Fun Fact: In the 1987 series, Townsend Coleman said the catch phrase "Cowabunga" was not scripted. He just blurted it out in an ad-lib and the studio liked it so much it became Michealangelo's catch phrase.
No matter what changes the characters went through Im amazed how much of the integrity and heart of the characters still remain today and the franchise continues to grow, especially with the upcoming animated movie TMNT: Mutant Mayhem made by Seth Rogan which already looks bold in animation style and nostalgically heartfelt in the tone and vibe of the movie
Fun fact about Rise's designs, they're all different species but mutated with Splinter's blood. The writers/character designers took each species traits and put it into the character's personalities Raphael is an Alligator Snapping Turtle. Hence why he's larger and keeps mentioning fear/victory stinks, and they used square shapes for his design Leonardo is a Red-Eared Slider, why he has the red and yellow markings on his skin, and why he's always unbalanced. He's triangle Donatello is a Soft Shell Turtle. He made a battle shell to protect himself from getting badly injured. He's a rectangle Michelangelo is a Box Shell Turtle. He's the one who hides in his shell mostly and is based off a circle to give him a fun personality
The 2012 series was my first exposure to the the TMNT franchise. It was dark, comedic, yet felt right. I love this series with all my heart and it inspired me to create my own story. But I love the Rise series so much. It's beautifully animated and absolutely hilarious. I can't wait for Mutant Mayhem.
TMNT is a franchise that manages to stay fresh with each new incarnation. Be it comics, animation, film, or even video games. And I’m very excited about Mutant Mayhem.
That's because TMNT is a series that relies on not being the EXACT same thing every single time. It's because the creators endorse different writers who are big Turtle fans to develop new stories for them. Even back when the Turtles were at their peak, there were lots of guest writers and illustrators. That, in what I believe is the key to the Turtles' success and why most TMNT is genuinely of high quality.
@@DeltaAssaultGamingwell she was originally mixed in the comics and no one cared that they made her white for the 80’s cartoon so why are people mad now.
I've genuinely never noticed how the Turtles are a franchise that actually gets better stylistically as time progresses. That may be why the bond is there for so many people, they really feel like a group of 4 teenagers who's personalities directly reflect their aesthetics as they both grow exponentially during that time in our lives. It feels like it's part of the character that they become more "themselves" every time we see them. Handled correctly of course
TMNT 2012 will always have a special place in my heart ❤. It was my introduction to TMNT and I couldn't imagine my childhood without it. I also think Rise of the TMNT was pretty good. It was far from a perfect show but I enjoyed a lot of it. I loved Donnie in that interpretation
I was about to say something similar. 2003 had the best animation and character design. Storyline as well. I can find the episode but I remember there was a few episode that Donny went to some alternative future universe for while with really cool look weapons
@@ando1123 I think that was an episode where Donatello befriended a comic artist that found a magical crystal that made his drawings come to life and he also drew a portal to a world where his drawings lived. I think that episode was an homage to Jack Kirby's work because the character in that episode was named Kirby
I lived in Haiti when I was 6 for 2 years because my parents were missionaries and the only tv show we had there was the entire TMNT cartoon series from 1987. I must have rewatched that show 100 times and every time it was just so good
One thing I can't believe you forgot to mention is how their origins are also modeled on & loosely connected with the Daredevil story as a sort of parody. - Case in point, Daredevil is trained by "Stick," the Turtles are trained by "Splinter." - The toxic ooze that blinded Mad Murdoch and gave him his powers also broke a glass jar with 4 turtles in it and covered them in the toxic ooze. Splinter the rat decided to save them and got covered in ooze while picking up the turtles. They all would mutate in the coming days - Daredevil fights The Hand and the villains the Turtles fight are The Foot
I haven't been a regular watcher of every TMNT show that's come out, but I've been a fan ever since the early 90s, and am always excited to see what new look they get when they come back 😊
You GOTS to love them 2003 turtles. Of all the TMNT incarnations, it had some of the most interesting stories, and probably the coolest version of the Shredder.
my first introduction to this franchise was the 2018 cartoon. i fell in love the character dynamics, the animation, and the amount of heart the show had. i love every iteration i've seen so far and im absolutely pumped for mutant mayhem !!
I would. My mind has been consumed by the 2018 iteration since August 2022. I have 1072 screenshots and 2804 pieces of fan art saved along with 630 fan and official tmnt related videos. My first iteration was 2003 but Rottmnt made me fall in love with the franchise. I am now rewatching everything I've already seen and eventually I want to read all the comics and watch all the movies. Tmnt 2018 is a good show in my opinion.
@@appleg.3218 LMAO i've been in rise brain rot since december 2022!! the fandom is so fun and i love making fan art i need to get my hands on the IDW comics they look gorgeous !!
