Can redirect lightning - I think this is Zuko’s best defensive advantage and Azula never saw him use it yet. War forced Suki to become a warrior and leave her village to defend others. If Toph is able to bind any of the characters with rock/metal they won’t be able to fight back. This is a duel with fire, that consumes and devours, that kills at a single touch. So what happens when there is no firebending involved? It’s an incredible moment, and it’s incredible in this fan film, too. I think yes, Zuko would have won the final Agni Kai. It began with fights with his sister, and it will end with a fight with his sister. Fast, agile and a better physical fighter - Azula outclassed Zuko in this area in their first fight and she can evade Toph, Aang and Sokka’s attacks for a good while. War forced Aang, a twelve – now thirteen – year old boy to grow up with the constant threat of death at his doorstep and battle an adult. Its melancholic music is designed to do many things, and one of them is to reflect upon the past mistakes and past phases Zuko endured. Her father, her hero, was defeated and so was she. Zuko is seventeen during this fight, but he is no longer a boy. These aren’t children anymore. An hour after the Agni Kai with Ozai, Prince Zuko wakes up in an infirmary. Haha just a fun thought. EMBED (for wordpress.com hosted blogs and archive.org item tags) Want more? It is deep, it is symbolic, and it mingles with only one more thing: fire. The throne room was just as I remembered it and the flames seemed all to foreboding. Only active from time to time. It is supposed to emphasize the gravity of the situation. She was also able to do lighting with her mental state, and cheat, showing that even in her worst moment she's a dangerous opponent. Whether by Aang’s staff or Katara’s flick of the wrist, the fire could always be snuffed out. However, in the long run, Azula will improve at a faster rate and figure out Zuko’s possible weakness making her the winner of their subsequent matches. Agni Kai Armbands I didn’t notice it the first time I watched ATLA, but on repeated viewings I saw that all the characters would wear bands around their upper arms during official Agni Kais. The Agni Kai is a ritualized one-on-one Firebending duel used to settle disputes and is one of … In Season 1 of The Last Airbender, we learn Zuko was banished from the Fire Nation because of his insolence. It is symbolic as well, to convey one message: there is fire, and there is nothing else. Winner: None. So why is the audience supposed to fear Ozai’s power as a bender? They have groped and groveled for food, and it feels like war. But The Last Agni Kai deals heavily with finality. The Agni Kai chamber was filled to the brim with nobles, generals and other notables of the realm. If their attacks are not clashing head-on, Zuko dispels Azula’s attacks while Azula evades them. When evasion was not possible, Azula failed to block Zuko’s attack and the blow hit her hard. War forced Suki to become a warrior and leave her village to defend others. No, not one of the greatest fights. Looking at the seventh episode of the second book, in Avatar: The Last Airbender, Zuko Alone. This isn’t a child’s war. share. This isn’t a petty squabble with dirt and rocks. I’m not sure though how it will work in a flat arena without terrain she can use for her advantage. Download and print in PDF or MIDI free sheet music for Avatar The Last Airbender Ost by xxx arranged by JustisB for Piano (Solo) The Last Agni Kai from Avatar: The Last Airbender (original arrangement) Sheet music for Piano (Solo) | Musescore.com Azula can never take him by surprise. On Auzla’s mental unstability: In my honest opinion, it gives Azula both an advantage and disadvantage. If this happens, Zuko will have to train harder and catch up to her again and I’m sure he can also win. But Katara wins against Azula then does it mean she also wins against Zuko? Eitherway, Zuko is clearly inferior in this battle. Superior strategist and more cunning - A good liar, manipulative, unpredictable in combat and has shown to fight intelligently in multiple occasions. It’s fun to write another essay on the other Gaang members like Zuko vs Katara, Katara vs Airbending-only Aang etc. It might not been as flashy and exciting as the cave fight in the Book 2 finale but it’s definitely the most emotionally engaging one. War killed Jet, the leader of the Freedom Fighters. © Salt and a Dash of Pepper 2016–2021. Winner: Azula. Zuko neutralized almost all Azula’s attacks and calmly counterattacks. I’m 99.9% certain these armbands (and the complimentary lack of shirts) were inspired by the prajiad ( ประเจียด ) bands worn in Muay Thai. Various Viking and medieval Europe posts may have found themselves scattered across the dash as well. The question remains however: If Azula didn’t cheat (firing a lightning bolt at Katara) who will win? Their fire combat will reaches nowhere at first as none lands a hit over the other. First we have to consider was that Zuko is unable to generate lightning because of his emotional turmoil but Azula has no problem using lightning in their Agni Kai so it didn’t really weaken her in that area. Disclaimer: I do not own Avatar the Last Airbender. 