Is The 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Opening Intro THE BEST EVER?

Today we breakdown the 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon opening intro and discuss why it could be the best intro ever in the history of TMNT. Let me know down below, in your eyes, which is the best TMNT intro of all time?
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[@THEOLDTURTLEDEN]

PLEASE LIKE, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE....Which is you favorite TMNT intro?

[@mrlazyboi]

Rise of the teenage mutant ninja turtles

[@auhbean6572]

2003 ones are my fav

[@JRodHacker]

1st 1987 2nd 2003 3rd 2018 4th 2013

[@StevenVillman]

My favourite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles T.V. show intro is the 1987 one, but it is mainly for nostalgic reasons because the 1987 cartoon show was the one that I grew up with there.

[@razorthehedgehog5917]

The 2003 TMNT fast forward intro; is my favorite. The song was short and quick. An appropriate song for an okay season.

[@edvinrosenqvist524]

Nothing can beat the 1987 intro. It is a masterpiece.

[@FlamingSC]

The 1987 TMNT intro is the best hands down end of story.

[@williamfrankferge1957]

Agree

[@Taboweither697]

Agreed

[@jkilolboom9295]

I like 2003 and back to sewers and 2012 and rise mor

[@escottamezcua6814]

I like the second more foot soldiers and the city At list to me I like more this one second

[@ramirezannette0]

Yesss!!!!

[@anonymousperson6462]

One could say the opening for the 1987 ninja turtles was much darker than the series itself.

[@coopdavyl3574]

Nathan Skip I wanted so bad for the intro animation to be the animation for the entire show. It seemed a lil’ different.

[@JoshuaModerwell]

Same here. Actually, I would've preferred the episodes of seasons 1 through 3 to be animated the same way the first theme song intro was animated from the pilot episode "Turtle Tracks" to the 65th episode "The Big Blow Out" and I would've preferred the episodes of seasons 4 through 10 to be animated the same way the second theme song intro was animated from the 66th episode "Plan 6 from Outer Space" to the series finale "Divide and Conquer", to give the series a similar style from the original comics that were first published by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird in the mid and late 1980s but still had given the series lighthearted humor to make it suitable for children.

[@shartmasterYT]

It amazes me how someone can turn "teenage mutant ninja turtles" into such a banger

[@michaelgatti4038]

The later versions wouldn’t be anything without this version. The 2012 version is a great love letter to this version. This one always gets from the start. 1987 all the way.

[@squirrelking85]

Cant beat a classic, TMNT was and still is my fav cartoon of all time, brings me back to my childhood, TURTLE POWER!!!

[@callumbiasnow4825]

Thundercats is close second for me, but have to agree turtles was always my favourite

[@macturtle4904]

👍🏿 the original He-man was Good also !

[@williamfrankferge1957]

Turtle power🐢

[@zscott3467]

Not only the best TMNT intro but the best animated action cartoon intro EVER!

[@frfir]

1987 TMNT was the best, they look so friendly and goofy but when ever there is a fight, no matter how dangerous it is, they become bad ass ninja. I love it how their faces changes and looks very serious.

[@frfir]

@@rockdesu agreed

[@blinkenschnaag777]

That's how we loved them

[@parkerbrown953]

the 90s x-men. intro was also amazing

[@wolfin22]

made by the same guy

[@thevoidire]

90s Spider-man intro was pretty awesome too :)

[@samlittle7243]

nana nana naa na na nana nana naa na na 😏

[@Chalor.]

Yeah, that part with Mikey showing off their nunchuck skills is one of the most awesome scenes - if not the most badass. It's a damn shame the UK never got to see that as kids.

[@blinkenschnaag777]

Teenage Mutant HERO Turtles🤣 because they're too scared to use the word "ninja"

[@ultromegus3134]

Classic, nothing can beat the classic. Same as The Real Ghostbusters intro.

[@blinkenschnaag777]

Those were the days

[@sandrolopez8463]

this is the sickest badass TMNT intro, thanks for apprecitaeand highlight those details.

[@WhiteCavendish]

Absolutely iconic intro. I still remember that theme decades later, word for word.

