Zuko would have been toasted with lightning if Uncle Iroh hadn’t intervened. I think Zuko’s above average hearing skills evidenced by the episode where his ship got blown off and the comics makes his a less vulnerable target. He betrayed his uncle, he attacked and robbed innocent people for his own gain, and he remained largely selfish. I cannot properly describe the power felt. Agni Kai Armbands I didn’t notice it the first time I watched ATLA, but on repeated viewings I saw that all the characters would wear bands around their upper arms during official Agni Kais. Kai (会, かい) is the Japanese word for "meeting". The laws of gravity are expanded, and you can jump those extra few feet. Also, I think a defensive style suits Zuko better as he had lost to Azula when he’s the aggressor. The somber music is to emphasize death. And he has accepted it. Agni Kai's are a popular (and violent) way of settling arguments in the Fire Nation. These are people whose lives are threatened, where they can die for the slightest misstep. War killed Jet, the leader of the Freedom Fighters. Winner: None. Agni Kai Probably one of the most popular words to come out of Avatar: The Last Airbender, it translates to "fire meeting." The question remains however: If Azula didn’t cheat (firing a lightning bolt at Katara) who will win? This is war. Winner: Azula. This was, in my opinion, one of the greatest scenes in the entire series. https://screenrant.com/avatar-last-airbender-agni-kai-never-end-honorably You can hear nothing else but the roar of fire. Watch the video for Last Agni Kai from The Track Team's Avatar: The Last Airbender Soundtrack for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. It’s no longer a puff of fire. Winner: None. It is deep, it is symbolic, and it mingles with only one more thing: fire. (I know I swore that I wouldn’t make anymore Avatar: the Last Airbender posts, but it hurts too much to hold it back. Best display of the use of weapons while firebending - again, not really helpful in an Agni Kai but worth mentioning. Azula is the most talented bender among the young characters in the series; however, I think she is specifically weak against Katara (with good water source.) Note that Aang was just being defensive here and is NOT attacking Azula. This isn’t set in our modern world, where children don’t have to worry about war in their country, and where seventeen-year-olds can relax and live a privileged life with air conditioning and a computer in their lap. They also both have been the first in line to the throne, due to Zuko's three-year exile which resulted in his temporary removal from the line of succession. If this happens, Zuko will have to train harder and catch up to her again and I’m sure he can also win. These fashionable arm bands and pants are from the TV series Avatar the Last Air Bender during the Agni Kai duels. In that way when it comes to endurance Zuko wins. It’s fun to write another essay on the other Gaang members like Zuko vs Katara, Katara vs Airbending-only Aang etc. It is not energetic music, because it does not need energetic music. (chapter 7.) So why is the audience supposed to fear Ozai’s power as a bender? Can generate lightning - Zuko can’t do this technique and this gives Azula a huge offensive advantage. Even in his avatar state, the animators specifically emphasized his sharp features to display him as an older, more powerful bender. The only trump card of Zuko is his Dancing Dragon form that is very compatible with him, but the extent of which he can develop it further is unknown. Azula become the more aggressive and dangerous fighter, however, I think it eventually turned out to be an advantage for Zuko that her offensive wore her down. However, in the long run, Azula will improve at a faster rate and figure out Zuko’s possible weakness making her the winner of their subsequent matches. Reply. Not necessarily. They know its horrors and its hardships. If Zuko can burn Toph’s feet then Toph wouldn’t stand a chance. They are devoured in fire and leave only ash. 2. *Zuko has also shown high ingenuity a couple of times in the series. She had, for the first time, failed. They are interrupted by the gondola’s cable being cut. Zuko excels in stealth as evidenced by his Blue Spirit alter ego, his infiltration of Roku’s temple and the Northern Water Tribe and the Southern Raiders episode. Instead, it’s a hailstorm, raining with flames. Read my "about" page before asking me anything or chatting. An Agni Kai is a traditional firebender duel that is centuries old. If the