What People Got WRONG About Rise of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

[@Mannof1000Thoughts]

Rise of the Tmnt definitely got a bad rap when it first premiered. Now it's a cult classic among many. What were y'all's thoughts when Rise of the TMNT dropped? Did you love it or did you hate it?

[@LuckyBastard12345]

Loved it much better than 12

[@FormalFilmsProductions]

My favorite alongside '12

[@ghaneshpersaud6148]

I Love Rise Of The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! It is my second favorite version/series The 2003 was my first turtles and will always have a place in my heart

[@shoeagletts]

When the first trailer was out, I was already hooked. Glad it’s getting more love now!

[@xblade149]

Can't wait for the movie

[@sirswellow7210]

The fact that April felt like a 5th turtle is so cool to the point where she gets the Hamato ninpo and she's in loads of episodes and joining in on the final fight with shredder along side the turtles Also the turtles using unique weapons makes the fights more unique compared to other turtles series

[@temporarilyalaine]

AND SHE ISNT JUST SOME BORING LOVE INTEREST FOR DONNIE!!! THEY ACTUALLY HAVE A BOND!!! HOW CRAZY IS THAT

[@mangodxwns]

@@temporarilyalaine FR i like that they changed her skin tone (they didnt have to) and DIDNT make her a stereotypical black woman. she could have been any race and still would be a great character shes def one of my favorite aprils

[@SketchBud]

I know it had a short run, but I think we should all be thankful that there's going to be a Rise of the TMNT movie coming to Netflix, so it shows that Nick isn't going to leave fans of this series hanging.

[@Mannof1000Thoughts]

Amen to that

[@travisherndon94]

True that.

[@sirswellow7210]

Yep

[@violetpurplegirlvio1223]

YO ON NETFLIX!? i need that

[@fishertheadore6095]

Show is *HOT GARBAGE.*

[@sonicx945]

One of the things that I really love about them being different species of turtles in Rise is that the drastic differences feels natural without making the extra details feel unnecessary like Bay Turtles designs.

[@christopherbennett5858]

Its like Rise gave valid explanations and a less grungy take on Bay's turtle designs. E.g. Instead of tattoos, Mikey has a ton of stickers and painted kneepads. Instead of just being massive, Raph is based on the largest turtle, spiky shell, snaggle tooth and all. I love it.

[@warbot4017]

I had 1 sibling, 1! And my father would still, forget or call me by my brothers name. The facts Splinter calls them by the bandana color instead of by name is super funny and relatable to me.

[@brycecartwright2403]

Me and my brother both have names that start with B and my parents still call us by the wrong name to this day occasionally

[@FormalFilmsProductions]

Really appreciated the different change in tone, art style, characters, etc. It wasn't afraid to be different and I love it. Wished it got to fully tell its story. But 2012 is still my favorite

[@jalocool2807]

That’s fine

[@FormalFilmsProductions]

@@jalocool2807 thanks man 🙏

[@jalocool2807]

@@FormalFilmsProductions 👍 your welcome

[@cartoonfangirl_1136]

Same i love tmnt 2012 its my favorite but i still love rise

[@boobs_n_bots]

I been watching both 2012 & Rise together recently for first time. I feel like in 2012 ya see em come into the fighting ability by episode 9, esp when compared to the first episode. Which I watched after seeing the first episode of Rise which had more loose, fluid, & kinetic movement in its first episode. Rise meanwhile was more interested in showing the family bonds develop. IE Rise had more capable sense of movement from start so it could focus on showing development of the teenage part of the turtles. 2012 had a more established/secured sense of family from the start so it could focus on the ninja part of the turtles.

[@TheColinStein]

100% agree. Life long TMNT fan, the original impression was not very good for me since I loved 2012 so much but giving it a chance, I was so wrong! Now Rise is my favorite and I'm embarrassed that I didn't try give it a chance immediately! It's reinvigorated my appreciation for animation and makes me want to try everything new now! It's so good and changed my opinion on so many things! Thanks for the video, I loved it!

[@marksagrero8806]

Exactly, I've been watching a lot of cartoons of TMNT: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012), and I did watch Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2018). There's no way these dreadful people can reject our show, Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2018), it's just not right. 🚫

[@apolimeow]

Same tbh ;-; I watched the whole thing a year after first seeing the pilot

[@toon4thought]

I can't believe this is still getting a Netflix movie after all Nick did to mistreat it.

[@lunarbat6009]

REALLY? I just finished the series and I’m so happy that there is a movie soon

[@Isokatmydydecsf]

@@lunarbat6009 yeah !! I put it on my list for when it (hopefully) get out

[@TheCartoonGamer8000]

Yeah, dude! Rise was awesome! It originally took some time to get used to, but there's so many shows that need the time to find their footing, and Rise was no exception. I really appreciate how Rise wasn't afraid to take a property like the Turtles and change things up to the degree they did. As much as you can do with the Turtles, Rise found new ways to portray them, and ended up making some of my favourite iterations of some of them. Raph was always the tough guy with an attitude, but Rise made him so much more, well, fun, and this Splinter is my favourite of them all, too. If any of you guys out there are Canadian, the whole series is on Netflix, so do yourselves a favour and watch it!

[@Kittenfox_55]

If you include the original series the TMNT had three serious tone animated series in a row, so a show that focused more on humor was actually kinda welcomed honestly.

[@Mannof1000Thoughts]

True

[@supernerd5781]

The original was a comedy until it's final seasons.

[@Spiralr]

@@supernerd5781 yeah, the infamous red sky seasons.

[@supernerd5781]

@@Spiralr Honestly, I don't mind them.

[@christopherbennett5858]

I mean, considering the original comics were a satirical jab at the super serious hero comics of the time, I think Rise's tone was fitting.

[@Geek306]

I'm glad nickelodeon is giving rise fans a movie so we can keep seeing our favorite turtles again hopefully they can bring it back for a 3rd season

[@christopherbennett5858]

Apparently, in a recent panel, the staff said they'd love to have another series. All we have to do is bombard Viacom's emails. If we do get a third series, I could see Raph and Leo co-leading instead of just 1 leader. Also, I'd love it if they brought back Warren.

[@Narut0xSasuk3]

@christopherbennett5858 Wait. Hold up. Your saying if we left a lot of positive reviews we'll get a 3rd season?!🤩 In my opinion this is 100/10 better then teen titans go.

