#2016 tmnt

Raphael: I would slap (Y/n) for free

i have some headcanons to offer... they have been sitting in my sketchpad for like 2 years so its time they see the light...

also if you have any prompts/requests for writing or a lil drawing drop an ask PLEASE

Leonardo

extremely high pain tolerance. could have a huge bleeding open wound and not even notice until he sees blood.

has eyebags

memorizes poems and songs just for fun

loses at all video games but plays anyway

not very tolerent of his brothers

the most mannered out of his brothers

knowledge of memes doesn't go past the days of vine

we all have that one song we love and adore that doesn't match our music taste at all, and leo's is hollaback girl

lord knows how it started but its an inside joke/tradition that everyone gets leo chapstick for christmas and his birthday

listens to true crime

severe ocd like he can't even bare to watch his brothers cook or clean

Raphael

dry scoops like its nothing

kins rainbowdash like actually she was his role model as a kid

a talented mechanic! helps donnie out on the truck, and also works on his rescued hunk of junk motorcycle regularly. where did the bike come from? questionable

unironically vibes to sexxy red and glorilla

HUGE CAR AND BIKE NERD

literally cried getting his tatt done

the type of guy who becomes a whole ass baby when he's sick. he can't do a single thing, tied to his bed, he makes mikey bring him whatever he needs

ofc ofc the brooklyn accent, but also fluently speaks ganglish and lowkey has that blaccent like ariana in that one era....

curses every other word but holds his tongue around splinter because you best know he raised his boys better than that

Donatello

reads fanfiction.

huge gap in his teeth ofc

listens to harry potter ambience to sleep

legally blind

clumsy like REALLY clumsy

is actually the funniest. his humor adapts to whoever he's with, and he actually knows how to make people laugh. he's extremely observant.

insomniac, does it even need to be said?

least boobs im sorry guys

wears those grippy bottom socks around the house he loves them

dedicated minecraft player, has a huge world with mikey and raph that they've had and built on since they were 12

Michelangelo

always covered in bandaids, often just because he likes how they look

LOVES bluey i mean they all do really but mikey watches it religiously

has dimples

really stocky fella

biggest smile ever hes so cute

found a wig and wore it for a week when he was 10

went through a just dance phase and played it like everyday for almost a year and now he's actually a fire dancer

god forbid this boy gets his hands on some stickers because HE WILL put them on everything and anything especially to inconvenience his brothers

Bayverse Leonardo is not a walking red flag. Mind you, in the 2016 live action TMNT movie, he is 17 years old. He's a kid. A kid tasked with the responsibility to lead his brothers and protect his family. That's a lot on a 17-year old's shoulders.

And yet, we have people who hate the character. Why? Their usual reasoning is for the fact that during the 2016 movie, there was a part where Donnie told him how the ooze could make them human, and in response to learning said information, he told Donnie to keep it a secret from the others. The others being Raph and Mikey. But, unknowingly to them, Mikey had heard/seen the whole thing. Mikey ends up confiding in Raph about it, and Raph is upset on finding out that Leo kept such a thing from them to the point that he confronts Leo about it.

This ends up in them arguing and then, Leo says the line, "there's only one vote that counts in this family, mine."

So, a lot of fans hate Leonardo based off that. But here's the thing. First off, eventually Leonardo realizes that it was wrong of him to have done that without talking with his brothers first, and lets them decide what they want to do with the ooze later on. That was him learning to balance being a leader and being a brother. He had put the decision in their hands and told them that whatever they decide that he would stick by it. That was him owning up to his mistake taking that choice away from them in the first place. But secondly? He didn't make the decision with malicious intent, you can watch the scene where Donnie is telling him, showing him how the ooze can change them, and you can see the fear in his eyes. He was scared. HIs brothers weren't totally happy with being mutant turtles, and seeing as there's a chance they could be human?

