#mai

[dinsicle]

somebody on twitter brought up the fact that Johane Matte, a storyboard artist that worked on ATLA and LOK made storyboard art of adult gaang and omg this is the adult aang that we deserved instead of that white man 😭😭 side note: sokka looks so much like hakoda, tlok animators fumbled the bag

#atla #avatar the last airbender #avatar aang #aang #gaang #toph beifong #toph #katara #tlok #avatar korra #korra #sokka #my post #zuko #mai

[f1reladymai]

there is a serious lack of discussion about how mai is zuko’s safe space. we see this in their first appearance together (that’s not a flashback). when mai asks him a simple question, “aren’t you cold?” and zuko, who has a hard time opening up and expressing emotions that aren’t anger or angst, freely and openly starts to tell her his worries about going back to the fire nation. and while people love to chastise mai on her reply, “I just asked if you were cold, I didn’t ask for your whole life story”, I think they misunderstand her approach to this. zuko is worrying and overthinking about something he cannot change, something that will only drive him crazy and she tries to distract him with a joke. and it might fall flat, but she realises this and suddenly she is comforting him with her touch. her hand reaching out so casually towards scar like it’s not a big deal, because it’s not. they’ve known each other for a long time, they’ve grown up together and their relationship was a long time coming. and zuko leans into her hand, and her kiss, without thinking twice about it. because mai is familiar, and mai is comfort and that can be seen when you contrast it to song’s attempting at touch his scar, and how quickly he was to stop her. but it’s not only this moment that showcases mai as his safe space, but also when he’s back in the fire nation. when he’s stressed out and going through a tumultuous time, not knowing what’s right and wrong or what he should do next, it’s mai he goes to. we see this in “nightmares and daydreams” when he spends all day at her house, when he can’t stand being in the palace anymore, mai and her house and her bedroom is his safe space. and here we see her trying to comfort him, trying to say the war meeting is stupid, it would be be boring anyway, and shall we go for a ride around town? it’ll be fun… and even though he’s still sad, he goes back to her house on the day of the war meeting and she’s making him tea. and even when he does get invited to the all day war meeting, she goes to the palace with him and waits for him all day, to see if it went well and to comfort him if it didn’t. when he says that it was everything he thought wanted it to be, she’s immediately happy for him, reaching out to touch him with a smile on her face. mai is who zuko feels safe and comfortable around, even in his vulnerable moments and it’s something we should talk about.

#txt post #atla #avatar the last airbender #zuko #prince zuko #fire lord zuko #avatar: the last airbender #a:tla #txt post: maiko #mai #fire lady mai #zuko&mai #pro maiko #maiko #mai&zuko #fire nation #mai atla #atla mai #atla maiko

[conceptual-oranges]

I've been seeing this piece of art floating around recently, and I want to take a moment to talk about it!

This is an unofficial storyboard panel created by Johane Matte, aka rufftoon, storyboard artist for ATLA and LOK! This panel features the Gaang as adults, and was done purely for fun! Some quick fun facts;

This is part of a collection of fake storyboards created by Johane, and were presented during the New York Anime Festival. The scene shown above is a parody of the epilogue in Harry Potter.

Many think the child next to Zuko and Mai is their daughter, and possibly an early concept of Izumi, but it's not, it's actually their son! The son is unnamed, but Johane and fans jokingly decided to name him 'Prince Scorpius-Zhao Jet Yue Cabbage.'

The necklace Aang is wearing is similar to Monk Gyatso, and Johane notes that Aang would wear similar clothing to his old master.

Source!

#storyboard #avatar the last airbender #atla #zuko #mai #aang #sokka #toph #katara

[lilith-91]

Storyboard made years before LOK that showscase Kataang, Mai, Zuko and their young daughter :)

Also....the adult gaang we deserved

#avatar the last airbender #atla #aang #katara #zuko #mai #kataang #toph #sokka

[jn3m0]

#azula #princess azula #ty lee #mai #maizulee #drawing #fan art #I'm sorry for my lazy ass shading- HAHAHAH #idk what to call em soo... #ozai's angels #dangerous ladies

[cienie-isengardu]

Zuko and Azula in "The Beach"

Lately I think a lot about "The Beach" episode [x], especially about this small detail of great teamwork Zuko and Azula have during the game.

Zuko is looking ahead, directly facing their rivals (who had the control of the ball at this moment) but his body is clearly lowered to the ground, left hand most likely touching the ground, legs bent and widely spaced - a clear contrast to Mai standing near and how he stood before on two separate occasions

which is why I think Zuko willingly create an opportunity for Azula, so she could jump higher - something she definitely used to their team’s advantage. If Azula simply jumped on her brother’s back when he wasn’t expecting it or wasn’t ready, he would probably just fall face down from the impact but as the scene shows, he had no such problem nor was angry about it in the following scenes.

