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[kimmytsunami]

Commission for @bizukos ;o;

[kimmytsunami]

Commission for @hexful

Maiko Star Wars AU!

Sith Lord Zuko and Evil Queen Mai

[ianime0]

Maou-jou de Oyasumi | Ep 4 | Yes… a child’s deep, deep sleep after a full day of playing. Zzz…

Bonus:

[nothing-more-than-hot-leaf-juice]

Today we are thinking about the contrast of Aang at the beginning of season 3– defeated after Ba Sing Se, forced to hide his tattoos, any keepsakes he had destroyed– with Aang at the end of season 3– having won the war without having to compromise his values, wearing his tattoos and traditional Air Nomad robes proudly, and knowing that he did right by his people

[maisogyny]

FALL MAIKO WEEK 2020 | Day 3: AUs

“You can thank your stars all you want but I’ll always be the lucky one” .・。.・゜✭

Inspired from my Maiko video edit on Twitter to the OPM song Your Universe by Rico Blanco. Fanart commissioned from @ikatsudon. ♡

Here’s modern Mai and Zuko AU stargazing! [I also tweeted this].

@maikoweek @idonthatemaiko

[bo-rock-oli]

ive missed them

[koujaq-blog]

the burden we’re shouldering …

[spherefish]

Kataango

(I finally got around watching ATLA and these two were the cutest thing ever! I really liked that fire nation dance scene, so I decided to draw it. ♥)

[tendermiasma]

I’m not an expert but I like hands a lot so hopefully some of this was helpful!

[darkravenclaw]

I am South East Asian and I’m getting tired of people writing away my culture.

I am not sure how many of you know but Disney just released a trailer for the movie “Raya and The Last Dragon” and many people have been taking the moment away from the South-East Asian people (like me) by comparing it to The Last Airbender. Now I’m going to tell you why you should NOT be comparing them.

First, we need to debunk the idea that we can cumulatively call someone “Asian”. That is very much an American concept, a label slapped on our continent to make it easier for them to identify us. However, we have 48/49 countries, with over 1 000 000 languages and cultures. It’s very problematic to pin us down as Asian when we all have distinguishing ethnicities that sets us apart. If anything, certain provinces have similar mythologies, or came from the same previous kingdom, and for that reason it would make more sense if we were identified as North Asia (Siberia), Central Asia (The ‘stans), Western Asia (The Middle East or Near East), South Asia (Indian subcontinent), East Asia (Far East), Southeast Asia (East Indies and Indochina). I kind of wish a large number of Americans can see this so they will start calling us by these human geographical groups rather than a continent, and this may dispel the need to compare “Asian” movies.

Now to the comparison of the two movies. The Last Airbender follows East Asian (and some South Asian, New World, Inuit, and Sireniki influences). That is very very different from Raya and The Last Dragon, which completely South-East Asian. Here are some cultural aspects from the trailer:

She uses arnis as a weapon, Arnis is commonly National Martial Arts of the Philippines.

The intro of Disney shows a place in a rock; it represents Sigiriya Rock in Sri Lanka.

When she jumped out of a house, the houses were designed in Thailand’s traditional houses.

The Villain’s mask is called Barong Mask from Bali, Indonesia.

The Sword of the villain and the sword that Raya pulled are designed from Indonesia’s sword.

The wavy sword she’s using is a Kris which is a traditional sword in the southern part of the Philippines. So basically her fighting style is Eskrima which is Visayan (central Philippines) but use weapons from Mindanao (southern Philippines)

The whole thing might be inspired by Princess Urduja, the Filipino warrior princess.

The Sea Dragon is from Phillipines and it’s called Bakunawa.

Raya’s clothes are Vietnamese traditional clothing.

Her animal that she rides is Khmer name, Thuk Thuk. When u have came to cambodia for 5 years ago and you want to go somewhere, you have to call “Thuk Thuk” and they will ride you anywhere you wanna go.

