The Legend of Korra Book Two: Spirits DVD {Review}

The Legend of Korra Book Two: Spirits

Now available on DVD and Blue-Ray, released July 1, 2014

Retails for $19.99 (DVD) $34.99 (Blue-Ray)

On July 1st, 2014, Nickelodeon released the second DVD in The Legend of Korra series, Book Two: Spirits. This is a follow-up to the original Legend of Korra Book One: Air, and is available in both DVD and Blu-Ray. With over 300 minutes of run time, these 14 episodes on two discs, feature a new journey beginning with new characters, villains, and adventures in which Korra learns the story of the very first Avatar.

The Legend of Korra Book Two: Spirits Synopses:

After ridding Republic City of Amon and his Equalist revolution, Korra is more confident and headstrong then ever-she is even able to enter the Avatar State at will. When political tensions arise between the Southern and Northern Water Tribes, Korra's hot headed approach sets off a Civil War of epic proportions. Complicating factors is the sudden appearance of mysterious Dark Spirits who are attacking the Southern Water Tribe people and Korra learns that even her Avatar State cannot defeat them. With a battle for the fate of the world approaching, villains on every side, Korra delves deep into her past lives to connect with the very first Avatar. Only then can she have the power and knowledge to restore balance between the physical and spirit worlds.

DVD Running Time: Approximately 330 minutes

Just a Little More Information:

The Legend of Korra-Book Two: Spirits premiered on Nickelodeon on September 13th, 2013 and ranked #1 in the time period with adults 18-34 and men 18-34. The series averaged about 2.1 million viewers per episode throughout the second season. Set 70 year after the events of Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Legend of Korra follows the next Avatar, a teenage girl named Korra who is from the Southern Water Tribe. Korra lives in Republic City, the modern Avatar world, a virtual melting pot where benders and non-benders live. Korra continues her Avatar training while dealing with many dangers.

DVD Special Features include:

Audio Commentaries from series creators and crew in 4 episodes
2 Scene bending animatics featuring characters sketches, layouts, and rough animation behind the scenes in Book Two
Fueding Spirits: Korra's family, an in depth look at Korra's entire family dynamic from her father to her uncle; includes interviews by the creators

Our Thoughts:

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The Legend of Korra Book Two: Spirits

I will admit, none of us had ever heard of or seen this show. We had to look up The Legend of Korra and see what the first book offered so we could understand what the second book would be about. I was unsure if B would be able to follow these episodes, but we gave them a go.

I liked that the main character Korra, was a strong female, B was not thrilled with this fact. I could see why it does appeal to teenage male and adult viewers though. Most of the characters have some interesting aspects to them but not knowing all of the background from Book One made it harder to follow certain character story lines as well. The animation is really neat and very well done, I am normally not one for this style of show, but appreciated the work that went into creating it. The episodes do seem long for holding B's attention but again, teenage and adult viewers can enjoy more depth that they offer. There is quite a bit of Avatar history revealed which B seemed to really be interested in, he liked this part. With this being our first experience with The Legend of Korra, we were on the fence. I don't see us going back to watch Book One or continuing the series after Book Two, but it was interesting to watch and experience something outside our norm.

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The Legend of Korra DVD can be purchased anywhere that sells Nickelodeon Home Entertainment products and retails for $19.99/$34.99.

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