Does anyone know where that comes from? Is it true?” On the Avatar: The Last Airbender wiki, one user writes, “I’ve seen numerous people say Lu Ten is drawn to resemble a young Mako Iwamatsu.
Many fans have put forth a rumor that the portrait of Lu Ten is actually a self-portrait Mako drew of himself as a young man. Who needs a tea chat with Uncle Iroh today? #ATLAĪ post shared by Avatar: The Last Airbender on at 9:01am PDTĪs if it wasn’t enough to have Mako venerating his character’s lost son, singing a song about loss and death at the end-stage of his own life, it turns out the portrait of Lu Ten may have significance as well. Is Lu Ten’s portrait actually Mako Iwamatsu? However, there may be even more to the story.
This fact alone is enough to send many fans running for the nearest box of tissues. The fact that Mako wanted to continue filming until he was no longer able shows his love for the series and his dedication to Iroh as a character. Iroh’s scene under the tree was the last scene Mako was able to film with Nickelodeon prior to his death. The screen reads, “In honor of Mako.” During the time this episode was filmed, Mako Iwamatsu was dealing with esophageal cancer. As it ends, it shifts to a silhouette of Iroh under the tree. When Iroh teared up at Lu Ten’s grave, it was a reminder that he has overcome vast emotional troubles of his own. Iroh has always acted as a life-embracing guide for Zuko, and viewers were used to seeing him from this perspective. Iroh’s scene under the tree is already poignant. ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ pays tribute to Mako Iwamatsu | Avatar: The Last Airbender via YouTube Why this ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ scene is extra sad During this he sings “Leaves From The Vine” and sheds tears over his son’s grave. Iroh brings a few offerings as well as a portrait of his son, and prepares a small service for Lu Ten. Later, viewers see Iroh visiting a tree outside of Ba Sing Se proper. Iroh abandoned his siege, and his place as future Fire Lord. Lu Ten’s death eliminated Iroh’s desire to break the city.
Iroh lost his son, Lu Ten, during his six-hundred-day siege of Ba Sing Se. And while he’s still an expert bender, his passion for warfare and leadership are long gone. He used to be a renowned general and firebending master. However, Iroh wasn’t always an avuncular guide. The sage general helped guide Prince Zuko on his journey of self-discovery, offering priceless advice to his nephew and viewers alike. RELATED: ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’: Why Greg Baldwin Will Never Sing Iroh’s ‘Leaves From the Vine’Īvatar: The Last Airbender fans can all agree on one thing - Uncle Iroh is the best.
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