[@sylodui]

​@@christopherbennett5858dont think its likely anymore

[@FallzVentus]

I feel the hate for Teen Titans Go has shifted from "This show is terrible" to "CN plays this show way too fucking much." People have admitted that this show is a parody of Teen Titans and that they are not the target audience, but Cartoon Network plays it SOOO MUUUCH. It's very VERY annoying when their library is so huge.

[@donnellmadison5586]

Idk I still see the show get overwhelming flak even with the introduction of more streaming services and the show airing less. At this point gumball airs more than teen titans go but I see that hardly being a discussion

[@brucebanana4486]

@@donnellmadison5586 people like Gumball that's why. To be honest, when a show is popular on Cartoon Network that airs so long as they did with Adventure Time and Regular Show when they were their popular heights.

[@donnellmadison5586]

@@brucebanana4486 I get what you're saying but I still think you can get fatigued by a show even if you like it

[@koolaidlover2382]

I hope they continue the show after the movie because I’m going to miss these characters so much. Their personalities made it all the more funner😭😭😭

[@Vanilla_Dpad]

I heard nothing of Rise when it came out, I discovered it through some fan animations and was instantly drawn in by the designs, I always found it super creepy that the turtles always looked the same but Rise fixed that and then some. Absolutely adore this series!

[@archerscars7380]

The one thing I don’t like with the Teen Titans Go comparison is that I always felt like Rise is more like Teen Titans than it is like Go. The anime inspiration, the mixture of comedy and action, the family dynamics. They’re actually really similar when you look at them closer.

[@queenelizardbeth770]

I also think Splinter calling them their headband colours is a nickname because in the rat flu episode he calls Leo his little baby blue

[@mesousagaby740]

I like to call what Rise Of TMNT did "freeflowing", in that it could have silly episodes, plot episodes and character development episodes all in one, maybe even at the same time. Other shows that do this? OK K.O, Let's Be Heroes and Amphibia. Both are freaking fantastic cause of this, and so is this. Heck, I think even shows like Avatar: The Last Airbender did stuff like that, too.

[@DI-QueenmoEMino]

Rise of the TMNT was absolutely my favorite modern interatation of the Ninja Turtles honestly. Everything about it reminds me of the vibes from the old 80s ninja Turtles which was pretty comedic and silly also goofy in nature, Rise was my first taste of fully getting into TMNT & I hate that it was cut short due to all the unnecessary hatred it got from bitter old school nostalgic fanboys who never want anything different & always want the same thing or those who compare it to TeenTitans Go, Rise of the TMNT was a unique take on the classic turtles and it sucks that it got canned so soon.

[@mredbadger]

Honestly it sucks how so many people threw tantrums over the redesigns. The show gave them visually distinct designs to match their personalities and I thought that was cool

[@jalocool2807]

@Davina Rose Fan no it’s not

[@jalocool2807]

@Davina Rose Fan f u

[@theawsomeboiistudios]

@@jalocool2807 So are you saying it doesn't suck that everybody doesn't like the redesigns

[@jalocool2807]

@@theawsomeboiistudios no, it does not suck. It really doesn’t actually.

[@theawsomeboiistudios]

Thats not what I'm saying at all, I think the designs ARE good but I'm saying that its unfortunate that some people think the designs are bad.

[@meloncholywitch9979]

I didn't learn about Rise till maybe a year(?) after it's release date. It was a fun change from the iterations I've seen! After watching a few episodes I became hooked to the show, I loved it sm, and it brought back my love to the franchise!! It helped me through things, like my drive to draw again, and I can't thank the show and crew enough for giving us the best show ♡

[@moxxiedemongamer3019]

I'd still find Rise of the TMNT to be the Underrated Series of the Ninja Turtles

[@t0ast314]

splinter not remembering his sons names and just calling them by their colors is the most realistic thing I've ever seen. Most of the time my parents don't remember my name either lol

[@AsterSapphire777]

Rise really strived to do something different and understood the assignment. This is also the best cartoon Donnie we've ever gotten

[@TinyVA]

Donatello got the appreciation he deserved, Leo got to develop into a leader instead of being given the role, Raph isn't a hot head with anger issues 24/7 and Mikey gets appreciation and isn't a dumbass the entire time!

[@victuz]

@@TinyVA In the 1987 show, Raph also wasn't a hothead with anger issues, but maybe you could argue that sarcasm is a passive form of anger. I'm curious how Raph will be like in Mutant Mayhem.

[@grimlin903]

