![]() Korra and Asami were allowed to gaze longingly into each others eyes, but no kissing actually occurred, which left many arguing the romantic nature of their relationship was ambiguous. The lack of on-the-mouth kissing is a recurring motif, even as lesbian, bisexual and gay characters become more and more common in animated media aimed at children. ![]() After a touching heart-to-heart, the very last scene is the two holding han ds as they’re enveloped in a magical golden light, a direct reference to the last shot of the series’ predecessor, Avatar: The Last Airbender. ![]() One of the most memorable and discussed examples of these characters comes from the 2014 series finale of Nickelodeon’s The Legend of Korra, where after two seasons of build up, the main character Korra begins a romantic relationship with her friend Asami. Creators have finally been allowed to include openly queer characters into their shows, providing young LBGTQ kids with valuable role-models, while also helping an entire generation learn tolerance and acceptance. But the tide has been turning, and with the recent legalization of gay marriage in countries such as the USA, Ireland and Scotland, companies have been willing to take more risks. Issues of gender identity and sexual/romantic orientation remain very taboo across the globe, and companies are wary of losing revenue by touching upon them. It doesn’t exactly come as a surprise to anyone that getting LBGTQ characters into kids’ media remains a challenge. However, even with all the progress that’s been made in recent years, there are still a lot of strange double standards and strides which need to be made to overcome them. In a time where depictions of same-gender romance are still heavily censored and discouraged, especially in children’s entertainment, this marks a huge step forward. In the Powerpuff Girls (2016) episode “Once Upon a Townsville”, a surprising milestone was reached for queer representation: Buttercup shared a long, on-the mouth, onscreen kiss with another female character.
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