Avatar: The Last Airbender: Why a New Animated Series Should Not Revolve Around the Next Avatar

Avatar: The Last Airbender, one of Nickelodeon’s cartoons from the mid-2000s, is regarded as one of the best cartoons of all time. Its rich world-building and complex characters are interwoven in an anime-inspired universe with plenty of wit and charm. The series followed Aang, the only survivor of the Airbender genocide, as he journeys throughout the land in an attempt to master all four elements and stop the imperialistic Fire Nation. To this day, the series is a hot topic of discussion and praise, with a multitude of fan art and appreciation posts made in the series’ honor on a daily basis.