There is so many things I wanna say! (All good things, all good things) Firstly, THANK YOU FOR THE PRAISE OF THIS SHOW!! I'm tired of the constant hate the incarnation gets just because it's different from all the others. Newsflash people: ALL versions of TMNT are different! Rise even takes a lot of inspiration of the 2003 series! Second, the Rise Boy's personalities at the core actually aren't that different from their previous versions of them. Leo is a BIG example of this. Throughout the series, we can see Leo take charge and be serious (Man vs Sewers), think logically (The Gumbus), think of plans on the fly and 5 steps ahead of the enemy (nearly ever episode), and be super self-sacrificing (many..many episodes but mainly shows in the Maze of Death episode and Flush but Never Forgotten). There's also Leo's love of sci-fi movies that is a direct reference to 2012 Leonardo (Leo in that series loved a Star Trek parody called Space Heroes). Leo from other version DO in fact joke around when they can, his one liners are pretty universal. I have more examples with 2012 since I watched it recently, but in the episode where Donnie got hurt from Dr. Rockwell for the first time, Leo was the first to laugh and was the ONLY one making monkey puns with "I bet he went bananas". And in the one episode where Fishface gets his legs, Leo laughs, points his katanas at him, and says "Look, sushi that delivers itself!". Leo appears more laid-back because, well, he is. He doesn't have the crushing weight of oldest brother AND leader on his shoulders. Take that aspect away and we have the Leonardo we all know and love from Rise. Raph is the second biggest example. In previous versions, he see an angry brute. But that's really not the case. In Ries, we get a look at a Raph that's the oldest, the one that must be the most responsible and HAS to keep his anger buried deep within himself. Most people don't catch this but, Raph is actually quite gentle and protective of his family (and that includes friends since they see them as family too). It's hard to catch sometimes because of his anger problem, but there are moments that really bring it in. Such as the goofing off that he does with Mikey in the 2003 version. Or the many times he has comforted Mikey in the 2012 version (he has moments with the others but Mikey and Raph in the 2012 version are the closests out of the 4 bros). Raph in Rise though, he DOES get highly irritated at times. Like when things don't go as planned, when his brothers don't follow his orders (main example is the Pizza Puffs episode), or when someone else is telling him what to do. Raph LITERALLY says that last one in the Donnie's Gifts episode about the helmet that was barking orders at him, "Well my gift just keeps nagging me. I don't need to be told what to think." I predict that's gonna be a really BIG issue in the movie and we may or may not get the famous Leo vs Raph fight that we usually see from the other versions. In fact, I believe that Savage Raph (Man vs Sewer) might actually be a result of suppressed anger. Raph's not afraid of BEING ALONE, he's afraid of the actions he'll do in that angered state of mind. Raph also has a deep emotional connection to animals like with 2012 Raph. Donnie IS a little different on the surface of his character, cynical and a "bad boy" but there are times where parts of the other versions pop in. Donnie is a tech genius, not always the smartest in things like emotions or, in some cases, pop culture. Much like the two previous versions. He's sassy and sarcastic, something that has gotten more and more amplified through each incarnation of the Turtles. Donnie in 2012 even created his own tech-bo (though...it didn't end well), and had a space staff that was similar to the bo that Donnie has in Rise. However....it really bothers me when people complain about Donnie's bo-staff when that "simple stick" can break someone's skull open (like Mikey's nunchaku). Mikey's well...Mikey. He's goofy, loves to have fun, and is the most educated in emotions and pop culture. He's the adorable baby of the family but can also be a little devil in disguise when he wants something, and in previous versions, that aspect of his personality was mostly to bug the crap out of his brothers. They did add two things to his character that I thought were interesting: That he can cook decent food (all Mikey's love cooking but Rise Mikey is actually good at it) and they gave him the love of art that was given to Raph in 2012. My my...Sorry this comment is so long QvQ But thank you for anyone who stuck around to read the whole thing! ^^

[@crossovermultiverse3882]

Yess agreedddd thank youu :))))

[@annranti]

That is exactly what I think!!! I so agree with you!!!!

[@david2draw]

Totally agree. And Rise Splinter is THE BEST Splinter hands down

[@travisherndon94]

I enjoyed this series it was really good and I REALLY hoping that the series could possibly come back on Netflix if the movie does really well.

[@kitsuujujitsuu4025]

I'm sad that people seem to think splinter doesn't know his sons' names. He KNOWS their names, but calls them by their colors as nicknames. He's called them by their names in the show and movie

[@bottlecaps1044]

As someone who hated TMNT as a kid, I really love Rise. Rise is what I expected to see out of a show called Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and it was a lot to ask for my baby brain to suspend disbelief and take something like that as seriously as the tone outside of action intended. I kinda wish it was the one I grew up with because it feels like a great gateway into the series.

[@michaelpapp5518]

7:52 agreed. The character development for Splinter was just as good as Leo’s.

[@ronjoe17]

Thank you so SO much for giving RotTMNT some praise! ^v^ I didn't care about TMNT at all for most of my life, but then my friends suggested that I watch Rise, and though it took me a few eps to get into, by the time we got to the Bug Busters episode, I had fallen in love with it. I love how funny this show is, I love the bond between the four brothers and April and how willing they are to show genuine sibling love towards one another, and I love that we get a Splinter whose arc revolves around moving past trauma and becoming better through the support of family. I also love how this is a series where the bonds of family are more important than sacrifice, contradicting other TMNT series/shows of this nature (see the season 1 and 2 finales, where the power of love and working together is shown to be better than sacrificing/dying for the greater good). This was just such an amazing show, and while I'll be forever sad that it didn't get a fair shot, I can only hope that it keeps gaining fans as the years go on. Like the co-creator said in his twitter: History will be kind to Rise of the TMNT.

[@mcmiller1034]

I actually didn't watch rise until about a year ago and it was the first TMNT thing that I had ever watched. So, when I actually went back and started watching the other versions, I got extremely frustrated with the fact that the brothers weren't acting like brothers, April being mostly just something that was fought over, and Splinter being less than a father to all the turtles involved. But I have to be honest, I do not regret getting into the TMNT fandom and I could not be happier that it was Rise that got me there because it fits me so well and any other version would have had just made me turn away from the multiverse all together.

[@bassyxgrelle8659]

The scene that made this version of Donatello my favorite of all time: *Donnie rapping, and doing it well* *Leo hyping him up* "Donnie, keep it down!" And then immediately after Raph says this: "DONATELLO-" He just starts screaming and I love him 😭✋

[@StickyBoxers]

Making Raph the oldest and the leader was such a big galaxy brain move. I think Rise will always be my favorite iteration.

[@hyenaholicproductions9033]

I like this Splinter. Not because he's a nice guy, because he was definitely a mid-level dad, even when he started to pick up. But he wasn't just this guy who handed out life lessons and taught ninjitsu. The original Splinter taught his sons ninjitsu so that they'd go and get revenge for him. This Splinter taught his sons ninjitsu because they thought it would be supercool - and then, as kids do, they lost interest when they found out how much training it involved.

[@tazbailey6907]

Without rise I would have never been interested in tmnt in general. I loved it so much that I gave the other versions the same chances and I wasn't disappointed. I love all versions now❤🎉

[@morisatsuki3659]

You spoke so much truth, but I gotta say out of all the good points, the absolute best parts of this iteration is the humor and the heart. It's not just goofy, it's actually funny, which makes the heartfelt moments really hit, like when they are seeking Splinter's approval or just showing brotherly love. The switch from dad first/sensei second was an incredible choice. Note to say that previous Splinters were not parental, but this felt much more realistic of a family that got stringed together by fate. They're all growing, but they're doing it together.

