I may write a full review of The Legend of Korra's series finale later, but this moment shown above deserves its own mention. While I may not have been a huge fan of the way the scene was written (dialogue was a bit weak), I did enjoy the fact that the creators, as well as Nickelodeon, had no problem depicting a clear and obvious indication of a same-sex relationship. Korra and Asami have been growing closer to one another for some time now, and the series ended last week with the two of them headed off into a new life together. It was beautiful to see the development of their relationship lead into something non-platonic, but of course there were limits. A kiss would have probably been too much of a statement, but it was unnecessary regardless.
While many LGBT outlets take things like this and hold it to a much higher platform than it deserves, we should definitely celebrate any baby steps toward full representation in media. The Avatar universe is already one of diversity, balance, and acceptance. There's no statement being made here other than one of consistency. It is for that reason I write this post commending the show.
If you missed last week's finale of Legend of Korra, catch it on Nick.com or look for showings on your Nicktoon network.
Love yourself. Be true to who you are, and don't allow yourself to be defined by the desires of others. This world belongs to everyone and we should celebrate diversity, not reject it.
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