![]() They each possess the power to “bend” the elements of fire, earth, air, and water, which is accomplished by moving and manipulating each substance through physical movement. Their idealism, kindness, insecurities, and traumas are always the focus of the show over the exhibition of stylish action scenes, though there are plenty of those as well. The characters each have distinct, vibrant personalities that clash and combine under a script that explores a huge range of subject matter. In the world of Avatar, children from different cultures come together to try and end the reign of the Fire Nation, a war-mongering, imperialistic force with notable parallels to Meiji and Taisho-era Japan and the American empire. The visual landscape of the series contains specific and calculated influences from different cultures, creating a unique style that set the story apart from other animated television of its time.
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