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Avatar: The Last Airbender - The Complete Book One Collection
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Genre | Anime & Manga |
Format | Closed-captioned, Full Screen, NTSC, Color, Multiple Formats |
Contributor | Dante Basco, Michael Dante DiMartino, Dee Bradley Baker, Jennie Kwan, Zach Tyler, Jack De Sena, Bryan Konietzko, Cricket Leigh, Mae Whitman, Grey DeLisle, Andr Sogliuzzo, Olivia Hack, Mako, Jessie Flower See more |
Number Of Discs | 1 |
Runtime | 8 hours and 9 minutes |
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Avatar: The Complete Book One DVD Box Set includes the collection of all Avatar Water Nation episodes. This six-disc set will center on the Water Nation and its characters in 20 Avatar episodes (Chapters 1-20), Five DVD’s plus a bonus disc filled with incredible special features!
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Book 1: Water, Vol. 1
Mysterious, visually beautiful at times, and surprisingly funny, Avatar: Book 1, Volume 1 is the exciting story of Aang, a 12-year-old reincarnation of the ancient Avatar, whose purpose (in an imagined world that seems both ancient and futuristic) is to restore peace and order between warring armies of the four elements: fire, earth, water, and air. At one time or another, over thousands of years, the Avatar has been embodied in masters of each of the elements. Aang (who is freed from a century-long sleep inside an iceberg) happens to be an "airbender," capable of using air and wind as powerful forces for moving objects and defeating hostile armies of firebenders. The feature-length Avatar follows Aang and a couple of friends as he becomes reacquainted with the world he knew before his 100-year hibernation--a world now lost to history. The story also concerns internal dramas within the unforgiving world of firebenders, who are intent on destruction and conquest. This engaging story, very pleasant to look at in its rich tones of blue and orange, is for all ages. --Tom Keogh
Book 1: Water, Vol. 2
Avatar The Last Airbender, Book 1: Water, Volume 2 continues the adventurous if half-comic journey of 12-year-old Airbender Aang, reincarnation of an ancient avatar, and his friends Katara and Sokka as they seek a teacher to help Aang fulfill his peacemaking destiny in a war-torn world. The four episodes on this disc, a follow-up to the elegant, magical series introduction, find the trio wandering through sundry Earth Nation cities, where they encounter signs of troubles between the once-harmonious, elemental tribes representing fire, earth, air, and water. They also bump into trouble with the occasional evil kingdom, as in "The King of Omashu," where Aang must go through various trials to save Katara and Sokka from a bizarre execution. (They're encased in growing, crystal structures.) "Imprisoned" finds Katara inadvertently responsible for the arrest of an Earthbending boy who dares to use his powers while his people are under Firebender occupation. The ambitious, two-part "Winter Solstice" is the best production in this collection, a pairing of storylines involving the capture of a Firebender war criminal and the hopes of a frightened village that turns to Aang to defeat a monster from the spirit world. The action is still original and fun on this sequel--most of it continues to be based on exciting uses of the elements--and the lead trio's characters (Aang the scamp, Katara the idealist, Sokka the skeptic) are still a pleasure to be with. --Tom Keogh
Book 1: Water, Vol. 3
The Avatar saga continues with four of the anime series' strongest stories yet on Book 1: Water, Volume 3, mixing goofy comedy with mythic drama in the spirit of Avatar's magical debut (Book 1 Water, Volume 1) and engaging follow-up (Book 1 Water, Volume 2). Volume 3 concerns the continuing (perilous) travels of Aang, the 12-year-old Airbender destined to heal the rift between the world's air, water, fire, and earth peoples, and his friends Katara and Sokka. "The Waterbending Scroll" finds Katara so jealous over Aang's quick mastery of complicated waterbending techniques that the trio ends up in trouble with a cluster of cutthroat pirates. "Jet" is an interesting story of an adolescent boy leading a Robin Hood-like rebellion against the firebending occupiers of his land. Charismatic and rakish, Jet makes Katara swoon and becomes a hero to Aang--until his true colors and agenda show up later. "The Great Divide" places Aang and company in the position of mediating a truce between refugees seeking assistance across a great canyon. Finally, "The Storm" is a superb piece which shows us, in parallel narratives, how Aang was fleeing his oppressed life as an avatar-in-training a century earlier when he became encased in ice, and how the driven, seemingly merciless Prince Zuko lost his own boyhood innocence before setting out to capture Aang. This excellent collection carries on the series' imaginative, graceful animation, making Avatar a real pleasure to watch. --Tom Keogh
