Analyzing Real Life Avatar Influences 🤯 | Avatar: The Last Airbender

[@Kwln34]

I’m Thai and when I watched the Ember Island episode with my grandma, she went like “Those look like our houses!” And honestly that’s the best reaction you can hope for and made me love the show even more💞

[@avriixia]

I was also pretty surprised and happy at how accurate the water tribe parkas were to my cultures', let alone even including it.

[@heppelhopv2]

That feeling when your parents connect with what you're watching is priceless

[@MatijaCG]

I like how creators put so much effort and patience when they made Avatar.

[@lukasfernando1060]

Yeah, really is 👍

[@mbbswale2772]

And the movie ruined it

[@Laybaysb]

@@mbbswale2772 we don’t talk about that “thing”

[@R1IY2N]

@@mbbswale2772 yeah they made that movie instead of book 4

[@nightingale-d3e]

@@Laybaysb thing? More like nightmare

[@SuryanshPandey555]

That's why I always say that avatar the last airbender is not just a show , it's an artist's masterpiece

[@tennethere5730]

im pretty sure it’s a show

[@tlbtosslboss4164]

Big fan bro

[@tophbeifong1999]

@@tennethere5730 Did anyone ask for your opinion?

[@phantom3146]

@@tennethere5730 look up the Definition of Art

[@SuryanshPandey555]

@@tlbtosslboss4164 bro , really , my fan??? I m your fan then

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

The combination of Asian and indigenous cultures in this series just shows how much research was done to make this show not only a masterpiece but a culturally accurate one. And they nailed it

[@BratzRockAngels]

Exactly, that's why it feels so silly to me when people try to force the notion that these characters are White and not Asian or Indigenous.

[@BratzRockAngels]

@Shaiane O Hara That's so cool! I love Avatar too. Also I specifically meant White as in European, not as in skin tone, just in case anyone thought I meant that.

[@swordpegasus4032]

@@BratzRockAngelsvery cool who is your favourite character of Avatar The Last Airbender? PS just curious by the way.

[@BratzRockAngels]

@@swordpegasus4032 To be honest, I don't really have a favorite. I love them all equally because they all contribute to the show in different and unique ways. I love all of the characters. 💗

[@hassanharrison3986]

Not sure if you guys cares but if you guys are bored like me atm then you can watch all of the latest movies on instaflixxer. I've been binge watching with my brother lately =)

[@raymariopokenic1561]

this takes the iroh quote of understanding the nations and elements to a whole new level

[@ellianachavez6568]

No kidding 😮😥

[@Whosede]

This channel is Iroh 2.0

[@dakeem1000]

I'll forever be obsessed with this show

[@mxiicro7903]

Kk

[@gdgamermovedtoanewchannel5301]

Same

[@biancamohini1186]

Same 🤩🤩

[@TheKlutz31013]

Me too

[@user-ul5oo8dd7u]

FOREVEEEERRR😭

[@CellcardPLAY]

When you are Cambodian 🇰🇭 and avid Avatar fan 🥲 I’m so touched that our Angkor Wat helped inspire the concept somehow 🥰

[@mxiicro7903]

Ok

[@rohithmanikandana7627]

Angor wat was built by an indian right?, or am i wrong?

[@robiekert5337]

😇

[@kingkinn437]

Yeah I'm proud,man. Thank you so much.♥️

[@rithymustangdevil5794]

@@rohithmanikandana7627 no but the design inspiration are from Indian temple

[@judonetworkstudios6618]

As a Thai person. I really like lots of the inspiration used in the Avatar. Some parts of the culture, especially in the Sun Warriors, the Ember Island and Banti tribes. Love from Thailand! 🇹🇭

[@wownow8683]

คนไทยด้วยกันครับ

[@swordpegasus4032]

I love avatar The Last Airbender and I'm Filipino and Irish and Canadian and I love Zuko and soccer because there very cool characters I also loved the Legend of Korra because of the animation and the characters.

[@simantamodak1147]

This is why TLoK will always fall short of TLA. The amount of work and heart that went into this show is immeasurable.

[@paroxysm_brian7817]

Fun fact: The Sandbenders' clothing is based on the Tuareg tribe of Sub-Saharan Africa. The Avatar world really does take inspiration from all over the world.