duel had gone longer I think Aang would have activated the Avatar State and the battle could have ended in Aang’s victory. It is designed to show the effects of war. In Crossroads of Destiny Katara was winning against Azula until Zuko intervened and then again in the finale Katara outsmarts a comet-powered Azula. When evasion was not possible, Azula failed to block Zuko’s attack and the blow hit her hard. Zuko is seventeen during this fight, but he is no longer a boy. However, in the long run, Azula will improve at a faster rate and figure out Zuko’s possible weakness making her the winner of their subsequent matches. Can easily take advantage of a vulnerable opponent (killed Aang while he’s starting his Avatar State). Even if blue flame is arguably more powerful, Zuko’s firepower is roughly equal. Zuko was unhappy that Ozai deeply favored Azula over him; likewise, Azula was upset that Ursa, their mother, deeply favored Zuko.This childhood competition expanded into extreme distrust and even hatred. Although there’s no assurance Zuko would redirect all her attacks, we also have no assurance she can hit him. Like how you want to jump just several feet higher, but the law of gravity denies you that desire. He is a stronger person and a stronger fighter. Eitherway, Zuko is clearly inferior in this battle. She might again resort to lightning. EMBED. It is to emphasize the death of the childhood Zuko and Azula shared, where they were innocent and young and clueless about the world. You see true firebending to its fullest extent. One person challenges another and they both face off in a fire-bending battle. In one of the most anticipated battles of the series, Zuko and Azula finally go head to head in the Agni Kai to end all Agni Kai. And with this fire, where two siblings battle to the death with each other, there is somber music. High endurance - despite being injured by his ship’s explosion, swimming in the freezing water for long periods and a full moon he managed stand his ground against Katara. but let’s see. War forced Aang, a twelve – now thirteen – year old boy to grow up with the constant threat of death at his doorstep and battle an adult. That ends my analysis, thanks for reading! I have to give it to Azula this time but I think Zuko will endure a long beating before going down. With his acceptance of Agni Kai, he moves on from being a child to an adult. Good thing Appa’s there. It is an adult’s war. Not only does it fully display the raw power Sozin’s Comet offered to any firebender who deemed to wield it, but it also fully conveyed the reality of war. See these caps: Azula’s flame is so strong it went past Zuko’s defenses however Zuko’s did the same and Azula was surprised. ‎Best friends Katie and Frankie discuss all things Zutara: including shipping, analysis, and more. But it could always be extinguished. That’s just what people call this scene. The Agni Kai chamber was filled to the brim with nobles, generals and other notables of the realm. It’s like rock-paper-scissors. BUT I’m not saying Azula can’t win against Dragon-trained Zuko. She can win, but it’s unlikely. Let my name now be marred with the title “Oathbreaker.” Temptation is too great a power to best.). It is to emphasize the threat Toph, Sokka, and Suki are in. He understands the weight of defeating his sister and becoming Fire Lord. Looking at the seventh episode of the second book, in Avatar: The Last Airbender, Zuko Alone. Throughout the series, we’ve seen firebending. Every sound is drowned out by the roar of fire, which has purposefully overwhelmed any other sound in the episode. An hour after the Agni Kai with Ozai, Prince Zuko wakes up in an infirmary. While Ozai indeed has strong firebending abilities often displayed in Avatar: The Last Airbender , his style of bending and his definition of honor betray the very core of the first firebenders' beliefs and mean that Fire Lord Ozai is not a true … The power is there. We’ve seen a spit of fire thrown at our protagonists, we’ve seen streams of flames consume entire villages. It is a fight for one's honor and is won only when one opponent burns the other. War tarnished the air temples. Disclaimer: not ship art Avatar The Last Airbender atla azula katara my art artists on tumblr Character Design reposting w the disclaimer whoops EMBED (for wordpress.com hosted blogs and archive.org item tags) Want more? The Chase - It’s Azula vs Zuko and a very exhausted Aang. Its melancholic music is designed to do many things, and one of them is to reflect upon the past mistakes and past phases