It feels really foreign here, and it would seem the same since I don't see the usual members lurking around. Whether it be because of their busy lives or what, I don't know, but it does add to the unfamiliarity.

Anyways...

I thought that Avatar: the Last Airibender ruined anime for me since they opened to my eyes on so many things wrong and annoying with anime--such as the length, the filler arcs, the prolonging of plots to fill an episode and what not; etc. But I've gotten into Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, and I must say so far, it's pretty good. It's not long, I think about fifty episodes; they don't have filler arcs (although they do have filler eps. like the flashback eps. that thankfully was skipped over in the dubbed version), and so on.

But I must say...

The main character, Lelouch...well I feel like I'm the only one who finds him a b@a$t@ard. An anti-hero, doesn't seem to quite fill his role, although that is what he is. He's not like Light, from Death Note, but still...

I mean, I'm not saying he's gotta be like Luke Skywalker...but look at Zuko. He didn't have heroic qualities, the way Aang did; but he certainly wasn't a Super!jerk like Lelouch.

Okay...the main point of this entry is that I find it REALLY annoying that the main character believes the end justify the "meanness." He wants to create a better world for his little sister, but in doing so, he hurts his half-siblings and childhood best friend.

Gah. Anyways, if you have time, I recommend Code Geass.

I lost the internet for like two months, and I come back here....to the Twilight Zone. What happened? I'm lost. Everything is DIFFERENT and weird. I don't know my way around this place. XD

Do you guys like the new style?

I know I should have posted my thoughts on the finale here, but this site hates me so much. I've tried a billion times, but it won't let me. Something about wrong HTMLs but I've checked over and over again and there was nothing wrong with it.

Anyways, I saw a brilliant plot device on DeviantART and thought I would share.

Power Corrupts by QueenoftheCute

"It came from a very vague idea of how Aang could easily be turned into an effective villain if he had killed Ozai. After all, he'd be an insanely powerful individual who cares very deeply about the things he believes in, but also considers himself able to judge the worth of another human life. And that spawned the idea of an exiled Azula trying to reclaim her throne while the Gaang, in an effort to create a world-wide utopia, become more and more, well, evil.

Zuko and Katara are obviously the Avatar's right-hand men. As Fire Lord and Bloodbender, they're invaluable to his efforts."

An evil Avatar? A world gone terribly wrong. Doesn't that sound morbid and yet interesting?

I mean Zuko had no qualms with Aang killing his father; Katara could go to the dark side as we've seen in TSR; and if Aang did kill Ozai, would could possibly stop them?

I mean I see Sokka, probably saying something; maybe even Toph--but how can they go against Aang, Katara, and Zuko?

As for Mai. Well in TBR we saw that even though she didn't agree on Zuko's methods (betraying the Fire Nation) she'll follow him.

Thoughts?

ZOMG!!! I honestly went, "Holy sh!t what happened to her?!" when I heard Azula speak to Zuko. LoL. Celebrating about being an only child. XD But seriously, anyone who knows Azula (and I don't mean those who think she's cold-hearted and etc) knows that Azula never speaks that way...she's usually talking in calm manner. You know like those scary movies where the villain is walking slowly towards their victims and yet they always seem to catch up to them. *sighs* Ty Lee and Mai, how could you? (jk jk)

I hope Suki has a good reason for tagging along with the Gaang...because it just seems weird for me.

Poor Appa, even after all this time, he still hates tunnels. Although he did fairly well in the Cave of Two Lovers--what happened? ^^;; Sorry but I don't remember. He'd rather face the fire balls even after being somewhat tortured by the circus then go through the tunnel.

Albeit short, I loved the Zuko and Azula fight. I wanna kill Zuko though. Not only does he have any instinct to save his little sister whatsoever, but then he looks all sad that she may actually fall to her death---and then when Azula's able to save herself (woot!) he's resentful!!! I mean WTF? There were debates going on how Zuko's too big of a person, he would surely save his sister despite that they pretty much hate each other, but noooo. He was gonna allow her to die like that. Bah. There is one good thing though, we got to Azula's hair down without any half pony tails, flowing in the wind like Pocahantas. XD

Man is Katara bitter or what? I get that she's angry about her mom but to misplace that anger into Zuko? I feel sorry for the guy.

That Sokka scene that everyone's been waiting for, I would have probably laughed more if I hadn't seen it coming. ^_^ What bad and naughty teens Suki and Sokka are. LOL.

The Zuko and Sokka friendship---I'm liking it.

