It’s not just some sport. 

So… which one? 

Korra! I gotta admit — going into The Legend of Korra I was somewhat nervous initially concerning this was the esteemed follow-up to the acclaimed Avatar: The Last Airbender series. I always thought it was an amazing show with fluid animations and perfect hitting comic relief, although I never did find the time to watch every single episode; I only did see the first book or two. My instincts told me to ignore this, however, and I’m glad they did because I felt as if I did not miss a single beat watching this wonderful start of a sequel.

Really though, let me just be plain and proper here. I don’t want to talk about the show primarily even though from my standpoint I indeed found it whimsical in all of its martial art glory… what I really want to talk about is Korra, who the title was named after. Korra came off to me as a pristine breathe of fresh air — I mean, this is another one of those hard-headed female protagonists we’re talking about! Like Samus Aran… before Other M came around. Korra is strong, diligent, notably a tomboy (subjectively a good thing for me), and humanistic enough to relate to as a teenager wanting to enjoy the best things about life. 

Though despite the fact that she was such a powerful lead, the writers and animators did an excellent job giving her a sort of equilibrium. A nice even balance between being really powerful and vulnerable to her feelings, and the main antagonist Amon. Witnessing Amon strike all the fear in Korra was almost something I couldn’t bare. I mean through the thick of the horror, there were many, many times were I yielded the feeling of wanting to protect Korra, like her friends and beg the antagonists to stop. She was arrogant at times, but not so obnoxious that I wanted to see her writhe in pain. It was enough to make me turn my head… seriously! All in all — the writers did a magnificent job with this character  and I definitely be looking forward to next tale that chronicles this woman’s life. 

And you better deal with it, creators. Because I’m waiting patiently.

Bolin makes everything a lot more enjoyable.

I’m having a bit too much fun gif-ing this shit. 

What I thought Pabu was thinking during the puppet act.

I really hope I’m not the only one who clasped the combined feelings of wanting to laugh hysterically and cry at the same time here.

Just started watching it here in Canada and I gotta say…

I’m in love.