Awhile back this series launched a unique fanbase, inspired by two cool cats with marital arts movies in mind. Pushing storytelling boundaries, and taking fans on a crazy ride one from one episode to the next. With several movies, and animation antics, TMNT is one of those series that is totally worth getting back into.
First, this is a new take on origins tale (wait for it.. wait for it..) but! it actually works!? What you say?
Taking a page from the original comic, and the newer revamped series. It mixed the two like a yummy pizza, and all the fillings. Second, it adapts the boys in a fun format, mixing cel-shaded animation with um dare I day manga style antics. (yup this series goes everywhere!) *Oh, and gets to make of itself, along with other series!
*note: the "Gibbs slap" is from NCIS
**Leo loves a "Star Trek" parody (inspiration to be a leader?)
That is just a sample to get you started.
Okay, one thing, April is not a reporter in this tale. Just a daughter of a scientist (weird huh?) oh and one of our old buddies has a crush on her. (for one, he's the smart one of the bunch, and carries a Bo staff)
In this series, the bros even switch off with weaponry, and fighting styles. Feels pretty cool to see a mix up for a change. Sure its the same formula, but with a bit more spunk.
There are in fact 3 volumes of this series, that completes this entire season. Vol.3 "Ultimate Showdown" just hit stores this very week, which contain 2 discs (12 eps altogether). I am really surprised, and humbled by how much fun this series really is again.
TMNT is back in action baby!
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