Book 1: Water, Vol. 4
Book 1: Water, Vol. 5
Chapters 17 through 20 of Avatar the Last Airbender: Book 1 Water, Vol. 5 find Aang, the 12-year-old Avatar destined to bring peace to the world by mastering the four elements, once again in direct collision with the forces of the Fire nation. In "The Northern Air Temple," a sad Aang visits the ruins of a monastery well known to him in his past life. Aang is shocked to discover a tribe of faux Airbenders living there, presided over by an inventor with a dark and even treacherous secret. "The Waterbending Master" introduces Aang to a mentor he would just as soon avoid: an old Waterbender who can teach him to move, shape, and fight with liquid, prerequisites to Aang assuming his place as the worlds savior. Meanwhile, Aang's traveling companion Katara is frustrated by that same masters refusal to sharpen her own natural, Waterbending talent; until, that is, an unexpected link between them becomes clear. (Aang's other friend, Sokka, stays busy--and crazy--chasing a princess who gives him mixed signals about her romantic interest.) "The Siege of the North, Parts 1 and 2" is yet another epic confrontation between Admiral Zhao's Fire Navy fleet and the Aang gang. The twist this time is that Zhao attempts the murder of Prince Zuko, an action that cannot go without consequences. As usual, Avatar is visually exciting and highly original, an otherworldly yet fully accessible fantasy full of dreams and good humor. --Tom Keogh
Product details
- Aspect Ratio : 1.33:1
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- MPAA rating : Unrated (Not Rated)
- Product Dimensions : 1.05 x 5.55 x 7.53 inches; 9.28 ounces
- Item model number : 049840981
- Media Format : Closed-captioned, Full Screen, NTSC, Color, Multiple Formats
- Run time : 8 hours and 9 minutes
- Release date : September 19, 2006
- Actors : Zach Tyler, Mae Whitman, Jack De Sena, Dee Bradley Baker, Dante Basco
- Language : English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo), Unqualified
- Studio : Paramount Pictures
- ASIN : B000FZETI4
- Writers : Bryan Konietzko, Michael Dante DiMartino
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #10,871 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
- #131 in Anime (Movies & TV)
- #988 in Kids & Family DVDs
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Elements are drawn from a continuous epic storyline that stays consistent as well as very believable characters that the older viewers can relate to. From the magic of supernatural flight to the setting of an ancient land that blends Asian myth and folklore to the modernized battleships and tanks that adorn the power-driven Fire Nation (think Imperial Troopers from "Star Wars") the cultural awareness and depth to a children's cartoon is surprisingly well researched.
The mysterious disappearance of the chosen Avatar over a century of war has led to disbelief until two siblings discover discover the new Avatar frozen within an iceberg. When Aang awakens from his hibernation he discovers that the Fire Nation annihilated all the other airbenders years ago, leaving him the only survivor of his kind.
Aang is a good-natured boy and though he's slightly mischief, he willingly accepts his role as the Avatar and the tremendous responsibility he must undertake. He's unselfish, loyal, and willing to do anything for his friends. Aang must study and master all four elements by the end of the summer or else the Fire Nation will be too powerful to stop and Armageddon will occur.
Aang's primary adversary in the first season is Prince Zuko, an exiled member of the Fire Nation who has been given strict orders to capture the Avatar. While Zuko's hard driven obsessive nature makes him a hostile threat to Aang and his friends, his personal struggles depict him more as an anti-hero than a villain. Viewers discover that Zuko's distinguished facial scar was a sign of punishment from his father for refusing to fight him in a duel. He has been banished from his home and considered a disgrace to the entire Fire Nation for showing "weakness". Only by capturing the Avatar can his honor be restored. Despite his arrogance and short temper, Zuko is deeply loyal to those close to him such as his uncle, General Iroh.
In contrast to his nephew, Iroh is a good-humored man who enjoys music, drinking tea, and playing Pai Sho. Iroh's carefree attitude barely masks his true identity as a shrewd strategist and master firebender. He considers Zuko like his own son and is constantly by his side, offering words of consolation and wisdom to the agitated prince.
