Mako was the Voice actor of Uncle Iroh who died for those unaware.

That moment where everybody discovers they can tear bend.

In the cartoon : *Iroh is saying goodbye to his son* In reality : *mako saying goodbye to us because he has cancer*

The audacity the writers had to follow this up with Appa's lost days

To the people who thumbs-downed this video: “I was never angry with you. I was sad, because I was afraid you'd lost your way.”

"I would love to sit under a tree like that" People who know what's coming: _no you don't_

"General Iroh, see you when we win the war. Your loyal son, Lu Ten."

As an expecting father, nothing breaks me more then when Iroh says "if only i could have helped you."

Its when Iroh's voice starts to break when he sings "little soldier boy" that gets me. Every. Damn. Time.

What's even sadder is that Iroh's voice actor actually was crying during this, he cried because he knew he was dying from cancer.

We can all agree on one thing, This is definitely the saddest scene in the entire show.

It's even sadder when you realize that just a few minutes earlier he sang it to a little boy in such an upbeat way. The song is obviously heartbreaking for him but he had to push down his own feelings just so that little kid could be happy. He had to do something immensely painful without showing that pain.

I think Iroh's story is so powerful, and that's why it hits us so hard every time. His son died in a war that Iroh was flourishing in. In suffering, he realized that every single thing he thought was important to his name or his legacy didn't mean anything if so many people suffered for it. Iroh gets justifiably called a war criminal often lol and he deserves it. If we could see his horrific past actions, we may not find him so endearing. But there's something VITAL in watching someone like Iroh scratch and claw his way out of the evil that he were born into, and then turn around and pull others out with him. He never makes excuses, his remorse and shame never lessen, he never asks anyone not to bring up his past crimes. He just steps up and IS a better man than he was, he became the example of the unconditional love and guidance that he never got.

For those that don’t know Mako was the voice actor of Iroh, and he created leaves from the vine. During the voice recording he was actually crying because he knew he was dying from cancer, that was also the last episode Mako casted in. the new voice actor of Iroh refuses to sing leaves from the vines out of respect for Mako. RIP LEGEND

Uncle Iroh is a fucking legend

This scene explains so much of the character of Iroh. He feels responsible for sending his son to battle. He couldn't protect him because he was too engulfed in the conflict. He lost his son because he wasn't there. That's why he is indifferent to the fire nation's goals, and more importantly, why he will never give up on Zuko. Of all the forgiveness he offers to those around him, he cannot forgive himself, and he is a better man for it. Zuko and Iroh are 2 of the best written animated characters of all time, and definitely number 1 and 2 in a kids show.

Everyone’s a thug until Leaves From The Vine come on. Lmao.

To this day, the current voice actor who took over the mantle for Iroh's voice outright refuses to sing Leaves from the Vine, stating "that's Mako's song". No, you're crying.

Rest In Peace Makoto Iwamatsu 1933-2006 you will be missed *sad cat thumbs up*

I cried at this and when Zuko apologized to uncle Iroh like those moments melted my heart

This video: Did you want to cry today? Me: Not really, no. This video: Too bad.

Notice how most of them were either in tears or completely quiet almost like an actual funeral overwhelmed by emotions.

The "If only I could've helped you." kills me everytime

The line "If only I couldve helped you." hits so hard because the entire short and series is Iroh helping others, Zuko especially, despite failing to help his own son. Its like he's trying to pay the world back for not being able to save his son.

There is many reasons why this episode is so iconic to the series. Mako who was the voice actor was dying of cancer. This was the last scene he made for the series. He died shortly after and never saw the episode air. The picture they show of iroh's son is a animated replica of mako's military picture from when he was enlisted. They added it it as a tribute after he had died and honored the voice actor. dedicated to him at the end and an iconic scene he last shot. The new actor that took over for iroh refuses to sing the song to this day because "it's mako's song". This was everyones goodbye to mako.

That song makes me think of the baby of mine that I never got to meet. My wife miscarried and it tore me up for a while. I can't help but wish I could've gotten to meet them, it was our second child so knowing that my son was going to have a little brother or sister I was so happy. The line "if only I could have helped you" just punches me in the fucking gut everytime I hear it. I'm starting to cry just typing this out. ATLA was such a mature show and I think how it manages to hit these concepts is why it's been my favorite animated series ever since I first watched reruns on nickelodeon after school.

Crying is not weakness. It is a sign that you are strong enough to bear the pain like Iroh does.

Mom: Why are you crying? Me: It’s just this song. Mom: Then don’t listen to it. Me: It’s the law.