Same here!!! It’s unbelievable the amount of hate Rise got (and still gets). I’m so happy that people are finally starting to appreciate it and to see how large the fandom has become because it is SO GOOD!
it was 1988 when i first saw the show and toys and fell in love, it was my childhood the show and the toys and video games and the food, it was everywhere turtle mania was insane
same, i even ate the TMNT spaghetti and meatballs and turtle pies and anything else i could get my hands on basically owned quite a few toys and played most of the games, Donatello was always my favorite
I love seeing how the TMNT's designs have evolved over the years. Me personally, I definitely subscribe to the rule that characters should still be easily identifiable in silhouette and profile. I also think it's more visually interesting to have each of the Turtles' looks be unique to his personality; ie. different heights, different bodytypes, different gear, etc. 2012 is definitely my personal favorite visual and overall version of the Turtles, but every version holds a special place in my heart. Definitely looking forward to Mutant Mayhem. Taking a page from the 2012 series, I appreciate the new movie leaning more into the actual teen aspects of the Turtles, as well as contrasting each turtle design according to their respective character type.
I like that across generations everyone can have a version of the turtles they favor but the personalities of the 4 boys tends to stay consistent across all the mediums and versions of them. My favorite version may not be my kids favorite version and that's fine. Its actually pretty awesome honestly.
TMNT is my childhood, I was born in 2000 and watched the ‘03 and ‘87 series a lot. I had the DVDs growing up and multiple different games. Such a great series, wish we could get a Spider-Man PS4 style game
Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo have always been a part of my life, and the way I see it, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles can appeal to people of all ages, male or female, no matter which era they grew up in.
If they were to do another live action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie hopefully it goes back to the designs of the 1990 movie, that movie really nailed the look of the Turtles with looking realistic, grim and believable, without the goofier designs of the sequels, remakes/reboots, that to me is the best version of the Turtles, Shredder and Splinter designs.
The 2012 turtles are my personal favorite iteration and designs for these characters. I like how the Turtles don’t look the exact same like the 80’s series, but they all fit when placed together unlike say, Raph in “Rise.” I also love that their pupils disappear throughout the show, it’s so cool. Also, I know that they’re hard to distinguish from one another, but the early mirage turtles are some of the coolest looking designs for these characters.
Animated Shows: TMNT 1987: Classically Enjoyable TMNT 2003: Masterpiece -- I ENJOYED S6 / S7 TMNT 2012: Masterpiece -- MY FAV VERSION OF THE CHARACTERS Rise Of The TMNT: Unique, Well-Done & Awesome Live Action Shows: TMNT The Next Mutation: I Understand The Criticism, But Love It -- for ALL of it's flaws. Animated Movies: TMNT 2007: Awesome, Only Love It More Over Time Rise Of The TMNT: The Movie -- Slapped HARD AF -- My Goodness 🔥 Live Action Movies: TMNT 1990: Classic -- Will ALWAYS Love It TMNT II: Secret Of The Ooze -- Super Enjoyable, Love It As Much As The First... tho I get the criticisms. TMNT III: I Enjoy It.. but yes, this is certainly the weakest TMNT movie EVER TMNT 2014: Love It.. Understand the Criticisms, but LOVE IT TMNT 2: Out Of The Shadows -- Love It MORE Than TMNT 2014 -- one of my FAV pieces of TMNT MEDIA. .... I think it's safe to say I'm more than hyped for TMNT: Mutant Mayhem 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 BOOYAKASHA -- COWABUNGA
IDW comic series to me has been the superior experience, drawing inspiration from everything that came before, especially the original comic series and Archie series, but forging an entirely different and extremely complex narrative.
The 2003 series is what my sister and I watched one summer, and then I've read some fanfictions (some of which are really well done; very well developed)
I didn't know there was a new Turtles in the making. I love how it looks and can't wait to see it. For me, I'm not sure if I like the 2012 iteration or the Rise of the TMNT more. I do like that they both have the turtles look and act like they're younger, thus justifying the name TEENAGE mutant ninja turtles. Regardless of how I feel about any iteration, I appreciate that there are so many interpretations on the turtles. After all, it's inherently an absurd idea. Why not have different people say, "No, no, no. I think they should look like THIS!"?
2012 my incarnation, the series I grew up with my version of the TMNT. I will always belove this series it embodies and takes everything great about it's predecessors and balances it brilliantly. The incarnation of the turtles themselves are to me the most teen like and the dynamic and sense of brotherhood shines brightest here. The whole theme tune is solid and I love the rap and remember it fondly probably word for word and the quick rapid brief breakdown of each turtles flows so well. Don't forget the instrumental version the piece the jazz adds so much character and Life to it giving a orchestral cinematic vibe. I truly like every character both main and side. The reason I dislike rise is solely down to the lack of plot or cohesive one I don't mind the silly and not entirely serious tone but for me coming off of 2012 TMNT it was a temporary shock a rocky one. The turtles to me feel to similar no distinctive characteristics i like April and the change in ethnicity is interesting, I watched a bit of the series but the shows schedule and runtime are factors that hindered my experience the animation is by all means a pleasure to witness the amount of work that must go into that is impressive and appreciated just wanted a actual story to go along side it. it's not in the same vain as similar shows like TTG or thunder cats roar but those aspects and trends are present a almost parody show. The Netflix movie seems like it will give it a defined story and serious tone I don't mind jokes but they have to be meaningful I want substance that's what it's other 3 predecessors did well.
