Leaves From The Vine: Why Iroh is the BEST father figure 

I was tired when I recorded this okay 😔 Gymnopedie no. 1 is the song name btw btw Ty for 300k+ views

That line: 'I was never angry with you, I was sad because I thought you lost your way' that is the very essence of what it means to be a parent.

Iroh lost one son, imagine how he felt when one came back

Zuko and Iroh’s relationship is my favorite thing about the entire series.

Heres a sad fact: The voice actor of uncle iroh had cancer well recording this and he knew he was going to die so really he was saying good bye to us and those were real tears not him voice acting.. true legend

Iroh has a flat character arc, an arc where, instead of the character changing, they change the people around them.

I grew up with a very absent and alcoholic father, I had a terrible and hateful outlook on life until my stepfather came into the picture. I never thought someone that wasn't a blood relative could be the dad I never had.

I love that this “kids show” is still making us grown ass adults cry years later. Thanks for wearing your heart on your sleeve man! 💕

Listening to you talk... it sounds like you are holding back tears the entire time you are trying to speak.

I feel like if Anakin had an Uncle Iroh, the whole Star Wars story would be different

Iroh is a perfect example of handling Grief properly

Iroh completely changed the course of my life. I was a very angry person after coming home from a deployment in 2013. I was tired and deeply hurt. I was what I thought to be a lost cause or unrepairably broken. Seeing the pains that Iroh had gone through and seeing the man he was after it all gave me hope. It made me realize how important humility truly is.

The most pivotal point in your analysis is the strength of zuko walking away from his father instead of killing him. Really Iron’s son

He wasn't just zuko's father he was our father who guided us.

Iroh traveling the world realizing how many sons the war as taken. Dedicating the rest of his life to fixing the wrongs of the fire nation. Spreading joy whenever he could.

I heard someone say once, “great fiction is when lies are used to tell the truth.” Iroh isn’t a real person, but the emotions within him are very real, and that makes him real to us all.

" who are you and what do you want " I felt all the plea in his voice

We all need to internalize Uncle Irohs lessons. He is unironically, fictional or no, the greatest philosopher of the modern era.

I can hear it sounds you are holding back tears. Which shows how we all feel.

11:00 I can hear the proud in his voice, like he held back tears. I just wanna say this is a great vid and I hope things are going well.

Iroh may have lost one son and could have become a vengeful and malicious man, but instead became the image of a perfect father figure, mentor, and kind human to us all and most of all an inspiration to us all, iroh is a true person we need, all i understand from him to to avoid combat, be calm, and be kind, and lord is that all i need to know

Man, literally just the first few notes made me teary-eyed, even after years of having last seen the show

“For some he reminds us of someone we know. For others he is someone we wish we could’ve known.” This made me tear up. I genuinely wish I had an Iroh in my life, even now

Iroh was an amazing character. We all need an uncle iroh. So many great scenes with him.

Don't wish to have an Uncle Iroh, Be an Uncle Iroh.

Iroh is the complete opposite of my own father. My father values harshness, because he thinks the world demands it to survive. But Iroh showed me that kindness and strength are not mutually exclusive.

There was a memory of Zuko, I think, in which Iroh was playing at the beach with his son and his nephew. So even before his son's death, Iroh was still there with Zuko. It wasn't Zuko's father who had his arm on his shoulder as he looked out with hope and pride. It was Iroh.

Leaves from the vine scene was Iroh mourning the death of his son, iroh’s voice actor at the time had cancer and was also mourning his own death as he died in 2006

I wish I had an Iroh in my life, and I promise myself that I'll always aspire to be like him

Every 5 or so years, I rewatch avatar. When i start I feel the nostalgia and I get hype for the funny moments or cool action scenes. And then, about halfway through, the little most important moments that pass by in a flash and are easily forgotten all come in a wave as I experience it all again. My favourite moment in all of avatar that I forget about until it happens every time is uncle iroh getting angry at zuko and not holding back for th first time "who are you, what do you want" hits me in ways I cannot describe and every time I see this scene I change my life trajectory and focus more on what matters yo me as a person. What a powerful show

This is an amazingly great breakdown of Iroh. For the longest time I felt I was Zuko when I was watching avatar, and now I realize I'm more Iroh. Not to say I've experienced the death of a child (and hopefully I never have to experience that) but I would say I try to push the people around me to be the best that they can be, and honestly, that can be exhausting at times. Just hearing this breakdown helps put things into perspective. Like Iroh, when you have people around you who trust and rely on you, you feel like you have a calling to help people attain their best. And with time you learn that it's not YOUR viewpoint that's important, but the ability for others to fully attain and appreciate their potential is what gives you happiness. or idk, i might be rambling, but this was an amazing breakdown. I am definitely subscribing and watching your other video breakdowns! Thank you!

