Avatar: The Last Airbender

Avatar: The Last Airbender is an animated TV show that aired on Nickelodeon from 2005 to 2008. It is set in a world where people can bend the four elements: water, earth, fire, and air. Aang is the Avatar, the only person who can bend all four elements. He must master them all to stop the Fire Nation from conquering the world.

Team Avatar

Aang is a fun-loving twelve-year-old monk who was frozen in ice for 100 years. Katara is a waterbender who finds and frees Aang. Sokka is Katara's brother who fights with boomerangs and plans. Toph is a blind earthbender who is one of the strongest fighters in the world.

A map of the four nations in the Avatar world.
A map of the four nations in the Avatar world. (Wikimedia Commons)

An Epic Journey

The show follows Aang as he travels the world learning to bend each element. Prince Zuko of the Fire Nation chases him at first but later becomes an ally. The show deals with themes of war, friendship, redemption, and balance. Many people consider it one of the greatest animated shows ever made.

Fun Facts

  • The show drew inspiration from Asian and Inuit cultures.
  • Avatar won a Peabody Award for its storytelling.
  • A sequel series called The Legend of Korra aired from 2012 to 2014.

Did You Know?

Avatar: The Last Airbender was created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko. They studied real martial arts styles for each bending type. Waterbending is based on Tai Chi, Earthbending on Hung Gar kung fu, Firebending on Northern Shaolin, and Airbending on Baguazhang!