/r/kataangst

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For the fans of all things Kataang from Avatar: The Last Airbender 💙💛

Love is brightest in the dark

/r/kataangst

481 Subscribers

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Even Dad can see it

3 Comments
2024/12/03
13:04 UTC

74

Just another Kataang parallel that no one talks about.

2 Comments
2024/12/03
00:00 UTC

19

We are now the Kommunist Kataang Klub.

4 Comments
2024/12/01
12:30 UTC

55

What are some underrated Kataang moments people should talk about more?

4 Comments
2024/11/30
20:00 UTC

37

The Kataang Book of Genesis [Brothertoastycakes on deviantart]

Casually rewriting Abrahamic canon. Tanakh, Bible and Quran are getting updates.

Source https://www.deviantart.com/brothertoastycakes/art/Avatar-and-Eve-497428772

0 Comments
2024/11/29
07:09 UTC

8

Aang obviously fell first, but who fell harder?

1 Comment
2024/11/27
04:19 UTC

72

Do you think the animated movie will go into an explanation of how this photo came to be?

14 Comments
2024/11/25
04:15 UTC

14

Is there any Fanfiction out there where Katara meets Monk Gyatso?

6 Comments
2024/11/22
16:02 UTC

87

“Kataang Family Bits” by Aleccha on DeviantArt

6 Comments
2024/11/21
14:32 UTC

17

I can imagine this scene in the Kataang household

Katara: Sweetie it's 2am, won't you come to bed?

Aang: I'M STILL STUDYING THE SACRED AIR NOMAD TEXTS REEEEE

The struggle of studying religion

3 Comments
2024/11/21
13:03 UTC

43

Check this out

4 Comments
2024/11/19
01:49 UTC

63

Don't drop the ice cream [zelfantazy on Twitter]

Ignore the anachronistic wine bottle and baguette.

https://x.com/zelfantazy/status/1514353030346510337

7 Comments
2024/11/17
13:38 UTC

46

(Headcanons) What are some "your mother and I" or "your father and I" stories that Katara and Aang told Bumi, Kya, and Tenzin about?

4 Comments
2024/11/16
16:10 UTC

77

What is your favorite aspect of Kataang that makes it click for you?

9 Comments
2024/11/12
22:11 UTC

34

What aang means to katara

https://www.tumblr.com/kataraslove/706845184825147392/kataang-shippers-only-care-about-aang-and-want

This is a good post about people who claim that kataangers are only supporting aang "to get the girl"

2 Comments
2024/11/11
11:39 UTC

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This scene in "Bitter Work" is supper underrated.

Let’s talk about that moment in Bitter Work when Katara and Aang share a brief heart-to-heart. This scene is so underrated among us, I feel like. Especially since it highlights the dynamic of Katara as Aang's emotional anchor in such a raw way. (which also happens during The Serpent's Pass as well) It’s easy to overlook because it’s not some grand, romantic gesture. Instead, it’s a quiet moment with so much depth, especially for Aang, who is dealing with the struggles of being the Avatar.

Let’s set the stage. Aang is learning earthbending, which for him is the toughest element to master because it’s opposite to his nature as an airbender. He’s facing all kinds of frustration, and Toph is a tough teacher, which honestly doesn’t help him deal with his insecurities. He’s struggling not just with the physical aspect but with the emotional and mental weight of the role, something a lot of people around him don’t quite understand. Then comes Katara, who always knows when he needs someone to step in.

Katara doesn’t just offer words of encouragement here; she actually validates Aang’s struggles without sugarcoating the responsibilities he faces as the Avatar. She knows better than most that his journey is not going to get easier. Still, Katara acknowledges how hard it must be for Aang to constantly push through every trial and hardship. And that’s something we rarely see from the others around Aang. Toph is all about tough love, Sokka is supportive but more logical, and even Zuko (when he joins) sees things in more of a “duty-first” way. Katara, though, is that one person who empathizes with Aang’s inner struggles, and she gives him the space to just feel that burden without rushing him to “get over it” or “be stronger.”

To me, this scene is one of those subtle moments where you see Katara’s love for Aang, even if she hasn’t realized it yet. Her empathy, her willingness to just sit with him in that moment of vulnerability, is something that goes way beyond friendship. It’s a kind of support that feels so natural between them. Katara’s always been protective of Aang, but here, it’s like she’s saying, “I’m here to help carry this burden with you.” And let’s be honest—Aang needs that. Being the Avatar at such a young age is incredibly isolating. Yet Katara’s presence in moments like this keeps him grounded and gives him the courage to keep going.

Some fans might say this scene doesn’t feel “romantic,” but honestly, it’s these emotional connections that form the basis of their relationship. It’s not just about the sweet, flirty moments; it’s about being there for each other in the darkest, most challenging times. And isn’t that the best foundation for a lasting relationship?

Note: I also love the look Katara gives right after.

https://preview.redd.it/28wk32gzbxzd1.jpg?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4ab985e29dd95384d704203172bfacf202aae6a3

https://preview.redd.it/hb35d0d0cxzd1.jpg?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=444c7d43e9a2f064d885cad0532823436309bcb4

6 Comments
2024/11/09
19:03 UTC

24

Genuine question: Which one's Aang and which one is Katara?

5 Comments
2024/11/07
21:43 UTC

51

Anyone know what the plot of the ATLA animated film could be about?

One thing I personally would like to see is Aang proposing to Katara(Not without the barrier of going through Hakoda first though🤣). It would be interesting for me to see how Aang/Katara's marriage would go, how Sokka would take it, and how Aang/Sokka's relationship as brothers would go. Thoughts?

10 Comments
2024/11/07
21:18 UTC

36

It's 400! Target KPI: 500 by the end of the year

Just wait till we get to 420.

2 Comments
2024/11/04
03:41 UTC

63

What do you think the Kataang reunion was like after Sozin's Comet?

7 Comments
2024/11/03
21:59 UTC

73

Making a cloud together

14 Comments
2024/11/02
00:11 UTC

75

Kataang Halloween: [PöttyösPanna Art]

4 Comments
2024/10/31
21:04 UTC

61

Why are Katara & Aang making this face? (Wrong answers only)

5 Comments
2024/10/31
00:39 UTC

68

[bluespiritshonor] Finally using the ponytail for something! It has a purpose!!

3 Comments
2024/10/30
04:58 UTC

13

Dark/Evil Kataang discussion

If Katara and Aang were an evil, world-dominating power couple, how might they behave differently from canon?

Will they become an anarchy couple like Zaheer and P'Li (depose all governments and let the world sort itself out)? Or will they just replace the despotism of Ozai with the despotism of themselves?

How might others behave around them? Will people fear them or worship them? Will Sokka/Toph/Zuko support or oppose them (good luck trying to oppose them though)?

Azula? I think she'll either keep a low profile or collaborate with Dark Kataang (willingly or coerced, who's to say?)

If anybody knows a fic with this kind of premise please share it here.

2 Comments
2024/10/27
05:55 UTC

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