[@jonas7483]

Nah, not africa, tatooine

[@whiskey419]

If you like the Tuareg check out Mdou Moctar

[@wdwfanatic1394]

The Tuareg is more than just a tribe. It's a whole ethnic confederation

[@paroxysm_brian7817]

@@wdwfanatic1394 What's an ethnic confederation?

[@wdwfanatic1394]

@@paroxysm_brian7817 a confederation is a big organization. In this case, a group of different tribes united as one

[@jazlyn7590]

"Understanding others, other elements, other nations will help you become a whole". We really need to apply this in our real world. So many of us are used to living in our own circle, our own world. We've got to explore more about other people, other cultures and learn what we can. Who knows where that might take us.

[@rojin_06]

AND THATS WHY THERE SHOULD BE MORE AVATAR SHOWS FOR THE NEXT GENERATION

[@Arcaeau]

Hello haven't u heard of avatar studios? 🤩

[@mxiicro7903]

@@rojin_06 ok Elizabeth

[@rojin_06]

@@mxiicro7903 😂😂😂😂😂Sry but come on a live action show?

[@RayMcElroy50]

And a TV special for Legend of Korra

[@aussiesorcerer791]

@Tadia Hernandez it wasnt cancelled its still happening, its just the original avatar creators left it. They begin filming in Nov

[@swfan6919]

it's funny how the avatar community grows over the years ❤❤

[@Bernas_17]

Is a great serie so

[@alphonsuschng883]

C'mon Korra it's so many years please please continueeeee

[@wesleyalejandre2964]

I remember watchinh ATLA when it first aired. OG fan right here

[@swfan6919]

@@wesleyalejandre2964 me too💪🏼❤ I watched around 2008/2009

[@Bernas_17]

Imagine now with avatar studios the comics became animated films it would be insane

[@mikimorgz]

Even when a small part of your culture is added to such a heavily inspired world is flattering, thank you at last for adding an aboriginal Australian influence

[@BenthovenMusic]

9:36 Can we just appreciate how beautifully satisfying that segue was from Aang's dialogue to the firebending inspiration!?

[@hughmann9568]

I've always known this and that is why it pains me so to hear people say that ATLA is appropriation of asian culture. It always seemed more like a love letter to me.

[@AnInkStick]

Honey cultural appropriation is BS, it’s nothing but a means to enforce segregation.
-signed a disgruntled mixed race POC woman

[@azraus2500]

@@AnInkStick cultural appropriation it's saying that this thing from another country is from your country, not practicing another's country culture; we're all humans and it's our culture, but saying that a culture is not from their country can damage history!

[@nishalnandwani]

yep. or even culture appreciation.

[@carolinajimenez998]

@@azraus2500 cultural appropriation is just another fancy term of gatekeeping

[@nikosucksatskating]

@@carolinajimenez998 nailed it

[@mrav8r]

The upside-down stalactite temples in the Western Air Temple, when I first saw them, my heart skipped a beat! Creative and enchanting.

[@shawon265]

Yes! Finally, all in one video. It's unbelievable that it was just a kids' show. But the amount of thought that went into it!

[@zigster1298]

The interviewing of, and respect paid to real-world martial arts and cultures means ATLA is more than just entertaining, it’s enlightening.

[@LuLu-Sil]

I'm so glad I chose to rewatch the series from the beginning again!!
🖤🖤

[@raghuramanramalingam6320]

We're bonded to this show forever

[@leoswift6938]

It’s more than just the external things. The creators also got inspired by the values of different cultures, especially the Asian cultures, and note that very few mainstream series celebrate these values, which makes ATLA so exceptionally incredible

[@user-zo7hi3lu5r]

Yes, there's so much to list about with the culture aspect alone, from the philosopy of the Air Nomads inspired by Buddhist Monks to the intense honor code of the Fire Nation seemingly based off of the Japanese.

[@mhfromnh1421]

most notably, the whole Aang having to actually learn and master the elements and not just ta-da! chosen one!

[@WCLCooke]

The show has been over for over a decade and the fandom is still extraordinarily strong.

[@nikosucksatskating]

Almost two decades now!

[@Tara-sj9du]

This was such an interesting video, the Avatar universe is one of the best fictional worlds ever created in my opinion. I'd love to see more videos like this!

[@IIRAZZERII10]

Being Aleut, it always made me fall in love with the water tribe

[@oversouledict2005]

Wow, I never thought of this. Just goes to show how much thought the creators put into this amazing show.

