On derivative fiction

[Razanir]

True - what are some of the “big names” a noob should know?

It’s not actually anime, but Avatar: the Last Airbender is close enough . Just don’t watch Shyamalan’s live-action version. I’ve actually been able to draw an analogy to Heaven and Hell from it. I forget where, but I read once that Heaven and Hell are both fiery. Heaven is a life-giving warmth of God’s love, whereas Hell is the usual image of destruction and utter damnation. Firebending. The Fire Nation uses it to destroy (Hell), whereas the Sun Warriors see fire as a live-giving force (Heaven)

 

[Kamaduck]

It’s not actually anime, but Avatar: the Last Airbender is close enough . Just don’t watch Shyamalan’s live-action version.

Seconding both halves of this 1000 times. By all means, watch Avatar.

Do not watch the movie version. :dts:

And it is relevant to this thread, too, because it’s a western work that gets fantasy ideas from non-western traditions. And my, did it work out well. I heard it was the most popular show on Nicktoons for quite some time.