This was so beautifully done. I've never teared up and even cried so many times in a 15 minute span. Even sounds like the emotion made it through in your commentary. Fantastic video, thank you!

Rest In Peace mako

When my grandfather past away this summer I listened to that song like 50 times. Watching the cancer eat him was awful and that song just reminds me of the last hug I had with him and the long walks from the hospital in the city. Those last 3 days. Even now writing this I just broke down and I literally just heard the small guitar part from the beginning of your video.

Uncle Iroh quotes are criminally underrated. This man gives some of the best advice

A couple of quotes I could easily see Iro saying 1) from the Fire Guardian Ignitus in the Legend of Spyro : Dawn of the Dragon “Even in the darkest of times, there is always hope, but sometimes fear clouds our vision, sometimes our strength gives out, and sometimes, when all seems lost, a light shines through the darkness, and we are reminded that even the smallest amount of courage, can change the tides of war” 2) From Terrador, the Earth Guardian in The Legend of Spyro : A New Beginning “All warriors feel fear at one point or another… There’s no shame in that. But only the bravest among them can learn to face their fears and master them…”

I have to commend you on this video essay. Really appreciate the thought and the thoroughness you put together. Kudos to you sir and thabk you for this

well, for me I think Iroh is someone I want to be like, to show such kindness to even someone that would mug him.... there just needs to be more people like that in the world.... not that I am saying you should teach a mugger to be better at mugging

It's not just someone we've known, or someone we could've known. But for me it's someone I wanna be and strive for.

one of VERY FEW animations to make me cry. im from a military family. there no pain like saying bye to someone, then figuring out later that was the last time you would talk to them. and i cant believe a “childrens cartoon” can make me think about these emotions. if you have been there. you are not alone. there are no winners in war. and i am so sorry. Leaves from the vine, falling so slow. Like fragile tiny shells, drifting in the foam. Little soldier boy, come marching home. Brave soldier boy, comes marching home. its so short. but perfectly encapsulates the dreadful hope. i love avatar so much because of this one scene alone.

Iroh failed to help his son. But he saved Zuko. More impressively, he helped people who aren't even in his own reality. He helped you.

I can tell you were struggling to keep composure, such a beautifully sad story

I hear the tears in your voice.

Crying over the episode, crying while listening the theme, and now, crying over this video

In a way Zuko and Iroh complete each other. Iroh wanted a son and Zuko wanted a father.

In the song you can hear Iroh crying, This is actually Mako crying while singing the song, it was his last time voicing iroh. May Mako rest in peice.

Your earnest delivery of this message is inspirational.

this was actually pretty good. A lot of these kinds of videos feel really surface level but it feels like you had a good understanding of the subject matter and truly analyzed the character. Great job friend.

When people ask me what I want to be remembered by, this is the type of person I want to be. I only hope I can save as many people as one of my greatest inspirations did.

I remember the 1st time i watch him paying respect for his boy, i cried for allmost 5 minutes, i have lost someone i loved deeply too and that scene broke me up

I can hear you holding back the tears through most of this video. Thank you so much for this. I first thought is going to be born in August and I'm striving hard to be the man he deserves me to be

Is no one going to mention the sheer will power of Liuss to hold back those tears while giving us a solemn and tragic deep dive of Iroh!! He's actually choking on his words it makes this video so much more powerful, when it really didn't need to because come on, it's Iroh we cry hearing his name XD

Well, congrats, you made me cry. I'm not sure if that was your goal but it happened.

I feel like it's a unique scene that moves all men who understand the story to tears. I can hear the heartache in your voice and it means so much that you made this wonderful video. Words can't describe how much we appreciate this

he failed his son but didn't give up learned from his mistakes and made up for his past. that is what makes a great father. didn't watch the video yet but when I do we'll see what it's about

Dude low key sounds like he's about to cry while reading the script... I respect that vulnerability

My mom doesnt watched any episode of the Avatar ATLA but i wanted to show her that episode and she was crying like i never seen her

You can hear his sadness through this whole video

mako the voice actor of iroh passed away after that scene, its the last recording he ever made. it always makes me a bit more sad to think about. he was swapped with a new voice actor in the next season.

you can hear mans sadness in this video and honestly that's valid

Im not crying, im. Not. Crying. 😭

I love how in that scene we had no idea why he was buying all that stuff. And then he wishes his son who is fallen a happy birthday after being kind to all those strangers. When we discovered what he was really doing it was flooring. That was a powerful little story. I think sometimes the sweetest people are really hurting but like to see others be happier.

You sound so emotional. Like it struck you hard. Like you're holding emotions back.