[@spadaces]

Rise was the show that got me into tmnt as a whole. It was such a fantastic show which so much love and passion poured into it and it deserved so much better than what it got. The fact it was cancelled halway through it's second season and having to wrap up half a season maybe even one more season into 4 episodes, and they still managed to execute that fantastically I feel is such a good testament to how strong of a show this was. It had such a good balance of the more silly and the hard hitting plot and some amazing character writing - not to mention the stunning animation (flying bark studios truly is a kind of it's own they do such awesome work). This show had **so** much heart, I've loved it to bits since I first watched it and I miss it so incredibly much, I really hope we get some news on the movie soon.

[@Geek306]

Thanks for talking about this underappreciated show Mann can't wait for its movie

[@Mannof1000Thoughts]

Me neither

[@FormalFilmsProductions]

same here

[@urarakasupremecist5671]

I think the thing that I love the most about Rise, is that with the change in roles, more of the characters personality shines through. Also, they made them different ages which I think really helped show why the characters are the way that they are. Raph is the oldest, with Leo and Donnie 1 year younger, and Mikey 2 years younger. He's not as aggresive as the other turtles, but his personality is all physical. He likes being close with his brothers, and wants to protect them . It's also because he's the leader, that we can explore more of Leo's silly side. Leo (or Leon) is a lot more lax in this version, because he doesn't have much responsibility as he isn't the original leader. However, it gives way for us to watch his natural leader shine through. In an episode where Raph got knocked out trying to solve the problem physically, Leo stepped in and solved the problem. He's shown to be a good tactician, and when there's the need for it, he's honestly got a lot of potential. Donnie and Leo are also a lot closer. The fans lovingly dubbing them the "Disaster Twins" as they are the same age. This is my favorite Donnie ever. I like how he really is the tech guy, and how he's more innovative. He solved his soft shell problem by giving himself armor to make up for it. He's upgraded his bo staff, has some super awesome gadgets, but we can see that he's got hubris, and a need to please, which gets him hurt sometimes and it's so relatable. Mikey (or Miguel as he is called sometimes) reminds me a lot of my little sibling, with the way that he honestly sees the good in people and is funny and silly. But he's also very protective over things that he loves, and when he becomes Dr, Delicate Touch, it's honestly really funny because my younger sibling has no filter too. And the way that sometimes he over exaggerates or gets himself into trouble for doing the wrong thing in the wrong place. Now Rise April is my favorite April because she's like their sister. She's the closest with Donnie but in a way that there's no awkward love thing. They're legit best friends and it makes for a fun dynamic. Whenever April needs help she'll always have them and she sticks with them too. Also her fight scenes are the best I've ever seen them and her sass is so fun. Whenever the Turtles are going through something big she's right beside them and genuinely cares for them and doesn't make a big deal about them being mutants. I just love the family dynamics and the way they interact with each other. And the way that they have great qualities that started to shine through as the show went on.

[@DIASTCartoons]

I really liked the show since it began airing. The 2003 show and the 90s movies were my earliest introduction to the TMNT franchise. I wish that Nick waited a few years after the 2012 show ended and finished collecting profits from that interation before doing Rise, which I felt was one of the things that made it a commercial failure (I heard Facebook stories of kids growing up with the 2012 series not wanting to give Rise a chance due to how quick the transition was). I'm still looking forward to the movie and I am ok if Nick either decides to continue it or end the show's run. I just hope Nick waits 3-6 years before funding a new cartoon.

[@gqaso]

I was actually really shocked when I found out people didn't like the new designs. I (as a character artist) REALLY loved them, the thing that got me into the show was the character designs. You can watch it in B&W and still be able to tell the differences between them even in fight scenes. You can a lot about them from their appearance which is a key factor in character design. Mikey's design follows the principles of round vs sharp lines, his round face gives him a more friendly, mikey-y look. Donnie actually has a giant forehead and it shows him as the nerdy type, even the rectangular/square marks on his arms and legs do. They found a species of turtle that when applied to raph, it actually fit his build and character trope, specially with the sharp, spiky shell. Same for leo, having the more generic look and the flashy marks on his face makes it clear that he's the "face man". I could go on and on about the character designs but yeah

[@ligtningdog6399]

At first, I didn't love Rise of TMNT, but I didn't blindly hate it either. It had to grow on me, but quickly became one of my favorite show at the time. It just really suck that everyone complains about western animations doesn't do anything special or want it to be more like "anime". But almost no one gave Rise chance. Also, just for the record, I don't like this version of April. She never felt like "April" but more as weird fusion of Casey Jones and Irma.

[@Thehunter905]

She doesn’t have to

[@joshuagonzalez4183]

@@Thehunter905 exactly!

[@chidivids2005]

I was part of the group that loved it when it first came out and I was utterly shocked when I got online and saw the hate it got, especially the fans of the 2012 series that urged each other to boycott it. It makes me laugh to see the same people loving it now and claiming it makes no sense that it was cancelled. On another note, the amount of detail in this show is INSANE. I recently watched a video on how their fighting styles reflect their personalities as well as their relationships in battle, and it blew my mind

[@BugsyFoga]

I love how rise of the tmnt was such fresh new take on the franchise coming of the 2012 series , it was kind of a shame people couldn't see it that way as first , trashing on the series because it was radically different from other iterations (which each part of the franchise does anyway so i don't know what the big deal is) .

[@echonvoid]

I definitely agree with the splinter analysis. I love 2012s version, but it was always more design and how much sense he made in that world. This splinter was like peeling an onion (eyes watering in pain included) and it was nice to see what happens when the one who’s the chosen one doesn’t take their destiny seriously and the consequences of that (Edit): WAIT! Og comics April WASNT black?! I’m am sorely disappointed

[@10004005]

honestly took me a while, when i first looked at it in I was not interested, then beginning this year i saw it on Netflix and watch a few episodes and was laughing so hard.

