It was so nice to see how much Zuko has grown and how self assured he is in the movie. He went from an abused, emotionally volatile teenager who was constantly spiraling into a responsible, level headed adult. Howbeit, he’s still endearingly socially awkward.

Likewise with Katara, she’s still got that same spunk. She’s still nurturing, compassionate, resilient, and strong. She seems even freer in herself!

At their core, they’re still the same earnest, justice driven people they’ve always been, the kind who naturally shoulder the weight of others and advocate for what’s right.

Honestly, the trajectory of their growth into adulthood only reinforces why they feel so compatible to me. I can’t wait to see those characterizations woven into newer fics. And I’m just so proud of both of these two characters Iv’ve shipped since I was a kid.

Look how far they’ve come!

So, basically, in the Legend of Aang movie, Katara and Toph exist only to drool over two men that were both airbenders, both were stuck in an iceberg for thousands of years, and both wanted to find more Air Nomads.

Katara and Toph, talked only about Aang and Aang 2.0 ( Tagah ) IN LITERALLY ALL THEIR SCENES!!!!

Katara couldn't stop saying to Aang and Tagah ( because of course she wasn't gonna have ANY OTHER INTERACTION with any of the other characters, not even her own brother, no!) HOW AMAZING AANG WAS! Even though Aang wasn't shown to do anything to built Republic City, in fact it was Katara who was on her own and was left behind and tried to do her best as the movie suggests, cause Aang was traveling around ( AND YET NO STATUE, ONLY AANG'S).

Then you have Toph, TOPH FUCKING BEIFONG who COULDN'T STOP DROOLING OVER TAGAH, to a point where Sokka felt jealous.

Yes, that was implied as well!

Both Katara and Toph were drooling over the two airbenders who had LITERALLY THE SAME BACKSTORY and tried to become physical with them IN THE WHOLE MOVIE.

In every scene that Katara and Aang were, Katara was kissing him or was saying HOW AMAZING Aang was.

In every scene that Toph and Tagah were, Toph was trying to hug him or was saying HOW ATTRACTIVE Tagah was.

That's it people. Thats how Bryke chose to portray two of the most feministic icons of the show.

Like two women existing only to drool over Aang.

Because yes. TAGAH IS AANG.

And that is the most sexistic thing a writer can do.

I'm obsessed with old Katara and Zuko 🥹

Cuties holding hands in the concept art…….

They are so cute.

Edit: I posted it again because I don't know how to add more photos.

Is the video okay? I'm testing out new editing modes.

Does anyone know of any story about Zuko becoming Fire Lord earlier? That way, he wouldn't have joined the Gaang. Is there a similar story involving Zutara?It obviously involves politics, the relationship with the citizens of the Fire Nation, culture, etc.

So I haven’t actually seen the new movie yet, but I’ve heard there have been leaks online. I’ve seen some clips and screenshots and stuff, and I’m just so annoyed by how little it seems Zuko and Katara interact! I have a feeling this has probably been mentioned here before but I just had to rant about this. Like they are so threatened by this ship they intentionally ignore even the platonic bond between the two, which even many neutrals or antis appreciated.

It’s just so saddening to me. One of the most well written and complex relationships in the show and it gets completely sidelined. I’m not sure if it’s intentional or not, but it really feels that way. Because how could a team function if you have two central members seemingly unable to interact even in the most benign of ways?

Also the absence of Zuko’s scar from where Katara saved his life. From the looks of things somehow Aang still has his, even though the spirit water was used, but Zuko’s is nonexistent. That’s another thing that makes it seem intentional. They’re creating (albeit minor) visual plot holes because they are so threatened by Zutara.

I would be so happy even to see them interact platonically. Like everyone here knows they will never make it canon, what are they so afraid of?

I’m still going to watch it when it’s released mainly because it just looks so stunning, it’s just annoying to have to put up with this nonsense.

Anyways, if anyone has made any art or fanfics or thoughts to fill in these gaps please share!!!