Nowadays people is mostly looking out for their own pleasure and goals, which I think it’s ok, but I think what we can learn from Iroh is that is not only about what do you for yourself, but the positive impact you do for others what really matters, that lasts longer in people’s memories

Uncle iroh for the win also why does the narrator sound like he's about to cry throughout the whole video. Awesome video nonetheless

I have to admit it, Avatar the last airbender is the first ever show in my entire life thay actually made me cry

I am not crying you are

This is one of my favorite youtube videos now. Seriously

You wanna know what hurts more? On his Episode he was helping in all stages of life, Infancy, Childhood and Adulthood, which hurts more when you realizes he couldn't give those exact teachings and experiences with his son since he never knew them during his prime

I think the words "leaves from the vine" and I start crying.

I always say, that Iroh is an amazing male role model to imitate. The best lesson he taught me, is that you have to be wise enough to know when to show your strength and when to be compassionate towards the people you care of. Very different to the "be emotional and vulnerable with everyone" bs that I see everywhere.

It is so good Uncle Iroh remains present while not forcing Zuko to change. Zuko really needed his wisdom but also Zuko needed to learn to guide himself. Not constantly seeking approval from someone else. Especially from a father who DNGAF.

Each time I hear leaves from the vine makes me feel nostalgic

Bro made one of the best videos on avatar I’ve ever seen. Yet you are so underrated with only 4k subs.

Bro I wont lie, this video made me cry simply from the way you sounded narrating it lmao

I didn't say my goodbyes to Iroh I wanted him as my own uncle I never liked goodbyes because I was there for my nephew's death he would be 29 this year 7-27-2022

I'm binging through ATLA again since it's been a while since I watched ATLA since back in the day of Nicktoons and man I realize Uncle Iroh is a better Father Figure to Zuko then the Fire Lord.

Your video is so good, thank you

I absolutely love this video.Nevermind the fact that I started crying near the end. It's completely true though, Iroh wouldn't be the father figure that we all know and love so much if his son hadn't died when he was attacking Ba Sing Se.

I love Iroh. Thank You for helping me discover the kind of character I want to build.

“Pride is not the opposite of shame but it’s source” “ you must let go of your shame if you want your anger to go away”

Your father is who brings you into this world. Your dad is who raises you. Sometimes they are the same person, sometimes not. You can have as many dad figures as you want, but you would be lucky to have one like Iroh.

Hey Liuss, This video came on my feed and I clicked on a whim to relive some nostalgia from the show, I did not expect to have watched something so meaningful. I know the date is over 2 years ago, but I wanted to write a comment incase you're still active and happen to see it, or for any people passing by. My partner committed suicide a months ago, and even with my support system and help, it's been a challenge to cope. This video reminded me just how inspirational and compassionate Iroh is, and how much I wish I appreciated those messages behind his character earlier throughout my previous watch-throughs. Between dealing with my own abandoned and emotionless father, and the loss of my partner, I was doubtful I would make it through October. But here we are, a week into November. Specifically it was at moment 7, around the 8minute mark, that I felt my composure break and really started to apply his character to my own life. as silly as all of this sounds, I just felt like I needed to tell you thank you, for collecting these moments and making them into a video. This moment helps to give me the strength to take each day one at a time.

I just lost my cat. I know he's just a cat but he's more of a child to me. I wish I could've helped him.

This was a kids show. Still the best show with the best characters and how they develop as young adults. My eyes were watering the entire time.

I know this has been out for a while but I want to thank you, I happened to find this video today and my guy, I needed it

Leaves from the vine

I wasn't ready to cry today. Thanks for that.

dude i wasn't trying to cry this early

Very good work

Holy crap; you actually made me cry! I missed doing that. . . .

You know a character is great and had amazing lessons when you start tearing up from a video about that character

Uncle Iroh, Mako, is the reason why I began enjoying tea and meditation and read books on previous philosophers during my teen years. I was heartbroken when I read that he had passed. He left behind a great legacy. We will never forget him. 🙏 Also, let's not forget: the episode when he chuckles to himself. He says he went there looking for a lotus tile and guess what... he had his in his back pocket the whole time! I laughed so hard I spilt my tea and dropped my cookies! 😂😂

Liuss sounds like he is 0.1 seconds away from breaking out crying at all times in this video

I literally got teared up just reading the title.

Throughout the video, it sounded like you were about to cry.... I absolutely did 🥹

Iroh only used his strength to protect. A true king

Low key sounds like you're about to cry during the entire video

In the tales of ba sing sae when Iroh is getting supplies for lu ten's memorial he helps someone at every age his son was. The toddler, the young boys, the mugger. He gives them the wisdom and kindness he can no longer give to his older son. The one he lost and the one who inspired him to do everything in his power to insure that Zuko did'nt go down the same path.

There is no shame my friend. I cry every time. True humility is the answer.