He knew that if they found out about it, they probably would jump at the chance to join the surface world. And he was afraid of that, he was afraid of losing his brothers. Not to mention, earlier in the movie, there's a scene where he's talking with Splinter, about losing Shedder, and Splinter says, "Remember, as long as you keep the team unified, you shall always succeed." And in Leonardo's head, the ooze might mean the team falling apart. That's not me excusing his actions, but it explains his reasons behind it.

But it feels like the fans that are hating on Leonardo just brushed past the scene of him letting his brothers decide what to do with the ooze, or just completely forget it altogether. It literally is such an important scene, bc it shows that he can, and does, learn from his mistakes. It shows growth in him as a leader and a brother. Yes, that doesn't change the fact that it happened in the first place, but it shows that he will own up to his own faults. When you are a leader, it's never bc you are that perfect of a person, no one is perfect, to be a true leader is to be able to see your own faults and to be able to own up to them and change.

There's a reason Splinter made him leader.

He's not a walking red flag, he's not an asshole, and he's not a horrible person or brother. He's flawed. He made a mistake, and he made right by it. That's what should matter.

Been wanting to rank the TMNT movies for a time. Needed some distraction today so figured, why not?!

10: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

Okay, so while this is in the last place, I don't hate it. I don't think it's a bad movie. It's well made, the characters are good and I think the message of fitting in is delivered fairly well.

I just don't think it's meant for me. The slang irritates me (but absolutely makes sense why they use it), I can't get behind the art style (even though it clearly is done by people with talent) and the film overall is just too busy. Not a bad intro for new fans at all, though!

9: TMNT (2007)

The animation, especially of New York, looks gorgeous. The idea of it being a bit later in the turtles' lives is a fun one and allows us to explore some new avenues.

But the film squanders so much. The monsters could have been interesting. Winters could have been interesting. Including anyone outside of Leo and Raph could have been interesting.

But this is easily one of my least favorite Splinters. Leo is so obnoxiously arrogant. Donnie and Mikey are practically ignored outside of a few appearances.

Definitely one of the best Raphs but I weep at what could have been.

8: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014)

So, I have fun with this one. It absolutely has its flaws but I enjoy it. I like the turtles' interactions, I don't mind April's tie into their past. Don't even mind Erick Sacks to be honest.

Action is solid. Elevator scene is cool. One of the best Raphs, he's number 3 in my list. And it was cool to see a version of Vernon in live action.

Hate the revamp of how they learned their skills but didn't mind Splinter otherwise. Could have done without the sexualization of both April and Mikey and Shredder was absolutely shoed in but it is far from the worst movie.

7: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III

I know, I know but I don't hate this movie. It doesn't nearly match up to the first two but if they ever re-release this one in theaters like they did one and two, I'd buy a ticket.

Suits suck, no argument there and Casey is criminally underused. I don't mind tje goofy antics bevause its very 87 cartoon-esque but totally get how it would infuriate some.

I like Mikey dealing with a crush. It feels in character and as he is the most social turtle, him enjoying being accepted also makes a ton of sense.

Raph's relationship with Yoshi is also adorable. It felt like a full circle for Raph's anger: movie 1 uncontrolled, movie 2 beginning to understand it, movie 3 guiding another.

And, minor thing but I love the "Leo, high foot!" That Donnie does and it has become part of my story canon as a fun thing the brothers do.

Totally get the grips but honestly, I don't think it's as bad as most people think.

6: Rise of the TMNT: The Movie

While I like Rise, it's not one of my favorite TMNT cartoons so I was surprised by how good this movie was and more importantly, how emotional it got.

This version of the Krang are pure nightmare fuel and I was shocked how dark they actually got. The scenes in their prison dimension is just...*shudder*

And I love seeing my Mikey prevail and say "no, we're getting our brother back!" The final scene with the three brothers ripping reality open to save Leo just melts my heart.

Honestly, what really holds this one back is that Leo before his character growth is downright insufferable and I found it really hard to like him.

