Also, there are wacky animals.

Not like Pokemon, though, right?

I have a sneaking suspicion that after walking home in the snow, I may not feel like playing in it.

And being kind to your poor frozen feet, I hope. That sucks, libkitty.

Not like Pokemon, though, right?

Oh, no! They're all hybrids, like platypus bears and ostrich horses and catfish alligators. It's fun.

Seriously, it's not as cracked-out as the popular conception of anime. It's an American show, and the creators' previous work includes Futurama, Family Guy, and King of the Hill. The head writer worked on Mission Hill. This all means it's hilarious as hell.

Also, Jason Isaacs voices one of the recurring "Avatar" villains.

As does Mark Hamill.

And Mae Whitman of Arrested Development fame voices the female lead.

Oh good grief. That sealed it. I just bought Avatar off Amazon.

Avatar off Amazon. (I just wanted to repeat that phrase.)

I bought Book 1 - was that the right thing to start with?

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{{vw}} i don't know what happened, but you are amazing and strong and it will be all right

~ma for Miracleman, who won't really need it, because his former employers are stoopid and will soon be very sorry.

It's an American show, and the creators' previous work includes Futurama, Family Guy, and King of the Hill. The head writer worked on Mission Hill. This all means it's hilarious as hell.

Anne and P-C are pimptastic when they're double-teaming! I'll watch it with Ben tomorrow and report back.

Jason Isaacs is Malfoy Sr., right?

Avatar, hmm? I do have an Amazon cert burning a hole in my pocket.

I think it has a pretty cool mythology, AmyLiz and brenda. I haven't watched it-watched it, but I'm in the room a lot when it's on. I remember the kids watching the pilot.

Oh good grief. That sealed it. I just bought Avatar off Amazon.

Avatar off Amazon. (I just wanted to repeat that phrase.)

I bought Book 1 - was that the right thing to start with?

Yep. Did you buy the complete set or just Volume 1? Book 1, Volume 1 is just the first four episodes. But, yes, Book 1 is where to start. Book 2 isn't out yet; it hasn't finished airing, and they'll start releasing the DVDs one disc at a time in January.

Anne and P-C are pimptastic when they're double-teaming! I'll watch it with Ben tomorrow and report back.

Yay!!

Jason Isaacs is Malfoy Sr., right?

Yep. He does make a good villain!

Avatar, hmm? I do have an Amazon cert burning a hole in my pocket.

Heh, I did actually use a birthday cert on mine. I'd even forgotten I had it, but one night I got an incredible season one episode and a brilliant season two episode on the same night, and I decided I had fallen madly in love with the show and needed DVDs, not just for my own sake, but because they would be helpful in hooking other people. And I have, indeed, just finished hooking two other people by rewatching the entire series thus far with them.

I think it has a pretty cool mythology, AmyLiz and brenda.

Yeah, the worldbuilding is phenomenal. It's very well thought out, and the symbolism all makes sense. It gives you a lot to think about. You really get the sense that the creators know what the fuck went on, is going on, and will go on...everywhere.

Yes, complete set. Yay! New show. I shall make a full report after I've reconnoitered.