Legend of Korra

The Legend of Korra (2012-2014)

A continuation of the widely praised cartoon, Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Legend of Korra was greatly anticipated. Airing on Nickelodeon from 2012-2014, the show was relatively short as it’s four seasons were covered in only two years. The Legend of Korra takes place 70 years after the final events of Avatar the Last Airbender. The series is set in a universe in which some people can manipulate, or bend, the four different major elements – water, fire, earth, and air. Every couple of decades, an Avatar is born. Avatars have the ability to learn how to bend all of the elements, and are most likely needed in a case of extreme danger. They wield immense power and those who get the title of Avatar have to live a rather intense lifestyle. In The Legend of Korra, Avatar Aang, from the previous series, is no longer alive, meaning a new Avatar is born, Korra. After following a male protagonist in Avatar the Last Airbender, finding out that the new Avatar of this generation is a female, not to mention bisexual, was exciting to say the least. Korra is a huge inspiration and role model for many around the world, and it is rare to have a strong female lead in a genre more target towards males. The show follows her and a few of her friends as she trains to become the Avatar she needs to live up to be in order to protect the four elemental nations. 

The reason this series has such high praise is due to the diversity as well how different the story and animation is. It is beautifully written and is one of the few cartoons on Nickelodeon that taught valuable lessons of not only love and friendship but also confidence. It is highly recommended to watch the prequel to The Legend of Korra before diving into the masterpiece that is the Avatar Universe.