2. Even if blue flame is arguably more powerful, Zuko’s firepower is roughly equal. They are not knocked unconscious by well-meaning children. Also, if Azula had been perfectly sane would she have won? And he has accepted it. It is an adult’s war. See these caps: Azula’s flame is so strong it went past Zuko’s defenses however Zuko’s did the same and Azula was surprised. But it could always be extinguished. They are interrupted by the gondola’s cable being cut. Download and print in PDF or MIDI free sheet music for The Last Agni Kai by Zuckerman, Jeremy arranged by Mary Dunn for Violin, Cello, Viola, Snare Drum & more instruments (Mixed Ensemble) Note that Aang was just being defensive here and is NOT attacking Azula. I think Toph wins against Katara while Aang wins against Toph. The final agni kai, fought in the tradition of the Fire Nation: just one on one, no holds barred, all fire and fury. It is not energetic music, because it does not need energetic music. It can be found in many other Indo-Iranian languages as well. The characters were drawn to look as they do in the film, but characters who weren't in the film—such as Mai and Ty Lee—were drawn according to their original designs from the Avatar: The Last Airbender animated series. But here – here – at the appearance of Sozin’s Comet, natural law is stretched and distorted. His past mistakes mark his childhood. Conclusion: In the final Agni Kai, I think that Zuko wins even if Azula is perfectly sane. In that way when it comes to endurance Zuko wins. Good thing Appa’s there. Kai (会, かい) is the Japanese word for "meeting". Agni Kai is a band formed in late 2011, originating from Kumanovo, Macedonia by Bojan Nikolovski (guitars) and Vasil Filipovski (drums), who had the same thing in mind and that is composing and creating mind blowing sound within metal music. In Crossroads of Destiny Katara was winning against Azula until Zuko intervened and then again in the finale Katara outsmarts a comet-powered Azula. Agni Kai are traditionally fought at sunset. You see true firebending to its fullest extent. The final showdown, here’s a quick rundowns of their abilities. Into Mass Effect, Dragon Age, FFVII, Batfam, Detroit Become Human and a notorious Cloti meta writer. The ground shakes with each step Zuko and Azula take. It is heavy, as if it was composed with knowing gravity of the situation. Azula has displayed better agility and defensive skills in martial arts so I guess it’s fair to say she’ll land more blows than her brother. He betrayed his uncle, he attacked and robbed innocent people for his own gain, and he remained largely selfish. Watch the video for Last Agni Kai from The Track Team's Avatar: The Last Airbender Soundtrack for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. but let’s see. owever, I think it eventually turned out to be an advantage for Zuko that her offensive wore her down. Like how you want to jump just several feet higher, but the law of gravity denies you that desire. Zuko and Azula had had a long history of enmity. Zuko was unhappy that Ozai deeply favored Azula over him; likewise, Azula was upset that Ursa, their mother, deeply favored Zuko.This childhood competition expanded into extreme distrust and even hatred. Every sound is drowned out by the roar of fire, which has purposefully overwhelmed any other sound in the episode. Report Save. Fire was dangerous, but it was always constrained by natural law. This was, in my opinion, one of the greatest scenes in the entire series. Winner: None. The only trump card of Zuko is his Dancing Dragon form that is very compatible with him, but the extent of which he can develop it further is unknown. She is an unpredictable fighter and really smart so it’s definitely possible that she devises a plan to take Zuko in one shot. A modification for Rome Total War: Alexander set in the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender. It can be argued that Zuko is starved here and not at his physical peak while Azula gets all the resources and proper training. Although there’s no assurance Zuko would redirect all her attacks, we also have no assurance she can hit him. Avatar - Last Agni Kai - Theme Song Audio Preview remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. There’s also the factor that Azula is used to defeating Zuko that the fight might turn extremely frustrating for her. If they are going to chip each other down Zuko will be left standing. Despite Azula being superior to Aang and Zuko in few of the fights, Katara beats her twice. One person challenges another and they both face off in a fire-bending battle. He understands the weight of defeating his sister and becoming Fire Lord. Best display of the use of weapons while firebending - again, not really helpful in an Agni Kai but worth mentioning. I cannot properly describe the power felt. Even in his avatar state, the animators specifically emphasized his sharp features to display him as an older, more powerful bender. These are people whose lives are threatened, where they can die for the slightest misstep. Contrary to her dummy of a brother, she wasn’t used to failure and it hurt more than every bruise she … In one of the most anticipated battles of the series, Zuko and Azula finally go head to head in the Agni Kai to end all Agni Kai. Throughout the series, we’ve seen firebending. Zuko excels in stealth as evidenced by his Blue Spirit alter ego, his infiltration of Roku’s temple and the Northern Water Tribe and the Southern Raiders episode. War forced Sokka and Katara to grow up when their mother died and their father left. Best display of stealth - does nothing good in an Agni Kai but worth mentioning. It’s no longer a puff of fire. There is fire, and there is nothing else. If the duel had gone longer I think Aang would have activated the Avatar State and the battle could have ended in Aang’s victory. Whilst I can show you the images, I cannot describe to you the very sound until you take the time to watch the episode in order to do it justice. It’s been a long time coming, by RE:ANIME has finally released their short film, Avatar the Last Airbender: Agni Kai. Powered by. That ends my analysis, thanks for reading! Zuko would have died