I think the 2012 looks are best, but I also love the 1990s movie, and the 03 look, and I do like the 87 look, just not as much as the other 3. The next mutation look is the worst though
I was introduced to this wonderful franchise through Rise so I hold it very close to my heart and I’ve watched other versions as well, including most of the 2012 show Rise and 2012 are my favorites (but I haven’t watched the other cartoons yet so that might change) and I am very excited for Mutant Mayhem I can’t wait for whatever else this franchise throws my way
The video mentions their varying body builds on "Bays" TMNT, but that was already partially a feature on TMNT2012 and even the Out of the Shadows videogame. Itw as just much more drastic at that point. SHould be noted that "Bays" TMNT did provide new additions kept for the ROTMNT incarnation, mostly Raph's Bandana and DOnatelly more technologically complemented outfit, including binocular/googles. I Still appreciate a lot hpow each version feeds forward the latter ones.
I think my favorite look is the 2023 version. It combines the grease pencil style of drawing with the depth of a 3D scene as well as retains a more comic book vibe.
One thing I particularly liked about the designs of the Rise Turtles was that each one of them was made to be a different species of turtle, which fed into the distinctive design choices. But in general I like it when the character designers let the Turtles have varied body types, heights and mask styles, or even other gear they carry. For me it helps sell their different personalities better than them just being palette and weapon swaps of the same base design.
I started with the 80's turtles cartoon so that's always going to be my favourite. My daughters started with the 2012 turtles, and I was pleasantly surprised with how much I liked it, so that's close second. We're watching all the movies before going to watch the new one in a few weeks! We've also been working through the series, we've not seen 2013 yet though, looking forward to it after this though.
As someone who grew up with the original cartoon, I am surprised to say that my favorite Turtles design is actually Rise of the TMNT. They all looked so unique. Besides, the animation is from another planet. It's amazing.
2012 made big shake-ups by giving the turtles unique profiles (before the movie did it) and by making April O'Neil a teenager as well, and these changes seem to be becoming more permanent parts of the TMNT franchise. I grew up on the 2012 show and I appreciated the balance it struck between the tones of the 87 and 03 shows, so I'm glad to see it has left its own impact on future projects.
Great walk down memory lane! 👍 Having read and owner of well over 100 of the comics, I disagree that the turtles were not easily distinguishable from each other early on. The personalities in the comics were pretty obvious. Ask anyone about the falling out Rafael had with Leonardo, and you'll see. 😀
In my opinion.. the 2003 design with the 90s voice actors. But in my opinion, how they looks plays a huge role, but its the writing and feel of the story that makes which direction the Turtles awesome. All we want to see is Ninja fighting action and a great story behind it
I think a lot of people don't actually know how popular the 1987 show was though, my dad who grew up as a teen in the 80s in egypt used to watch it dubbed in Arabic on tv and he was the one who introduced me to it. I am such a big fan of ninja turtles and I would watch all the shows and movies the same way he loved the show as a kid, TMNT is just an amazing series that I hope stays around forever.
I don't really watch the animated ones but I would check them out every now an then an as different as they all our I always felt that every show never change the characters or the heart of what ninja turtles are even the more serious ones. They all capture who the ninja turtles really are.
For being a 90s kid growing up with the 80s turtles was the prime of the Era. As for changes I liked a few of the cartoon styles but would like to bring back the original design with a new take on how they look
TMNT of 2012 is the best one for me. Superb animation, plot, story-telling, comedy and overall fun. And definitely the 2nd best intro music of all time (No. 1 will always the be original and iconic 1980s intro). My only gripe with the series was the villains. Fish Face, Spider Bites, Dog Pound...etc. were so meh...
Tmnt 2012 has an epic overarching storyline, but i admit that while hesitant at first, when i have rise of the tmnt a chance, it had one of the best animated styles and story! Wish that version would have continued.
The first 2 seasons of the 87 show was very good. 3rd season goes downhill and I don’t think it recovers. 03 was fantastic overall. 2012 is my favourite. I have only seen the rise movie but I enjoyed it and would like to see the series at some point.
Here's a little fun fact I remember reading about the origin of the Ninja Turtles: Supposedly the origin of the turtles was a nod (or diss) to the origin of Daredevil. The same accident and chemical that blinded Matt Murdock is supposedly the very same chemical that spilled into the sewer and mutated the turtles from that same incident. That was a cool little eater egg when I read it.
TMNT is one of those IPs like Scooby-Doo that I believe will never die, theres something for each generation and I love seeing thee diffrennt incarnations with each new design
Favorite look? Easily 2012! The best turtle designs for me are ones that make the turtles look similar to one another but have some slight differences to tell them better apart!
Do whatever you want with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, we will love them, the franchise never dies and never will die , love to be the turtles fan - Turtle Power
@@errix I’ve seen it!! It’s definitely fantastic. Honestly Rise of TMNT was real close of beating out my love for 03 if anything. But I’ve loved most of the TMNT shows. They actually missed out on a couple in this video like TMNT back to the sewers
i only ever watched the 80's cartoon and the og trilogy (also played many of the games), so i can't speak for the quality of the remaining versions but i can say i recently rewatched the og movie and it still holds up and remains my favorite version
I'd stick close to the 90s movie design with modern technology enhancing what can be done. That was the best interation of them by far. While I've enjoyed all but rise of the tmnt the 90 movie still is the very best.
It’s interesting hearing the impact of these characters on each generation. For me it was the 80s cartoon, but more importantly it was the 1st and 2nd movies I watched over and over as a kid. I was in my early adulthood when the 03 show came out so I mostly missed it. But I got to share the 2012 show with my kids and I loved it. Rise (except the movie) and the Bay films got a massive thumbs down from us, but I’ve got hope they’ll capture the magic of the original movie someday.
