most other franchises, Avatar would be nothing without its characters. Aang, Zuko, Korra and their allies are among the greatest heroes of all time.and the relationships between them and with their enemies drive their stories. Rather than leaving things superficial, the interactions are fully developed and grow immensely throughout the series.
More than the deep tradition of exciting battles, it is powerful relationships that drive the two The Last Airbender And The Legend of KorraSome of the best relationships in both series are friendships, family, or romantic, while others are conflictual.
10 Aang and Sokka are best friends who support each other
Sokka acts like a big brother to Aang
Aang and Sokka have one of the funniest relationships among the Gaang. With Aang missing 100 years and being only twelve, Sokka is more than happy to share his wisdom about the world with him, even if he is often wrong. For his part, Aang loves to play pranks on his friend at every opportunity.
Already Accustomed to being Katara’s older brother, Sokka casually slips into a role similar to Aang’s. After their meeting, they become protective of him, despite Aang being infinitely more powerful than he could ever hope to be. The difference in their abilities is rarely a factor in Aang’s mind, as he deeply appreciates everything Sokka brings to the group and is there for him when he needs an emotional boost.
9 Aang and Katara are at their best when they focus on their friendship
The series gets Aang and Katara’s romantic plot wrong
Aang and Katara’s love story is one of the longest-running plots in Avatar: The Last AirbenderWhile this aspect of the series is divisive, it’s impossible not to love the friendship between the two heroes that is present throughout most of the series.
Aang and Katara are always kind and supportive of each other, the only times they deviate from this is either because of Aang’s crush or one of them’s personal flaws. Katara becomes Aang’s waterbending master adds an extra layer of fun to the dynamic, as they adopt playful formalities in their teacher/student relationship, while becoming a formidable duo in combat.
8 Korra and Tenzin are the heart of their series
Korra becomes a member of Tenzin’s family
The Legend of Korra begins with the eponymous Avatar being sent to live with Aang’s eldest son, Tenzin, to learn airbending, so it’s only natural that the relationship between the two is one of the most developed in the series. The rebellious Korra initially finds Tenzin stifling and bossy.and the uptight and traditional Tenzin sees Korra as a nuisance, they eventually grow to love each other while learning to understand each other better.
Korra adores her parents, but Tenzin becomes like a second father to her, with him and his wife, Pema, welcoming her into their family, while Korra bonds with their children. Tenzin becomes Korra’s go-to person when she needs advice or to vent, and Tenzin comes to view Korra as a daughter, one he would die for without hesitation.
7 Katara and Sokka are always there for each other
The Water Tribe siblings are closer than their feuds suggest
Katara and Sokka are the first characters introduced in the Avatar franchise, and their relationship is one of the most important to its continued success. Although they can bicker and Sokka can be overprotective and a jerk at times, The Water Tribe siblings love each other deeplyand we always support each other.
Katara and Sokka’s banter is always great, and while it’s common, they almost never seriously argue, showing that it’s just their way of showing affection for each other. They also work extremely well together, which is best seen when the two work together to care for Aang during Book 1, guiding him through an unfamiliar world.
6 Tenzin, Kya, and Bumi are a realistic representation of adult siblings
Aang’s Children Shed Controversial Light on Him
Fans were excited to meet Tenzin’s younger siblings, Kya and Bumi, in Book 2 of The Legend of Korraand they grew to like them, but they were less pleased with the revelations their introduction led to. As we soon discover, the three’s difficult and quarrelsome relationship stems from Aang prioritized Tenzin over himself and Katara’s other children during their childhood, because he was the only airbender among them.
While this is seen by many as a betrayal of Aang’s character that makes him seem like a bad father, the realistic nuance presented is what makes the relationship between Tenzin, Kya, and Bumi so strong. Aang wasn’t a bad father, and neither Kya nor Bumi think of him that way, but that doesn’t mean they don’t harbor resentment toward him and Tenzin. The resentment is minimal in the grand scheme of things, especially after all the buried grievances have been aired, and, for the most part, the three are perfectly capable of getting along and fighting together.
5 Sokka and Suki live the most beautiful love story of Avatar
There’s never a dull moment when Sokka and Suki are together.
