Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) is an American media franchise that first appeared in the form of comics. Later, it got adapted into an animated television series that became popular in the early 90s. If you’re from that era and don’t know tmnt names, we can’t be friends. Don’t worry, that was a joke.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles features four turtle brothers, trained in ninjutsu. These fictional characters were created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird in 1984, only for a one-time project. Nobody imagined it to be so successful. It has appeared in several live-action films, video games and toys.
Names of the Ninja Turtles
Anyways, teenage mutant ninja turtles names are Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo. Oh! Don’t these names sound familiar? That’s because these turtles are named after famous Renaissance Italian painters.
Moreover, they also have names taken after colour. Let’s reminisce about them in detail:
1. Leonardo (Blue)
The oldest of the four, Leonardo also acts as a de facto leader when their Master Splinter is not around. Being the oldest, he is the most serious and disciplined of all. He wears a blue bandana and prefers to fight with two identical swords, called Katanas.
2. Raphael (Red)
As his colour indicates, he is the hot head and rebellious turtle of the group and often gets into disputes with his older brother. He loves to fight with his twin sai.
3. Donatello (Purple)
He is the mental giant and also acts as second-in-command, among all his brothers. His favourite weapon is bo staff.
4. Michelangelo (Orange)
Just like any other youngest brother in the family, Michelangelo is an easygoing and fun-loving turtle who loves to eat pizza and joke around a lot. He’s unbeatable with his two nunchakus.
Story of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
The comic was meant to be a dark parody. However, the first animated cartoons had a strong emphasis on humour which was considered to be appropriate for small
children. The turtles also teach children good moral values as they fight evil in New York City.
The inspiration behind the names for ninja turtles was taken from the Italian Renaissance masters, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo.
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a perfect option for a movie marathon night with children. Enjoy it with your children on their birthdays to spend quality time with them and turn it into an unforgettable family tradition. Don’t forget to order Michelangelo’s favourite pizza to make your night extra fun and fulfilling.
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