Steven Spielberg did it best the 1st turtle movie they where dirty gritty and so real... We as kids then felt like the underground sewer was our home... I wanted to be a turtle after I watched that movie 💯
There have been so many designs for the TMNT, but all I've wanted since 86 has been a cartoon based on the original Mirage designs. No pizza, no cowabunga, just a gritty movie about actual ninja.
The Japanese versions of 2003 and 2012 TMNT shows had been broadcasted on TV Tokyo with alternative songs like Everybody. I love Everybody. The song breathtakingly lifts me up and brings me to stand by with tge people I care the most, including my family. No matter whatever brings us down, love will make us stand up. Everybody, everybody, don't be lonely... Let's change the world today! Here we go! Everybody from the JPN version of TMNT 2003 Season 3 opens up like this with these lyrics.
Been an absolute TMNT fan since the late 90's and have love every version of the turtles since then to now (Yes that includes the Next Mutation 1 as well). I have a personal favorite in the Rise of TMNT & 2012 version but overall I love how there are different styles/versions of the TMNT. And besides the TV shows & movies (which btw you forgot to bring up the Batman vs the TMNT movie as well) there was small shorts that had come out around the 2012 series that had different animation of the turtles, a multiverse of TMNT if you will.
2012 will be the last good designs for the turtles. But seriously, stop giving Donatello glasses! Just because he's a genius doesn't mean he has to wear glasses
if anyone is into the comics the idw series that has been running since 2011 is one of the best versions, has great long term story telling and it gets dark, and the turtles are not total pizza goofballs also last ronin is amazing both series are from idw check them out
At some point they were also known as the Teenage Mutant HERO Turtles. I think that was about making them sound more positive for little kids rather than the silent assassins the "ninja" moniker suggests. Perhaps this was only in the UK, though?
i heard this as well,, supposedly they changed it for other countries cause they thought the word ninja encouraged violence, same with michaelangelo not being allowed to use his nunchucks
The 87 series will always be the GoaT (especially season1). Followed by the 90’ movie. I was 9 when Turtlemania started. For me at least, it hasn’t ended yet.
1987 version was when I watched as a kid and loved. The 2012 is the Version I watched with my son when he was a kid and they one he loved. So those are my favorites
87 cartoon & 92 Movie, in my opinion, ARE the true iterations of the TMNT. I would go to the theater 10 separate times, with my whole family, to see another live action version of the Secret of the Ooze Turtles. MAKE IT HAPPEN PEOPLE IN CHARGE!!!
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Fun Fact: In the 1987 series, Townsend Coleman said the catch phrase "Cowabunga" was not scripted. He just blurted it out in an ad-lib and the studio liked it so much it became Michealangelo's catch phrase.
GREAT NERDSTAGIC VIDEO EVOLUTIONS OF TMNT
And it's become a big staple to the Ninja Turtles to this very day
Boom
Fun fact he's actually a closeted gay man
That happened with Greg cipes with cowa bunga
No matter what changes the characters went through Im amazed how much of the integrity and heart of the characters still remain today and the franchise continues to grow, especially with the upcoming animated movie TMNT: Mutant Mayhem made by Seth Rogan which already looks bold in animation style and nostalgically heartfelt in the tone and vibe of the movie
Fun fact about Rise's designs, they're all different species but mutated with Splinter's blood. The writers/character designers took each species traits and put it into the character's personalities
Raphael is an Alligator Snapping Turtle. Hence why he's larger and keeps mentioning fear/victory stinks, and they used square shapes for his design
Leonardo is a Red-Eared Slider, why he has the red and yellow markings on his skin, and why he's always unbalanced. He's triangle
Donatello is a Soft Shell Turtle. He made a battle shell to protect himself from getting badly injured. He's a rectangle
Michelangelo is a Box Shell Turtle. He's the one who hides in his shell mostly and is based off a circle to give him a fun personality
The 2012 series was my first exposure to the the TMNT franchise. It was dark, comedic, yet felt right. I love this series with all my heart and it inspired me to create my own story. But I love the Rise series so much. It's beautifully animated and absolutely hilarious. I can't wait for Mutant Mayhem.
TMNT is a franchise that manages to stay fresh with each new incarnation. Be it comics, animation, film, or even video games.
And I’m very excited about Mutant Mayhem.
That's because TMNT is a series that relies on not being the EXACT same thing every single time. It's because the creators endorse different writers who are big Turtle fans to develop new stories for them. Even back when the Turtles were at their peak, there were lots of guest writers and illustrators. That, in what I believe is the key to the Turtles' success and why most TMNT is genuinely of high quality.
April isn’t black tho.
@@DeltaAssaultGamingOMG IT ACTUALLY DOESNT MATTER NO ONE CARES
@@DeltaAssaultGamingwell she was originally mixed in the comics and no one cared that they made her white for the 80’s cartoon so why are people mad now.