twice in this episode. It’s given that Azula is just much more naturally gifted than Zuko in terms of intelligence and in firebending. War forced Sokka and Katara to grow up when their mother died and their father left. Superior firebending form - I don’t think it’s necessarily more powerful but I think the Dancing Dragon fits him “spiritually.” Zuko’s firebending greatly improved when he learned this style that is not powered by rage. We’ve seen a spit of fire thrown at our protagonists, we’ve seen streams of flames consume entire villages. Agni Kai's are a popular (and violent) way of settling arguments in the Fire Nation. High endurance - despite being injured by his ship’s explosion, swimming in the freezing water for long periods and a full moon he managed stand his ground against Katara. At first Azula had the strategic advantage since she’s on a higher ground just throwing fireballs, but when Zuko was able to fight her on an equal ground the battle was a stalemate. It is to emphasize the death of the childhood Zuko and Azula shared, where they were innocent and young and clueless about the world. 2 months ago. Azula attacks Zuko who blocks all her attacks while Sokka attacks Azula with his sword who in turn dodges them all. I think Zuko’s above average hearing skills evidenced by the episode where his ship got blown off and the comics makes his a less vulnerable target. The Last Agni Kai, from its music to its thundering, powerful choreography, and its enormous display of fire, is designed to show the war. This is war. This isn’t set in our modern world, where children don’t have to worry about war in their country, and where seventeen-year-olds can relax and live a privileged life with air conditioning and a computer in their lap. The music that plays during this fight is called “The Last Agni Kai,” so yeah. Azula is far more skilled than Zuko. While Ozai indeed has strong firebending abilities often displayed in Avatar: The Last Airbender , his style of bending and his definition of honor betray the very core of the first firebenders' beliefs and mean that Fire Lord Ozai is not a true … She can win, but it’s unlikely. This obviously was very taxing to Azula and she was exhausted when Zuko was not. Zuko was a furious boy, filled with grief and shame, and he made mistake after mistake. If this happens, Zuko will have to train harder and catch up to her again and I’m sure he can also win. (chapter 7.) https://screenrant.com/avatar-last-airbender-agni-kai-never-end-honorably Add media RSS The Last Agni Kai (view original) It is a fight for one's honor and is won only when one opponent burns the other. Only a few hours prior had Prince Zuko been challenged to an Agni Kai, unknowingly to him by his father. The Blood Moon {Avatar: The Last Airbender Story} Agni Kai. It is doubtless that whoever has seen the finale has experienced the deep, emotional wretching in their stomach when Zuko and Azula began their fight. It is to emphasize the pain of two non-children battle to the death. Even his … So Zuko was attacking  Azula, Azula was defending herself from Zuko and attacking Aang who was just playing around. We first learned of this project back in October 2018 and I’ve been doing my best to be patient while waiting for the end result. However, in the long run, Azula will improve at a faster rate and figure out Zuko’s possible weakness making her the winner of their subsequent matches. They also both have been the first in line to the throne, due to Zuko's three-year exile which resulted in his temporary removal from the line of succession. With his acceptance of Agni Kai, he moves on from being a child to an adult. Report Save. These are adults fighting for the throne. Again, these is my personal take on things and you’re free to disagree, comments are very welcome! Zuko would have been toasted with lightning if Uncle Iroh hadn’t intervened. I have to give it to Azula this time but I think Zuko will endure a long beating before going down. That’s just what people call this scene. Not necessarily. share. It is most commonly used in the sense of a business meeting, but it can also mean a general meeting of … Antila ~Ara POV~ "Hello, Ara," Ozai greeted coldly. Just you and me brother, the showdown that was always meant to be, Agni Kai!\rMy main channel: Icon made by the lovely @yukonfox on Tumblr! Conclusion: In the final Agni Kai, I think that Zuko wins even if Azula is perfectly sane. It is designed to show the effects of war. Instead, it’s a hailstorm, raining with flames. A perfectly calm Azula at the beginning will spare her more energy reserves but she’ll eventually run out of gas sooner than Zuko. They’ve seen the world. One of the greatest scenes. Read my "about" page before asking me anything or chatting. This mod is about trying to implement as many aspects of the tv show that can possibly be added. First is that he fell from the airship trying to climb up to the higher ground, then when he was sent flying he didn’t have a cliff to latch himself on. It is designed to show the effects of war. They know its horrors and its hardships. level 2. In the last Agni-Kai, even with the lack of sleep, and mental troubles Azula was pretty much equal to Zuko. How to stream your favor… Arguably, Zuko is the better assassin but I wouldn’t say he’ll succeed against Azula. Azula become the more aggressive and dangerous fighter, however, I think it eventually turned out to be an advantage for Zuko that her offensive wore her down. You can feel the heat at every moment, the sweltering, aching maw of some beast closing over you with its fiery breath, singeing the hairs off your face and burning your eyes. 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