The show's plots often involve social issues that are relevant even today. There's nothing to tone down the grimness of life after Sokka and Katara constantly mention how the Fire Nation killed their mother. The show accepts death as a natural part of the life cycle; something I'd only see handled this well in a Miyazaki film until now. Despite this loss, the siblings are strong and courageous kids who stick with Aang throughout their adventures.
As others have said, the price for this is a bit steep but it is certainly worth it. There are plenty of extras to watch on the making of Avatar. I found the origins of the bending styles very intriguing. After leading the viewers on a fascinating quest around the world, the season finale pits the ruthless Fire Nation against the Northern Water Tribe in a fight that can only rival that of the battles in "The Lord of the Rings". The choreography, all based on various forms of Chinese martial arts, is dazzling to watch while the excitement is heightened as the ruthless Zhao seeks to uproot the balance of life itself. There is little that can be expected as surprises turn around every corner. Can Aang protect the Water Tribe or will the balance be destroyed along with the Avatar for good? By the end of the first season, you'll be in tears, cheering with delight, hankering for more good storylines, or all of the above.
Spoiler warning: Season two will turn certain events around as Aang and his friends get a new member of the team. Toph is a small feisty girl who, despite a particular handicap, is a master earthbender. Zuko's menacing sister Azula brands him and his uncle as traitors so the former prince-turned-refugee is forced to go on a spiritual journey, seeking his own destiny and questioning his personal values. Though Azula and her cronies are a deadly threat, she's the least of Aang's problems and we discover that there are other scheming forces besides the Fire Nation. The tension and thrill only accelerate as the series progresses and as an avid viewer, I'm looking forward to every new episode.
In this world, people known as benders have the ability to control one of the four elements. The Avatar, a living manifestation of the spirit of the Earth, has the ability to control all four elements, and has the duty of keeping the balance between all benders. As stated in the intro, the four nations (Air Nomads, Fire Nation, the Northern and Southern Water Tribes, and the Earth Kingdom) once all lived in harmony. The ambitious Fire Lord Sozin launced an attack on the other nations, and just when the world truly needed the Avatar, he vanished from existence. One hundred years have passed and two Water Tribe siblings (Katara, the last waterbender in the Southern Water Tribe, and her brother Sokka, a non-bender) discover and awaken the long missing Avatar, a twelve year old airbender named Aang, and his flying sky-bison, Appa.
In the time Aang has been dormant, the Fire Nation have continued their campaign to rule over all nations. All Southern waterbenders aside from Katara have been killed or incarcerated; a large amount of the Earth Kingdom has been occupied by their forces; and due to the now deceased Sozin knowing that the next Avatar was destined to be an airbender, the Air Nomads have been completely wiped out, leaving Aang the last of his kind. He has no time to grieve though, because an event known as Sozin's Comet is soon going to pass by the land. The firebenders are going to harness the power from this comet to make their final strike and officially be in control of all nations. Aang must master the other three elements and defeat the current Fire Lord, Ozai. Then and only then can he bring peace to the four nations once again. Book One: Water chronicles Aang's mastery of waterbending, and ends during the Gaang's visit to the Southern Water Tribe.
This can be appreciated for several reasons; the authentic martial arts that influence each bending style, the positive messages found around each and every corner, the animation, the relatability, I could go on and on! There is something for everybody here. Aang is young and playful, but must grow up to save those dear to him. Sokka is always there to crack a joke and be the comic relief, but he's constantly got the weight on his shoulders of his manly responsibilities. Katara is haunted by the demons of her past, and must come in to her own as a waterbender.
Along with all of Book One, this DVD set also includes two Making Of Avatar specials, behind the scenes with cast and crew, and the original Avatar pilot episode with audio commentary.
If you are looking for a unique, anime-style show with fantastic world building and a great backstory, there is no question. Don't even bother with the smaller DVDs, indulge and buy all of Book One! You won't be disappointed.
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The story is based around The Avatar who was encased in ice for a hundred years. Watch Katara, Sokka, and Aang's journey protecting the world from the fire nation.
I highly recommend this to anyone, who has not seen the show yet, or ever has. Adding this to your collection is a great choice.
This is the stunning debut to one of the most loved animated series (in my opinion) those of us who love it love it fiercely. A TV show is always better on DVD then when you have to wait for a new episode each week. I'm happy to binge on Aang and the gang and get lost in their amazing world that's so rich and beautiful.