characters that value elegance and what not and somewhat shallow at times. But they still have a good heart that try to do the best they can for their friends, they are still spoiled and somewhat shallow, but that doesn't make them auto bad people that need to change their ways.
Accepting your flaws is far more important then trying to change them sometimes. And I feel a lot of series try to make characters grow past their bad points rather then just having them accept that some people are going to be like that at times.
A bad example of this, and I'm know I'm going to get a lot of flak for this is Asami from Legend of Korra. She's rich and likes make-up and what not, but she has no bad points whatsoever. She is just a pretty girl that happens to be rich. How she was raised didn't change her at all, it's like her money and her character are two separate things that she just happens to have.
A good example of this character is. Yai Ayanokoji? from Megaman battle network or Luviagelita Edelfelt from the Fate series.
They are both rich characters that value elegance and what not and somewhat shallow at times. But they still have a good heart that try to do the best they can for their friends, they are still spoiled and somewhat shallow, but that doesn't make them auto bad people that need to change their ways.
Accepting your flaws is far more important then trying to change them sometimes. And I feel a lot of series try to make characters grow past their bad points rather then just having them accept that some people are going to be like that at times.
I can totally imagine Zuko sitting there listening to Kuvira and being like
except now it's not his empire
Dude's probably happy. This way people will stop talking about Ozai so much.
People like Asami because I. She had a likable personality II. She had an interesring backstory with her mom being killed. III. She had an interesring plot when her dad decided to join the equalist movement and she had to go against her father IV. Her story had potential with her business being blacklisted because her fathers actions (her name was disgraced), she had no family anymore and her group of friends were conflicting because of what happened with Korra and Mako.
Book 1 wasn't very good with the character aspect in terms of making them interssting and giving them depth. So Asami came out it looking the best alongside Tenzin and Lin. However the writers have continually failed her character by pushing her to the side and throwing away her potential plot. It's telling that Asami had the best story out of the side charcters going into Book 2 and yet had almost zero screen time except being Makos booty call.
You have a point about her actual design maybe not being unique. But I still think she stood out the strongest in Book 1. Best I can say now is that at least they haven't made her worse as the show has gone on? I still think she's very likable. But she really has no plot anymore. And she's been kind of reduced to a perfect support charcter that always provides them with money and the right weapons/vehicles (that in itself isn't bad, but there is nothing to it and it kind of comes off..in a cheap way).
I can see that, but I don't think that Asami really has a lot of character outside of being the nice girl that can fight and is rich. I don't hate her, but her entire introduction episode was pretty much her proving her stereotype wrong by falling into another one.
She is honestly a really boring character to have on screen at times. That being said so isn't flat out offensive like Bolin has been the last two seasons. And she's the most likable out of the main cast. (For what's that's worth,)
Lol I was getting rekt. But s'all good still got a kiss.
I think your criticism are valid. I just think it can be applied to a lot of side charcters. Cast is way too big and most of them lack depth. I just think Asami rose to the top given how poor Book 1 was with that stuff. I can see your points though in terms of her personality. Not that many charcters on this show have a personality like Varrik that really stands out and feels unique.
I still personally like her. But I totally see your criticisms. I would say a chaarcter like Bolin has a much more distinct personality...and yet I've hated how they used it in Book 2 and 3 (well just me persobally. I see a lot of people say Bolin has been great every season).
m_shortpants
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yay, glad to hear it! It is destiny. GAF and Korra were meant for you.
Was hesitant at first. But fuck it, going to roll with it. Not very often you get chances like this in life where things seem to line up. Plus it is time to move on. Thanks to everyone for cheering me on. All your good vibes surely helped.
That and the power of Kuvira...
Icyflamez96
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You two are soul mates I swear
I can vouch that my kids (my fiancee's daughter and my own, both 8) watch Korra with us on Friday evening. Of course, with it being online only, I don't think they would watch it of their own accord.
And, I'm seriously enjoying the turnaround by Azula. It's incredibly heartwarming.
And, I'm seriously enjoying the turnaround by Azula. It's incredibly heartwarming.
JadedWriter
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She pretty much just exists to transport people when there's too much for Naga or Oogi to transport.
And she really was the best written character in book 1. The only one with a complete narrative arc.
Yeah. I also kind of dislike how she's the perfect support with the right invention and the right weapon/vehicle when convenient. It ties into what you said (it lacking depth). But it kind of makes the charcter feel like a Mary sue (I know I'm using that term wrong). But yall know what I mean. It makes me sad
shira
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I don't think Asami invented anything. That's varrick or hiroshi
Dat train?
