Are You The Biggest Legend of Korra Fan?
- by Joseph Allen
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The Legend of Korra is one of the very best animated shows to ever grace American screens. The spin-off of Avatar: The Last Airbender followed Korra, the avatar who came after Aang and tries to live up to his legacy. The show ran for four seasons, and although it was never as popular as Avatar, it developed a rabid fan base over the course of its run. The show's ending inspired plenty of conversation, as did the rest of the show's run. In the series, we got a sense of how the world had developed as Aang became an adult, and eventually died.
The series also gave us a wonderful protagonist in the form of Korra, who was strong-willed and stubborn, but wanted to help people more than anything. Korra was the opposite of Aang in many ways, because she always wanted to be the avatar when Aang never wanted the job. Korra relished her special status and her skills, and used them to do everything she could for those around her. She came to define herself by her title, and that's what much of the show's story became focused on. Always thrilling, and sometimes moving, there's much to be had in The Legend of Korra. This quiz is for those who love the show for all of those things.
What Element Does Korra Need to Learn When the Series Starts?
Korra is much further along in her training than Aang was when we first met her, but there's one element that she has yet to master. Korra is eager to learn everything she can about how to be a better fighter, but she struggles with this element, in part because it conflicted with the forceful nature of her personality. Korra ultimately masters the element at the end of the show's first season, but only after months of struggling to achieve that mastery.
How Does Amon Take Away Bending?
The villain of the show's first season had the power to take people's bending away, and that power really terrified Korra. Korra eventually falls victim to Amon, and loses her bending in the process. Amon claims to have been given this power through his interactions with spirits, but it's unclear whether that is the truth. Amon wants to make benders and non-benders equals, and so he takes away the bending of many powerful benders, but everything isn't really so clear cut.
Who is the Villain of the Show's First Season?
Early on in the series, Korra is introduced to Republic City, a large metropolitan areas where every kind of bender is free to interact with one another peacefully. As she makes her way through the city, though, she realizes that there's discord brewing. Those without bending abilities feel as though they have less of a voice inside of government than those with these powers. Although this concern is legitimate, the leader of the movement is the villain of season one, and is using this political movement to achieve his own ends.
What Sport do Korra, Mako and Bolin Compete in in Season 1?
Even as Korra grows accustomed to life in Republic City, she also joins Mako and Bolin in a sporting event, battling other teams in a league that resembles boxing, but with the added twist of bending. The show sidelines this element substantially later on in its run, but much of the first season focuses on this league, and on whether Korra's team the Fire Ferrets will win it. The name of this league can be hard to remember, but it does take up quite a bit of plot.
What Kind of Animal Does Korra Have?
Part of the signature of every Avatar is the animal that they choose as their companion. Aang had Appa and Momo, but Korra's a water bender, so her animal of choice was quite different. Although she couldn't fly, Naga proved herself to be very useful to Korra in a variety of situation, and helped her stay connected to her water bending roots no matter where in the world she might be. Animal companions might seem silly, but in these stories, they're incredibly important.
In Which Season Do We Learn How the Avatar Was Created?
This season of Korra is often considered to be its worst, but it also contains one of the best stories that the show ever told. Stepping away from Korra, it explains how Wan became the very first Avatar in the history of the world after learning how to bend all four elements. Wan ultimately became a defender of those that couldn't defend themselves. The story was animated in a completely different style, and thrilled audiences and fans as they watched it unfold.
What's Mako's Brother's Name?
In the world of Korra, Mako has a brother who is much more lighthearted than he is. This younger brother falls in and out of love with some regularity, but he falls into a stable relationship by the end of the series. In a show that might otherwise be overwhelmed by seriousness, Mako's brother is always around to lighten the mood. Interestingly, while Mako is a fire bender, his brother is an earth bender, which makes them an excellent fighting duo.
Who Teaches Korra how to Air Bend?
Air doesn't come easy for Korra, which frustrates both her and her teacher, who also happens to be Aang's son. Her teacher is the only air bending master in the world, and is also the youngest of Aang's three children. Of course, Aang's son also has children of his own. Because Aang was also the last air bender, his son has been tasked with creating an entire new nation of air benders. If Aang did what he could to keep air bending alive, and now his son has to continue that legacy.
In Which Season Do We First See Fire Lord Zuko?
Prince Zuko was one of the most memorable characters introduced in Avatar: The Last Airbender, and many wondered whether he would ever make an appearance in The Legend of Korra. We do see Zuko eventually, and the figure we're introduced to is much calmer and more understanding. Although Zuko is quite old by the time of The Legend of Korra, he still has some power behind his fire bending. Zuko was Avatar's best character, and during his appearance in Korra, he reminded us why.
What Happens At the Beginning of Korra's Third Season?
In the first hours of The Legend of Korra's third season, there's a seismic event that changes the course of this world's history. Although it's not totally clear what caused this huge shift, many suspect that it has something to do with Korra's decision during season 2 to reopen the portals to the spirit world and allow the two worlds to coexist again. The genius of this decision is in its simplicity. In its third season, The Legend of Korra focused on a single game-changing event and its implications.