I've genuinely never noticed how the Turtles are a franchise that actually gets better stylistically as time progresses. That may be why the bond is there for so many people, they really feel like a group of 4 teenagers who's personalities directly reflect their aesthetics as they both grow exponentially during that time in our lives. It feels like it's part of the character that they become more "themselves" every time we see them. Handled correctly of course
TMNT 2012 will always have a special place in my heart ❤. It was my introduction to TMNT and I couldn't imagine my childhood without it. I also think Rise of the TMNT was pretty good. It was far from a perfect show but I enjoyed a lot of it. I loved Donnie in that interpretation
lol my favorite rise turtle is leo
Rise is Better than 2012 imo
@@Therealones745Let's agree to disagree
The 2003 animated series introduced me to the franchise and is the incarnation I love the most. Especially its version of Shredder
Nothing will ever match the beauty and edginess of the 2003 series for me!
The 2003 was my first introduction to the Turtles, at least in animated from since played the beat em' up games prior to that
I was about to say something similar. 2003 had the best animation and character design. Storyline as well. I can find the episode but I remember there was a few episode that Donny went to some alternative future universe for while with really cool look weapons
@@ando1123 I think that was an episode where Donatello befriended a comic artist that found a magical crystal that made his drawings come to life and he also drew a portal to a world where his drawings lived. I think that episode was an homage to Jack Kirby's work because the character in that episode was named Kirby
It's absolutely perfect!
2003 is the best
I lived in Haiti when I was 6 for 2 years because my parents were missionaries and the only tv show we had there was the entire TMNT cartoon series from 1987. I must have rewatched that show 100 times and every time it was just so good
One thing I can't believe you forgot to mention is how their origins are also modeled on & loosely connected with the Daredevil story as a sort of parody.
- Case in point, Daredevil is trained by "Stick," the Turtles are trained by "Splinter."
- The toxic ooze that blinded Mad Murdoch and gave him his powers also broke a glass jar with 4 turtles in it and covered them in the toxic ooze. Splinter the rat decided to save them and got covered in ooze while picking up the turtles. They all would mutate in the coming days
- Daredevil fights The Hand and the villains the Turtles fight are The Foot
The 2012 ninja turtles will forever be my favorite version of the ninja turtles
I haven't been a regular watcher of every TMNT show that's come out, but I've been a fan ever since the early 90s, and am always excited to see what new look they get when they come back 😊
You GOTS to love them 2003 turtles. Of all the TMNT incarnations, it had some of the most interesting stories, and probably the coolest version of the Shredder.
And the greatest voice acting ever
my first introduction to this franchise was the 2018 cartoon. i fell in love the character dynamics, the animation, and the amount of heart the show had. i love every iteration i've seen so far and im absolutely pumped for mutant mayhem !!
2018?? Dude... I wouldn't be telling people that.
@@5Ci0N why
I would.
My mind has been consumed by the 2018 iteration since August 2022. I have 1072 screenshots and 2804 pieces of fan art saved along with 630 fan and official tmnt related videos. My first iteration was 2003 but Rottmnt made me fall in love with the franchise. I am now rewatching everything I've already seen and eventually I want to read all the comics and watch all the movies. Tmnt 2018 is a good show in my opinion.
@@appleg.3218 LMAO i've been in rise brain rot since december 2022!! the fandom is so fun and i love making fan art
i need to get my hands on the IDW comics they look gorgeous !!
Same here!!! It’s unbelievable the amount of hate Rise got (and still gets). I’m so happy that people are finally starting to appreciate it and to see how large the fandom has become because it is SO GOOD!
For me '87 animated series Turtles will always have a special place in my heart but I also enjoy the 90s film trilogy and 2000's series designs.
never watched the 2000's version but grew up with the og cartoon and movies and still think the first film holds up
The 2003 TMNT series was the best and nothing will ever top it
I couldnt get enough of the Turtles back in the early 90's. The action figures, the NES games, the posters... I was a TMNT fiend.
it was 1988 when i first saw the show and toys and fell in love, it was my childhood the show and the toys and video games and the food, it was everywhere turtle mania was insane
same, i even ate the TMNT spaghetti and meatballs and turtle pies and anything else i could get my hands on basically owned quite a few toys and played most of the games, Donatello was always my favorite
As someone who remembers the 2012 show from his childhood, I am so incredibly hyped for Mutant Mayhem!
I love seeing how the TMNT's designs have evolved over the years. Me personally, I definitely subscribe to the rule that characters should still be easily identifiable in silhouette and profile. I also think it's more visually interesting to have each of the Turtles' looks be unique to his personality; ie. different heights, different bodytypes, different gear, etc. 2012 is definitely my personal favorite visual and overall version of the Turtles, but every version holds a special place in my heart. Definitely looking forward to Mutant Mayhem. Taking a page from the 2012 series, I appreciate the new movie leaning more into the actual teen aspects of the Turtles, as well as contrasting each turtle design according to their respective character type.
Well said. I am also looking forward to it for these reasons.
Just like other comic book franchises, I like seeing the reimaginning of the Turtles throughout the years
I like that across generations everyone can have a version of the turtles they favor but the personalities of the 4 boys tends to stay consistent across all the mediums and versions of them. My favorite version may not be my kids favorite version and that's fine. Its actually pretty awesome honestly.
TMNT is my childhood, I was born in 2000 and watched the ‘03 and ‘87 series a lot. I had the DVDs growing up and multiple different games. Such a great series, wish we could get a Spider-Man PS4 style game
Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo have always been a part of my life, and the way I see it, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles can appeal to people of all ages, male or female, no matter which era they grew up in.