[@19celtics87]

this intro will forever be stuck in my head, this version of the show period is the best imo... the arcade game goes with this version

[@geeked-outturtlesfan4288]

The 1987 Turtles intro was and still is the best. I use to sit in front of the TV watching cartoons and wait for the Turtles to come on. It was great theme. Catchy... Shows a bit of the additude of the series. Plus it was the one that started it all

[@paulhincks9216]

I love the old 1980 cartoon theme especially when the turtles talk my favourite line is Michaelange shouting parrrrrtyyyyy

[@clockstomper]

1987 TMNT theme is the best, #2 cartoon intro of all time behind the super addictive Ducktales

[@massdagod]

Ew…. Duck tales is a distance 2nd or 3rd to TMNT. Thundercats IMO is better or on par with Ducktales.

[@andrewmoeller1987]

1987 intro hands down is the best

[@nobodyknowsforsure]

This one hands down...it just had the right feel and hype and laid the bedrock for the theme music

[@Lucario89]

Raph not having red flashing in the background was to prevent the chance of children having seizures.

[@terrealexander4442]

I got pumped just LISTENING to you describe this intro....so badass!

[@gonzaloNMF]

The original opening had that gritty, dirty, filthy Manhattan atmosphere that was true to the comics. One of the few things that the original cartoon nailed respecting the Mirage comics I would say

[@RocketMan-zj4sg]

Any 80s early 90s show was in a league of their own. You can reboot them all day but my kids like the 80s shows better than the updated shows. 2 of my favorite intro was Turtles and The Real Ghostbusters. And if I hear the intro start it’s iconic and immediately recognize them.

[@arturkarpinski164]

Take me back to 87!!!

[@charleskastro]

80’s is so cool, my 2.5 year old kid loves it today (2018)

[@Juho.S.]

Yes, the 1987 intro is the best.

[@denniso4405]

The music and lyrics are so well synced to what's happening on screen. It's not just a song with random scenes. My favorite part is "When the evil shredder attacks... these turtle boys, don't cut him no slack!" And Leo slices the screen on the final word. That's just perfection. I also think the city's toward the end, with the light gray and purple color palettes are super iconic. Like I feel like tmnt owns that color palette!

[@onetwo6039]

Yes it is. Nothing left to discuss or argue. Turtle power!!!

[@trah666]

Red sky intro is the only other one to come close

[@DBSaiyanTim777]

This is the best one. Top 10 best intro's of all times aswell.

[@jaywilliams5581]

1987 has THE BEST intro ever.

[@chrisrj9871]

If it isn't the best TMNT intro, it's certainly the most iconic. Meaning, it's always the first song that comes to mind.

[@Ninjara930]

'87 TMNT intro all the way

[@JoshuaModerwell]

I wish the episodes of seasons 1 through 3 of the 1987 TV series had been animated the same way the first theme song intro had been animated from the pilot "Turtle Tracks" to the 65th episode "The Big Blow Out", and I also wish the episodes of seasons 4 through 10 had been animated the same way the second theme song intro had been animated from the 66th episode "Plan 6 from Outer Space" to the series finale "Divide and Conquer" to give the series a similar style from the original comics that were first published by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird of the mid and late 1980s but still had given the series lighthearted humor to make it suitable for children. If anyone agrees, please feel free to reply.

[@corbinowens2437]

i agree w/ the Yanny, but the dress is blue & black for me 😂

[@MentallyDeveloped]

Man, what does it mean.... I see blue and black too

[@gregnorman2181]

Definitely has to be TMNT from the 1987

[@bryanlee9960]

Yes it is the Best because its Great in all the ways you went through it in Slow Motion and its the Original! I am so glad I was an 80s kid and that I was there to experience every single second of it! You showed a picture of the Turtle Van Toy... I remember my 8th Birthday in June 1988, The only thing I wanted was the Turtle Van! I got it at Lionel Playworld.... Best Memories Ever!!!

[@alphonsehuberg8193]

This is the best TMNT intro ever, IMHO. It is probably a sakuga animation, just looking at how dynamic and in sync every shot is. I kinda find it similar to Yuyu Hakusho's intro, play YYH's Japanese OP song over this intro and you'll see what I mean.

[@charlieconway6536]

Epic theme, the best. Bit weird Raph got the slice on his weapon, still epic, still classic Raph.

[@susanfit47]

The episodes of seasons 1 through 4 of the 1987 TV series had been animated the same way the first theme song intro had been animated from the pilot "Turtle Tracks" to the 80th episode "Once Upon a Time Machine", and I also wish the episodes of seasons 4 through 10 had been animated the same way the second theme song intro had been animated from the 66th episode "Son of Return of the Fly II" to the series finale "Divide and Conquer" to give the series a similar style from the original comics that were first published by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird of the mid and late 1980s and the 1990s. For Me, the 1987 TMNT intro, the 1990 intro (seasons 4-7), and the season 10 intro is best.

