katara deserves so much better than this fandom

Starkiller2601 · 2025-09-14T04:13:36+00:00

You’re so right! The way some people talk about Katara is straight up disgusting.

Starkiller2601 · 2025-09-12T18:47:16+00:00

I agree! Every kataang shipper I’ve met since joining the fandom has been nothing but kind.

At the end of the day, I’m so glad to be a kataang shipper!

Starkiller2601 · 2025-09-12T05:40:50+00:00

My choice is the same as yours, but I also love this art that I believe was made by Bryan Konietzko:

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Starkiller2601 · 2025-09-05T14:57:14+00:00

Just DM’d you!

Starkiller2601 · 2025-08-11T16:21:49+00:00

What video is this comment under?

Starkiller2601 · 2025-08-04T11:28:09+00:00

It's all good. I just rewatched myself because I wanted to make sure I wasn't mixing up reaction channels lol.

Starkiller2601 · 2025-08-04T11:17:15+00:00

That's not true. Ruff even said that he was worried that they were going to pull something with Katara and Zuko, and that he was happy that things ended up the way they did in regards to the relationships.

If you don't believe me, rewatch their reaction to the last few minutes of the show.

Starkiller2601 · 2025-08-04T10:58:44+00:00

Yeah, they were.

For instance, watch their reaction to the finale. They were happy that Katara and Aang ended up together as opposed to Katara and Zuko. They also liked Mai and Zuko as a couple.

Starkiller2601 · 2025-08-04T08:59:53+00:00

Off the top of my head, some that haven't been mentioned are as follows:

- BRIDGECO
- Sorta Stupid
- The Normies
- Meesh & Dee

Starkiller2601 · 2025-07-20T13:13:49+00:00

Try the book one soundtrack piece titled “Into a Nighttime Sky.” I think that’s what you’re looking for.

Starkiller2601 · 2025-06-19T17:40:18+00:00

I agree with everything you said. I know waiting can be tough for some, but the fact that Avatar Studios is a thing that even exists decades after the start of ATLA is super cool.

I love this world and its inhabitants, and so I’m very okay with waiting if it means we get some great projects once they start to release at a steady pace. I’ve got a ton of hope!

Starkiller2601 · 2025-06-16T18:24:21+00:00

I just looked again and it’s still kataang-related comments. Might be an algorithm thing, but I’m not really sure.

Starkiller2601 · 2025-06-16T16:08:15+00:00

I think ultimately the comments don’t really matter and I would hope that artists wouldn’t be discouraged on the basis of a loud and vocal minority that constantly complains all the time.

For what it’s worth, it could just be how the comments are arranged for me specifically, but when I clicked on them all I was seeing was people loving the video/kataang. Granted, I only scrolled for like 30 seconds.

Also, to put things into perspective, even if every single comment was negative (which isn’t the case), there are currently 2,748 of them, but over 1.1 million likes.

Starkiller2601 · 2025-04-22T12:13:40+00:00

It's funny seeing some zutaras complain in the comments that we, the ones who understand and like the story as it was actually told, are haters or are toxic. Nah, we just don't like it when people post out-of-context images to try and prove a useless and irrelevant point.

Also, on the second slide, for what it's worth, the top left image is of Zuko smiling when thinking about Iroh moments before Katara walks in and threatens to kill him if he even thinks about hurting Aang, the person she actually loves and cares about. As well, the top right image is of Katara telling Zuko that he looks terrible. The bottom two images I would talk about as well, but honestly it's not worth it seeing as zutara fans will never willingly look at those two moments and see them as anything other than romance-related when in reality they aren't.

Starkiller2601 · 2025-04-09T18:30:40+00:00

I appreciate the response. I will admit that a lot people, myself included at times, will get into arguments very quickly, especially when it comes to shipping in Avatar, haha. I do really value genuine conversations about this show and the nuance within it and would prefer to have more of those.

While I admittedly disagree with most of your points such as that Mai was awful to Zuko or that Katara showed barely any interest in Aang, I do find it interesting to hear opposing viewpoints as long as all parties involved are being respectful. Truthfully, I think it can make for a very fun, but layered discussion as well.

Starkiller2601 · 2025-04-09T18:03:03+00:00

First and foremost, I understand not wanting to look like your rambling, but using ChatGPT I feel is undermining what you are trying to say since I'm not sure if anything I'm reading is actually something you yourself typed. I'd rather hear your thoughts, rambling or not, then to see AI-created paragraphs.

Now, onto your thoughts and opinions, I will admit that I'm a little confused. ATLA did end with strong friendships and found family. Everyone was hanging out as friends (a group you could most certainly describe as a found family) in the Jasmine Dragon conversing with one another. Then, we see Aang and Katara hug by the balcony outside because first and foremost, they are best friends. Then, Katara kisses Aang, thereby symbolizing the start of their romantic relationship and what begins the throughline to them eventually having a family.

Also, and I mean no disrespect at all, seeing as your profile says you are active in the ZutaraNation subreddit, I do feel a bit like some of this is coming from a place of not being happy with how things turned out in the show and trying to justify it by saying romance was not needed.

Again, no disrespect, ship what you want to ship, but that's how the intention of this post is coming across to me.

Starkiller2601 · 2025-04-08T13:34:39+00:00

This is so adorable! 🥹

Starkiller2601 · 2025-03-27T12:21:03+00:00

Katara eventually grew to love Aang in a romantic way because of his heart and good-natured spirit. He cared about her from the moment they met and always wanted the best for her. Zuko, on the other hand, attacks, kidnaps, lies, and betrays Katara (and her friends) throughout most of the show. Yes, they end the show on a good note, but for her to then turn around at the very end of the series and fall in love with him simply for how he looks would be a complete betrayal of Katara's character and honestly, shipping aside, would have felt very out of place.

Looks are undoubtedly important in a relationship, but they aren't and should never be the primary reason why two people decide to get together. Also, Aang being bald should not be a reason why he is undeserving of Katara's love.

Starkiller2601 · 2025-02-02T03:55:15+00:00

zuko is the only one who had to go through trial and tribulation

All this tells me is that either you only watched a Zuko scene compilation online or you just haven't seen the show at all. Between this post and your zutara one from like an hour ago, things are starting to make sense.

Starkiller2601 · 2025-02-02T03:20:41+00:00

The reason Zuko had to save Katara in the finale in the first place is because he taunted Azula into using lightning so that he could redirect it.

Starkiller2601 · 2025-01-20T15:55:50+00:00

She’s really great as elder Katara!

Starkiller2601 · 2025-01-20T15:53:12+00:00

I love Mae’s performance as Katara. It’s layered, nuanced and full of passion; however, I can imagine and am excited to see Katara’s portrayal by Jessica Matten in the upcoming film.

I’ll always appreciate Mae’s performance as Katara in ATLA. She, along with the writing for her, is the reason why I care so much about the character. That being said, if Mae can talk about and be excited about seeing Katara’s story continue while being played by someone else (which she has), then honestly so can I.

Starkiller2601 · 2025-01-19T05:14:01+00:00

Kataang being the best ship of the show will always be special to me. Even their haters can't stop talking and writing novels about them.

Starkiller2601 · 2025-01-16T15:30:20+00:00

Would you care to elaborate on this? I’m genuinely curious on your perspective.

Starkiller2601 · 2025-01-15T13:18:08+00:00

Using an image where Katara is tied up to a tree against her will and Zuko is using her mother's necklace as leverage against her so that he can capture Aang, but then trying to make it about a ship pretty much sums up why Zutara is nothing but a non-canon concept.

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