

In an elaborate reincarnation cycle reflecting the seasonal changes, an Avatar would be born a Waterbender, then reincarnate into an Earthbender, then a Firebender, and then an Airbender. But only one Avatar can master all four elements. Within those kingdoms, there lived Benders, possessing the ability to control the elements of their kingdom. Despite the show targeting the children demographic, its attention to detail, character, and writing gravitated to adult viewers and its grown child viewers reflect on the show fondly for all its depth.ĭespite its anime appearance to causal animation viewers, Avatar is not anime but an American production that aired on Nickelodeon from 2005-2008 with anime-esque styles, mythical logistics, and backgrounds inspired by classic anime such as Studio Ghibli.įour kingdoms: Water, Earth, Fire, and Air.

The leads of Avatar: The Last Airbender are child-aged heroes bearing the burden of a prolonged war on their shoulders.
