Azula was institutionalized for her mental health issues after the events of “Avatar: The Last Airbender.” She struggled with her mental state and her relationship with her family.
Following the conclusion of “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” Azula’s fate takes a more complex turn as her character continues to be explored in the subsequent comic book series. After her defeat during Sozin’s Comet, Azula’s psychological state deteriorates, leading to her confinement in a mental health facility designed to help her recover. Despite her imprisonment, Azula’s influence and presence continue to be felt throughout the world of Avatar.
In the comics, such as “The Search,” Azula is temporarily released from the institution under the supervision of her brother, Fire Lord Zuko, and Team Avatar. They embark on a quest to find their long-lost mother, Ursa. During this journey, Azula’s cunning and manipulative nature remain evident, but glimpses of her vulnerability and the effects of her upbringing by their father, Fire Lord Ozai, are also shown.
Azula’s character arc is marked by her struggle with the loss of power and her quest for identity beyond being a tool of her father’s will. Her relationship with Zuko is a central theme, as they both grapple with their shared past and divergent paths. While Azula’s ultimate fate is not definitively concluded in the comics, her journey reflects a troubled individual seeking a place in a world that has moved beyond the war and her family’s legacy of conquest and fear.