[@hambonejamboree7750]

87 intro is hands down the best. Nothing else comes close.

[@auhbean6572]

You should do this with all the tmnt intros

[@THEOLDTURTLEDEN]

absolutely...stay tuned. thanks for watching!

[@skithunter8990]

Yes. It is. In fact, it’s the best intro to anything ever made.

[@kingxsmoothy]

A serious Turtle series based on this trailer would be so badass

[@taokenhanma2083]

1:46 let's take a moment to recognize Michelangelo just deflected a grenade with his nunchuck, he might make jokes but that boy is not playing LOL

[@truemperahzentertainment6133]

7:56 is "There is!" TMNT Arcade Scene before you battle in the final stage! No joke time it!

[@vanhopecomedy]

Dude the Technodrome blinks! How did I not ever notice that?

[@drcoco2k]

Oh, THIS is the best.

[@mr.balisong5399]

I really like the song that plays at the end credits that one is my all time favorite

[@MOBremember]

tmnt, power rangers, beast wars, pokemon, reboot, mortal kombat. we had the best childhood

[@captaincrunch784]

I never noticed that first van shot had NYC buildings silhouettes on the roof before the roof opens !

[@fea7r_983]

I loved the1987 intro its the best

[@susanfit47]

CBS aired this 1987 series on their Saturday Morning Cartoon lineup during its secondary run from 1990 until 1997.

[@tmntforever2684]

I still remember when they were called Teenage mutant Hero Turtles!! Loved this show as a kid after the very first episode I was hooked and still am today in my option it's the best intro ever done and my personal favourite

[@StevenVillman]

It was called "Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles" in the U.K. because the government there thought that the word "ninja" sounded too violent back in the 1980's and 1990's for a kids show.

[@tmntforever2684]

@@StevenVillman they also took away the use mikeys nun chucks after season one for a similar reason!

[@aaronlusanko6356]

because Europe is gay.

[@Chalor.]

6:50....referencing the ping pong clip. Just so funny with some people call *that* Bruce Lee🤣. It doesn't look anything like Bruce Lee, it's a CGI ping pong ball, it's modern made to look old and was a Nikon camera commercial years back.

[@SuperMichael2003]

The Season 1-3 intro is really good but I really love the Season 4-7 intro of this 1987-1993 series. It was my first exposure to the Ninja Turtles.

[@DerekEvans1013]

Mikey blocks a baseball with his nunchucks, not a rock

[@originalpurple955]

Best intro by far. No1. Great video I only just found this one? Big ups

[@geekduphq8587]

I personally think the best intro is the final season of the 2012 show, Tales of the TMNT. So simple yet so cool. Reminds me a little bit of the Cowboy Bebop intro

[@SegaKid_V]

The 1987 intro IS the best. It's the benchmark of the TMNT intros. The next is the 2012 intro, heck it obviously inspired by the 87 version the the cast was introduced in the same order, 1st Leo, 2nd Donny, 3rd Ralph, 4th Mikey, and 4th was Master Splitter. Too cool, and last the villains. It was HYPE and so AWESOME to see the them pay homage to the original introduction.

[@susanfit47]

During the fourth season in 1990-91 at the same time, the show was simultaneously aired in weekday syndication and as an hour-long double episode block on CBS Saturday mornings with a slightly altered opening sequence and did away with the episode title cards.

[@theronmitchell3073]

1987 hands down

[@camrunner6633]

Wonder if a red background was seen as too violent to be put with weapon shots at that time

[@SHINBAXTER]

THE SONG ALONE HAS NEVER BEEN TOUCHED BY ANY OTHER TMNT VERSION. 87 FOREVER!!! 🍕🐢 =)

[@alifuller1658]

HELL YEAH YO HANDS DOWN I LOVE THE 1987 ONE HANDS DOWN DUDE .😆

[@ChileItzKatara]

I grew up with the 2012 one so IN MY OPINION ITS MY FAVORITE AND THE BEST IN MY OPINION

[@Cinquan]

It's my favorite theme, its all depends on which era you were raised.

[@nolanbarger]

1987 is the best intro. Believe it or not I also love the original TMNT Next mutation theme. Maybe just because of nostalgia. They changed it for Netflix apparently.

