Korrasami

Korrasami is the femslash ship between Korra and Asami from The Legend of Korra fandom.

Book One
Korra and Asami first meet in chapter 4 of book 1 at a gala where Mako and Hiroshi introduce Asami to Korra. Korra was very jealous of Asami because she was dating Mako. Asami was happy to meet Korra and said she had heard a lot about her, but Korra angrily replied that she hadn't heard anything about her. She was concerned when she found out how they met, but Mako reassured her that it was fine and said that Hiroshi had saved their team by sponsoring it. Korra said it was great, unenthusiastically because of her jealousy. Later, during her speech, Asami looked at her in a way that could be interpreted as being attracted to her.

In chapter 5, Korra was still jealous of Asami and hated her and tried to win Mako away from her, and when she and Mako kissed, she was sad. However, after realizing what what she did to Mako and Bolin was petty, she put aside her animosity towards Asami and thanked her for sponsoring her team after she said that Korra had made quite a comeback and she had never seen a trick like that. Their exchange was interrupted by Bolin, who needed healing.

But Korra's jealousy was not over yet. In chapter 7, Korra was jealous that Mako and Bolin were staying with her and didn't want to hang out with her, but Bolin convinced her to, saying it would be fun. When Korra arrived, Asami said she was glad she made it and looked happy to see her. Later, Korra asked what Asami had planned for her and guessed it would be shopping or a makeover, but Asami said he had something more exciting in mind, which turned out to be driving a race car. Korra was excited when Asami offered to drive her, and they took a lap around the track.

After it was over, Korra admitted to Asami that she had misjudged her and thought she was prissy, but Asami laughed and shrugged it off, saying she was used to people thinking she was "daddy’s helpless little girl", but she could handle herself, and told Korra about her self-defense classes she had taken, and she remarked that Hiroshi was a smart guy. This seemed to be the beginning of their friendship. Years later, Korra tells Asami that the experience was liberating, and she felt like she finally knew someone as intense as she was.

However, this was short-lived, because after Korra went to the bathroom, she overheard Hiroshi plotting with the Equalists and told Tenzin and Lin Beifong to investigate. When she told Asami, Asami was extremely angry with Korra, yelling that she didn't believe it, and ran away. Later, Mako asked Korra if this had to do with her jealousy of him and Asami, and Korra said it had nothing to do with that, indicating that any jealousy of Asami was over. Mako then went over to Asami, who in turn gave Korra an angry look. However, Asami forgave Korra as soon as she realized that she was right. After confronting Hiroshi, Korra felt sorry for Asami and invited her to live with her on Air Temple Island, telling Mako to comfort Asami as she needed him more than ever.

In chapter 8, Korra made sure Asami was welcome at Air Temple Island and had the Air Acolytes carry her things. Korra showed Asami to her room with Ikki, and as they walk, Ikki told Asami that Korra liked Mako. Korra was very embarrassed. Asami said she hadn't noticed and Korra grabbed her arm and took her to her room. She opened the door for Asami with a smile and slammed it in Ikki's face, telling her to run along. Korra then showed her her room, saying it was rustic compared to what she was used to, but Asami said it was charming and thanked Korra for her hospitality. Later, when Korra thought Ikki was trying to get into her room, Korra yelled at her to leave them alone, but it turned out to be Tenzin.

That night, Asami, along with Mako and Bolin, comforted Korra about not being able to airbend, saying she was amazing. The 4 then declared themselves the new Team Avatar. They all decided to defeat the Equalists, and they all went after Naga, but they all fell, with Asami falling on Korra with her hands around her waist. Asami, along with Mako and Bolin, helped defeat the Equalists with their race car that night. Korra was very angry when Asami was arrested and wanted to get her out of jail because she was innocent.

In chapter 9, after Korra was kidnapped, Asami was very concerned about her and helped look for her, but was very suspicious when Mako was too concerned about Korra. She finally asked Bolin if Mako had feelings for Korra, and Bolin said that they had kissed in the arena. However, Asami was not angry with Korra, only with Mako. In the next episode, she told Mako that she liked Korra (as a friend). Even after all that, Asami helped Korra defeat Amon and was concerned when her bending was taken away, and went with her to the South Pole. While with Katara, Asami was worried. She was relieved when Korra's bending was restored.

Book Two
By book two, Asami is a full member of Team Avatar and a good friend of Korra's. She was not jealous of Mako dating her and was very supportive. In episode 4, after Korra told Mako and Asami about Unalaq, Asami helped her break Tonraq out of jail. Asami then accompanied Korra back to Republic City with the rest of Team Avatar.

