Ozai

Ozai, also known as Fire Lord Ozai, is a fictional character in the animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender. He is the ruler of the Fire Nation during the Hundred Year War and a member of the royal family, the son of Fire Lord Sozin. He is the father of Zuko and Azula and, in terms of family history, husband to Ursa.

As Fire Lord, Ozai leads an expansionist and militaristic policy aimed at subjugating the other nations and establishing Fire Nation supremacy. He is depicted as a ruthless and highly capable strategist who believes in the superiority of firebenders and the right of the Fire Nation to rule the world. His leadership drives much of the war effort, including attempts to capture the Avatar and crush resistance across the nations.

Ozai is the principal antagonist of the series, opposing Avatar Aang and his allies. His plans are challenged by Aang’s quest for balance and by the actions and loyalties of his children, which contribute to the arc’s resolution. In the climactic battle of the series, Aang defeats Ozai and, with the aid of energy bending, removes Ozai’s firebending so he can no longer pose a threat. The war ends with Azula’s defeat and Zuko assuming the throne as Fire Lord, while Ozai is left powerless and removed from political power.

In canon material beyond the television series, Ozai’s fate is largely defined by his removal from power rather than his death, reinforcing his role as the central villain whose defeat marks the end of the Fire Nation’s aggression during the war.