Apparently, at that time, two women kissing would cross the line. When the time came to animate the ending of The Legend of Korra, they got confirmation from Nickelodeon that there was a limit to how much they could portray. Still, they also were aware of the unwritten rules about showing same-sex relationships in shows for kids, and thus, only alluded to the character’s feelings for each other. In a post made in 2014 on his personal Tumblr account, creator Bryan Konietzko explained the plan was always to have Asami and Korra fall in love. In the case of Asami and Korra, it seems back then Nickelodeon considered same-sex relationships too mature for young audiences. The network, Nickelodeon, wouldn’t allow creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzo to show outright the character had died. For example, Jet’s death in Avatar's season 2 was left vague on purpose due to the show's target audience. However, certain things were deemed too dark or mature to be explicitly shown. War, death, the destruction of entire nations, prison camps, kidnappings, violence, and prejudices were a few of the topics discussed in many episodes and always with great care. Related: How Legend of Korra’s World Is Different From The Last AirbenderĪlthough The Legend of Korra and Avatar: The Last Airbender were animated TV series made for children, both shows explored complex and mature themes during their runs.

Their romantic feelings for each other are never explicitly stated during the show, but the sequel comics reveal Asami and Korra started dating, officially. After the events of season 2, they grew even closer, with Asami helping Korra recover from mercury poisoning and Korra sending her letters during the three years she spent away from Republic City. Eventually, they became friends and Asami joined Team Avatar, turning into an essential part of the group. At first, she and Korra were intimidated by each other’s presence, since Korra also had a crush on Mako. When she was first introduced in The Legend of Korra, Asami was Mako’s girlfriend and Korra’s romantic rival. However, although there are romantic undertones to Asami and Korra’s relationship, they never shared an onscreen kiss nor declared their feelings. The last shot of the show has the two girls holding hands and smiling as they step into the portal, in a scene that is reminiscent of Aang and Katara at the end of Avatar: The Last Airbender. At the end of The Legend of Korra, Asami and Korra decide to go on a vacation together in the Spirit World - but they specifically didn't kiss.

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