![]() ![]() IGN: Each character is incredibly unique and compelling - Aang has huge talents and is incredibly kind, but is also naive, where Prince Zuko is rather brash. Also, the character design and animation of Fooly Cooly from studio Gainex was influential as well. The stories and emotional depth of Spirited Away, and Princess Mononoke were big inspirations for us when we began creating Avatar. ![]() MIKE: Bryan and I love the films of Hayao Miyazaki. Our love for Japanese Anime, Hong Kong action & Kung Fu cinema, yoga, and Eastern philosophies led us to the initial inspiration for Avatar. What were your influences when coming up with this series? BRYAN: Mike and I were really interested in other epic "Legends & Lore" properties, like Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings, but we knew that we wanted to take a different approach to that type of genre. Bryan Konietzko (L) and Michael Dante DiMartino (R) IGN: With the great animation, various storylines and characters in the series, there's a lot to digest, making for some great story telling. ![]()
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