Who's the Only Major Character Who Doesn't Bend?
As in Avatar, most of the show's central figures are benders of one kind or another, but there is one pretty notable exception to that rule. This character initially seems like she might be one of the show's villains, but she ultimately sides with Korra, Mako and Bolin and fights with them against the Equalists. Although she isn't a bender, she is a master in hand-to-hand combat and she becomes a close friend of Korra's over the course of the show.
How Many Kids Did Aang Have?
Aang and Katara were a match made in heaven. That much was clear even at the young age we see them in Avatar: The Last Airbender. Eventually, though, they got married and had kids. We know they had at least one child, but past that, it can be hard to remember just how many children they had together. Only one is a major character in The Legend of Korra, although all of them make several appearances over the course of the show.
What Criminal Organization Are the Villains of Season 3?
Early on in Season 3, The Legend of Korra introduces us to a group of incredibly powerful benders who are capable of extraordinary things. This group becomes the show's villains during its third season, as they seek to sow chaos throughout the various organizations of the world. They almost succeed in creating a world where everyone is equal, but are stopped by the air benders during the season 3 finale. They were a remarkably compelling group, and the best villains the show ever had.
What Offshoot of Earth Bending is Incredibly Popular in The Legend of Korra?
Although Toph only recently discovered this style of bending as a child during Avatar: The Last Airbender, it's already become incredibly popular by the time The Legend of Korra occurs more than half a century later. In fact, this kind of bending proves invaluable for the police force inside of Republic City, because it gives them the ability to move around the city with remarkable efficiency. Toph's new style of bending caught on quickly, in part because of how quickly this world has modernized.
Who Does Korra Train With During the Show's Fourth Season?
Although she's already mastered all four elements, when we find Korra again after the events of season 3, she seems quite lost. Unfortunately, it looks like the world is in need of its avatar, so the show has to call in a veteran to help Korra snap out of her funk and become the hero the world needs again. The character the writers chose to help Korra is a fan favorite for sure, but it can be tough to remember who exactly it was.
What Happens to Korra at the End of Season 3?
Korra has an incredibly thrilling fight with Zaheer, the leader of the Red Lotus, at the end of the show's third season. The fight goes back and forth, but because Korra has already been poisoned by The Red Lotus, she ultimately loses to Zaheer in a way that leaves her permanently damaged. Although Zaheer is ultimately defeated, he leaves a lasting impact on his victim. Korra is scarred by the events of season 3 in a way that impacts season 4.
When Does Korra Cut Her Hair?
For most of the show, Korra keeps a fairly long hairdo. At some point, though, she decides to cut her hair in a way that signals a transformation for her character. Her new short hair seems to require much less maintenance than her old look, and it also shows audiences the way she's evolved over the course of the show. Korra's not a kid any longer, and her new, more adult hair suggests this transformation, and all that she's been through.
How Long is the Time Jump Between Seasons 3 and 4?
There's a significant time jump between the third and fourth seasons of The Legend of Korra. In that time jump, quite a bit changes for many of our major characters, especially for Korra. This time jump is a smart narrative device, one that shows us how far apart our characters have spread since we last checked in with them. Season 3 marked a significant change for all of the show's central characters, so season 4's decision to jump ahead made tons of sense.
How Many Kids Did Toph Have?
Toph never really seemed like the marrying type in Avatar: The Last Airbender, and not much has changed for her in The Legend of Korra. Still, everyone has needs, and so Toph did end up with children of her own to care for. Most indications suggest that Toph wasn't exactly an outstanding mother, but her kid or kids seem to have turned out fine. One of the most interesting things about Korra was seeing characters we'd known as children as adults, with everything that entailed.
Who Is Season 4's Villain?
Zaheer and the villains of the show's third season proved hard to top, and so the show didn't really try. Instead, they introduced a character who wanted to create a new Earth Kingdom under her rule. Although he or she wasn't as compelling a figure as Zaheer, they did prove to be an interesting foil for Korra. Season 4 ultimately became an exploration of Korra's own identity, and so using this character as a foil worked perfectly, and made for some fun fights.
What's The Legend of Korra's Second Season Called?
In the show's second season, Korra enters the realm of the spirit world and engages in a battle with Vaatu, an ancient and elemental evil that wants to unleash chaos on the world. The show's second season is widely regarded as its least successful, but that doesn't mean there aren't many elements that work wonderfully. Korra has to get in touch with her spiritual side, which doesn't come naturally for her. Korra grows plenty this season, even if it comes in fits and starts.
What's The Legend of Korra's Fourth Season Called?
The final season of The Legend of Korra brought some serious expectations with it. Fans were eager to see how the show would conclude, and were heavily invested in the story of its central character. The show's fourth season had an appropriate name, and it's one that almost definitely panned out, especially in the series finale. Although nothing could replace Avatar: The Last Airbender in the hearts of the show's fans, The Legend of Korra proved itself more than worthy of that show's mantle.
Who is Mako Named After?
Mako made a big impact when he was first introduced in the show's first season, but his namesake may be even more important to the shared universe of Avatar and The Legend of Korra. The real-world man who shares Mako's name was given a moving tribute during Avatar, but the creators of both shows felt that the man deserved more. As a result, they decided to name an entire character in Avatar's spin-off series after him, and a pretty important one at that.