I heard the picture of “his son” was actually a painting of younger Mako

You would expect after hearing it so many times that you wouldn’t cry.. yet here I am bawling 😭

I can't trust anyone who doesn't cry during Tales of Ba Sing Se and/or Appa's Lost Days, and the absolute audacity of the Writers/Producers to have these episodes be back to back. We were kids. They didn't need to do us dirty like that 😂

Fun- Sad fact: He actually started crying during the recording because he knew he was dying.

The thing that truly breaks me every time I hear it is the little break in his voice, true and honest pain.

when you realize he goes thru all the stages of growing up: helps to suede a baby, chastise kids to apologize, helps young man by telling that he needs a string core and follows his heart.

its the honesty. they didnt make an highly emotional episode, they didnt made an overly dramatic scene, we just followed Iroh trough a chill day where he helped everyone he could just to numb his biggest pain, thats how you made people cry, with just chill and clean honesty

As unfortunate as it is, think about how different everything would be if Iroh’s son didn’t die.

He died... 2 days after that recording. That's why he's crying.

He was helping people in the city where his son died, which makes the scene even more emotional

It's always the 'For Mako' part that gets me. He was an amazing actor.

Did you know Mako was never able to see this episode and now his understudy refuses to sing leaves from the vine

I found out last night the writing on the picture reads "To General Iroh, See you after we win the war. Your loyal son, Lu Ten."

My heart goes out to all those souls that watched this video and cried on repeat at all reactions because it replayed the song each time

Rewatching this show grown up I legitimately cried at this. Just a beautiful scene.

"This is just a Nickelodeon show." -Not just any show -A Show that showed triumph and failure -A show that showed emotion and change -A show that show corrupted nations and war, death and love -Not just a Nickelodeon show Our childhood

Everyone a gansta until Uncle Iroh starts singing.

I've listened to this maybe a hundred times and the way he sings "little soldier boy, come marching home" with a broken voice and sobs escaping makes me full on ugly cry. Every. Single. Time

Of every anime I had ever watched, of every show, every series, every movie None, have been able to make me cry upon hearing just the first few notes, and by the middle, I'm a crying wreck. Every.Single.Time. That's how amazing this scene is. It invokes, so much emotions from me, that I can't help but cry.

I think most of these people didn’t know what “IN HONOUR OF MAKO” meant

Once a wise man said... "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"

You know, I often find myself coming back to this particular scene when life starts to get me numb. It helps to remind myself to feel again. Whether it's through reaction compilations, individual videos or just watching the scene on my own again. Just hearing 4 words (Leaves from the Vine) is enough for my heart to jump into my throat.

For those who dont know. Mako was the voice actor of Iroh, who died of cancer during season the making of season 2. They did get a good bit of performances out of him. For example the famous song "leaves from the vine" in which he actually started crying because he knew he was dying from cancer at that point.

The part where he says “Little soldier boy comes marching home, brave soldier boy comes marching home” hit everyone hard in their tearbending abilities

I wouldn’t be surprised if everyone in the studio started crying when Mako finished that line recording.

Man, it was sad when i was a kid but beeing a adult now and understanding things more and knowing the story of the VA it hits so hard. Iroh is a great character, a positive model and a great man.

This scene makes me cry almost immediately, this would def make every actor better in crying

Anyone who thinks it’s embarrassing to cry on this is stupid... It’s a disgrace *NOT* to cry...

"I said FEELS of BaSingSe, not FUNS of BaSingSe!" 😂😂😂

Here I am, after all these years, and this scene still brings tears to my eyes. I cry for Iroh. I cry for Mako. I cry for all who lost their sons. I cry for all who lost themselves. I cry for myself.

Respect to Iroh, who was one of the best characters in any show

The fact that Irohs VA was dying while recording the audio makes it even more sad

I must be a masochist, watching this on work and trying not to cry.

It's even more heart-wrenching that the entirety of Iroh's day is filled with him being interacting to children, singing songs and even teaching some kids how to admit mistakes and apologize (unless the person is actually about to beat you up good), he even stood as someone who is understanding and supportive to a random thief. His day is basically him experiencing to be somewhat like a father again. Then we get to know that the day is actually his son's birthday and still he longs and grieves for him. It also crushes you good with the "In honor of Mako" at the end, realizing the voice actor has passed.

I never grew up with ATLA but I have watched it fully recently, Mako was an amazing actor and this actually put me off watching it for a couple days because it made me so emotional. To know this was the last thing he ever recorded and he didn't even see it air breaks my heart. Gone but never forgotten.

I’m not mad that 100+ people have disliked I’m disappointed that they have lost their way

"FEELS of Ba Sing Se" - accurate.

My dad passed from cancer before I saw this show, this song and uncle Iroh ALWAYS make me think of him and cry

When Iroh says "If only I could've helped you" Mako (Iroh's original voice actor) means he wanted to help his past self to stop smoking because he knew he was dying from cancer. Iroh's son in the story is actually a young Mako who made reckless and bad decisions.