Theory about the tribes;

the yellow tribe is Indonesian or Malaysian

the purple tribe is Philippine or Malaysian

the green tribe is maybe Thai because of the Elephants or Cambodian because of the advance weaponry

the white tribe is Thai because of the Dholes, clothes, and the sword

Please do not take this moment away from us- South-East Asian culture and mythology has always been written away in South Asian and East Asian dominant movies. Our culture was put into the Legend of Korra and was written off as East Asian and due to this misinformation of cultures, we are now compared to some show that has never represented us. Please stop it. Let us have our moment- though our cultures are mashed together for this South-East Asian adaptation, it retains alot of our key aspects. 

South-East Asians are not South Asians or East Asians or Central Asians. We are our own. Let us have that. For once in Hollywood, “Asian rep” is not a Chinese, Japanese, Korean or Indian.

[randmsht]

LOUDER!

People need to remember that there are variety of countries with each of their own unique cultures inside the Asian Continent.

[no-phrogs-in-hats]

I constantly think about this btw—

And this—

This too—

[ozaiphobic]

I think we should start a Aang appreciation post because our boy gets so much hate so if you want pls reblog this and say something you love about Aang!

I love his compassion and his kindness.

[shrinkthisviolet]

I love that he brings out the inner child in people:

He taught Katara that she can enjoy herself and let loose while still being responsible, that she doesn’t have to be a mother all the time.

He taught Sokka that he can be goofy and crack jokes and be vulnerable, that he can still be a good leader, that he can still fight with a grin on his face.

He taught Toph that she doesn’t have to settle for a life that’s beneath her, that she doesn’t have to live two lives, that she can be strong and vulnerable at the same time.

He taught Zuko that it’s okay to be kind, that he can smile and let his guard down, that he won’t be hurt when he’s among true friends, that peace and compassion is a worthy way to fight and to lead.

He taught Suki to expect the unexpected, reinforced her belief that no one should be underestimated, that there’s hope even in the darkest times.

He taught the Fire Nation kids that they aren’t robots, that it’s okay to be different, that they don’t have to sacrifice their personality and passions to fit into a system that hates them.

He’s just such an inspiration AT TWELVE YEARS OLD

[stayflaminhotmen]

One of the main things I LOVE about Aang is the fact that he sticks to his beliefs. No matter what the world throws at him, he is able to stick to the air nomads beliefs. It’s also not because he’s forced to but because he truly believes in it and is proud of his culture. <3

[master-arrowhead]

One of my favorite things about Aang is that he has every reason in the world to be bitter and hateful but instead he chooses to spread happiness and love. I smile every time I hear that little laugh because I’m reminded that I have the choice to spread happiness around me, no matter what is going on in my life.

[stayflaminhotmen]

^^^^^ reading that made me tear up omg. Aang truly had every reason to turn into someone so consumed by anger and revenge but instead he found it in him to see the world in a positive and hopeful light 🥺

[penguinsledder]

Aang is just so pure 🥺 He sees the best in everyone, and is so compassionate and kind. And that’s DESPITE having the weight of the world on his shoulders, a war to end, grief for his entire nation and the world as he knew it 100 years ago. We give Katara so much credit for never ever turning her back on people who need her, but sometimes we forget to appreciate Aang is like that, too. In less than 2 days, he’s willing to give himself up to save the South Pole village (who, I might add, had just banished him), he goes back to put out the fires on Kyoshi Island even if no one expects him to, he saves the fisherman even after his hurtful words, he throws Fire Nation kids a dance party to teach them how to be free—and that’s just off the top of my head.

This fun-loving, flower-crown wearing goofy guy who is great at dancing and braiding jewelry is a ray of sunshine and brings so much goodness and hope to their war-torn world not just because he’s the Avatar, but also because he’s Aang.

[stayflaminhotmen]

^^^^^ part two of this thread making me cry. Aang truly is the best and has a heart so pure.

I also wanted to add on Aang not turning his back on people, in season two during the serpents pass, they meet that family who’s pregnant and he’s willing to give his tickets just so they could travel safely to ba sing se. When that woman wouldn’t let him, he says how he’ll lead them through the serpents pass safely. And even though it’s been said 1,000 times, the amount of times Aang gives Zuko another chance always gets me emotional. Like Zuko was out there stalking and trying to capture him and he offers him friendship! Zuko just captured him when he was unconscious in the spirit world and Aang goes to get him so he doesn’t die. Those two were only from season one. Not to mention, Aang personally brings Mai’s brother back to his parents in the end.

