The Legend of Korra often receives mixed reviews from fans of the Avatar franchise. While many believe Korra is incredible in both animation and storytelling, others believe that the plot lines were often lost in translation and that the show could never live up to its predecessor, Avatar: The Last Airbender.

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One thing most fans believe worked well in The Legend of Korra, however, was the Easter eggs that appeared throughout the show. Viewers were delighted to see references to Avatar: The Last Airbender in the newer TV show, and while they think they saw every reference, there might be some that they missed.

10 Aang Continued His Marble Trick As An Adult

Photo of adult Aang performing his marble trick

In Book 4, Episode 2 of The Legend of Korra, Korra stumbled upon a merchant who had a photograph of Avatar Aang on his wall. The photo showed an adult Aang spinning objects using airbending, something fans of Avatar immediately recognized.

In Book 1, Episode 4 of Avatar, Aang revealed his new airbending trick to Katara, where he spun a couple of marbles in the air using his abilities. His pride at the trick made the scene iconic in the Avatar world, and fans were especially pleased to see it return.

9 Cabbage Corp Was A Reference To The Cabbage Merchant

Every Avatar fan is familiar with the long-suffering cabbage merchant. His frequent and often disastrous encounters with Team Avatar quickly made him a fan favorite character, and his cabbages are often referenced in discussions about the show.

Korra comforted fans with the idea that the cabbage merchant started his own company, though not for long. In Book 1 of Korra, Cabbage Corp was raided and shut down after it was framed for assisting Equalists. The owner of the company, whose name Lau Gan-Lan can be translated to Old Man Cabbage, was seen yelling "My Cabbage Corp!" as he was hauled away by authorities.

8 Flameo Noodles Referenced Aang's Fire Nation Greeting

Book 3 of Avatar: The Last Airbender found Team Avatar in the Fire Nation, where Aang relied on his outdated knowledge to get the group through. One piece of advice that he had for his friends was to use the term "flameo," which he claimed was a greeting his Fire Nation friend Kuzon had taught him.

In Book 1, Episode 5 of The Legend of Korra, Shiro Shinobi, a radio broadcaster for pro-bending matches, references this greeting. After commentating on the match Korra and her friends had taken part in, he says the match is sponsored by Flamey-O Instant Noodles, which he claims are the "noodliest noodles in the United Republic."

7 Toph Moved To The Swamp Where Aang First Saw Her

Adult Toph sitting in the swamp

Book 2, Episode 4 of Avatar first introduced viewers to Toph Beifong, who came to Aang in a vision caused by a mysterious swamp. Aang and Toph met two episodes after "The Swamp" and their rocky friendship became a fan favorite.

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In Book 4, Episode 2 of The Legend of Korra, a spirit leads Korra to Toph, who is revealed to have been living in the very same swamp where Aang had his vision. Viewers have since theorized that Toph moved to the swamp to be closer to Aang's spirit.

6 Mako's Name Is A Reference To Iroh's First Voice Actor

Iroh on a ship with tea in Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Avatar: The Last Airbender fans are deeply aware of the tragic passing of Iroh's voice actor, Mako Iwamatsu. Mako, as he's often credited, died during the making of the original Avatar series.

Avatar the Last Airbender dedicated a story in one of their episodes, "Tales of Ba Sing Se" to him. What some viewers don't know is that one of the main characters in The Legend of Korra, Mako, is named after Iroh's original voice actor. He was named so as a tribute to him.

5 Admiral Zhao Appeared In Season 2

In the Book 1 finale of Avatar: The Last Airbender, Team Avatar stood up against Admiral Zhao, who was attempting to kill the moon spirit, Tui. After a battle with Zuko, Zhao was grabbed by the ocean spirit, La, and dragged into unknown depths. Years later, once The Legend of Korra Book 2 came to a close, fans of the franchise found out where he'd been taken.

While searching for his daughter Jinora, Tenzin found the Fog of Lost Souls, a human prison in the Spirit World. There he met Zhao, who mistook him for Aang and tried to capture him. It seems that La had thrown Zhao into the prison, where he spent decades thinking no time had passed.

4 Much of Toph & Korra's Relationship Relates To Aang

Korra holding adult Toph

One of the first things Toph says to Korra in Book 4 of The Legend of Korra is, "Nice to see you again, twinkle-toes." This was her old nickname for Aang, which she used both affectionately and teasingly.

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Fans of Toph and Aang's relationship have been quick to point out that Toph had asked Aang in Avatar if friendships last more than one lifetime, and he answered her question through Korra finding her. Toph teaching Korra earthbending is also a callback to her time with Aang as his earthbending master, and Toph makes several references to various episodes of Avatar.

3 Professor Zei's Skeleton Can Be Seen In Wan Shi Tong's Library

Professor Zei's skeletal remains in Wan Shi Tong's library

Viewers of Avatar might remember the Book 2 episode "The Library" for its terrifying opponent, Wan Shi Tong, and for Appa's kidnapping. What some viewers might not remember is Professor Zei, a man who had joined Team Avatar in their visit to Wan Shi Tong's library.

Professor Zei ended up staying behind in the library even after it sank into the ground, as he didn't want to leave the countless books and history. In Book 2, Episode 10 of The Legend of Korra, Jinora finds Wan Shi Tong's library in the Spirit World. There, she sees the skeletal remains of Professor Zei surrounded by his last years of research.

Korra serious expression Wheelchair TLOK

"Korra Alone" was the second episode of Book 4 of The Legend of Korra. It featured Korra's journey through intense sadness and trauma caused by her various battles, as well as her recovery from her battle with Zaheer. The episode contained several references to Avatar: The Last Airbender, but one of the biggest references was the title of the episode.

"Korra Alone" was, in itself, a reference to "Zuko Alone," an episode of Avatar. "Zuko Alone" followed Zuko as he journeyed through the Earth Kingdom without Iroh. Both episodes followed the titular characters as they went on a journey, both physical and emotional.

1 Bumi Proved He Could Airbend Just Like Aang

Split image of Aang and Bumi airbending

Season 3 of The Legend of Korra began with the resurgence of airbending, which had been given by the spirits to random non-benders throughout the world. Bumi, Aang's oldest and only non-bending son, was one of these people. To prove whether Bumi was lying about his newfound ability, Meelo threw a plate at his uncle, which Bumi then caught with airbending.

What many viewers don't realize is that this scene is a callback to Book 1, Episode 5 of Avatar, where Aang meets his old friend Bumi. To see if Aang was the Avatar as he suspected, Bumi threw a chicken leg at Aang, which he caught with a form that was similar to his son's.

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