[@Ubritoons96]

The more I re-watched this show on Paramount+, the more I appreciate how different Rise tried to be. Yes, sadly I was one of those nasty Rise detractors who said “Ew, this show is too goofy from the last show. Where’s the tragic drama and sense of threat that made 2012 so good? Ignore Rise like the plague!” XD. But after giving the first season of Rise a fresh new watch, this specific incarnation while still not beating 2012 for me, still kept my attention like that previous show did but in a different way with it’s animation, heartfelt moments and it’s quirky but still fun anime-like expressions/humor. Hell, it’s humor alone is kind of like an even crazier version of the jokes & visual gags found in Teen Titans 2003. If I had to give two nitpicks about the show and its production: (1) I think it took a bit too long to get to the drama it was trying to set up. Yeah I do understand that it was primarily more a comedy then it was dramatic, but had the writers focused on the dramatic story earlier, it probably would’ve gotten me more invested in the show sooner then now. (2) I honestly believe Nickelodeon premiered this show WAY too soon! If I remember correctly 2012 wasn’t even finished airing it’s last few episodes in America yet (granted I think they were dumped airing on Nicktoons but still), so the characters & memories of 2012 still weren’t out of everyone’s system by the time Rise came on. Had Nick only waited a year or so, I don’t think Rise’s first impressions wouldn’t have been so negative. While TMNT 2012 is still my favorite (It was THE incarnation that got me invested in the franchise so I have some personal nostalgia to it that’s NEVER gonna go away, sorry), Rise of TMNT has become my second favorite surpassing the 2003 and 1987 shows EASILY, it’s no freaking contest. It’s refreshing to know that we have an incarnation of TMNT where we can just turn our brains off and still have a good time. Good video echo voiceover man. XD

[@Geek306]

Also I'm glad nick didn't forget its existence cause they been posting the show on its NCU KZbin channel

[@mickmons3267]

I partially grew up with the 2000's TMNT, then dipped into the 80's, never got around to fully watch 2012's TMNT but got a good sense of it none the less; saying this as someone who has been exposed to a big chunk of TMNT cartoon/animated media, Rise is without a depth THE best interpretation of the franchise imo. Nothing is too serious, the turtles are distinct, the action is phenomenal, the villains are great fun, there's a surprisingly deep emotional bond between the characters despite the show's tonal goofiness, it owns the name Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and goes all the way in a new, fresh exciting direction that blew me away, and I wish I could experience it all again. Granted, I was never TOO attached to the franchise to begin with, because it's been such a transformative franchise over the years.

[@victuz]

Both the 1987 and the 2018 are both lighthearted versions of the turtles (except for Season 8 onwards of 1987, which is more mature), and I love it! It makes people who don't like somber stuff also become fans of the brothers.

[@roastyrockets4626]

The amount of anime references this TMNT gets is spectacular.

[@christopherbennett5858]

I will say the reduced frames on the funny moments did give the comedy more of an anime feel since anime's low budget at times can make what you see more absurdist. Its why the 2000's Teen Titan series, what I compare Rise to a lot, did since it made the comedy pop, making the eventual serious episodes sprinkled in hit harder. I do hope, if and when the movie comes out, a follow up series emerges. If they do, we do another Warren and Hypno episode involving the Ballrooms/Kikis. That way, if LGBTplus reveals happen, they're not non-human exclusive. Maybe some aliens and/or humans actively antagonising mutants/yokai.

[@enti]

I will never forgive Nickelodeon for doing this show and Glitch Techs dirty, I NEVER LIKED ANYTHING FROM THE FRANCHISE BEFORE THIS SHOW, it was a very refreshing version, and they'll always be my favorites.

[@marksagrero8806]

Yes, I agreed you love Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, it is the best animation ever.

[@Santoryu90]

What exactly was your problem with previous versions?

[@marksagrero8806]

@@Santoryu90 I do like the previous versions but this version of Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2018 tv series) deserves 10 ratings or 100 ratings.

[@Blue_Jay-yp7sj]

@@Santoryu90 I personally didn’t like how serious previous versions of tmnt were, they never got my attention and I also tend not to like 3D animated series much. Basically rottmnt was the perfect series for me, more comedy while still being able to get very serious and honestly made me get up and pace around my room a couple of times out of excitement. And the animation is spectacular and has influenced my own art style immensely.

[@lucyklee4607]

When I found rise I was literalky obsessed. The changes ro the caraters were refreshing and even splinter was portraited well. I always felt like splinter was a bit of a coward in the other shows cuz when did he really help because of his role as a father and not just let his sons deal with an invasion and the shredder and trying to bring karai back and dimension hopping and so on. April in rise is one of my fave cartoon girls. She has everything i wished 2012 april would at least get a sliver of but it worked out so I don't want to drag 2012 april through mud. Also no unnecessary love interests to give it plot is amazing as well. They are 14.. give them little innocent crushes but not full on obsessions. The budget issue made some scenes iconic in my opinion and the only negative thing I have about the show is that it was cancelled. This will stay one of my absolute favourite shows

[@bittybears5287]

I remember when people gave 2012 TMNT so much shit when it first aired. So seeing Rise get reamed by 'fans' always left a bad taste in my mouth.

[@kap1618]

I think its wrong to compare Rise to Teen Titans Go. TTG is a pure comedy, while Rise is a Super Hero comedy. A good counter comparison would be the Power Puff girls reboot as that was a show that struggled with its own identity. Rise does a lot different (many of its best villains like Big Mamma and Draxon are new) and even reimagines some other characters in new ways. It also helps that Rise was trying to be its own thing. That being said it just goes to show what good writers, voice actors, and animators can do for a show.

[@12neef]

I thought it was fine at launch and it kept getting better. The league of evil mutants song was a highlight for me. Anytime you can play with the “modern major general” song from The pirates of penzance is a win. Also the final fight with the shredder was AMAZING! I loved how they started playing with the camera angles. A lot of people get caught up in nostalgia and if its not the version they grew up with then its bad. Keep up the great work! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🤩

[@williammassie8949]

Grew up with the turtles though not a turtle head. I'm 34 btw. This show SLAPS. Great interplay between characters, awesome voice work, beautiful designs and STUNNING animation make it probably my fav animated turtles. Feel like I should donate to Flying Bark, the studio who animated the show. They DID NOT GET PAID ENOUGH FOR HOW GREAT THE ANIMATION IS!

[@luigiboi4244]

I loved *Rise of the TMNT*. It had that *MCU Spider-Man trilogy* vibe to it, where we have been introduced to these characters over and over again, so the creators decided to switch everything up a bit and give us a new bad guy, new-ish origins, and a new villain roster while still keeping some of the beats we know and love. Plus I’m a sucker for Easter eggs and references being hidden in media, and *Rise* has that in almost EVERY EPISODE (for example, in the 2012 series Baxter Stockman kept on getting his name wrong, with almost every time involving his last name being Stockboy. In *Rise,* his name is actually Baxter Stockboy. God I love this show!)

