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Official concept art for TMNT 2007 Movie

They'd be 24.

When it comes to Leo and Karai, theere are two sides of the fandom. Those who ship with all their hearts, and those who hate with all their hearts.

But I’m here to settle this argumentative ship, once and for all...

Lets start with the common issue,

Leo and Karai is incest, so it’s wrong.

Hear me out. I get why you guys are arguing with this, but you shouldn’t be so black and white about it, it’s a little bit more complicated then that. First of all, I’m sure that the writers would definitely NOT have these two flirt and like each other after the big discovery if they were fully siblings, because it’s a freaking kids show. BUT i see why you guys are being defensive. Making the turtles calling Karai they’re sister could make anyone feel uncomfortable, but as far as I know, it was only Mikey doing that, and that makes sense for him because he would be exited about having anything remotely close to a sister. BUT throughout the series you can constantly see the other turtles referring to Karai as SPLINTERS DAUGHTER, NOT their sister. Which means that they see her as their sensei’s daughter, but not as their full sister. Family yes, but not fully sibling.

And it is seen constantly throughout the series that even after Leo finds out that she is Splinters daughter, he is still comfortable with flirting with her and showing her that he cares about her, and she with him. Examples of this are in vengeance is mine, broken foot, When worlds collide, and many others that I can’t all fit on this one post.

The writers wouldn’t do that is they knew it wasn’t ok. They are mature grown adults, they know what is right and what is wrong, so this is NOT a like and Leia situation, so PLEASE stop hating on this ship and give is some respect! Leo and Karai have been through so much, they both deserve to be happy, whether it’s with each other or someone else.

So if you need some incest tmnt ships to rage rant about, rant about TCEST.

Second, for something to be considered incest you don't have to have two people that share same blood. The tabu of incest is also about a hierarchy and asymmetry between the people that share that relationship. What I am saying is: it doesn't matter if Karai and Leo are blood reladed. In the end, if their relanshionship thrived, they would still share the same father figure (Splinter) and that would had a major impact in their lives and definitely intervene with their dinamic.

It’s Ramona week everybody <3

I was a bit hesitant to participate this year, part because I know since the 2012 series version, 1984 Mona Lisa isn’t that popular anymore some part of the fandom don’t even know she exists   but also because their encounter at the transatlantic it’s so iconic I didn’t wanted to chance it or draw a new version of it (maybe someday) so I kinda cheated (twice if you count the fact that this is the theme for the 1th day and it’s already the 5th) and instead of drawing their first meeting I drew their reencounter

It’s Ramona week everybody <3

I was a bit hesitant to participate this year, part because I know since the 2012 series version, 1984 Mona Lisa isn’t that popular anymore some part of the fandom don’t even know she exists   but also because their encounter at the transatlantic it’s so iconic I didn’t wanted to chance it or draw a new version of it (maybe someday) so I kinda cheated (twice if you count the fact that this is the theme for the 1th day and it’s already the 5th) and instead of drawing their first meeting I drew their reencounter

It’s Ramona week everybody <3

I was a bit hesitant to participate this year, part because I know since the 2012 series version, 1984 Mona Lisa isn’t that popular anymore some part of the fandom don’t even know she exists   but also because their encounter at the transatlantic it’s so iconic I didn’t wanted to chance it or draw a new version of it (maybe someday) so I kinda cheated (twice if you count the fact that this is the theme for the 1th day and it’s already the 5th) and instead of drawing their first meeting I drew their reencounter

Raph: Either keep bits of the Rise personality, or give solid reasoning for why he's always so angry.

Don: Love the chaotic theater kid take from Rise, that or the 2003 "kind and had the only braincell". Maybe combine the two?

Mikey: Ease back a bit in the party dude personality, and lean more towards him being the heart of the team.

Leo: A lot if things, but I'd mix bits from his snarky Rise incarnation and his calm spiritual 2003 version. Let him be a nerd, into anime and MMOs. Also, have him be the leader in the self declared sense (he wants to lead, he says he's the leader, everyone else just kinda humors him). Finally, have gin him constantly try to meet his siblings halfway on things, even if he doesn't really understand them.

TMNT fandom: oh here is a detailed list of traids and character arcs for the main 4 that we loved and want to see again.