[@phantomrequim]

I'm loving these real world influences the show took inspiration from. You can tell the creators put their heart and soul into this series and I love them for it.

[@PlaythroughKitty]

My favorite parts are, well, everything. The team went above and beyond making the world of avatar completely immersive and believable 👍👍👍 love this forever

[@user-gu9wj9qz1e]

The in depth storyline, the respect to culture, the accuracy, the humour, EVERYTHING 😍

[@eightfoottallman]

^^^ yes

[@iodio6]

i love how you used iroh's voice

[@absyahwa7698]

The music or theme used for Fire Nation is heavily inspired by Indonesian Gamelan Music and Japanese Music

[@adiprasetya2207]

No wonder I feel so familiar with the instrument used in the end credit when I was a kid

[@Trisin-m3i]

true

[@uzairarshad4231]

The creators really did their research

[@youssefn2579]

They did. What is ur favourite influence?

[@deathstar602]

@@youssefn2579 I'm curious about the water tribe and earth kingdom I'm wondering if any influence on the other nations came from the WTribe at all? Because to me it seems like majority of the influence on every nation came from China

[@Baszer]

OMG I didn't realize that Appa's armor & the structures on the island were inspired by my Thai culture. I'm even more hyped now 🇹🇭✨😭

[@jujusberry]

i’m learning more from ATLA than in school

[@soulhandler2227]

This is isn't just a show, it's a love letter to all of these cultures and civilizations. It's not cultural appropriation, it's cultural appreciation and it's beautiful! ❤

[@yoshi9842]

THAT WAS THE BEST VIDEO!!!
My favourite is and always will be the Earth Kingdom. I love the great wall Chinese influence. It has always been incredible to me!

[@SupremeLeaderKimJong-un]

"The returning boomerang that Sokka uses is likely based on the boomerangs used by Aboriginal peoples in Australia"
*You don't say.* What do you mean likely? It's pretty obvious that it's from the Aboriginals, they literally invented it

[@zukofanclub]

I’m so glad they used Indian culture! Usually in western media you don’t see it, but avatar took it to the next level!

[@SuperDadsBaby]

There are a lot of Tibetan influences as well in Aang and air nation. Apha is father in Tibetan, while Momo is Tibetan dumpling. And gigantic bison is the reference to the Tibetan Yak culture.

[@thepizzaman6519]

I’m Joo Dee. Welcome to Ba Sing Se. We’re so lucky to have our walls to create order.

[@Agent_1414]

Lol

[@Agent_1414]

Ok zhu di

[@uzairarshad4231]

Zaheer: The natural order, is chaos!

[@martinvillareal4409]

You again!, can you please stop comments welcoming in every single times when it’s was posted!

[@kennenmain3120]

Nottt youuuu agaiinnn!!!

[@donniedube150]

I have been waiting for this one!!!!! I've been so interested in the Avatar world that I needed to know more about their inspiration for the show. It's truly beautiful what they do with all the cultures and information. A real masterpiece

[@user-pl6bs4tb4z]

Wowww so the guys that made avatar the last airbender and legend of Korra got inspiration from real life buildings in historical places wow you guys are the best!!👏🏼👏🏼💐

[@maelsno.1soundcloudlistener]

i love how they added Inuit

[@fruityninja4026]

I’d really like to see a part two of this. Seeing the inspiration behind everything is very interesting

[@michaelhabib5365]

Having these influences is what makes this fantastical amazing world of Avatar feel so familiar and right.

[@Zombiesnyder13]

What you think is better for LEGEND OF KORRA?
A TV special to give the ending Korrasami deserved, or a theatrical feature to give that from the beginning?

[@theodorafilopoulou]

Avatar the last Airbender is not just a show, it is a global masterpiece. A technological treasure of culture, history of many nations. It depicts the 4 nations but in reality, the creators have created this in order for people from different nations to see it and enjoy it. From Africa to India, from Greece to China, from Philippines to Chile everything is combined. A artistic success. Like Uncle Iroh has said: Understanding all nations helps understanding the world inside us and outside us. I am glad I have seen this as a child and now as a young woman I understand the depth of that.Thank you for this art.❤️🌍

[@Marvelsdisneydreamuniverse]

Now this is something i've been waiting for because i am planning to make a what if Atla takes place in the real world fanfiction.

