The controversial decision not to confirm Avatar Korra and Asami’s relationship in three animated films in production set during the Avatar: The Last Airbender and Avatar: The Legend of Korra eras, fans are hopeful they will adapt the queer love story’s continuation seen in The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars.
The Legend of Korra confirmed its major romantic fan theory in the final episode, when Korra and Asami shared a romantic gaze, with creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko since leaving little doubt that the implication was that the two would go on as a couple. However, fans pointed out that had the relationship been heterosexual, the characters would doubtless have shared a kiss, and there would have been far less room for doubt about their romantic future. While the series' important LGBTQ+ representation has been praised, Turf Wars shows just what's possible when their love is truly celebrated.
In Turf Wars Part One, Korra and Asami spend their vacation exploring the spirit world. After narrowly escaping a disgruntled spirit’s attack, Korra and Asami share a kiss then both agree on how it’s been "the best few days." In Part Two, when Asami mentions her run-in with the Creeping Crystals gang, Korra explains she wants to protect Asami because she cares about Asami more than she’s ever cared about anything. After Asami and Korra defeat the Big-Bad of the series in Part Three, Korra mentions how as long as they’re together, they can overcome anything. It's clear from these moments that Korra and Asami are soulmates who cherish their time together. In short, Turf Wars depicts a healthy, aspirational queer relationship that honors both characters and their journeys so far. The series comes from DiMartino, Irene Koh, Nate Piekos, and Killian Ng.
Fans met The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars with elation, praising its depiction of Korra and Asami, both in of offering representation and simply for the joy of seeing the characters happy after intense trauma in the original series. The series' treatment of the 'Korrasami' relationship is a bold example of LGBTQ+ representation in comics that allows love to flourish with grace when it was arguably snubbed in the show. It's a welcome next step for wider YA fiction, while also acting as a great story and a continuation of the original series' narrative.
Korra and Asami's romantic love means a lot to fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra, and Turf Wars is a celebration of their connection and time together. Avatar: The Legend of Korra's comic sequel Turf Wars is a model for how the franchise can respectfully and compellingly treat these characters in future projects, and a must-read for fans who want to see the two spend time together as a couple.