In chapter 5, Korra bumped into Asami and asked her if she was in a hurry, and Korra said she was going to see Varrick. Asami said she was, too, and they went together. As they walked in, Korra grabbed Asami's shoulder and saved her from being hit by arrows. They both confronted Varrick and stood next to each other while Varrick talked to them. They both looked at each other as Varrick ate hot peppers.

In chapter 6, when things went wrong for Asami at Future Industries, she suggested that Korra help her, saying that she had muscles, but Mako refused. Asami asked if Mako and Korra were okay, and Mako said they were fine. Asami became concerned about Mako and Korra's relationship and was shocked to learned that they had broken up. In chapter 11, Korra finally reunited with Bolin and Asami and told them what Unalaq was doing. Asami promised to help her, and Korra thanked her and said she was glad to see her and Bolin again. Later, when Korra kissed Mako after forgetting about the breakup, Asami glared at Mako and did not blame Korra for what had happened.

In chapter 12, Korra ordered Asami to help heal Desna. Two chapters later, Asami was happy to see Korra save the world.

Book Three
2 weeks after the Harmonic Convergence, Korra and Asami seemed to have bonded and become best friends. In chapter 1, Asami calmed Korra down after Raiko and the others gave her a hard time, telling her not to take the poll numbers (8% approval rating) to heart. Later, when Korra excitedly told Asami that the new airbenders were exciting, Asami took Korra out to practice driving, telling her it would be relaxing. But when Korra was a bad driver, Asami told Korra to try again. Korra saluted her, and the two burst out laughing.

Korra then asked Asami how long it would tale to talk to Mako, and Asami said he was never in touch with his feelings, but it would get better. Korra then asked Asami if she knew they had broken up, and she said she did. Korra then blushed and said it was embarrassing. Asami then apologized and told Korra that she had kissed Mako while she was gone, and Korra laughed. When Asami was shocked and asked why she wasn't mad, Korra said that she had also kissed Mako while they were together. Asami pretended to be angry and Korra apologized, but Asami said she had known for a long time. Korra then said she was glad Mako hadn't come between them and that she never had a "girlfriend" to hang out with before and that it was nice. Their conversation was interrupted by a spirit. After the spirit insulted her, Asami asked if she was okay.

In chapter 2, Asami accompanied Korra to Ba Sing Se to find new airbenders and loaned her a Future Industries airship. Korra thanked Asami and told her that it was perfect. In chapter 3, Korra and Asami went to collect taxes for Earth Queen Hou-Ting. On the way, Korra assured Asami that Hou-Ting just liked to order her around and that nothing would happen. When they arrived to collect the taxes, Korra told Asami that she didn't like the look of it and that they should hurry. They were soon ambushed by a gang, and Korra agreed with Asami that they should have brought everyone else along. They fought off the gang together, but both soon became suspicious that the gang was right about them fighting for the wrong side.

In chapter 4, Korra angrily sparred with Asami to let off steam, saying that she knew Hou-Ting was lying to her, and she was angry that she had helped her. After Korra hit hard, Asami suggested that she stop, saying that her blowing off steam was starting to hurt. Korra quickly apologized. Their conversation was interrupted by Bolin and Mako. After learning that the Dai Li had kidnaped the airbenders, they and the boys made a plan to rescue them. When Hou-Ting interrupted them, Asami covered for Korra and said they couldn't leave Ba Sing Se yet and said their airship was having engine trouble. Korra thanked Asami after Hou-Ting left.

In chapter 8, Asami, Bolin, Mako and the Metal Clan helped save Korra from being kidnapped by the Red Lotus. Asami later helps Korra prove that Aiwei betrayed Suyin to the Red Lotus.

In chapter 9, Korra and Asami wait in the Si Wong Desert while Mako and Bolin infiltrate the Misty Palms Oasis, and they look at each other when they see Bolin's ridiculous disguise. As Korra moped, Asami asked if she was okay, and Korra told her she didn't know what Zaheer wanted with her, and Asami found a clue. Asami and Korra tried to find Xai Bau's grove together to track down Aiwei and Zaheer, but they couldn't find it. Later, when Korra went to the Spirit World, Asami watched over her body while she was gone, and then helped her escape from the Red Lotus on Naga, with Asami holding her with her arms around her waist.

Asami continued to protect Korra until they were captured by the Earth Queen and taken to Ba Sing Se. Korra and Asami plotted to escape from the ship, and Asami easily broke out of her bonds, then escaped and got the keys to free Korra. When Asami freed Korra, Korra said that Asami had done a good job. When they hijacked the front of the ship, Korra destroyed the controls with her airbending, causing the ship to crash, Asami did not blame Korra. With the help of the ship's crew, Korra and Asami escaped from the Si Wong Desert and repaired the ship. The two then met with Lin, Tonraq, and Zuko, and Korra said they got out of the desert thanks to Asami, and gave her a loving look.