[@FallzVentus]

I missed when Rise first came out, but when I caught a couple of episodes, I thought it was hilarious and fun. I'm also always a sucker for great animation so that already pulled me in. Sadly this is around where I had to be an adult so I didn't get to watch it as often as I would like.

[@nym0s177]

Now that the movie has came out and officially crushed me, I went back a rewatched episodes just to rewatch their development over again

[@SluggyCanDraw]

I’m happy they didn’t do the Donnie + April thing in this version

[@tiashaybrown2153]

I would love a video on the Rise villains, especially the difference with Shredder and the Foot if you haven't done one already! I loved Rise episode 1 honestly. It was just so much to love and it's comedic take is something I needed at that time in my life. I'm so glad you addressed the TTG comparison because it's so not. I'm spreading this like wildfire!!

[@christopherbennett5858]

Yeah, I do agree. My only issue with the villains is that there should have been a human villain(s) attacking the yokai if they wanted to make Draxum morally grey. The new villains they made were mostly great. The ones I loved the most were Big Mama, Warren Stone and Hypno.

[@Robowil]

I want Boss Bruce (that one one-shot dragon man) to make future appearances in any TMNT incarnation.

[@missizz1595]

He looked so badass fr.

[@strawberryprancer]

Ahhhhhh! I’m so happy to see this show getting the love it deserves!

[@l0v3b1rds]

Bro- I had to listen to this after learning about the Rise show. After watching a bit of it, including the movie, I started to like it. Though I do prefer the 2012 Splinter because he reminds me of someone, I also like Rise Splinter because of how he treats his kids and how he is still learning even as an adult.

[@CloneScavengerVulpin8389]

Never hated rise the 2018 universe isn't the most popular but it's the most unique. The growth is at a different rate obviously but it's still an entertaining cartoon some tmnt fans don't necessarily hate rise it's just not their cup of tea.

[@bootyyyshaker]

Rise of the TMNT is one of the most goofiest and best version of the tmnt so far, with each turtle being just as as equally autistic as the last, but Each based on a different species and not conventionally heros from the beginning. Then April is a queen and easily my favorite iteration of the character, she's the same age as the previous april, but nowhere near as irritating or uncomfortable like she was in the past. She proves herself to be capable of fighting with the boys on numerous occasions. Rise of the teenage mutant ninja turtles is a great show and it makes up for it by being super funny, gorgeously animated and having some damn fine character work and development. i think the show deserved better and i'm glad to see people looking back and giving it a lot of love, even if it's uncertain where the series will go after the movie. I also loved the 2012 but you just cannot do stuff like this in 3D. my heart stopped for an unrealistic amount of time in the movie, I love that they were able to partner with netflix, to get this show one more chance, but jesus I would love active to release this in theaters. Are you really gonna look me in the eyes with a straight face and tell me the bob's burgers movie was big screen worthy but this isn't?! I am happy to see this trending but that’s not enough, i want people rioting in the streets to to bring this show back and give this series the love it deserves.

[@humanbean1221]

"Mikey being the pacifist" he's thrown a cargo ship and an entire BUILDING (not trying to sound rude I genuinely thought it was funny)

[@Owlbundy5052]

I liked Rise, it was fairly solid and a bit more fun than the 3rd series. If I could, I'd give it a B plus.

[@MrMakoislost]

I absolutely love to show. I think one of the biggest changes that you didn't touch was how the characters were coded between the two most recent series. I was older than the original age group for the 2012 but that boys felt very suburban and unreliable to me who grew up in the world inner city. Where ride feels like a bunch of teenagers you will find walking down the street in New York. I'm sure most of us can see why that wouldn't vibe well with the general audience

[@christopherbennett5858]

Yeah, I get what you mean. Especially since the Rise Boys have been getting all the fan headcanons. Honestly, whilst I like Mikey's old surfer bro accent, Rise showed how weird it was for a turtle who grew up in NYC. Speaking of, I think the coding is helped by the fact that this version of New York is so bright, vibrant and active like in the episode "late fee" as opposed to 2012's 3d Ghost town. I mean, in Rise, you could easily see the turtles moving around in daylight with the excuse of costumes since, well, NY's always got something happening. Frankly, if Rise did a crossover with Pose, I would not have been surprised.

[@ItzLevi2009]

At first I hated how splinter looked but it grew on me and it's now fitting for his personality XD I love the disaster twins (Leo and Donnie) and I love them sm I love the others too but the disaster twins specifically I like XD

[@drmodz3310]

They were really out here calling themselves the mad dogs bruh

[@Mannof1000Thoughts]

Yep. They sure were. Just playing into the idea that Raph wasn’t meant to be the leader.

[@russofamerica]

Spot on! Great work, sir.

[@missizz1595]

YOU HAD A CHANNEL ALL THIS TIME RUSS.

[@FlareWarrior616]

I was a big fan of the 2012 TMNTs so when it ended and rise started I didn't like the huge changes, but I Emmett I was very biased. Now that it has been a few years I think I'm ready to give rise an actual chance maybe it will change my bias towards the show.

[@TinyVA]

If YJ can get a season 3 after 7 years due to getting enough reviews on Netflix, then why can't Rise get green lit again after the movie comes out if it does well? I think we can save Rise! Especially since it's on hard pause right now

[@gabys919]

I am so glad I watched that show from the beginning, liking it the whole time. Evil league of mutants (I think that's the name) set in stone my love for the show :)

[@HalfDrawnFirefly]

I love(d) this show from the start, and I was so incredibly sad to learn that they were going to stop producing episodes/seasons, but I think that more people really would have loved it in time. Also I cannot say this enough, I LOVE THE CHANGES THEY MADE TO DONNIE. He has always been my favorite, but the Rottmnt Donnie has taken the throne. He is my one true love and my beloved. Yeah, I’m weird, so what?