Zuko endured. Antila ~Ara POV~ "Hello, Ara," Ozai greeted coldly. © Salt and a Dash of Pepper 2016–2021. Azula still seems superior since she was fighting two opponents but this is the first time we see Zuko effectively defend himself from Azula. Can redirect lightning - I think this is Zuko’s best defensive advantage and Azula never saw him use it yet. Report Save. The ground shakes with each step Zuko and Azula take. The battle between Zuko and Azula is part of the finale of the entire series. Only active from time to time. It is symbolic as well, to convey one message: there is fire, and there is nothing else. Into Mass Effect, Dragon Age, FFVII, Batfam, Detroit Become Human and a notorious Cloti meta writer. Fire was dangerous, but it was always constrained by natural law. It is doubtless that whoever has seen the finale has experienced the deep, emotional wretching in their stomach when Zuko and Azula began their fight. Various Viking and medieval Europe posts may have found themselves scattered across the dash as well. One of the greatest scenes. Zuko neutralized almost all Azula’s attacks and calmly counterattacks. A perfectly calm Azula at the beginning will spare her more energy reserves but she’ll eventually run out of gas sooner than Zuko. Zuko and Azula had had a long history of enmity. It is supposed to emphasize the gravity of the situation. 50. It is to emphasize the pain of two non-children battle to the death. Reply. War forced Suki to become a warrior and leave her village to defend others. Avatar State - Azula effortlessly evades and counters Zuko’s attacks without using any bending at all! I think Toph wins against Katara while Aang wins against Toph. Thinkin about this Agni Kai 12 years later…. If they are going to chip each other down Zuko will be left standing. I think yes, Zuko would have won the final Agni Kai. Whether by Aang’s staff or Katara’s flick of the wrist, the fire could always be snuffed out. Her father, her hero, was defeated and so was she. War forced Sokka and Katara to grow up when their mother died and their father left. Avatar - Last Agni Kai - Theme Song Audio Preview remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. They are not knocked unconscious by well-meaning children. She was also able to do lighting with her mental state, and cheat, showing that even in her worst moment she's a dangerous opponent. It’s been a long time coming, by RE:ANIME has finally released their short film, Avatar the Last Airbender: Agni Kai. But here – here – at the appearance of Sozin’s Comet, natural law is stretched and distorted. The final showdown, here’s a quick rundowns of their abilities. It can be argued that Zuko is starved here and not at his physical peak while Azula gets all the resources and proper training. The outcome of an Agni Kai … This isn’t a child’s war. Only a few hours prior had Prince Zuko been challenged to an Agni Kai, unknowingly to him by his father. On Auzla’s mental unstability: In my honest opinion, it gives Azula both an advantage and disadvantage. The throne room was just as I remembered it and the flames seemed all to foreboding. His past mistakes mark his childhood. First, Last Agni Kai: This is the theme that plays during Zuko and Azula's comet enhanced Agni Kai in the finale. Report Save. Azula attacks Zuko who blocks all her attacks while Sokka attacks Azula with his sword who in turn dodges them all. It can be found in many other Indo-Iranian languages as well. Avatar The Last Airbender. The fight ended when their two attacks clash sending the two flying apart from each other. There is fire, and there is nothing else. It’s an incredible moment, and it’s incredible in this fan film, too. They have groped and groveled for food, and it feels like war. owever, I think it eventually turned out to be an advantage for Zuko that her offensive wore her down. More powerful flame- Blue flame indicates it’s hotter than normal, Firebending prodigy (arguably the best display of firebending apart from Ozai) - given from the start. Also, if Azula had been perfectly sane would she have won? In Season 1 of The Last Airbender, we learn Zuko was banished from the Fire Nation because of his insolence. First is that he fell from the airship trying to climb up to the higher ground, then when he was sent flying he didn’t have a cliff to latch himself on. Azula has displayed better agility and defensive skills in martial arts so I guess it’s fair to say she’ll land more blows than her brother. share. Primarily a writing blog exclusive to medieval-based