Book 1, Episode 5: The Spirit of Competition

[Aaron B.]

A really solid episode. The production quality was spectacular and the writing was pitch perfect. This is the kind of episode I was looking forward to when they announced Legend of Korra... Everything they gave us was something I suspected would come along at some point, but the delivery and execution was astounding.

The fights in the pro-bending arena was so acute and efficient, you kind of feel their pain when they slide across the floor in a crumpled mess. It takes a lot of experience and a lot of hard work on the part of the board artists to get the character blocking and fight coordination that tactful. Definite kudos on that part.

The romantic angle can be kind of sickening when they bang you over the head with it; but in Korra it's so freaking hilarious you can't help but be entertained. It's easy, for me, to get the impression that Asami has ulterior motives since she just pops in and pops out when its convenient... but altogether, she's a necessary variable in getting these three characters to think about how they relate to one another (dynamics) and what path is the right path, moving forward.

(05-08-2012 12:26 AM)Daikun Wrote:  Heart?

Ha! "By your powers combined..."