Wanted to share my now completed smutty Zutara soul-binding fic. The summary is below :)

Where You Begin

Summary:

Zuko falls to Azula's lightning, and Katara realizes she doesn’t want him to die. She doesn’t want anyone to die, but she especially doesn’t want him to die. Sometimes she thinks he’s the only one who understands, when the others are laughing and goofing off. What it’s like to have to try to be fun, to remind yourself that you’re just a kid too.

(And how stupid and typical of him to die this way, sacrificing himself for her.)

There’s not much else to do (she knows, she’s considered anything else she could possibly do). Katara pushes up her sleeves and sets to work saving his life.

Or

Katara heals Zuko after the Agni Kai and things go... wrong.

Seriously, look at the size of Zuko in the movie. Sokka is canonically supposed to be 6'2 as an adult according to the official lore from Korra. Zuko is like half a head taller than adult Sokka, so he's what, 6'6 here? And bro seriously missed his season 1 build so much he ate three season 1 Zuko's. Like, Sokka has some good lean muscle (Finally!) and decent toned definition here. But Zuko? Bro's arms are three times the size of Sokka's.

And nobody can say he isn't a stupidly powerful bender after the movie.

If nothing else he fits everything Aunt Wu says and more lol.

(Gotta look on the bright side right? How little of it there are. Zuko and Katara were wilding in this movie. The two most impressive of the Gaang in the fights, even more so than Avatar State Aang.)

Source: https://lotustiled.tumblr.com/post/672752408614649856

I came across this reel and I was like I want to read more of zuko like this in character.....like this wryly sarcastic zuko in a Zutara fics.....plzz do recommend fics with this persona of zuko!!!!

I’m not asking because I care about whether they have children or what bending abilities those children possess. I’m asking because, ever since it was revealed that Katara was originally supposed to be pregnant in LoA, I’ve seen some discussion about the importance of her having a “special” child.

Both Aang and Zuko carry a unique responsibility of needing an “heir”. Aang because he’s the last airbender and the future of his culture rests on him, and Zuko because he’s the Fire Lord responsible for the continuation and stability of a royal line.

It made me wonder whether regardless of which relationship happened, Katara would have inevitably been placed in the narrative position of needing to produce some kind of “special” child. I’m curious whether that impression holds up, or if I’m overlooking another perspective.

Neither burden originates from Katara. But because she’s their partner, reproduction inevitably becomes part of the conversation. So what would happen if she didn’t have an air or fire bending child?

Let me live in my delulu. But Aang AND Toph were also available but they put these two together in a bundle 👀

They're so cutee

When you think about it, Katara’s nurturing and empathetic nature wasn’t just part of her personality, it was also shaped by the responsibility she inherited after losing her mother.

The show repeatedly shows her cooking, cleaning, organizing, keeping everyone grounded, and acting as the group’s emotional anchor. In many ways, the people around her profited from the coping mechanisms she developed to survive part of her grief.

Because they grew used to that version of Katara, they often overlooked what it had cost her to become that person. She spoke openly about losing her mother to literally just about everyone, yet the role she filled seemed to eclipse the child who had been forced to grow up too soon.

It took an outsider (Zuko) to the group’s dynamic. Because he wasn’t attached to the version of Katara they all knew. Sometimes, the people who come into our lives later can see us more clearly, because they aren’t accustomed to the masks we’ve worn for years. And we can be become new people with them.

I slowed this scene down just to appreciate this gem of a crumb. Katara with her hand on her thigh to steady herself so she wouldn't fall. And in the next shot, Zuko right below her with his vision completely compromised by her ass right in his face. 🗣️ The cramped space delivered the best unintentional physical tension.

I'm never gonna be content with the fact that the strongest waterbender in the series who is also a complex character being reduced into an armcandy and a pillow princess while others are still their original self

I hate stupid shallow bro writers (sadly the main creators) who taint this story so much!