Aang truly was out there for three seasons doing the most selfless things, he doesn’t deserve the hate he gets.

[penguinsledder]

To add again(!!!) he went out of his way to help them in the serpent’s pass while he was emotionally broken inside because of Appa’s loss. He doesn’t let his own pain and suffering stop him from seeing the struggles other people go through, and he even does his best to help them through it 🥺

[shifuaang]

I’m legitimately crying over all of these responses. It makes my heart so happy that people love Aang as much as I do. And now it’s time to say my piece, considering Aang is, without a doubt, my favorite character of all time.

How wonderful is it that Aang is not only reverent of his culture but others’ as well? He is so respectful, kind, and open-minded about the world, travelling to all four corners and instantly making friends along the way. He never pushes his beliefs onto others. He understands why Sokka and Katara eat meat and wear furs even though it’s not something he personally observes and never asks them to change to accommodate him; instead he scrounges for lettuce in the trash or tries sea prunes, even when they’re not to his taste. He greets everyone with their customary handshake or bow, humbles himself before masters and the elderly, and immerses himself in traditions and practices. 

As @shrinkthisviolet​ beautifully pointed out, the Gaang learns so much from him, but he is incredibly supportive of their individual interests and endeavors as well. Aang is the friend who is ridiculously enthusiastic about his friends’ passions, so much so that they become his as well. You want to go to the North Pole to study waterbending? Hop on my flying bison, I’ll take you there. You’re feeling left out and insignificant? Let’s find you a master to help boost your spirits. You’ve never had friends your own age before and grew up with an abusive family? I’m here, and I’m your family now. You’re having trouble firebending? Let’s go on a quest and figure out what’s hindering you, together.

Aang almost always knows exactly what his friends need at any given moment, and he’s consistently willing to sacrifice his own self interests and preservation to help them. He’s the bridge between all four nations, all four bending styles, and between benders and nonbenders. He brings peace to the world, not because he’s the Avatar and it’s his duty, but because he truly believes in balance and friendship spanning lifetimes and ethnicities.

Aang is also just… so unlike every other male protagonist I’ve ever seen. I know others have pointed this out before, but I cannot emphasize how amazing it is to have the hero of the story be the antithesis of toxic masculinity. Aang is so confident in his personality, in wearing flower crowns and dancing and making jewelry, in calling out the Pakkus of the world and placing equal value on all regardless of gender. His respect for life and his pacifism are deeply tied to his culture, but I don’t know that everything Aang feels or does can be chalked up to his Air Nomad roots. So much of it is just his personality as well.

He’s challenged by the people who are closest to him several times, but he’s steadfast and unwavering where lesser men would have caved, all at age TWELVE. The only time he ever gets upset over being emasculated is when The Ember Island Players portray him as a woman, and this only serves to point out how wrong the Fire Nation is for assuming that men aren’t allowed to exhibit the traits that Aang exhibits. When Toph calls him Twinkletoes, when Sokka berates him for not eating meat, when Zuko makes fun of him for being a goody-goody, when they all look at him and say “what’s wrong with you for not wanting to kill your enemy?” he never changes to fit their definition of what a hero should be. And not only does he shrug their biting comments off, but he celebrates himself and his culture. He embodies love in all of its forms. He shapes his own destiny.

[penguinsledder]

AANG DEFENSE SQUAD BE LIKE

[lynnlemony]

I guess you just don’t know people as well as you think you do.

[mightyoctopus]

[ID: A digital fan art of Mai from the bust up and in side profile, drawn in a glossy, cartoony style. She is standing in the part of the Boiling Rock prison from where the gondola departs, but the gondola itself is not shown. Her expression is mostly neutral or bored, but her eyebrow is furrowed in anger. /END ID] @atladescribed

[ackersquad37]

I tried to make them look more realistic, but I guess I could only made this far for now. I will try again next time.

[justcatposts]

Weird cat walks upside down 

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[silima]

i remember when i used to stress out about not posting fully finished art lol. here’s a notebook doodle

[paristexaz]

#be more like mai