Evaluating Zuko s Redemption Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism Avatar: The Last Airbender

Avatar the Last Airbender may have taken a lot of Asian inspiration for its visual design. But its story and resolution is still grounded in Western morality and philosophy. In this episode, lets look at how Zukos redemption and the series ending would look like if its based on Confucian, Buddhist and Taoist worldview. TIMESTAMP 0:00 Introduction 1:08 Is ATLA Popular in Japan China 3:26 Cultural Uncanny Valley 7:21 Western Theme in Avatar 8:44 Is Zukos Redemption Confucian 12:22 Confucian Retelling 15:00 Is Zukos Redemption Buddhist 16:44 Buddhist Retelling 17:17 Wuxia 18:26 Is Zukos Redemption Taoist 22:34 Taoist Retelling MUSIC by Epidemic Sound: