ScreenRant

The Legend of Korra (2012)

This spinoff of Avatar: The Last Airbender follows the titular Korra, the new generation's Avatar and reincarnation of Aang. As an Avatar, Korra can bend all four elements, and the show follows her adventure through the difficulties in a rapidly growing world.

The Legend of Korra
Animation

Release Date
April 14, 2012
Seasons
4
Writers
Michael Dante DiMartino , Bryan Konietzko
Directors
Joaquim Dos Santos
Showrunner
Bryan Konietzko
Story By
Bryan Konietzko

Summary

This spinoff of Avatar: The Last Airbender follows the titular Korra, the new generation's Avatar and reincarnation of Aang. As an Avatar, Korra can bend all four elements, and the show follows her adventure through the difficulties in a rapidly growing world.

latest

A composite image features Korra bending multiple elements in the background with surprised Bumi and angry Kai in their Airbending robes in the foreground in The Legend of Korra
How So Many Airbenders Returned In Legend of Korra After Dying In Avatar

The airbenders returned in Book 3 of The Legend of Korra after a massive supernatural event - what was it and how did they manage to come back?

By  and
A blended image features Korra in the foreground and Asami and Korra holding hands in the spirit portal in the background for The Legend of Korra
Avatar: Why Korra & Asami DIDN'T Kiss In The End

Despite hints of romance, Asami and Korra never shared an onscreen kiss nor declared their feelings in The Legend of Korra. Here's why.

By  and
The-Legend-of-Korra-fight-scene
The Legend Of Korra’s 8 Best Fight Scenes, Ranked

The Legend of Korra is frequently compared to Avatar: The Last Airbender, but Korra delivers some of the best fight scenes across the shows.

By 
A split image of Korra from The Legend of Korra and Ian Ousley as Sokka from Avatar: The Last Airbender
1 Great Avatar: The Last Airbender Episode Proves Legend Of Korra Badly Failed Sokka

The Legend of Korra doesn’t do enough to honor Sokka’s character, and one great Avatar: The Last Airbender episode shows how the series could have.

By 
An image of Asami and Korra disappearing to the Spirit World next to them sitting together in Legend of Korra
The Legend of Korra Ending Explained

The Legend of Korra has recently been added to Netflix, and the ending of the show remains a powerful one.

By 
A blended image features Aang in the Avatar state in the background with sky bison and badgermoles in the foreground from Avatar The Last Airbender the animated series
Avatar: Every Animal Humans Learned Bending From In The Last Airbender

Within Avatar: The Last Airbender, humans first learned to bend the four elements by observing how certain animals interacted with their environment.

By  and
A composite image features the map of the Avatar world in the background with the characters of Toph, Korra, Asami, and Zuko in the foreground
Avatar: Every Major Family Tree Explained (Including Korra)

Family plays an important role in both Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra. Here's a breakdown of the major family trees.

By  and
Korra frowning and Korra smiling in The Legend of Korra
Why The Legend Of Korra’s Technology Is So Much More Advanced Than ATLA’s

The Legend of Korra features a more technologically advanced world than Avatar: The Last Airbender, and there are a few key reasons for that.

By 
A composite image features a young Aang and Korra in front of the past Avatars in the Avatar: The Last Airbender and Legend of Korra animated series
The Last Airbender: Every Avatar From Oldest To Youngest

Throughout The Last Airbender and Legend of Korra, Avatar fans got to see different incarnations of the Avatar. Here they are, ranked by age.

By  and
A blended image features Asami, Korra, Mako, and Bolin from The Legend of Korra comics
The Legend of Korra: What Happened To Korra After The Series Ended

After The Legend of Korra ended, Korra's adventures continued in comic book form. Here’s everything that happened to Korra after the show's ending.

By  and
Korra from The Legend of Korra and Aang from Avatar: The Last Airbender against a blue background
The Legend Of Korra's Biggest Complaint Was Inevitable Thanks To 1 Last Airbender Change

One of the biggest complaints leveraged at The Legend of Korra was probably inevitable given one change from Avatar: The Last Airbender.

By 
Avatar and Korra montage
Avatar: The Last Airbender Timeline Explained (Including Legend of Korra)

Avatar: The Last Airbender was the start of a new universe. Here's a complete timeline of what happened before Avatar and through Legend of Korra.

By  and
Collage of Avatar state Korra (voice of Janet Varney) and Korra firebending from The Legend of Korra
Korra’s 15 Most Impressive Displays Of Powers In The Legend Of Korra

Across The Legend of Korra's four books, Korra constantly fights masterfully — but several moments stand out as her most impressive displays of power.

By 
Aang from the live-action Netflix adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender and Korra from the animated series The Legend of Korra on red and yellow background.
Will There Be A Live-Action Legend Of Korra After Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender?

A live-action adaptation of The Legend of Korra is a perfect opportunity for Netflix to expand on the success of Avatar: The Last Airbender.

By 
cast-from-The-Legend-of-Korra
10 Reasons Why The Legend Of Korra Remains So Divisive 10 Years Later

Even though it concluded ten years ago, the Avatar: The Last Airbender sequel series The Legend of Korra continues to divide audiences.

By 
Korra looking angry in The Legend of Korra against a blue, pink, and purple background
8 Harsh Realities Of Rewatching The Legend Of Korra 10 Years After It Ended

The Legend of Korra came to an end 10 years ago, and there are some harsh realities to face when watching The Last Airbender sequel today.

By 
Korra grinning in front of image of Korra and Asami entering the spirit world in the Legend of Korra series finale
10 Korra & Asami Cosplays That Make A Case For Live-Action Legend Of Korra

These incredible Korra and Asami cosplays make quite the case for a live-action Legend of Korra adaptation, especially in the wake of Netflix's ATLA.

By 
Legend of Korra background with Gordon Cormier as live-action Aang from Avatar The Last Airbender
Avatar The Last Airbender’s Timeline Means Netflix Can Fix Your Biggest Legend Of Korra Complaints

Given what the first 8 episodes cover, Avatar: The Last Airbender’s timeline means Netflix can fix some viewers' big complaints about Legend of Korra.

By 
This collage shows Korra from season 1 next to Korra and Asami from the finale.
Legend Of Korra Remake Could Fix 1 Controversial Ending Detail

A Netflix live-action adaptation of the beloved cartoon The Legend of Korra would have the opportunity to fix one controversial ending detail.

By 
Team Avatar from Avatar: The Last Airbender and Korra from The Legend of Korra
5 Reasons The Last Airbender Is The Best Avatar Show (& 5 Reasons It’s Legend Of Korra)

Both Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra are great animated shows, but the two series shine in completely different ways.

By 
See more articles +