During the game sequences there was no dialogue shown between our protagonists, so it is hard to determine if Azula in advance called Zuko to give her a “lift” or Zuko offered on his own, or did they were that much in sync they just acted without thinking. Regardless I like this few seconds long interaction, because for me it implies how they trusted each other despite all the rivalry and bitterness from previous episodes. Like Zuko trusted Azula won’t use that moment to hurt/humiliate him by overuse of force, the same as Azula trusted in Zuko’s strength and that he won’t mess up by losing his balance. It is a small thing but no less sweet to see them working well together when fighting for the same goal - what reminds me a bit their teamwork from the previous season finale.

Interestingly, it was also the second time Zuko assisted Azula in scoring against their rivals while not scoring himself any point on screen. The first time happened almost right at the beggining of the game (second from total five sequences)

while each girl have the solo sequence of winning a point:

Azula's first attack,

later Ty Lee landing on the net

and Mai kicking the ball (and presumably scoring)

while Zuko’s two actions are shared only with his younger sister while there is no sense of competition between the siblings, something contrasting a lot with some previous and later episodes.

Azula is bossy and competitive through most of the episode and her brother lets her be that without a complaint. Azula and Zuko get along pretty well and A) do not argue (with the exception of the campfire scene and then they argue not even for the whole scene itself) and B) don't get on each nerves the way they do in the palace, with Ozai's presence looming in the back of their mind. I absolutely adore this episode, as it humanizes all our Fire Nation characters by showing them as teenagers outside the war zone but also giving us a bit of insight into what Azula and Zuko could be if Ozai didn't pit them against each other. And they could be a great team!

#atla #avata #avatar: the last airbender #prince zuko #azula #mai #ty lee #zuko and azula #fire nation #fire nation siblings #avatar: the last airbender - the beach episode is such a great mini story #look i have a lot to say about zuko and azula and their messed up relationship but this episode just make you realize how much azula & zuko #are socially awkward teenagers who have no idea how to interact with their peers #but also the deep of their bond shattered by ozai's abuse and yet somehow still connecting them on emotional level #when they can be just kids not ozai's perfect soldiers and heirs #also zuko just tagging with azula's friends is both funny and sad he has no friends of his in fire nation #while sokka will be the first boy befriended close to his own age (with aang a bit younger and lu ten some years older) #i think a lot about the tragedy of azula and zuko okay? a lot as in too much

[zuko-always-lies]

Azula's basic dream for the future seems to have been "My brother, myself, and my childhood best friends rule the world together." Girl is a romantic at hurt.

#Azula #Zuko #dangerous ladies #Mai #Ty Lee

[lazyartist16s]

POV you're a third wheel in your best friend's relationship

#atla #avatar the last airbender #prince zuko #zuko #mai #maizuko #princess azula #azula #ty lee #tyzula

[cutest-livv-bean]

>.<

#jujutsu kaisen #jjk #jujutsu kaisen headcanon #jujustu kaisen headcanons #anime #manga #jjk headcanon #jjk headcanons #jjk meme #jujutsu kaisen meme #gojo #nobara #maki #mai #toji #sukuna #itadori #megumi #utahime #mahito #jjk x reader #jujutsu kaisen x reader #miwa #geto #todo #naoya #funny #jjk funny #jujutsu kaisen funny

[maikingsenseofit]

HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT!

Cricket Leigh, the ORIGINAL Voice Actress for Mai, will be participating in Maiko Week 2024!

This marks the biggest shipping event for Mai and Zuko enjoyers! It’s coming May 1st-7th, more details will be available soon!

#maikoweek2024 #maikoweek #atla #atla Maiko #Maiko #pro Maiko #Mai #Zuko

[ja-basement]

Portrait of the royal couple :>

Zukka arranged marriage AU, except Zuko is engaged to Mai.

I'm still figuring out how I want to colour comic panels... i'm kind of dubious on the muted style

#atla #fanart #avatar the last airbender #zuko #mai #digital art #atla fanart

[the-mariachi-96]

Herd of fire.

Azula and Zuko constantly fought over who would be the Alpha of the pack.

Mai and Ty Lee accepted Azula as their Alpha, because Zuko was rarely around.

Zuko reluctantly agreed to let Azula be the Alpha when she defended them in an uncontrolled animal.

Mai and Ty Lee were always scented by Azula, and Zuko never had the courage to ask for it too.

Zuko accepted that he would never have Mai when he saw a mark on her neck.

No one in the pack knew that Azula was studying how to be a good Alpha, much less that it was Lu ten who was teaching her.

When everyone left for the first time, Azula immediately shut down.

When everyone was back together they noticed how Azula surreptitiously perfumed them with her pheromones.

They noticed how Azula was ready to be abandoned again, they didn't know what to think.

Ironically, they weren't the ones who broke the pack bond, and it was the first time they felt the same way Azula did.