[@fnaf6491]

This is my favorite iteration

[@lilenslife0389]

Rise has definitely became my most favorite TMNT cartoons in history along with watching the 2012 series. When everything change with the new Rise, I was unsure like everyone else was when it was announce in Comic Con and on Nickelodeon. Many got used to the turtles having the same role, but this went outside the box with the way Rottmnt set the turtles in a new generation. After the premieres and them last couple episodes, I instantly enjoyed the series in is different ways. What I have enjoy about the series is the family dynamics that the turtles have shown including with April who is like a sister to them. My second reason is the animation crews of Rise took for the fight scenes into a different level of animation where it give that vibe like anime. Lastly, Donnie became my most favorite turtle in this series because of his personality and his character design that makes himself. I would never imagine anyone else voicing Donnie very good than Josh Brener. Even though Donnie is my most favorite, this series in is ways make you enjoy all of the turtles. I think in half many reasons people didn't give Rottmnt a chance is because of blinds of nostalgia, just make negative comments because others who didn't at least try to watch the series, and the major changes with the roles of the turtles. Some people don't understand that Rise could be meant for new generation kids to look at the TMNT franchise that they can enjoy. Is just like people who enjoy the 80s or 2003 series, and would give some critical hates to the 2012 and that didn't stop anything from kids that time to enjoy it. Rise could been giving the same respect as the other TMNT series. I'm not forcing anyone to like a certain series, if you don't like it just don't watch or giving it at least one or three episodes a try and still make your choice. Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles became my comfort pleasure show because it brings me joy whenever I watched it. After the series had got cut short with the finale, I was really devastated that I wasn't over it for the last couple days and one day cried. But, that's is my long information of how I got into Rottmnt. I will still continue to support Rise in any way possible especially on Twitter that's been going on at least year now. Hopefully when we get this movie on Netflix next year....(sigh) it we'll get some great views and comments that it will be enough for the series to continue. That we'll be one of my greatest gift if so, if not between after the movie then I will still thank the crew for every hard work they put into a whole different series of TMNT.

[@Manthab]

Splinter not interacting is cuz the Hamatos have had generational trauma for hundreds of years and running away from that martyrdom into Hollywood and Lou Jitsu and then he was all of a sudden a rat man with four turtle sons with no resources whatsoever I’d like to see you go through all that he did and do as phenomenal as the haters expect him to be

[@maiyaallred3992]

I got interested in rottmnt from seeing some art of it. I loved the style and found that it was on Netflix. Along with the movie that came out a few days after I started And I love this series. It's so character based and funny that they just sit in your head. It's getting love, but it should've had it from the beginning

[@mr.leeleeleee7153]

When I first saw the trailer years ago and I didn't bother to watch it, but I saw some out of context stuff about this and I should give this a chance.

[@therishasrisha2348]

totally agree with you on everything! also about this moment when they are in dark red clothes can be a reference for old comics where they are all in red headmasks and not humorous like there. and now splinter saying that it's not what doing them good but their individuality. in the end they're all still different but got the thing that equates them after knowing about hamato clan and their responsibilities - black elements in the looks. that shows that they are approaching the "original" turtles (also with the leader leonardo and I also really like the fact that he is more of a co-leader with raph) but they are still a rise turtles and they will not be like their old versions their "old fans" are waiting for. I think the rise creators absolutely knew how everyone would react to the changes in this version and added this symbol. and I absolutely love it.

[@phlpcockrell]

I fell in love with show IMMEDIATELY from the first episode fight scene. I never got the hate for rise being too goofy when 2012 was goofy as hell. Talking mind control pizza, donnie gets turned into a car, Mojo Jojo krang, gorilla butt canon robots, napoleon dynamite frog...mikey. but splinter dies and suddenly it's Citizen Kane. 2012 kinda made me dislike tmnt but a more laid back comedic approach was just what the doctor ordered. Plus with 2012 being the "dramatic" series, a comedy was really the only other way they could take the show.

[@BHStudios01]

LOVED Rise, and yes, the movie is awesome. Rumor is that Viacom may have used the movie as a way to decide whether or not bring Rise BACK, so far, we haven’t heard anything from them.

[@alexanderramos6747]

At first I was hesitant, in give Rise a chance. I'm SO glad I did. I do prefer past iterations of the turtles more, but Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a great show!😁

[@eletrobonnie5887]

I loved the show. It was different. And different isn't always bad, it was funny and serious.

[@tartadecaca5852]

It was my longes hyperfixation with a record of 5 months c: when I wasnt studying I was looking for fan content on the internet or rewatching the series

[@brucebanana4486]

When you bring Teen Titans Go comparison that franchise is already had a version which is the original TMNT cartoon. A lot of fans who started with the original comics hated that show because it was radically different even one of the co-creators hates it. when TMNT 2003 came out that it was very faithful comics, but the ones who grew up with the original cartoon is that they hated it because it was not what they grew up with. Even then there was controversy with Shredder being an Alien. When the series ended that Nick start a new reboot CGI series that a lot of fans push back. What my point is crossing that fandom doesn't like anything new or different. Yes, eventually they will grow to like them. But your other point is that series is different from all TMNT. It isn't that much different to be honest when you look at the history of TMNT. Rise of Turtles style is a bit closer to the original cartoon sense of humor and a bit of characterization. The whole mystic thing was there in comics and other cartoons like the 2003 season 5. Like both Shrudders are Demons. The whole Splitter is related to Turtles that IDW comics had a similar idea with being reincarnations of some family in feudal Japan. The list goes on. I think fans were shocked that they jump mystics first hand then build up to it like comics or other cartoons. They also expect more tonally closer to the comics than the 80s version. I think that's why there is a backlash against the series. Personally for me that I don't hate it or love it. I just find the series okay at best.

[@jacintaschneider4145]

I loved the stylistic sometimes stiff animation! I thought it was cool and super well pulled off and funny! I never knew that part of the reason for it was budget limitations!

[@ItzLevi2009]

Ngl when I first saw splinter. I screamed cuz I was surprised. I didn't like how short he was and I thought he looked weird. But now it grew onto me and now I like his look tbh XD

[@JVdragoon]

Me and my brothers were fans of the show since it first did the first three episodes before it actually premiered. It was such a great show that I wish people let it grow out like the others instead of writing it off because it wasn't like the originals or even making TTG comparisons because it was in a more comedy style. People just don't like to let shows grow into a bigger unless it's something that they can binge I noticed though that kind of thinking could be going a step too far. One thing I want to say is that it's a shame that Rise of TMNT isn't getting more attention but the 80s ones are in mainstream media like the games. I feel like a lot things that are being shown of TMNT nowadays could of been perfect for Rise if it was still continuing on because this series would've been a great beat 'em up like how the new game is being like (and feel it would fit a bit more considering they're making April a character to fight in that one.)

