Korra

Avatar Korra, commonly simply known as Korra, is the title lead character in Nickelodeon's animated television series The Legend of Korra (a sequel to Avatar: The Last Airbender), in which she is depicted as the current incarnation of Raava's Avatar—the spiritual embodiment of balance and change—responsible for maintaining peace and harmony in the world. She is the immediate reincarnation of Avatar Aang (title character and main protagonist from the original series). The character was created by Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko and was voiced by Janet Varney, and by Cora Baker as a child.

Korra
The Legend of Korra character
Avatar in The Legend of Korra, the immediate reincarnation of Avatar Aang.
First appearance"Welcome to Republic City" (2012)
Created byMichael Dante DiMartino
Bryan Konietzko
Designed byMichael Dante DiMartino
Bryan Konietzko
Voiced byJanet Varney (2012-2014)
Cora Baker (young)
Jacqueline Grace Lopez (Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2)
Incarnation(s):
  • Aang (immediate predecessor)
  • Roku (preceding Aang)
  • Kyoshi (preceding Roku)
  • Kuruk (preceding Kyoshi)
  • Yangchen (preceding Kuruk)
  • Szeto (preceding Yangchen)
  • Wan (the original Avatar)
In-universe information
SpeciesHuman (Bonded with Raava, the Light Spirit)
GenderFemale
Title
OccupationAvatar
  • Mediator of balance, harmony, peace, order, and reconciliation
  • Bridge between spirit and material world
Fighting style
WeaponThe elements; glider staff
FamilyTonraq (father)
Senna (mother)
Significant othersAsami Sato (girlfriend)
Mako (ex-boyfriend, Book Two)
Relatives
  • Unalaq (uncle; deceased)
  • Eska (cousin)
  • Desna (cousin)
NationalitySouthern Water Tribe
Animal guideNaga
Bending elementPrimary: Sub-styles:
Age
  • 17 in Book One
  • 18 in Book Two & Book Three
  • 21 in Book Four & Comics
Hair colorDark brown
Eye colorCyan

Korra debuted in the first episode of The Legend of Korra, "Welcome to Republic City", originally airing on Nickelodeon on April 14, 2012. At the start of the series, she meets Bolin and Mako after arriving in Republic City, where she first experiences independence after living a secluded life of training, led by the Order of the White Lotus. The series' final scene, indicating the beginning of a romantic relationship between Korra and Asami Sato, was unprecedented in its LGBT representation in western children's television.

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