video games such as Dragon Age, Skyrim, and the Witcher. It was only in small pieces that we were able to see his true self, such as when he saved the helmsman on his ship when they were lost at sea, or when he saved that one Earth Kingdom village from the harassing soldiers. However, if this continues for years, assuming that Azula matures and she is able to deal with her personal issues, she has the potential to be the best firebender there is that Zuko is not capable of defeating. These aren’t children anymore. A modification for Rome Total War: Alexander set in the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Best display of stealth - does nothing good in an Agni Kai but worth mentioning. This battle marks the total end of his childhood. Contrary to her dummy of a brother, she wasn’t used to failure and it hurt more than every bruise she … Whilst Zuko’s speech to his father was the catalyst of his good nature winning over, the Last Agni Kai was the final step to his full transformation. People die in war. 26. In the last Agni-Kai, even with the lack of sleep, and mental troubles Azula was pretty much equal to Zuko. When she lost the Agni Kai, on that fateful day, it felt like everything was over. Azula clearly had the upper hand here and she held her ground even with two opponents. Zuko would have died twice in this episode. Powered by. The music that plays during this fight is called “The Last Agni Kai,” so yeah. It is designed to show the effects of war. They’ve seen the world. It is heavy, as if it was composed with knowing gravity of the situation. It is time to get a heaping lesson on all things Agni Kai. War forced Suki to become a warrior and leave her village to defend others. If Toph is able to bind any of the characters with rock/metal they won’t be able to fight back. But The Last Agni Kai deals heavily with finality. I think my favorite battle in Avatar:The Last Airbender is the final Agni Kai between Zuko and Azula. This mod is about trying to implement as many aspects of the tv show that can possibly be added. Their fire combat will reaches nowhere at first as none lands a hit over the other. The short film is really awesome and does bring the final Zuko vs Azula fight to live-action. Haha just a fun thought. level 2. It is to emphasize the ultimate battle between Aang and Ozai. You can feel the heat at every moment, the sweltering, aching maw of some beast closing over you with its fiery breath, singeing the hairs off your face and burning your eyes. Yes, that is right. It might not been as flashy and exciting as the cave fight in the Book 2 finale but it’s definitely the most emotionally engaging one. This boy – no, this man – is dueling his sister to the death for the throne. Whilst I can show you the images, I cannot describe to you the very sound until you take the time to watch the episode in order to do it justice. The characters were drawn to look as they do in the film, but characters who weren't in the film—such as Mai and Ty Lee—were drawn according to their original designs from the Avatar: The Last Airbender animated series. Zuko was a furious boy, filled with grief and shame, and he made mistake after mistake. The Boiling Rock - It’s Azula vs Zuko and Sokka. I’m not sure though how it will work in a flat arena without terrain she can use for her advantage. If their attacks are not clashing head-on, Zuko dispels Azula’s attacks while Azula evades them. This obviously was very taxing to Azula and she was exhausted when Zuko was not. This is a war. Its minimalist percussion, minor key and slow pace contrast the usual fast pace of fight music, magnifying the emotional implications of the scene and complimenting perfectly the dynamic, swelling nature of the fight itself. So Zuko was attacking  Azula, Azula was defending herself from Zuko and attacking Aang who was just playing around. How to stream your favor… Conclusion: In the final Agni Kai, I think that Zuko wins even if Azula is perfectly sane. It is most commonly used in the sense of a business meeting, but it can also mean a general meeting of … Arguably, Zuko is the better assassin but I wouldn’t say he’ll succeed against Azula. Agni Kai are traditionally fought at sunset. 2 months ago. Just you and me brother, the showdown that was always meant to be, Agni Kai!\rMy main channel: This isn’t a petty squabble with dirt and rocks. Conclusion: In the final Agni Kai, I think that Zuko wins even if Azula is perfectly sane. These are adults fighting for the throne. 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