[@Yumyum-yo6op]

It's even crazier to think how the avatar world changes over time like the real world it's not stagnant also could you do a video on the spirt world 😁

[@theficho5104]

This is what made Avatar the greatest show ever!

[@kkachi95]

This video should finally clear misconceptions among fans that Fire Nation’s design is based on Japan

[@jokerman9623]

It's based on several east Asian cultures that includes Japan, china and Korea.

[@user-hl2db3xi3d]

It is based on japan

[@user-hl2db3xi3d]

And also others

[@user-hl2db3xi3d]

The fire nations soldiers are samurais. You can see it even better in the pilot.

[@mimik6414]

@@user-hl2db3xi3d That's why there's a misconception on the fire nation solely being only Japanese influenced when it actually has southeast Asian inspiration too.

[@WizardToby]

I enjoy the Inuit Native American references in the Water Tribes. It's very fitting for the polar regions.

[@acemarvel1564]

I always thought this show had some realistic inspiration

[@zurcasi]

Gotta love how culturally diverse this masterpiece is *french kiss*

[@rohitvenkatesh7399]

Speaking of Avatar in Real Life. One day I was just scrolling, and I saw about this guy who was Named Tenzin Gyatso.
He is the 14th Dalilama (I don't know what that is but ok) yeah and his name is Tenzin Gyatso. Thats Korra's Mentor and Aang's Mentor Combined!
Wow he must be a Super Master Airbender, but the last time I checked he didn't have any Tatoos😂😂

[@AhmedHussain-ju6xd]

I honeslty love the lore and research lut into every part of this amazing franchise. I can't wait for the new movies

[@leethebee101]

Out of all the nations cultures, I definitely found the Air Nomads and the Earth Kingdom to be the most interesting when watching the show

[@FixTheWi-Fi]

"...Have you ever done a massive three-part overview of the cultural references and inspirations in a tv series only to soon after see the official YT channel for the series do a ten-minute video on the subject? Well thats me, thats me with Avatar: The Last Airbender." ~ Xiran Jay Zhao, maybe.

[@abthedragon4921]

Another cultured viewer I see

[@clartblart3266]

Yeah, poor Xiran lol

[@daniela3117]

She walked so the official avatar yt channel could run

[@swordpegasus4032]

I'm half Filipino and Canadian and Irish and I love avatar The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra because of the characters and animation and I also love Zuko because he's passionate and very skilled at firebending.

[@kabirawan4229]

Inspiration for the Avatar spirituality and stuff would be cool as well, this video is honestly amazing

[@_elenaio_]

I like how they took inspiration from pretty much everywhere

[@gabrielvaldes-ramos6980]

In asia

[@aysharoberts7579]

The architecture and world design of avatar is just one of the many things that makes it better then tlok. Like we’ve seen so many shows in a city/modern setting but in a world so diverse like avatar it’s such a breath of fresh air.

[@AdinLionalLattimer]

The Air Temples look amazing.

[@vuthvathanaa7443]

My country , Ya'all can visited us as soon as possible in Cambodia 🇰🇭 We re all have alot of temples where Ya'all can visits And travel for a vacation What a best place in South Asia Cambodia 🇰🇭♥️

[@fruityninja4026]

I’d really like to see a part two to this

[@deedeeandmimi6029]

How could these 2 writers (Brike) have been so deliberate in creating this avatar world ... Mind-blowing 🤯

[@ririsasy]

Every video of atla put me in tears.

[@anupma1004]

Fun Fact: Bumi mean Earth in Sanskrit and I think they might have mentioned it but Azula comes from Azul which means blue in Spanish and Azula's Fire is blue

[@rortanakpanha2472]

This TV show is amazing I’m obsess until now

[@coenvo]

Asian and Indigenous representation is arguably more important now than ever, this show is such a gift to humanity

[@otar2091]

9:36 Genius transition!

[@anixes]

The main thing is that, whole concept of Avatar(even the name itself) came from India, Hinduism.

[@ricardosalmeron1946]

The western air temple look so breathtaking...