If they were to do another live action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie hopefully it goes back to the designs of the 1990 movie, that movie really nailed the look of the Turtles with looking realistic, grim and believable, without the goofier designs of the sequels, remakes/reboots, that to me is the best version of the Turtles, Shredder and Splinter designs.
The 2012 turtles are my personal favorite iteration and designs for these characters. I like how the Turtles don’t look the exact same like the 80’s series, but they all fit when placed together unlike say, Raph in “Rise.” I also love that their pupils disappear throughout the show, it’s so cool. Also, I know that they’re hard to distinguish from one another, but the early mirage turtles are some of the coolest looking designs for these characters.
Animated Shows:
TMNT 1987: Classically Enjoyable
TMNT 2003: Masterpiece -- I ENJOYED S6 / S7
TMNT 2012: Masterpiece -- MY FAV VERSION OF THE CHARACTERS
Rise Of The TMNT: Unique, Well-Done & Awesome
Live Action Shows:
TMNT The Next Mutation: I Understand The Criticism, But Love It -- for ALL of it's flaws.
Animated Movies:
TMNT 2007: Awesome, Only Love It More Over Time
Rise Of The TMNT: The Movie -- Slapped HARD AF -- My Goodness 🔥
Live Action Movies:
TMNT 1990: Classic -- Will ALWAYS Love It
TMNT II: Secret Of The Ooze -- Super Enjoyable, Love It As Much As The First... tho I get the criticisms.
TMNT III: I Enjoy It.. but yes, this is certainly the weakest TMNT movie EVER
TMNT 2014: Love It.. Understand the Criticisms, but LOVE IT
TMNT 2: Out Of The Shadows -- Love It MORE Than TMNT 2014 -- one of my FAV pieces of TMNT MEDIA.
.... I think it's safe to say I'm more than hyped for TMNT: Mutant Mayhem 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 BOOYAKASHA -- COWABUNGA
IDW comic series to me has been the superior experience, drawing inspiration from everything that came before, especially the original comic series and Archie series, but forging an entirely different and extremely complex narrative.
The 2003 series is what my sister and I watched one summer, and then I've read some fanfictions (some of which are really well done; very well developed)
I didn't know there was a new Turtles in the making. I love how it looks and can't wait to see it.
For me, I'm not sure if I like the 2012 iteration or the Rise of the TMNT more. I do like that they both have the turtles look and act like they're younger, thus justifying the name TEENAGE mutant ninja turtles.
Regardless of how I feel about any iteration, I appreciate that there are so many interpretations on the turtles. After all, it's inherently an absurd idea. Why not have different people say, "No, no, no. I think they should look like THIS!"?
2012 my incarnation, the series I grew up with my version of the TMNT. I will always belove this series it embodies and takes everything great about it's predecessors and balances it brilliantly. The incarnation of the turtles themselves are to me the most teen like and the dynamic and sense of brotherhood shines brightest here. The whole theme tune is solid and I love the rap and remember it fondly probably word for word and the quick rapid brief breakdown of each turtles flows so well. Don't forget the instrumental version the piece the jazz adds so much character and Life to it giving a orchestral cinematic vibe. I truly like every character both main and side.
The reason I dislike rise is solely down to the lack of plot or cohesive one I don't mind the silly and not entirely serious tone but for me coming off of 2012 TMNT it was a temporary shock a rocky one. The turtles to me feel to similar no distinctive characteristics i like April and the change in ethnicity is interesting, I watched a bit of the series but the shows schedule and runtime are factors that hindered my experience the animation is by all means a pleasure to witness the amount of work that must go into that is impressive and appreciated just wanted a actual story to go along side it. it's not in the same vain as similar shows like TTG or thunder cats roar but those aspects and trends are present a almost parody show. The Netflix movie seems like it will give it a defined story and serious tone I don't mind jokes but they have to be meaningful I want substance that's what it's other 3 predecessors did well.
I’ve loved the 1987 version since I was a kid. Always have, always will.
I think the 2012 looks are best, but I also love the 1990s movie, and the 03 look, and I do like the 87 look, just not as much as the other 3. The next mutation look is the worst though
2003 was my favorite I loved everything 4kids tv and I can't for the complete series DVD set coming out later thing month!
I was introduced to this wonderful franchise through Rise so I hold it very close to my heart and I’ve watched other versions as well, including most of the 2012 show
Rise and 2012 are my favorites (but I haven’t watched the other cartoons yet so that might change) and I am very excited for Mutant Mayhem
I can’t wait for whatever else this franchise throws my way
The video mentions their varying body builds on "Bays" TMNT, but that was already partially a feature on TMNT2012 and even the Out of the Shadows videogame. Itw as just much more drastic at that point. SHould be noted that "Bays" TMNT did provide new additions kept for the ROTMNT incarnation, mostly Raph's Bandana and DOnatelly more technologically complemented outfit, including binocular/googles. I Still appreciate a lot hpow each version feeds forward the latter ones.
I think my favorite look is the 2023 version. It combines the grease pencil style of drawing with the depth of a 3D scene as well as retains a more comic book vibe.