What Does Bolin Discover He Can Do?
Bolin is primarily an earth bender, but he also discovers that he has a rare offshoot of that bending style that makes him an even more valuable member of Korra's team. Bolin never seems like the kind of guy who has a remarkable ability, which only makes his discovery of this skill that much more rewarding. For the first time in the series, Bolin becomes a fairly lethal fighter, even as he remains a pretty goofy guy on the whole.
What Does Korra do at the End of the Series?
The final scene of The Legend of Korra delighted fans because of all that it said about who Korra had become over the course of the show's four season run. Audiences had watched her develop into the avatar we know knew, and her story had compelled audiences the same way that Aang's once did. Korra makes a bold decision in the show's final moment, but it's one that feels true to her character, and made a big impact both onscreen and in the real world.
Who is the Villain of the Show's Second Season?
The show's second season is typically regarded as its weakest, but that doesn't mean that it's irredeemable. In fact, there's much to love in the series, and for part of its run, the season's villain was one of those beloved elements. This character, Korra's uncle, is the chief of the Northern Water Tribe, and wants to reconnect this world with the world of the spirits. Although his plan gets a little bit fuzzy after that, the character is still fascinating, in part because of all the ways he doesn't work.
How Does Korra Say in Her First Scene?
It was obviously going to be very difficult to introduce us to a totally new avatar after audiences had fallen so hard for Aang. Instead of attempting to create another version of Aang, the show's creators decided that they should go a completely different route, and that route started with Korra's very first scene. Although she is only a child, she's already incredibly confident in her abilities, and is ready to take on the mantle of the world's protector. She couldn't be more different than Aang.
What's The Legend of Korra's Third Season Called?
The third season, or book in The Legend of Korra is probably its very best. It introduces Zaheer and The Red Lotus, and takes Korra on a journey that is unparalleled in each of the other seasons. This season is appropriately named, as it proves to be a turning point for many of the show's characters, and for the world as a whole. In Avatar, each season was named after the element Aang learned, but in The Legend of Korra, the seasons took on a more thematic resonance.
What Forces of Dark and Light Are Central to Season 2?
Season 2 is very interested in the spirit world, and as a result, we learn more about the elemental forces governing the Earth than we ever have before. Two of these forces do perpetual battle with one another over the fate of the world, and this constant struggle is supposed to keep one from becoming too powerful. In season 2, this elemental dark force gets unleashed into the world, and although it is ultimately defeated, it manages to do some pretty significant damage first.
Who Defeats Season 2's Villain?
When Unalaq and Vaatu merge, it creates an enormous, mega-powerful being that Korra has no hope of vanquishing on her own. Eventually, she also transforms into a superpowered version of herself, but it looks like all hope might be lost until someone else emerges to destroy the combined powers of Vaatu and Unalaq. This power comes from an unexpected source, and it's never fully explained what exactly this person does. Still, the villain's defeat proves to be a critical moment for the show as a whole.
What's Tenzin's Oldest Boy's Name?
Aang's son Tenzin has three children, and we learn bits and pieces about each of them as the series progresses. Jinora is the oldest, and the first to become an air bending master. The next oldest girl is Ikki, who doesn't get a ton of screen time but seems pretty adorable in her limited role. Tenzin has a baby with his wife Pema during the show's first season, but he also has an older boy, one who causes plenty of havoc during his time on the show.
What Kind of Metal is Impossible to Bend?
As we learn more about metal bending inside of The Legend of Korra, we learn all the ways the ability can and can't be used by those who practice it. There's one particular kind of metal that is impossible to bend because of its purity, and those who wish to outsmart metal benders often make their weapons out of this material. Metal bending makes most machines easy to take down, but those made of this rare element will remain standing through it all.
How Does Korra Defeat Amon?
After Korra loses her bending at the hands of Amon, it seems as though she'll be incapable of stopping him. When all hope seems lost, Korra discovers a way to defeat Amon, and it's one that she's been searching for throughout the show's first season. She doesn't realize she's even capable of this kind of power, but she manages to take Amon down using something she's never done before. It's a testament to her development over the course of the season, and her gifts as an avatar.
How Does Zaheer Kill the Earth Queen?
There aren't many on screen deaths in the world of Avatar and The Legend of Korra, so Zaheer's assassination of the Earth Queen sticks out in many fan's minds. The show made little effort to hide the brutality of the killing, and it proved to be a turning point that suggested how serious a threat the Red Lotus truly was. The brutality of this act was enhanced by Zaheer's method, one which allowed us to watch the life disappear from the Earth Queen's eyes.
How do the Equalists Temporarily Stop Bending?
This technique was first introduced in Avatar, but it becomes much more ubiquitous during The Legend of Korra, when many of Amon's followers begin using it to paralyze fighters who use bending as a weapon. It proves to be hugely effective, especially against Korra, who relies very heavily on her skill as a bender. The Equalists prove a potent opponent in part because they threaten Korra's existence as a bender, and because they prove that those without bending abilities can still be a huge threat.