[@fayewitt9881]

Love the 1987 TMNT series as I've said before it's my number# 1 favorite but I think the new ninja turtle series now that it has started is pretty cool too and I rate it as pretty close to being number# 1 favorite if not tied but I don't think nothing so far will totally beat my first love!

[@joestruckingandluthiery]

Oh and that line about Raph is "Cool but Crude"

[@michaelomeara2955]

Can u provide a link to hear 👂 the full version the Tmnt theme song symphony we’re hearing @ the end of this video?

[@Lemon_SR388]

87 hands down no comparison

[@UnlimitedProduction1]

X-Men is my all-time favorite intro this is easily top 5 While the 2003 series is my favorite Turtles cartoon series the 87 intro is just too legendary.

[@itsdamochiman3542]

I think the answer is obvious. 1987 TMNT is the best ~

[@kirstenschlaegel701]

I think all of the Ninja Turtles intros are the best ever. It is hard to choose an individual intro for being the best so I like all of them.

[@MrBlockice22]

Is this REALLY a question? LOL JK im having fun. But OF COURSE this is the best intro. I like the 03 one. My childhood was the damn best!! RIP James Avery BKA Uncle Phil (Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) also BKA..... The Shredder!! And to this damn day I going crazy because I never knew that he played the shredder and I watch the toon since day one!! LOL but I loved it and missed it. Had the show, Had the toys, Saw all of the films, woooo you cant get no better than this!! Wish i could go back.

[@michaelomeara2955]

They did the dark animation in season 8,9 & 10 of the 87 series. For what it’s worth! Inspired by the 1st movie @ maybe Batman animated series.

[@jamelleartis9172]

I Love The 1987 Theme Music Of TMNT Until It Switch To A, Second Theme Music In The Final Season Around, 1997 When The Turtles Fight Dregg Both Of Them Sounds Bested The Old Turtle Den

[@mariapaula.5572]

Los admiro muchísimo.

[@fbnflaviusbroadcastingnetw6786]

The 1987 Tmnt intro was and is the best of them all. Then, you had Thunder Cats, the real Ghostbusters, Fraggle Rock, Duck Tales, then lastly, the Muppets original intro. After that, Nope! Case Closed! I miss this era!

[@Coolinwitnas]

You make a video talking about the turtle vans and there gadgets

[@jessicajohnson2412]

This intro is iconic and just classic tmnt, the others are good and catchy in thier own way of Cource but when a casual TMNT fan think of the Turtles intro song this one is the most thought of I think

[@dantewaters8388]

It is it is perfect

[@salmansengul]

You should check out the german version by Frank Zander! 😉

[@davidbaird518]

87 was the best intro

[@GrayifiedX]

Yes. Yes it is.

[@Kusanagikaiser999]

I love every Intro (except from the Fast Forwards era...nope those aren't canon) of the TMNT but of all intros and all are great and fantastic among any cartoon series ever.....this is still my all time favorite intro, animation alone this one destroy all the rest and that song is damn eternal.....2012 probably is my second favorite, Rise is awesome and great animated (probably the best animated after this one) and 2003 is a fan favorite and I loved too.

[@Joneth_Piptne]

OMG 😂✌️...the best

[@n.b.l.5709]

yes, yes it is

[@faison514]

The 1990 movie opening sequence with the shadows in the sewers is my favorite but this one is up there

[@hamzahsayang]

1987 tmnt is the best

[@mbplush125]

This intro is perfect 👍💯🔥🔥🔥

[@Kalashee]

My favorite: The 2003 tmnt intro (the second one i like just a little bit more than the first one, but i'll lump em both together) The best: The 1987 tmnt intro. It started it all; everybody knows it or knows of it/has heard it. It's a classic, the gold standard.

[@mariapaula.5572]

Amamos a las tortugas.

[@Axtlar]

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[@mariapaula.5572]

@@Axtlar bueno gracias.

[@Thecallmemisterajp]

Funny thing is that the first time I saw the 1987 intro I laughed hard. But that’s still my favorite.

[@TonOfHam]

I hate to tell you that the Bruce Lee videos from the 80's are not real, they were staged for a Nikon commercial, or some company like that.

[@animationfan957]

Drawing human hands are tough, that’s why most animated characters have only four or three fingers.

[@jannyherrera4460]

The score of the movie of 1990 was good too. Never found the CD score I hope they releerse that one with the new movie too.

[@fbnflaviusbroadcastingnetw6786]

Janny Herrera they got it on iTunes.

[@956fgarcia]

1987 is the best TMNT intro