[@octarhodsivanb.7431]

Its been a year but are still talking about this. Proves that this show is The best

[@oni5909]

honestly loved how much actual culture was represented in this show

[@Holdthetomatoesplz]

9:37
The editor of these videos needs a raise

[@HumanitarianTeam]

The ancient Mesopotamia ziggurats inspiring the Sun Warriors was very interesting. The fire temples of the Fire Nation resemble the fire temples from Zoroastrianism in Persia. The philosophy of the Sun Warriors also seems to be inspired by Zoroastrianism and other traditions with similar philosophies. The eternal fire of the Sun Warriors resembles the Zoroastrian fire temple in Yazd that has preserved the same fire for thousands of years. Fire Sages also seem to be inspired by Zoroastrian monks. On the Avatar wiki, it says Fire Sage Kaja that helped Avatar Roku master the Avatar State was named after a Persian word.
I like all of the inspirations from all over the world, Asia, and from Indigenous cultures. I like that the Northern Water Tribe's gate was inspired by the Panama Canal and the area around the Northern Air Temple is based off of British Columbia in Canada as well. The artists did a great job!

[@Jade-rb6hj]

Whoever made this channel, they are a Legend

[@kevinowski32]

Oh, so there is a fourth wall??? Im a cartoon character.

[@LunaBari]

Hey, Iroh! How are you?

[@kevinowski32]

@Banana Boi Even if you made a lot of mistakes you can change yourself and become better.

[@kevinowski32]

@@LunaBari Bardzo dobrze, dziekuje

[@noahfranks2892]

I loved the Native American influence that was used. great job

[@cosmicman6201]

Just finished the show yesterday on to the legend of Korra

[@Tara-sj9du]

I really hope you enjoy it!!

[@mxiicro7903]

Ok

[@janko1222]

@@Tara-sj9du where can i watch it?

[@zigsterabs7439]

@@janko1222
It's on Netflix if u live in the USA or UK
I think its on amazon prime as well

[@Tara-sj9du]

@@janko1222 The Legend of Korra is available at Netflix in the US and most European countries! You can also buy the DVDs or blu-rays on Amazon for 20-30 dollars/euros.

[@Axselero]

I wish there was a video about unique weapons, armor or that kind of thing.

[@ezpzgz]

Teacher : where did you learn all of this?
Me :

[@-streaminadream-5356]

i LOVE THE SPECIAL FEATURES ABOUT THIS AND ANYTHING THAT EXPLAINS THE ORIGINS

[@darkcorsair247]

the fire lord throne room looks exactly like the king of Qing throne room of the movie "Hero" with Jet li. even with the columns and fire

[@smitthestupid]

Search Burmese throne.

[@amultiseonhohada7242]

I'm always impress with the Unique & details Sword in Sokka's Master episode.
I'm proud that this show exist

[@ilovechinato4129]

Just like how Aang engage a fight with a school bully in a Fire Nation high school

[@user-fd4pv6kb5u]

Love from Cambodia 🇰🇭🇰🇭❤️

[@adamadeyinka5753]

The World we all live in would be nothing without the people in it

[@rkiensign]

"The returning boomerang Sokka used is *likely* based on the boomerang used by aboriginal people from Australia"
YOU DON"T SAY!

[@Myk95]

*Do a part 2 of this! Please!*

[@mimik6414]

There is definitely a lot more information that could've been included still. Make a part 2!

[@npc2861]

10:29
Katara's mouth moved with Iroh talking

[@islandsunset]

They didn't talk about the swamp water benders😭

[@renegarza9]

I thought it was very clever how they use Aang’s line “OK, we learned something about architecture. Maybe we’ll learn something about fire bending”

[@fireshakti777]

Mayan ruins 😍😍😍 I feel so proud...this video is awesome, soooo informative! Now I’m an EVEN BIGGER fan of Avatar. Thank youuuuuuu!!! 🥰🙏🏻❤️

[@ilovechinato4129]

What Sokka makes is a machete, sharp boomerang and a space sword ⚔️ .to craft a space sword you need a meteorite

[@paulpavlus6664]

One time I asked a friend what if the four elements were based on places on Europe instead.
And here was his outcome:
Water Tribe: Italy and Greece
Earth Kingdom: France
Fire Nation: UK/Britain
Air Temple: Germany

[@captainpicard6566]

I really wanna know what the village that Hama lives in is based on. There was some great atmosphere with that design.

[@I_love_foods]

*Fun facts: Avatar the last Airbender’s are actually based in Buddhism and there is a place in Nepal that is similar to air nomad’s temple of legend of Korra*

[@jariheimoluoto4959]

The fire nation always reminds me of thai temples.