In chapter 11, Asami and Korra were reunited with Mako and Bolin, and they looked at each other awkwardly when Mako's grandmother, Yin, asked why Mako didn't date pretty girls like them. Later, when they arrived in Zaofu, Asami watched Korra's body again while she went to the Spirit World to look for Zaheer. When Korra woke up, Asami was curious and asked if she liked Zaheer, and Asami had a big smile on her face while Korra was talking, indicating that she might have been attracted to Korra at that point. In chapter 12, Asami and Korra hugged as Korra went to sacrifice herself to Zaheer, and when they were done hugging, Korra had her hand on Asami's shoulder, giving each other loving looks, and telling each other to be careful. In chapter 13, Asami was very scared when Korra was poisoned by Zaheer and the Red Lotus.

2 weeks after Korra was poisoned by Zaheer, Asami cared for a wheelchair-bound Korra and helped her get ready for Jinora's tattoo ceremony, and she thanked Asami. Asami reminded her that she didn't have to bounce back right away and that she needed time to heal. Asami then held Korra's hand and said that she would be there for her if she needed to talk or "anything", and that they should try to enjoy the day for Jinora. Asami wheeled Korra around in her wheelchair and took her to the ceremony. During this time, Korra realized that she was in love with Asami, but due to her mental state, she didn't know if her feelings were real or not.

Book Four
When Korra left for the South Pole to heal, Asami put her hands on Korra's shoulders and asked if she wanted company in the Southern Water Tribe and said she would be happy to go with her, but Korra declined, saying it would only be for a few weeks and that time alone would be good for her. Asami waved goodbye as Korra left for the south. In the end, she was gone for 3 years. While she was gone, Asami wrote to Korra, saying how much she missed her while she was gone and how Republic City wasn't the same without her, and talked about her life. Korra didn't write back for 2 years because she felt she couldn't connect with her friends anymore. She finally wrote back to Asami, apologizing for not writing sooner, but she tried and didn't know what to say. Korra said that her 2 years had been the hardest of her life, and that she had visions of what had happened and couldn't go into the Avatar state, and feared that she would never recover. Korra told Asami not to tell Mako and Bolin that she had written to her, because she felt it would be easier to tell Asami these things.

While she was gone, Asami realized that she was in love with Korra and considered telling her in a letter, but she didn't because she was afraid that she would be rejected. A year later, Asami was very happy to learn that Korra was returning and confided to Mako that she couldn't wait to see her and that it would be strange to have Team Avatar reunited. That night, Asami was thrilled when Korra arrived, but saddened when she found out she wasn't there and had left a year earlier.

In chapter 7, Korra finally met Asami (with Wu and Mako) at dinner, and Korra said she hoped she hadn't waited long, and Asami said only three years, and hugged her. Asami then held her shoulders and said it was good to see her and that she loved her hair. Korra blushed and played with her hair and said she looked nice as always. Asami then held Korra's hand and led her to the table. Asami sat next to Korra and asked if she could go to the Avatar State, saying she was nervous when she said she couldn't, and Mako got suspicious and asked what was going on with the two of them. Korra confessed to Mako that she had written to Asami and asked her not to tell him.

Korra then asked Asami what was going on in her life, and Asami said she was talking to her father, Hiroshi, again. Korra got worried and asked if she was sure she could trust him, saying he might be manipulating her again, and Asami got angry. Asami asked Korra if she thought she didn't know what Hiroshi was capable of, and Korra denied her accusation, and Asami said she couldn't disappear for three years and then act like she knew what was best for her. Korra then said she wanted to come back but never felt ready. Their conversation was cut short when Wu was kidnapped and the three had to track him down. After they rescued Wu, Asami said it was like old times, being on the run in dangerous situations, except for the fighting, and Korra apologized for things being tense between them. Korra joined Asami and Mako in a group hug.

In chapter 8, Asami brought Korra tea while she was sitting outside on Air Temple Island and said that she thought Korra might be cold, and Korra said she was sweet and thanked her. Asami then asked if she was okay and said she seemed out of sorts, and Korra confided in Asami that Toph said the world didn't need her and that it was pointless to try to stop Kuvira. Asami said that was ridiculous, but Korra said she thought it was at first, but now she thinks it's true. Asami told Korra that the world needed her and that she was the Avatar. The two then confided in each other, with Korra telling Asami how she had messed up, and Asami telling her all the good she had done. After Tenzin also gave Korra advice, Korra thanked them both.

