Two fan theories of note from the weekend:
1) We see “Aang’s Lion Turtle” at the end of Beginnings Part 2
2) The tree holding Vaatu looks like Koh’s tree.
Overthinking or totally cannon?
Two fan theories of note from the weekend:
1) We see “Aang’s Lion Turtle” at the end of Beginnings Part 2
2) The tree holding Vaatu looks like Koh’s tree.
Overthinking or totally cannon?
REPUBLIC CITY DISPATCH #23: “The Beginning” Parts 1 and 2
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A name coincidence or a deeper connection? There is likely a piece of information that undermines this train of thought. I await your responses that debunk this theory!
For me, illustrative quality of the spirit world is the highlight of Korra Book 2 trailer. I think the “real world” animation — especially the work on the bike chase — is detailed, fluid, and as kinetic as ever, but man, these above frames are on a whole other level of artistry.
The spirit designs have had a Miyazaki/Spirited Away quality to them. The scenes featuring Wan feel distinct — more storybook, emulating ancient Eastern artwork. My mind jumped to the animation of Isao Takahata (Grave of the Fireflies) and Shoujirou Nishimi (Tekkonkinkreet).
What do they recall for you? Where do they take your imagination?
– Patches
Update: JuJuSeed and Empyreankosmo say that there will be two episodes that introduce Wan was the first Avatar. To that I still wonder, how? How do we just throw two backstory episodes into a narrative that’s trucking along? What do we think will be the segue that allows for the main storyline to take a two episode break?
Book 2 will introduce the very first Avatar, Wan. He’ll be voiced by Walking Dead actor Steven Yeun.
Here is my big question: How do we get there? Flashbacks were a big part of Book 1, but they were born out of the narrative. Aang was communicating with Korra. I would suspect that, if we see flashbacks, it would be Wan needing to make contact. No willy nilly jumping backwards in Legend of Korra.
Here’s my real theory: We meet Wan in the spirit world. The background of this picture is what clinches it for me. The surreal shapes of trees and the colors of the sky…. has to be the spirit world. Right?
That is just my (Patches) thinking. Let the theories fly. How is Wan going to figure in to Korra’s Book 2 adventure?
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