Rise of the TMNT is amazing, I love the designs. It was the first rendition of the franchise I wanted to watch
One thing I particularly liked about the designs of the Rise Turtles was that each one of them was made to be a different species of turtle, which fed into the distinctive design choices. But in general I like it when the character designers let the Turtles have varied body types, heights and mask styles, or even other gear they carry. For me it helps sell their different personalities better than them just being palette and weapon swaps of the same base design.
I started with the 80's turtles cartoon so that's always going to be my favourite. My daughters started with the 2012 turtles, and I was pleasantly surprised with how much I liked it, so that's close second. We're watching all the movies before going to watch the new one in a few weeks! We've also been working through the series, we've not seen 2013 yet though, looking forward to it after this though.
As someone who grew up with the original cartoon, I am surprised to say that my favorite Turtles design is actually Rise of the TMNT. They all looked so unique. Besides, the animation is from another planet. It's amazing.
Rise of the tmnt got the most badass fight scenes imo.. turtles with naruto powers still hits hard 💥
2012 made big shake-ups by giving the turtles unique profiles (before the movie did it) and by making April O'Neil a teenager as well, and these changes seem to be becoming more permanent parts of the TMNT franchise. I grew up on the 2012 show and I appreciated the balance it struck between the tones of the 87 and 03 shows, so I'm glad to see it has left its own impact on future projects.
April O’Neil isn’t black tho.
@@DeltaAssaultGamingshe was originally mixed, so making her black is just as inaccurate as making her white.
Great walk down memory lane! 👍 Having read and owner of well over 100 of the comics, I disagree that the turtles were not easily distinguishable from each other early on. The personalities in the comics were pretty obvious. Ask anyone about the falling out Rafael had with Leonardo, and you'll see. 😀
In my opinion.. the 2003 design with the 90s voice actors. But in my opinion, how they looks plays a huge role, but its the writing and feel of the story that makes which direction the Turtles awesome. All we want to see is Ninja fighting action and a great story behind it
The 2003 has my favorite look and is my favorite version
I think a lot of people don't actually know how popular the 1987 show was though, my dad who grew up as a teen in the 80s in egypt used to watch it dubbed in Arabic on tv and he was the one who introduced me to it. I am such a big fan of ninja turtles and I would watch all the shows and movies the same way he loved the show as a kid, TMNT is just an amazing series that I hope stays around forever.
I don't really watch the animated ones but I would check them out every now an then an as different as they all our I always felt that every show never change the characters or the heart of what ninja turtles are even the more serious ones. They all capture who the ninja turtles really are.
For being a 90s kid growing up with the 80s turtles was the prime of the Era. As for changes I liked a few of the cartoon styles but would like to bring back the original design with a new take on how they look
TMNT of 2012 is the best one for me. Superb animation, plot, story-telling, comedy and overall fun. And definitely the 2nd best intro music of all time (No. 1 will always the be original and iconic 1980s intro). My only gripe with the series was the villains. Fish Face, Spider Bites, Dog Pound...etc. were so meh...
For me it was 2012 series by Nickelodeon that introduced me to the franchise.
Tmnt 2012 has an epic overarching storyline, but i admit that while hesitant at first, when i have rise of the tmnt a chance, it had one of the best animated styles and story! Wish that version would have continued.
Paramount should let TIM MILLER direct the next live-action TMNT reboot
He understands CGI like none
The first 2 seasons of the 87 show was very good.
3rd season goes downhill and I don’t think it recovers.
03 was fantastic overall.
2012 is my favourite.
I have only seen the rise movie but I enjoyed it and would like to see the series at some point.
Here's a little fun fact I remember reading about the origin of the Ninja Turtles:
Supposedly the origin of the turtles was a nod (or diss) to the origin of Daredevil.
The same accident and chemical that blinded Matt Murdock is supposedly the very same chemical that spilled into the sewer and mutated the turtles from that same incident.
That was a cool little eater egg when I read it.
Honestly all of the styles have something about them I can appreciate, and none of them look terrible to me, even the live action tv show ones.
The first 2 movies are my definitive turtles and I'd love sequels to that era...ignoring the 3rd....and going right back to those costumes
TMNT is one of those IPs like Scooby-Doo that I believe will never die, theres something for each generation and I love seeing thee diffrennt incarnations with each new design
Favorite look? Easily 2012!
The best turtle designs for me are ones that make the turtles look similar to one another but have some slight differences to tell them better apart!
Do whatever you want with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, we will love them, the franchise never dies and never will die , love to be the turtles fan - Turtle Power
ROTTMNT was my first introduction to the TMNT universe so they will always be my favorite.
That first movie and 2nd tv show have always been my favorite forms of the turtles
💙 *Leonardo*
🧡 *Michael Angelo*
❤️ *Raphael*
💜 *Donatello*
The most iconic artists from the age of the Renaissance 🎨
The difference in mutant mayhem is that the turtles are voice by actual teenagers instead of an adult trying to do a teenager voice.
I know a lot of kids really love that 2012 version, but nothing can beat the 2003 iteration for me. And the theme song is LEGENDARY!
I haven't seen 03, but 2012 should not be underestimated. It is great.
@@errix I’ve seen it!! It’s definitely fantastic. Honestly Rise of TMNT was real close of beating out my love for 03 if anything. But I’ve loved most of the TMNT shows. They actually missed out on a couple in this video like TMNT back to the sewers
I like the 2003 series fine... But God, I hated the theme song lol.