In chapter 13, after Korra defeated Kuvira, Korra sat alone at Varrick and Zhu Li's wedding to take a break from the party, talking to Tenzin, and Asami went up to Korra and said that Varrick needed her. Korra asked Asami to sit with her, not ready to return to the party, and apologized for being gone for three years. Asami assured Korra that she had nothing to apologize for and that she was glad she was there now, saying that she couldn't lose her and her father on the same day. Korra apologized for what had happened, and Asami said she was glad she could forgive him, and they hugged. Asami and Korra agreed they were exhausted and needed a vacation. Korra invited Asami to go on vacation with her, anywhere she wanted, and Asami and Korra agreed on Spirit World.

In the final scene of the show, Korra and Asami walked together to the Spirit Portal in Republic City, both smiling and looking at each other. They then held hands and walked into the portal, looking lovingly into each other's eyes.

Aftermath
Their relationship is further explored in the new comic release called The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars. The beginning of the comic shows them on vacation and talks about how they developed their feelings for each other. Asami states that she wasn't sure if Korra felt the same way she did before Korra left for the South Pole, and that she even wanted to confess it to Korra in one of her letters. Korra stated that she questioned her own feelings for Asami during the time she was away; however, she eventually realized during that time that she did indeed have romantic feelings for Asami. After losing their materials to an angry spirit, they decide to cut their vacation short. However, to make it memorable, Asami suggests that they do one last thing before they leave - confirm their romantic relationship with their first kiss. Three weeks after Asami was rescued, Korra confessed to Asami that she was in love with her, snd Asami said that she felt the same way about Korra.

A few months later, Korra attended Kuvira's trial. Asami did not go, as she was still mourning her father's death. The couple disagreed, though respectfully, about how much Kuvira could help with the democratic crisis in the Earth Kingdom city of Gaoling. Korra, Asami, Team Avatar, and Kuvira went to Gaoling, where Asami warned Kuvira that she would be in trouble if she hurt her. Asami and Korra kissed at the Gaoling airfield before separating for their missions. Asami was captured and brainwashed by Commander Guan of the Earth Empire and attacked Korra the next time she saw her. However, Korra reversed the brainwashing in Zaofu. Asami immediately came to her senses and apologized for whatever she had done. The two shared a bedroom in Zaofu and were about to go to bed together when Suyin interrupted them. She and her allies fought Guan and returned to Republic City.

Quotes
"Let's do it! A vacation, just you and me! Wherever you like!"

- Korra, The Last Stand.

"Writing to ONLY you wasn't an accident."

- Korra, Turf Wars - Part 1.

Fanon
This ship has risen among fans during books three and four, and the finale of the series has confirmed that these two are canon. The creators are known for having the finale end with two characters who are finally confirmed to be romantically involved. In Avatar: The Last Airbender, Kataang is the couple that comes together in the finale. In The Legend of Korra, it ends with Korra and Asami looking into each other's eyes before they go to the Spirit World for a vacation. Their relationship is further explored in The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars comics.

Despite starting out as a crack ship, Korrasami became increasingly popular throughout Book One, even winning a Tumblr poll as the most popular ship after Book One. As Books Three and Four progressed, many fans become hopeful that Korrasami might become canon, but others were doubtful that Nickelodeon would allow a same-sex relationship. However, when Korra and Asami smiled at each other and held hands at the end of the series, many fans concluded that the relationship was canon, including many who did not even ship Korrasami. However, some fans were still in denial, claiming that the moment only signified a close friendship. Three days after the finale aired, Bryan and Mike both posted on Tumblr, confirming that their relationship was indeed romantic. While many were happy, some fans still felt that the relationship was far too out of the blue and had little to no development before the reveal in the final episode, while others feel that it was done purely for fan service, though the creators denied this. Other fans do not ship them because they are still supporters of its main rival Makorra.

Fandom

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Trivia

 * Korra and Asami are the first same-sex couple in Nickelodeon historyn.
 * Bryan Konietzko claims to be the first Korrasami shipper and has been shipping them since 2010.
 * The way Korra and Asami held hands and gazed into each other's eyes at the end of the show was meant to mirror Varrick and Zhu Li's wedding.
 * Korrasami is thought to have been predicted all along, with little clues from the animation:
 * When Korra astral-projected herself, there was a red and a blue star next to each other.
 * In scenes where Korra and Asami are together, the bisexual colors are shown in the sky. (This still is a screencap from the final scene).