JadedWriter
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Yeah I know. They can't exactly right her to her narrative potential because that would take a lot of focus off of Korra, whom was okay, but hot headed in book one and unhinged Jack Bauer in book 2 for the first half.And she really was the best written character in book 1. The only one with a complete narrative arc.
JadedWriter
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I thought Varrick invented the bullet train system and Asami just opened up the rail hub or something?
Lol I was getting rekt. But s'all good still got a kiss.
I think your criticism are valid. I just think it can be applied to a lot of side charcters. Cast is way too big and most of them lack depth. I just think Asami rose to the top given how poor Book 1 was with that stuff. I can see your points though in terms of her personality. Not that many charcters on this show have a personality like Varrik that really stands out and feels unique.
I still personally like her. But I totally see your criticisms. I would say a chaarcter like Bolin has a much more distinct personality...and yet I've hated how they used it in Book 2 and 3 (well just me persobally. I see a lot of people say Bolin has been great every season).
I think it's more the fact that we rarely see the rich spoiled type character portrayed in a positive way in western media. Asami is rich, but that portion of her character rarely actually plays a part in it other then making stuff and having stuff. Though that might be a problem with Legend of Korra as a whole, there really isn't a lot of stand out characters in the story. They all fill very...lax.
Compared to the cast of the Avatar the Last Airbender who all had defining traits, legend of korra has Bolin who just sucks and everyone else just kind of...yeah.
Someone made a comparison earlier to Yuske's group from Yu Yu hakusho and how their personalities melded because they were all so strong. The gaang was far better with this as well,
Korra's group personality, and even overall heart feels limp. Because no one stands out, they barely bounce off one another
He created the magnet system for the speedtrain. Wasn't sure if Asami's train was tied to that. But maybe it was just the hub. It seems like a lot of her companies work are creating better versions or already existing devices. The satomobile being the exception.
Edit: yeah I think it was a hub. Good catch.
JadedWriter
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That was me. If the Krew had their problems in real life Korra and Asami would've had a fight and the cops would've pried their hair out of each others hands as they were rolling around in the street, Mako probably would've been tazed with Bolin shouting don't taze him breh.
I hope you establish a relationship with her where you promise that you'll support each other through whatever happens- regardless of whether or not the romance works out.
Good luck to ya, Azula
Icyflamez96
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Yeah I'm hoping the support is there regardless. I think it would be great for both of us. And could really help. Guess I'll see how it plays out.
Lmao we have another avatar bet candidate.
Stahp
JadedWriter
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I'm about to vomit up some candy corn now.
Atraveller
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Meelo's face ruins everything.
It would be nice if Korra comes back to kick Kuvira ass after jedi training but finds the earth kingdom being run flawlessly. The people love her, Kuvira shirts are the latest fashion craze, and some even name their babies after her.
But I'm sure Kuvira will end up being some power crazed villain that went too far. :/
Astral Dog
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Im liking Kuvira, i think its because she is more like a personal threat than a physical one (for now), team Z was fun to watch,and very powerful, but i dont think they even meet team Korra until half the season,and they were just criminals for awhile, their motivations were more or less a mystery until the finale, but Kuvira already has some connection with Bolin,Opal, Varrick and Su,she is loved by most of the Earth Kingdom, her rise to power was caused by the previous villain, like Book 3 and her motivations are more clear, of course, she could end up an underwhelming villain too.
But im not sure about her being evil Korra/Korra foil, she does not really remind me of Korra.
But im not sure about her being evil Korra/Korra foil, she does not really remind me of Korra.
fixed.
JadedWriter
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Yeah that's the odd thing. In interviews Bryke have made mention of her being like Korra if she was evil, but she really has no traits like her. Maybe if she starts to lose her composure, but I've never got a Korra sense off of her. She's just way more collected than Korra.
JadedWriter
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You do have an excellent point there and I do fully agree on that front as well. Korra received a lot of help in her finale's though so they weren't one woman shows. When she did try to brute force her way through everything she got her ass kicked.
Pegosaurus
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i want to get in on this bet, i think my nisekoi avatar time should be up soon
i predict that korra will be able to get the best of toph in a fight
if wrong I'm at GAFs mercy
i predict that korra will be able to get the best of toph in a fight
if wrong I'm at GAFs mercy
dude she built prison camps.
Cloud Strife
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If you guys think I'm risking this avatar then you're nuts.
Okay. I'll add it now
Icyflamez96
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Who wants to bet that the Red Lotus will kill or at least try to attack Kuvira at some point?
……forgetit
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She's basically Hitler at this point.
It really is wonderful. Never give it up.
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