7:18 this wasn't the first time this was done. 2012 turtles did it just 2 years prior. Edit: 8:07 as well.
Right. It feels like this video glossed over 2012 and reduced it to a "cutesy" kid show, not really touching on what else it brought to the table.
My favorite franchise of all during my childhood
I grew up on the original movies and the 2003 series. I haven't been this excited for new Ninja Turtles since they announced the 2014 movie!
i only ever watched the 80's cartoon and the og trilogy (also played many of the games), so i can't speak for the quality of the remaining versions but i can say i recently rewatched the og movie and it still holds up and remains my favorite version
I'd stick close to the 90s movie design with modern technology enhancing what can be done. That was the best interation of them by far. While I've enjoyed all but rise of the tmnt the 90 movie still is the very best.
I got to say I love that idea of a turtle named Kirby, paying homage to the comic book artist as being on par with the Renaissance painter
40 years of ninja turtles.
It’s interesting hearing the impact of these characters on each generation. For me it was the 80s cartoon, but more importantly it was the 1st and 2nd movies I watched over and over as a kid.
I was in my early adulthood when the 03 show came out so I mostly missed it. But I got to share the 2012 show with my kids and I loved it. Rise (except the movie) and the Bay films got a massive thumbs down from us, but I’ve got hope they’ll capture the magic of the original movie someday.
Turtles in time on arcade/snes is the one i spent the most time with as a kid
2003 Turtles will always have a special place in my heart, because those are the turtles that I grew up with
Steven Spielberg did it best the 1st turtle movie they where dirty gritty and so real... We as kids then felt like the underground sewer was our home... I wanted to be a turtle after I watched that movie 💯
I got a chance to meet Kevin Eastman at Comic Con. Was pretty radical!
There have been so many designs for the TMNT, but all I've wanted since 86 has been a cartoon based on the original Mirage designs. No pizza, no cowabunga, just a gritty movie about actual ninja.
The Japanese versions of 2003 and 2012 TMNT shows had been broadcasted on TV Tokyo with alternative songs like Everybody. I love Everybody. The song breathtakingly lifts me up and brings me to stand by with tge people I care the most, including my family. No matter whatever brings us down, love will make us stand up.
Everybody, everybody, don't be lonely... Let's change the world today! Here we go!
Everybody from the JPN version of TMNT 2003 Season 3 opens up like this with these lyrics.
Been an absolute TMNT fan since the late 90's and have love every version of the turtles since then to now (Yes that includes the Next Mutation 1 as well). I have a personal favorite in the Rise of TMNT & 2012 version but overall I love how there are different styles/versions of the TMNT.
And besides the TV shows & movies (which btw you forgot to bring up the Batman vs the TMNT movie as well) there was small shorts that had come out around the 2012 series that had different animation of the turtles, a multiverse of TMNT if you will.
You guys forgot to mention Back To The Sewers TMNT and also Turtles Forever!
Dang that last cartoon looked so good. I never saw it but that's awesome design
2012 will be the last good designs for the turtles. But seriously, stop giving Donatello glasses! Just because he's a genius doesn't mean he has to wear glasses
Why isn't there a boxed set of the 2003 series? I would buy it day one.
if anyone is into the comics the idw series that has been running since 2011 is one of the best versions, has great long term story telling and it gets dark, and the turtles are not total pizza goofballs also last ronin is amazing both series are from idw check them out
I think all designs have their pros and cons, but at the end of the day, it is how they are written. It is kind of like how I view Godzilla at times
My favorite design is maybe from TMNT Turtles in Time, or the cool look they had in Tournament Fighters.
I really hope the new movie is good and gives all new life to the characters, i hear were even getting a Last Ronin video game!
I loved the 2012 show!
You neglected to mention the Archie Comics run, the Image run, the IDW run, the weird anime that was a thing for bizarre reasons...
Great video.
At some point they were also known as the Teenage Mutant HERO Turtles. I think that was about making them sound more positive for little kids rather than the silent assassins the "ninja" moniker suggests. Perhaps this was only in the UK, though?
i heard this as well,, supposedly they changed it for other countries cause they thought the word ninja encouraged violence, same with michaelangelo not being allowed to use his nunchucks
Turtles forever was the crossover we needed
The first tmnt related thing I've ever really seen was Rise, so I have a soft spot for the designs and style of the show
I watched the first movie as a kid a thousand times.
The 87 series will always be the GoaT (especially season1). Followed by the 90’ movie. I was 9 when Turtlemania started. For me at least, it hasn’t ended yet.
1987 version was when I watched as a kid and loved. The 2012 is the Version I watched with my son when he was a kid and they one he loved. So those are my favorites
87 cartoon & 92 Movie, in my opinion, ARE the true iterations of the TMNT. I would go to the theater 10 separate times, with my whole family, to see another live action version of the Secret of the Ooze Turtles. MAKE IT HAPPEN PEOPLE IN CHARGE!!!
Two weeks ago I found some original Ninja Turtles action figures at a thrift store for $3.99. It was a good day. Hello Mike, Leo and Don.
The 8th season of the original TMNT cartoon was in '94. The movie was out three years before that, after season 3 and before season 4.