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chuunin_archiveHow many around here watch Avatar: The Last Airbender? Well, I was watching the most recent season premiere and was struck by how similar the Avatar State and the Kyuubi could be. I've always seen many anime parallels in the series, but this one just seemed particularly pertinent, possibly because of the latest manga chapters.
For anyone who's seen the newest Avatar or any of the past Avatar episodes where Aang's frustration and rage cause him to enter a state of being, which gives him tremendous power but only the smallest amount of control. While in this state, Aang has the ability to injury those around him and cause some serious damage. Interestingly enough, the Avatar state, referred to as a defense mechanism, is usually seen as more of a blessing than a curse. Unlike the case with our little fox-demon. But when I heard Katara explaining to Aang the importance of developing his own power and not relying on the pain/anger the Avatar state feeds on, it struck a strong chord with what Yamato explained to Naruto in the most recent chapter. We've seen how deadly Naruto can be while channeling Kyuubi, especially with his hurting Sakura a few chapters back.Poison?! Ignoring the wtf of that aspect. Kyuubi too feeds on the most passionate of emotions but also puts Naruto in a terribly precarious state, as it destroys his body with its force little by little. Much how Aang is warned the Avatar state puts him at his most vulnerable, allowing the cycle of rebirth to be cut short should he be killed in the Avatar state. As with the Kyuubi, the Avatar state has only revealed itself when someone close to Aang was in terrible danger or killed. For this reason, Aang's friends hold some fear for the Avatar state, as Naruto's friends fear the Kyuubi and its power. There are also those who covet the Avatar's power and want to use it to wage their own conquests. Atatsuki anyone?
This is just a couple of comparison and ideas I'm tossing out, anyone got some of their own to share?
For anyone who's seen the newest Avatar or any of the past Avatar episodes where Aang's frustration and rage cause him to enter a state of being, which gives him tremendous power but only the smallest amount of control. While in this state, Aang has the ability to injury those around him and cause some serious damage. Interestingly enough, the Avatar state, referred to as a defense mechanism, is usually seen as more of a blessing than a curse. Unlike the case with our little fox-demon. But when I heard Katara explaining to Aang the importance of developing his own power and not relying on the pain/anger the Avatar state feeds on, it struck a strong chord with what Yamato explained to Naruto in the most recent chapter. We've seen how deadly Naruto can be while channeling Kyuubi, especially with his hurting Sakura a few chapters back.
This is just a couple of comparison and ideas I'm tossing out, anyone got some of their own to share?
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Date: 2006-03-18 08:22 pm (UTC)(excuse the cappy typing, I hurt my left wist and typing with one hand sucks.)
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Date: 2006-03-18 08:37 pm (UTC)As for the comparision i think thats with alot of shows no offense
*eee i can use my icon for this
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Date: 2006-03-18 09:49 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-03-18 10:02 pm (UTC)My college doesnt give it to freshmen T 3T but next year i shall
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Date: 2006-03-18 10:21 pm (UTC)And what the hell, not giving it to Freshman? That sucks. >
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Date: 2006-03-18 10:24 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-03-18 10:39 pm (UTC):D spread the xandir love
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Date: 2006-03-18 10:23 pm (UTC)And yes, I can totally see the mail chutes!! XD Naruto after the timeskip would the the awesomest big brother for Aang, rofl.
Momo could play with Naruto's toads. =P
If Naruto had an element, which one would it be? XD
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Date: 2006-03-18 10:25 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2006-03-18 11:11 pm (UTC)I adore Avatar, such a great show.
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Date: 2006-03-18 11:23 pm (UTC)And... can you see Zuko and Sasuke having a battle of emos? They could breathe fire at each other, too.
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Date: 2006-03-18 11:40 pm (UTC)Sakka and Shikamaru can gaze at the clouds all day and comment how annoying everyone is, lol....
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Date: 2006-03-18 11:55 pm (UTC)YES. OTP. On Appa's back.
Iroh and Jiraiya could write the best smut book ever. (You know Iroh's a player!) It'd be brilliant.
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Date: 2006-03-18 11:57 pm (UTC)Seriously, Avatar is the best thing ever, and now someone needs to write Naruto/Avatar crossover...
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