[@JVdragoon]

Also forgot to add that I'm glad they act brotherly and like a family in this show, don't really see it too often in tv shows or the family are just at each others neck in someway so it was really refreshing to see this show have them be more connected.

[@Lineinthesand2002]

I remember I use to say I hated how the turtles look and how Rise ruined it But now, I enjoy ROTTMNT and I was wrong about them

[@RocknRocknRock]

This show deserves to come back. #SaveROTTMNT #SaveRiseoftheTMNT #UnpauseROTTMNT #UnpauseRiseoftheTMNT #SaveRiseofTMNT #RiseSeason3 #TMNT

[@moxxiedemongamer3019]

this Show is funny and action packed

[@Sanity_gone]

I didnt think of rottmnt when it first premiered but when i watched the movie i kinda loved it, i kinda stalked tumblr and ao3 for rottmnt

[@aquadragondavanin6745]

i've loved rottmnt since i first saw it!! i've never seen the other iterations so i didn't really ''get'' the push back it got. i understand changes to something you love can be difficult but this show gets rebooted so often!! anyways, i fell in love with the art style and the characters Right Away, it had such a perfect balance of comedy and heart that got me really excited to watch everytime it came on. I wish it hadn't been ended before its' time, the finale is awesome but it definitely feels rushed. the team worked with what they had.

[@Broco-yr6ux]

When Rise was first announced, I was not happy… it was such a big change to adjust to. Now having seen the full series and Movie. Yeah it’s good. It wasn’t afraid to be different and that what makes it the most interesting interpretation. The animation is orgasmic, and these are now my favourite designs for the turtles. The characterisation is (once again) different. But as stated it’s their origin story, they have yet to grow into the more recognisable and mature versions of themselves. Either way I really like this Splinter, April. Donnie is my absolute favourite and I personally love what they did with The Shredder. My issues come from other things… it’s far too episodic for my liking. And most of the new mutant characters, are extremely forgettable. To me the show is at its best when it focuses on Character moments and The overarching story. There are some really good episodes that don’t to either that I wouldn’t mind rewatching, but for the most part I just got annoyed when I found out I’d have to sit through an episode that didn’t push the main plot. But is was all worth it for the 4 part finale. And the movie! Both of which are incredible, and are must watch’s for any TMNT fan.

[@akilcharles3473]

When it first came out as a teaser I was intrigue, knowing that how different this version of TMNT is to like all the other TMNT's I have seen. And I have seen a lot of them the 90's cartoon,the live action movies,the 3D/CGI ones and hell there were mini parody versions of the TMNT that's on KZbin that I was interested in. But soon after I watch ROTTMNT I freaking love it, it was like an anime version of the TMNT I always wanted. My personal favorite would be the 2014 TMNT but this one is closed to second place(or tie in first). COWABUNGA 💚🐢🐢🐢🐢

[@idkjkr]

I actually hated the show when it first came out (not trash it on social media kinda hate tho, that's WAYYY too excessive). For me, I grew up watching the 2003 series while the 2012 was airing. 2003 Leo was actually literally someone my seven year old self looked up to. Because I was an older sibling who had to look after (get this) three younger siblings who (ironically) had similar temperaments to Ralph, Mikey and Donnie. 2003 Leo was like a nice guide book for 'How-to-be-a-responsible-and-good-older-sibling'. So when 2012 came out (much older than at 7 yrs old lol), I was kinda upset but was willing to give it a chance (after two years had passed lol). But when Rise came out, I was really didn't like the show (I was given misinformation about it at the time.) However, after giving it a go, I realized that I loved it. It had an interesting narrative especially since it's a pre-sequeal. It explored the turtles in a beautifully written narrative. We saw more of Ralph being the leader he wanted to be. He was pretty good actually but at random times lacked foresight. And it was interesting to see Leo laid back. Having small bursts of the leader we remember him to be. And after watching it, I was kinda sad that Ralph got his leadership taken away but excited because (I've always been a Leo fan lol). The show did do justice to Ralph's leadership. I think it showed Ralph's potential. It showed that Ralph could've become a good leader if he were given time to grow and develop. However, I think I understand why Ralph's growth as a leader was thrown out and he was given the role of second in command. Let me explain: We see signs of Leo's potential. Not dissing on Ralph but when Leo bothered, he thought ahead and faster. He made better quick judgements on the fly whereas it took Ralph longer to do so. In the show, they made it obvious that when Leo tried, he could actually be competent as a leader. And the thing is, Splinter noticed both. He saw how Ralph took his responsibility as a leader seriously. He was someone who deeply valued his brothers as his BROTHERS before as his teammates. But that's what made him emotional and at times indecisive (which is a quality that slowly ebbs away as the series progresses). He also saw that Leo was a naturally gifted taction who could account and accommodate for multiple variables and still be correct in orchestrating entire situations to go the way he wanted to. We see this happening in EXTREME clearity "The Lair Games" and "Many Unhappy Returns". And also the other thing was that Splinter saw that with time, his sons were gaining more enemies. There were more everytime he looked away. I think Splinter wanted them to be safer faster and realized that if he made Leo the official 'leader', Leo would grow exponentially faster than Ralph in that role. Leo was a quick solution to a quickly rising problem because unlike Ralph who thought in "what should I do right now as this whole situation is happening"; we've seen Leo who thinks in "what do I do right now to make this end the way I want without arising suspension". And had the show been given more time, I think it would've shown that (after Leo being insanely irresponsible first tho). We would've seen him grow serious over time because he'd realize just what is means to be the one "responsible" for his brothers' lives. The whole dynamic that would come from Leo and Ralph, especially in a more narratively focused point of view would've been amazing. I really hoped that the show would have more than just one and (basically) half a season. Honestly, I hope that they continue the show some way. I'm excited for the movie but I still want the show. It had a pretty good point of view and an interesting narrative.

[@gray4robot]

I recommend checking out Lego Monkie Kid as well. It's made by the same studio and has the same amount of action and fun. Plus I heard there were supposed to be more episodes in the second season, but they ended cutting the least-important ones. I think?

[@quatreunhuit]

He already made a video about this Show.