5: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows

They basically fixed most of my problems with the first movie and added some new stuff! Especially regarding Mikey's characterization. He is much of the empathic character I know and love.

The brotherly conflict and clash of ideals is also a great conflict. The division between them adds some understandable tension.

Seeing Bebop and Rocksteady in live action was great and just like last time, action scenes were stellar. We got a great protective brother moment, too! "Nobody. Messes. With. Mikey!"

Leo is a bit of a dick through most of the movie though and it doesn't really make sense compared to his actions on the last movie. He improves near the end but I wish we saw more of him being the caring but competent leader than what we got.

Overall, massive improvement and I'm sad we didn't get a third one.

4: Turtles Forever

Been wanting my two favorite turtle series to cross over since forever! When I heard about this project, I thought it was a joke for the longest time.

The detail they put into replicating the 87 world in look was awesome. You can tell they studied the look and background details and it looks amazing.

The plot--a multiverse story that leads us back to the original Mirage comics world? Brilliant! And all the easter eggs! Seeing just a brief look into all these other worlds? Awesome!

But they really did my 87 Turtles dirty. They had individual personalities and when things got serious, they would be serious. They wouldn't run from a fight. You can really see Laird's distain for the 87 series here which is unfortunate. So, that drags this one down in my ranking. But I do still really enjoy it.

3: Batman vs the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

I love both these properties and this was so well done. You can tell the people behind it really loved and respected both medias.

I adore the personalities on just about everyone here. They poke fun at both properties and it's done with respect. You can see how both sides how they grow from their interactions.

Honestly, my only real gripe is that Batman's first fight with the turtles was much more one sided than it should have been, especially considering Batman took a major injury from Shredder. No issue with Batman winning--he is older and more experienced but especially four-on-one, he should have struggled more than he did.

I wish we'd seen Nightwing show up but I still have hope for the future!

2: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990)

Honestly, my first and second favorite will swap places depending on my mood. But, overall, the original movie is typically in second place.

This whole thing is so good. The suits are amazing, the acting is great and the emotional plotline really tugs at the heart. The turtles talking to Splinter at the campfire still just punches me in the gut.

The final battle in the sewers against the Foot is hilarious and so much fun. It really captures the personalities so well.

It has my favorite Casey Jones and one of my favorite Aprils. Honestly, even the anti-climatic ending--while it could have been improved--I enjoy the message.

Overall, no complaints, I just like my number one a smidge more.

1: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: Secret of the Ooze

Yeah, the sequel beats out the original but just barely. And like I said, depending on the mood, it may swap with the first movie.

Truthfully, my love for the 87 cartoon is what bumps this up a lot. It definitely has that feel while not losing all that gritty edge.

I like Keno. Might be a weird take but I do. Wish we had still got Casey too but Keno adds a fun dynamic especially him and Raph. I also really like Professor Perry. He's this eccentric nerd and I love it. Can definitely see where we originally was going to be Baxter. Reminds me of cartoon 87 Baxter.

This is my favorite movie Donatello. I love the more insightful take and his struggle over meaning, but he also keeps his humor. Him and Mikey crack me up all day.

2014/16 TMNT x Female!reader

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Next up is the eye colors!

IDW looks odd, but they are various shades of white.

Rise all had black eyes, mostly, so I included the color of the white part too.

2003 I got from Back to the sewers. Their eyes are white otherwise.

And... yeah, 2019 was 'white', too.

Looks like the next on the list, based on the last poll, is the plastron colors. I will try to get that done sometime this week, and get a poll up around then too.

; pairing ; 2014/2016 ! donatello x reader (can be see as romantic or platonic)

; note ; request i got on wattpad!

; warnings ; panic attacks

the lair was unusually quiet as you paced nervously across the room. the silence was deafening, amplifying the sound of your erratic breathing. your chest tightened, and the familiar claws of panic gripped your heart. it was a storm you couldn't escape, and it was swallowing you whole.