The fact that he is so kind and gentle to people makes his sorrow for this son's death all the more painful to watch.

The art of Lu Ten is actually based of of young Mako

Yeah short thing here: cried 6 times. We all need an Uncle Iroh in our lives. Be happy if you have one, and respect him.

This episode is actually how i found out about Mako's passing. As tearjerking as this segment was, that little "In Memory of Mako" was an absolute gut punch.

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 Those leaves did grow From branches overgrown Drifting slowly down Resting on the loam Little soldier boy Taken from home Forced to fight a war That's not his own Ash in the snow Falling so slow Like fragile, broken hearts With no place to go. Little soldier boy Come marching home Brave soldier boy Come marching home He thought he knew What he was fighting for, But the sight of blood Made him question war. Poor soldier boy Cold and alone, Bombs fall like rain, He's all alone. Leaves from the vine Falling so slow Like fragile tiny shells Drifting in the foam Little soldier boy says "Carry me home" Sleeping soldier boy Is carried home

this song becomes a lot more sad for me when I realize that Uncle Iroh cares so much about Zuko because Iroh sees Zuko as his son whom he lost.

Seeing all these reactions together just shows how special this moment was to everyone. Normally you’d have varying reactions, but for this it was all pretty much the same :(

When an emotionally strong character/person shows emotional vulnerability it is very hard to not feel emotional.

When you’ve literally seen this a hundred times before but still about to cry 😭

Mako actually recorded this a few weeks before he died. His voice is cracking because he was sick and had come to terms with his own death and knew he was going to die soon. So much depth to this scene

When u find out mako was the voice actor the picture used was his face and he was basically singing at his own funeral and his crying was real is why this hits so hard 😢

Too many people that think its not okay to feel. Not okay to cry. The strongest person ive ever met told me "my tears do not compromise my strength" she taught me that as a young man. she also died of cancer. I will always honor her in these moments and cry unashamed. I was blessed with a great teacher.

Anybody just casually tearing up everytime they hear this song?

When you first time you see his tale you think “Yay a light hearted tale with Iroh!” Then he pays tribute to his son and you get emotionally drained

To the show creators congratulations you made me cry while watching a show no one else has that achievement

The picture that Iroh sets out was the last message he received from his son. It says something along the lines of "To General Iroh; We shall see each other again once the war is won. Your loyal son, Lu Ten".

Them-"Oooh a picnic!" Me in my head who already has seen this episode-"Your gonna wish that was a picnic!"

Kid: Cool! How did you get like that?! Man: Every time I cry during "Leaves From The Vine" I do one pushup Kid: *Jesus Christ*

Don't be sad that he is gone. Be happy that what he did inspired you and others, and was happy doing so.

You know a show, be it TV, Anime or otherwise, is well, no, greatly done, when it has episodes/scenes that can geuinely move and touch our hearts like this one.

The thing that always gets me in this scene is that when Mako is crying while singing he’s actually crying not acting. He cried because he realized the cancer would overtake him soon and he was scared. That’s why it breaks my heart every time I listen to this.

“I thought you said this was a fun episode” then starts crying- I felt that

Every time I watch this clip, I think I can hold it together. I tried to each and every time it replayed for the reactors. But by the end of the video, I'm actually sobbing. Rest in peace, Mako. Thank you for bringing so much joy and knowledge into my life in the form of Iroh.

What some people don't know, and it makes the song so meaningful... This was the last voice recording of Mako Iroh. This song has so many meanings, but some are too sad for humankind.

What gets me the most about this short is him singing the song to the upset child first. Using something that was so painful, and is painful for him to soothe the pain of someone else.

we thought he was saying goodbye to his son he was actually saying goodbye to us

People can say this shouldn’t make you cry but this is much deeper then a simple cartoon show. This scene is dedicated to the voice of Uncle Iroh and seeing that scene was his last recorded voice is so emotional. It hits deeper for me because my grandmother and I used to watch Avatar when I was just a helpless young child and I always think about her. I hope they both are at peace with the lord❤

I came here to see other's reactions to this and expected them to cry. I did not expect myself to end up crying. This scene will always hold a special place in my heart.

When girls cry: Titanic When Men cry: Final Episode of Star Wars The Clone Wars When everyone cries: This

This scene is a master at making us all tearbend

I remember crying seeing this scene for the first time (still makes me tear up), AND THEN THE NEXT EPISODE IS freakin "Appa's Lost days"!!!!! Niagara Falls!!!!! Talk about the most heartbreaking stretch of episodes!!!!

That song is so beautiful, and the vocal is just out of this world.

Uncle Iroh, the very representation of the essence of humanity and experiencing both sides of life. Yin and Yang.