Avatar: The Last Airbender’s Studio Ghibli Inspiration

Co-creator Bryan Konietzko recently delved into the fascinating connection between Avatar: The Last Airbender and the renowned Studio Ghibli, shedding light on how much the beloved animated series drew inspiration from one particular rule of the esteemed studio.

Released in 2005, Avatar: The Last Airbender captivated audiences with its captivating narrative centered around Avatar Aang and his companions’ arduous quest to bring down the genocidal Firelord Ozai. Renowned for its intricate moral dilemmas, thought-provoking world-building, and visually stunning landscapes, the series quickly became a cultural phenomenon.

During a recent interview on the Avatar: The Last Airbender YouTube channel, Bryan Konietzko, co-creator of the show, revealed that the designs and settings in Avatar: The Last Airbender were subtly influenced by a principle employed by Studio Ghibli. The influence of Studio Ghibli was evident in the early concept art of Avatar: The Last Airbender, which exhibited hints of Ghibli’s distinctive style. However, it was in the backgrounds of the series where the Ghibli inspiration truly flourished. Konietzko shared his thoughts on the matter, stating:

“One of the things I love about Studio Ghibli is this great Miyazaki rule: everything you do at Studio Ghibli, even if it’s going to end up in 3D, has to start as a handmade piece of art. For me, I predominantly did landscape oil painting. I adore that aspect. So, one of the main motivations behind co-creating Avatar was the opportunity to create breathtaking background paintings and epic landscapes. In fact, nearly all of Avatar, including the storyboards, was initially sketched on paper.”

The revelation of Studio Ghibli’s influence on the visual aesthetics of Avatar: The Last Airbender adds another layer of appreciation for fans of both animated franchises. The commitment to handcrafted artwork and the meticulous attention to detail shared by the two creative powerhouses contributed to the exceptional visual quality that captivated audiences and continues to be celebrated to this day.

While Bryan Konietzko and his co-creator Michael Dante DiMartino are no longer involved in the upcoming live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender by Netflix, the highly anticipated series is progressing rapidly. Set to adapt the first season of the original show, the Netflix version is expected to commence with Sokka and Katara’s discovery and liberation of Aang from his icy prison. Based on the available information, the new adaptation will chronicle Aang’s journey to master the four elements while contending with the relentless Fire Nation.

The younger cast members of Netflix’s rendition include Gordon Cormier as Aang, Dallas Liu as Zuko, Kiawentiio Tarbel as Katara, Ian Ousley as Sokka, Elizabeth Yu as Azula, and Maria Zhang as Suki. Additionally, familiar faces such as Paul Sun-Hyung Lee as Iroh, Casey Camp-Horinek as Gran Gran, Lim Kay Siu as Gyatso, and Yvonne Chapman as Avatar Kyoshi will grace the screen. Daniel Dae Kim will portray the menacing Ozai, while Ken Leung takes on the role of Zhao, the primary antagonists in the series.

Comprising eight episodes for its inaugural season, each running for approximately one hour, Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender boasts an impressive overall budget of $120 million, with an estimated $15 million allocated per episode. The substantial investment by Netflix reflects the streaming platform’s unwavering commitment to the franchise, suggesting a promising future for Avatar: The Last Airbender and its devoted fanbase.

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