I wished though the flashback would have explained to us why exactly Sokka cannot remember his mother's face. That usually implies that they didn't have a close rel. or that he was tramatized, therefore his brain blocks it out. I'd rather go with the latter but now I don't think I can. I mean I read a great fanfic by Princess Tyler Briefs from ff.net about why Sokka can't remember (which makes more sense to me than the canon, he witnesed his mother's death) and I understand that the idea probably wouldn't pass for Nick--but really now. He's the older sybling, so it doesn't make sense---Katara forgetting would make sense since she's younger.

Oh well, another thing Sokka can have in common with Azula---yay for Sokkla! XDD

Aang, he's so wise! I love it. I mean he's right, he lost his entire people and yet he's not acting anywhere near Katara--but then again everyone has different reactions to things. Man Zach Tyler's voice maturity really showed in this ep. in my opinion. And I laughed when he asked if it was Katara's turn to have a feildtrip with Zuko. I'm glad the writers notice. I doubt Toph will have one--then again she doesn't need to.

And Zuko, what the heck? You took a step backwards! Really he shouldn't have agreed and condoned Katara's actions like that...plus he didn't exactly kill his father when he has the chance now---did he?

Okay I know this was supposed to be a tear jerker, but in truth I wasn't crying or sad. I was surprised though. I expected the murderer to be a changed man that way Katara changes her mind but, surprisingly he was a jerk. I thought he was good until he said to Katara she could have his mother, bah, pathetic old man. But that's good--they took a different step from the usual seeking-revenge-stories out there.

So I wonder what the Zutarians are thinking. Loads of screencaps and moments to use.

As for Kya---lol I was so expecting that they use Katara's pilot name for her mom. I had planned on using it myself for a fanfic, but I never did go through with it cuz I was lazy. XD

And whoever said, in ASN forums, that everyday is Grey DeLisle Appreciation Day was right! Holy crap! That woman is GREAT at what she does. I almost didn't notice, but Kya's voice actress is her! LoL.

Aside from playing Azula, she played Ta Min, Kya, and play!Katara in the next episode. ^____^


My thought on the preview for the Ember Island Players commercial?


Katara you _______! Poor Aang. He's waited so long---ya know Katara didn't have to lead him like that. (JK JK JK) if it wasn't the right time, she could've helped relay the message during all those Kataang moments. XDDD I'm so excited!

PS: I'm not an avid Kataang shipper---I'd rather have Sokkla happen than Kataang if given a choice. ^_^ But I do like Kataang and I'm not a Zutara hater either.

Oh I forgot to add that I love Sokka's hair down! ^___^

Wow it's been so long since I've been here, let alone post something on this blog. I haven't really been visiting forum boards lately though I have begun to, mainly here since my Distant Horizon Forum friends seem to MIA.

I don't know whether to be happy or not, but since Avatar had another long hiatus, I've gotten myself into Naruto recently. Last week I even watched Code Geass, which is pretty good. I guess that's what happens when you have two of your favorite animated shows go on break. (Bleach is airing filler episodes that I don't care for; and Avatar's got another week or so to go before it airs again). I'm excited for the new episodes of Avatar despite that stupid book leaking everything out. Although I am gonna be a wee bit sad when it ends--hopefully I'll see you all guys again on the forum boards when the movie airs in 2010. ^_^

You may want hit refresh every few minutes or so cuz I'm editing this like crazy.

All right, the DVDs won't be pushed back however the finale and the rest of the new episods that we've been waiting for will air in July 2008. Source: http://news.toonzone.net/article.php?ID=23154

As for Comic Con, they hope that they will be able to post the trailer online so keep your fingers crossed. Things that we know:

The Southern Raiders is about how Katara and Sokka's mom died. They said it's to be tearjerker.

There's nothing on Iroh (where is location is and so on) and apparently we're not going to find out anymore about his trip to the Spirit World.

Nothing on Ursa either. "Wait and see," they said. (Mike and Bryan that is)

As for Zutara apparently the ship has not sunk. They had said something about seeing a clip (I presume in the trailer) that had Katara running into Zuko's arms. (What does this mean for Maiko?)

As for Ty Lee, Azula, and Mai---there was something however I could not hear. I'm sorry but the volume was really low.

Edit:

Combustion Man probably won't be returning (my bad).

Aang and Katara kiss however it shows Katara backing away. Then it has her running to Zuko's arms; and then there's play going on about Aang's adventures and Katara is sitting next to Zuko.

Lots of Mai and Ty Lee in The Boiling Rock.

Sokka and Suki kiss.

There wasn't anything on airdates specifically. Just July.

From dongbufeng.net/site1: Sukka is looking to happen, as Suki escapes with the "Day of Black Sun" prisoners in "The Boiling Rock." There was no Iroh in the finale trailer. 317 is indeed about a theater play.

Here's more from ASN:

Alright SPOILERS in no particular order and not only from the trailer:

- More firebending training between Zuko and Aang
- Zuko and Katara seemed to have split up from the group for some reason and are dressed as ninjas or something.
- Firebending players is about the Gaang going to watch a comedy Fire Nation play about their exploits.
- Azula goes nuts in a couple scenes, screaming and doing some fearsome firebending
- Sokka and Zuko infiltrate Fire Nation Prison. Sokka disguises himself as one of the guards and tearfully rescues and kisses Suki.
- Jun shows up in what seems like bar room brawl
- Zuko warning about how if they let the comet come, then there won't be a world left to save
- Ozai with huge ass armies and has a bit of fancy golden (I think) armor
- In Q&A, mentioned Koh would show up, although very briefly
- We won't be finding out about Iroh's trip to spirit world
- We will be finding out about Katara's mom complete with flashbacks, southern water village before destruction and cute little Sokka and Katara
- I did not see any Haru, Teo or Duke at ALL.
- Aaaand, I'm sure there's a bit more I forgot to mention, but the trailer didn't really reveal that much, but it did get me really pumped up

On the live vid stream they say in the trailer, Azula goes crazy that they can't really describe it. She just loses it and it looks like she's battling Zuko (and badly losing cuz she's beat up) so I guess she's not taking it too well.

The trailer they will try to post ASAP on DF but we may have to wait until Friday. There will be a podcast on DF later this week for those who couldn't make it to Comic Con NY this year.

The Kataang kiss, they say was rough. Aang apparently kisses Katara but she quickly pulls away in disgust and guess what? It's not a dream sequence like 309. So ouch. Right now the Zutarians seem to have the upper hand they say, but who knows? We've been messed with before.

309 dream sequences are important so go watch it again. I think it's a foreshadowing of what happens in the future. They say the finale trailer seems to be based on the dreams there. IDK maybe Aang's a psyhic. In addition the comet does hit the earth (Avatarverse earth/planet).

In the trailer they say you also see a smidge of Ozai being crowned Pheonix Lord; and Azula's coronation as Fire Lord.

Toph apparently is missing from the trailer. There's a bit of Sokka and Suki though. There's Aang, Katara and Zuko also. (I'm kinda sad, where's Toph?) The theory the gentlemen gave: Toph burned her feet and she may not be able to fight.

Nothing on Bumi (except the play), or Pakku, or Hama, or Gran Gran. No Dai Li as well.

Apparently the trailer is that good, because the men said they've never seen anything like it before. I can't wait.

Well if I remember anymore, I'll be sure to edit.

Title says it all. I'm fuming because it's not fair to all those who couldn't attend Comic Con. I wanted to see the trailer; I wanted to know the secrets and yet they're not allowing videos inside. And one would think it was Nick who was doing this, but guess what? It's not. It's Mike and Bryan who said that videos weren't allowed.

Before I go on, I would like to comment on how great the Smallville episode this week: Descent was.

Okay, so exciting how we just keep getting spoilers of Avatar, don't you think so? First the whole Ozai is crowning himself Pheonix Lord (whatever that is) and Azula is gonna be the new Fire Lord (well Zuko did defect). Next we have news about the movie (2010 is way too long and far away for me), and then the commercial that aired in Brazil that had footages from The Boiling Rock episode (but it didn't air there). It's quite lovely how my AWS is slowly going away. And then Comic Con in NY tomorrow so yay.

Though I am curious as to how they're going to pull of the finale that is supposed to air on May something. I mean we haven't even gotten episode 312 yet and it's already mid-April. How are they gonna have time to fit it? Full hour episodes leading up the three episodes finale? Sounds non-Nick to me. Unless they decided to be evil and say, "Oh yes the finale is gonna be in May. May of 2009!"

Now that would be cruel and unusual punishment, and if I recall that's not allowed says the Constitution. XDDDD

What is Pheonix Lord I wonder? And How are Mai and Zuko gonna face off, after their reunion? Will Mai join Zuko and leave Azula (I so see this happening); and Suki vs Ty Lee? Who are you for? ^^;

No, no, no, no, no, no, no!!!! I'm absolutely fuming with this news!