Most romances in the Avatar the franchise doesn’t live up to what fans wanted from it, but Suki and Sokka are the biggest exception to this rule.. The way their relationship develops throughout “Kyoshi Warriors” is perfect, as they go from disrespecting each other to loving each other, and inspiring each other to change, with Suki helping Sokka unlearn his misogyny, and Sokka convincing Suki to join the war effort.
It takes a long time for Suki to join the Gaang, but once she’s part of the show’s main cast, not an episode goes by without her and Sokka being adorable together. There’s no drama between the two from that point on, they’re just two teenagers with big personalities who are madly in love.
4 Zuko and Azula have the most complex dynamic in Avatar
The rivalry between Zuko and Azula is tragic
Although Aang is the main hero of The Last AirbenderHe has no personal connection to any of the series’ villains. Instead, it is the series’ deuteragonist, Zuko, who has prominent connections to each season’s main antagonist. Zuko’s rivalry with Zhao highlights Zuko’s nobility, and his relationship with his Ozai shows why Zuko is the way he is, but it is his turbulent relationship with Azula that provides the most intrigue.
Zuko and Azula’s sibling relationship is both twisted and tragicThey hate each other and repeatedly attempt to kill each other, not by choice, but because Ozai has actively pitted them against each other since they were children, grooming Azula to be his darling child, while viewing Zuko with nothing but disdain. There are several moments in the series where it is clear that there is still a sense of love between the two, but too many factors prevent them from redeeming themselves.
3 Zuko and Iroh carry many stories on their own.
Zuko and Iroh’s storylines are often more compelling than the Gaang’s.
Throughout the first two seasons of The Last Airbender, The adventures of Zuko and Iroh define the series as much as those of the Gaang.Although they are initially an antagonistic force to the heroes of the series, they never come across as anything other than sympathetic and lovable, with their relationship with each other being the main reason why it works.
With Zuko’s father being a loveless monster and Iroh’s son having been killed in the war, the nephew and uncle duo fill the missing roles in each other’s lives. They mean a lot to each other, and their contrasting personalities and priorities make all of their interactions both wholesome and hilarious. Iroh is the most important player in Zuko’s story, doing his best to guide him on the right path from the beginning to the end of the series, and Zuko’s guilt over betraying Iroh during Book 2 is a huge factor in his decision to join Team Avatar.
2 Korra and Asami are more than just a moment
Korra and Asami’s journey from rivals to girlfriends is exceptional.
Korra and Asami are best known for becoming a couple at the end of The Legend of Korra, making them one of the first LGBTQ couples on a children’s showTheir relationship is much more than this single, groundbreaking moment, and of the show’s four seasons, it is within the new Team Avatar that it becomes the most developed.
Korra and Asami begin the series as romantic rivals, competing for Mako’s affections, but that changes in Book 3, after both realize he’s not worth their time. The friendship between the two in this season is one of the sweetest and most enjoyable in the franchise, and it leads to an emotional highlight of the book: Asami caring for Korra as she’s tortured and traumatized by Zaheer. Book 4 continues to build on what Book 3 set up, and makes the romantic turn their relationship takes at the end feel completely natural.
1 Aang and Zuko look exactly alike
Avatar: The Last Airbender Only Works Because of Its Two Heroes
Aang and Zuko’s relationship is constantly evolving throughout The Last Airbenderand that’s part of what makes it so great, because the audience never knows what’s coming. They start out as nothing more than enemies, but fans learn throughout the first book just how much they have in common, and with “The Blue Spirit,” Aang begins to realize that as well. Their bad blood continues throughout the second book, even as they are repeatedly put in situations where they are forced to fight together against a common enemy, culminating in Zuko cementing himself as a monster in Aang’s eyes during “The Crossroads of Destiny.” This leads to Aang being hesitant to take Zuko on as his firebending teacher once Zuko has once and for all chosen to be a hero, but he eventually accepts it.
Aang and Zuko’s time as friends in the second half of Book 3 is brief, but incredibly endearing.. Their contrasting personalities bounce off each other perfectly, and their shared adventure in “The Firebending Masters” is a stunning demonstration of this. Knowing how far they’ve come since the beginning, the two’s final reconciliation after the war as they plan to rebuild the world together is one of the series’ most heartwarming moments.