Asami Sato

"fire"

- It sounds weird to say this, but I'm really glad I hit you with my moped.

Asami Sato is a non-bender and the daughter of the wealthy industrialist, Hiroshi Sato. When she discovered that her father was working with the Equalists and he invited her to join him, she decided to stick to her beliefs and turned against him.

History
At a young age, Asami lost her mother during a robbery by the Agni Kai Triad against their mansion. She lived a life of luxury, but despite her fancy clothes and polite manners, she developed a tough side as well. Her father put her in self-defense training at a young age to make sure she would always be able to protect herself. She became an expert driver and a big fan of pro-bending, attending every match.

While riding her moped through Republic City, Asami accidentally ran into Mako when he suddenly appeared from behind a car and crossed the road without looking trying to catch the trolley. In the middle of their ensuing conversation, Asami recognized him as a member of the Fire Ferrets and was very apologetic. To make up for the accident, she invited him to dinner at an upper-class restaurant, even going so far as to make sure he was provided with the proper attire for it.

During their date the following night, she informed Mako that she was a big pro-bending fan and that she had caught all of the Fire Ferrets' matches that season. As she expressed her excitement to see Mako play in the tournament, she learned that the Fire Ferrets had not aquired the amount of money needed to compete. When the waiter arrived carrying their main course, he addressed her as "Miss Sato". It was only then that Mako realized Asami was the daughter of the renowned industrialist, Hiroshi Sato, and she invited him to meet her father.



Asami headed home and told her father passionately about the Fire Ferrets hard earned success in the pro-bending arena as well their poor financial state. When she introduced Mako to Hiroshi at Future Industries the next day, she politely cut her father short when he got carried away telling the story of his empire growing from an idea and from one selfless loan, since she wanted him to tell Mako some good news instead; Future Industries was going to sponsor the Fire Ferrets in the championship tournament.

Mako later accompanied Asami to a gala Councilman Tarrlok threw in Avatar Korra's honor, where she was introduced to Korra. She amiably greeted the Avatar, commenting that she had heard so much about her from Mako. However, her polite introduction sparked a rather jealous reaction with Korra.



Her relationship with Mako continued to grow during the ensuing weeks, and during a heart-felt carriage ride through Republic City Park, she rested against Mako, stating that she felt "so safe" with him.

On the morning of the Pro-bending Tournament, Asami entered the gym where the Fire Ferrets had been training and presented the team with their new uniforms. After she lovingly greeted Mako with "sweetie", the two rubbed noses, and they left to go on a lunch date. Asami was present at every tournament match, keeping an eye on Pabu, and afterwards always came to the locker room to congratulate the team, especially Mako, for their victories.

As the Fire Ferrets entered the ring for the Pro-Bending Championship finals, Asami blew Mako a kiss from afar, which he returned with a smile.

After the Equalist attack on the Pro-bending Arena, Asami offered Mako and Bolin a place to stay at her family's estate. She did not, however, ask for permission from her father first, remarking that it is easier to ask for forgiveness than permission. Asami then invited Korra, Mako, and Bolin to a racetrack, where she drove a satomobile accompanied by the Avatar in the backseat.



Back at the mansion, when Korra told Asami that she thought her father was part of the Equalist movement, which she denied. As Lin and the Metalbending Police Force continued their investigation into Future Industries, Asami showed complete disapproval and disgust towards them, accusing them of lying just to persecute her father. However, once Lin discovered that Hiroshi had a secret factory under his mansion's workshop, and after she saw it for herself, she decided that his alliance with the Equalists was not right. Hiroshi offered her an electrified glove and a place in the Equalist movement. A conflicted Asami then accepted the glove, and spoke the words, "I love you dad" before electroshocking him with his own weapon. She then countered the Lieutenant's attacks by incapacitating him with his own Electrified kali sticks. With this, Korra, Tenzin, Lin, Bolin, and Mako were able to escape safely. She was then invited to live at Air Temple Island along with Mako and Bolin by Korra.

Abilities


Asami is an expert driver, learning through testing her father's satomobiles. She also learned self-defense when she was little, as her father wanted Asami to be able to protect herself. Her prowess in self-defense was shown great enough to easily disarm the Equalists' Lieutenant and knock him out with his own weapon.

Relatives

 * Hiroshi Sato (father)
 * Unnamed mother (deceased)

Trivia

 * Asami is a feminine Japanese name; its meaning can change depending on the Kanji used. One of the meanings is "morning sea". Other meanings include "morning beauty" and "beautiful linen". Sato is the most common Japanese surname.
 * Asami's voice actress, Seychelle Gabriel, previously portrayed Princess Yue in .
 * The lineage of the Sato family can be traced back to the first Fire Nation colonists.
 * Despite being part of a family with Fire Nation lineage, Asami has green eyes instead of the standard amber for those of the nation's descent.
 * Her design is claimed to have been inspired by Lust from the anime series Fullmetal Alchemist.
 * Asami, like Katara and many others in the series, has lost a parent to a firebender.
 * Asami's femininity serves as a foil to Korra's tomboyish, aggressive tendencies.
 * Regardless, the two seem to convey a balance of traits: just as Asami is seen being bold and adept at combat, Korra is likewise shown to have a soft, effeminate side with a curiosity towards make-up and romance.
 * Asami is the second character, after Zuko, to have a father who is antagonistic towards her allies.