Article: http://dongbufeng.net/site1/images/stories/tv_guide_scan3.jpg

Okay first of all for those of you who know Disney and the way they work, then you know this isn't good news. They ruin everything! Okay, maybe not everything, but pretty much. I can use American Dragon: Jake Long for this as an example.

-Chang was supposed to Jake's grandmother, but Disney didn't allow that because Jake's mother would have been conceived out of wedlock.

-Rose was supposed to stay, and not move to Hong Kong, but Disney wanted Rose out of the picture.

-The episode Homecoming was supposed to be an hour long, but Disney said it was "too dark" and they had to change the plot or stick to the plot but make it only half an hour long only.

Now if you watched AmDrag, then you all these are very important things in the series, but were changed due to Disney's stupid regulations. And guess what???!

That's exactly what's happening! Disney wants the Avatar movie to be "lighter" as in more "kid-ish" and less dark. What's the point of the movie then? I mean WTF?! If Disney insists on making Avatar into a sham of a movie, I'm going to scream my head off!

Before I begin my rant on the current Inuyasha manga plot, I have a few words to share:

Bleach manga (March of the Death): I wish they would release two chapters a week for awhile because the current plot is soooo good that I hate the wait and then the cliffhangers after the wait.

Oh and on the note of pairings, people saying that HitsuHina would be wrong because they're like brother and sister; the same could be said about Renji/Rukia, right? I mean Hitsugaya and Hinomori grew up together; as did Renji and Rukia.

News in Italy: A man robs a place using hypnotism, can you believe it?

http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/ynews?ch=4226726&cl=7094990

Now the latest chapter of manga of Inuyasha (Naraku's Wish): I never thought this series would get interesting again. Kagome's pretty slick, so I wonder, what indeed was Naraku's TRUE wish? The Shikon no Tama is pretty mean and evil, in my opinion. Now I'm wondering if those who said that Naraku's the way he is is because he never received Kikyou's love are right. He has a fetish of ripping people's bonds apart, like Kagome said, so why is that? I mean Sango and Kohaku love each other (and for a long while they were turned against each other); Miroku and Sango are in love and look what's happening to them? (So sad. TT__TT) Kikyou and Inuyasha? A not so happy ending, to my dismay.

As Inuyasha said also, they're the same: hanyou. And yet, unlike Inuyasha, Naraku ignored his human heart and followed his youkai heart. Inuyasha did the opposite. So why is that? Is it really because he wanted Kikyou to return his feelings? After all, in the chapters leading up to her latest death he wanted her to die in his arms away from Inuyasha.

Very interesting. The Shikon no Tama didn't grant his real wish (which I hope to find out what it was, soon); and now he's turning into a monster (literally).

Did anyone see Brittany Spear's new music video? It's animated and for some reason it reminded me of Blood+ because she was fighting monsters and it looked like anime. It was really weird. The song was all right though.

Also anyone hear about the guy who bought his girlfriend a REALLY expensive engagement ring only to have fly away because he put in the balloon for her to pop, but the wind blew it away? He can't find it; and guess what? He's girlfriend won't talk to him. That's so unfortunate. I mean the ring cost a fortune, he says, the least the girl could do is talk to him.

Smallville: Pete Ross, wow I didn't realized he complained so much (ep Hero) it was so annoying. People who were saying Chloe was a better friend than him were kinda right. Oh and I wished that Chloe and Pete ended up together, but I DEFINITELY not complaining about her ending up with Jimmy! It's sooo cute, and he's accepted that she's meteor infected. Awww. I hope they last. As for Kara, wtf? Is she the next Lana? I mean come now, I smell Kara/Lex in the future and I'm not happy. Lex = douche.

Blood+ (Two Queens, ep): I was really really disappointed with the translation they did when Diva was dying and Saya said, "I'll help you." Going from: "Take me with you," to "I'll help you," is a BIG leap! I mean in the Japanese version when she was pleading Diva to take her with her in death, it was more meaningful IMO. After all, how the heck is she gonna help a crytalizing woman? XD It makes a lot more sense with the original. Oh and Nathan, you're such a drama queen. [Highlight to read spoilers involving next/last episode; warning, I don't think I like Saya very much]

I won't repeat myself, since I had already said certain things about her in my last post, but I have to add I think she's a hypocrite. She tells Diva and everyone else she doesn't deserve to live; and yet what happens in the end? She decides to live. Grrr....and no I'm not just saying this cuz she didn't end up with Solomon. XD What's weird is I don't think I like Haji either cuz he doesn't show enough emotion. Nonchalant characters don't appeal to me. (i.e. Sesshoumaru from Inuyasha or Byakuya from Bleach)