#Azula #Zuko #Mai #Ty Lee #Maizulee #Maizula #Tyzula #Mailee #ABO #omegaverse #atla #avatar the last airbender #Azula Alpha #Zuko Alpha #Mai Beta #Ty Lee Omega #Herds #Fire quartet. #When one member of the pack leaves everyone falls into depression #when everyone leaves one can die of sadness. #Fortunately for the three of them it was only Azula. #Don't worry #Azula found a new pack that will never abandon her. #I waited to do this! I really wanted to do the pack of four!

[leocchisart]

it urks my soul when someone says "dangerous ladies" it's so cringe like SIR THEY ARE OZAIS ANGELS

#showing my true colors #azula #atla #ty lee #mai #ozais angels

[waterfire1848]

Takes on ATLA characters on a roller coaster? Recently, I had the rare opportunity to gather a large group of friends and go to an amusment park when this idea popped up in my head.

Im specifically wondering what type of person they are when on rides.

Examples:

- Scared Shitless

- Screems before the ride actually picks up to scare the others

- Chill / Deadpan Expression

- Trying to act chill but is actually terrified

- Trying to act chill but can't hold back their laughter seeing how everyone is reacting.

Stuff like this.

Hello, anon!! Thanks for the ask!!

Ohhhhh. I really like this!

Aang - Laughing his head off. He'd be the one who's just having the time of his life and wants to go on every roller coaster in the park.

Katara - She'd be scared at first but once she rode one or two, she'd get the hang of it. I do think she'd a fan of the smaller rides but if Aang really wants to go on a roller coaster she'll go with him.

Sokka - He's definitely someone who acts chill but is actually terrified. He keeps saying facts about how often roller coasters break down, saying it's a very small percentage, and the group knows that's just him trying to calm himself down.

Toph - Scares Sokka to death. She can't see so I don't think she'd be that afraid. Plus, she trusts that the Gaang won't put her on a death trap. So, since she can't see all around her, she decides to make a game of scaring Sokka. She's someone who could bring a screw onto the ride just to pass it to Sokka and say "I think this fell off."

(Everyone else is below)

Zuko - Similar to Katara, I think he'd need to ride once or twice but once he gets used to it he likes them. Unlike Katara, he grows to love them and will constantly want to ride one whenever they go to a park. The only time he's not a big fan of them is when they're in the dark. He has to be able to see what's coming.

Suki - Loves every second of it. She's the one who drags Sokka with her all the time and will calm him down when they get on. Be it a giant roller coaster with loops or a small one with one fall, she loves them all.

Azula - I think she's more of a fan of games that she can do herself. Like those little dart games or water shooter games where she's able to play against people and win something, so when Zuko or Ty Lee drag her to a roller coaster she's mostly just annoyed. She does laugh a bit when a twist comes and Zuko wasn't expecting it (blind in one eye) even if it does get her a little hit from Ty Lee.

Ty Lee - Loves them but also hates them. It's weird. She'll be jumping up and down in line then get on and once the ride gets going instantly latch onto Azula for dear life. Azula keeps telling her that they don't have to go on the roller coasters if she doesn't want to but then Ty Lee pulls her sad eyes and five minutes later they're in line again.

Mai - Deadpan expression. Even for roller coasters that take your picture, Mai has no expression. There could be a sudden 50 foot drop and Mai doesn't look scared or happy or anything. The group comes to find out later that Mai is someone who watches videos of the rides before going on them so she knows what to expect.

#ask #anon #aang #katara #sokka #toph beifong #zuko #suki #azula #mai #ty lee #roller coasters

[goldenvulpine]

I want to clear up a mistake people make with Azula and Ursa.

Ursa didn’t play favorites.

Ursa didn’t think Azula was a monster.

Ursa simply, unequivocally, just didn’t enable Azula’s worst traits like Ozai did.

Ozai’s favorite child was Azula, but Ursa still loved her more.

Because enabling isn’t love.

What did Ozai’s enabling do? It made Azula into the type of person to never have any loyal friends. It made the type of person that Mai and Tai Lee would betray at the risk of their own lives.

Ursa pushed Azula to be with her friends. To be with Zuko. Ozai pushed Ursa away, and both kids suffered for it. Azula became a sadist, enjoying seeing her brother get burned—while Zuko was pushed away because he cared for his people.

Azula thought her mom hated her because her mom was the only one who cared enough to tell her no.

#atla azula #prince zuko #zuko #princess azula #ursa #avatar #the last airbender #atla zuko #avatar the last airbender #fire lord zuko #fire lord ozai #atla #aang #tai li #mai #firebending #uncle iroh #iroh

[americassoldierboy]

The Avatar Crew!

#azula #suki #avatar the last airbender #iroh #zuko #appa #momo #aang #sokka #mai #toph #katara