Splinter is mature, serious, and defensive. When the turtles go through the time and fail to claim all the Black-Hole Generator pieces to help in the battle against the Triceratons and warn Splinter in time to stop Shredder from killing him. Raphael | Splinter ventures from his lair on only two occasions. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles But it's the weight he also carried on his shoulders that most defined the beloved 'Raph.'. BA1 1UA. ", "(To Shredder): You never had anything but hatred. Saki, in turn, slices his ear off. Todd Capybara | Thankfully these aliens called the Utroms were peaceful, not only that but they were the ones involved in the road accidents which caused the canister of toxic waste by their technology to mutant him and his sons. Always up for a laugh just as much as a fight with the Foot Clan, Michelangelo's freewheeling personality set him apart from his more serious siblings even as his sense of humor often brought them together. Rat Enemies Clad in purple and wielding a bo staff alongside his array of gadgets, 'Donnie' was somewhat shy compared to his brothers, often lost in his own world of technology and science. He encourages the Turtles as they deal with the Shredder's plot to steal all music in the world, though he does not physically join the battles against Shredder or his foot soldiers. He was portrayed by James Saito (who also portrayed the Mob Boss in Home . Frankenfoot | Recognizable in most incarnations by his blue bandana and twin katana swords, Leonardo was the most dedicated ninja among the TMNT. Master Splinter is gone, and even if the world is put back to normal somehow, he will not return. Often, Splinter has waged mental battles and struggles with Foot Mystics or some other similar threat. One day, he comes across four baby turtles which were accidentally dropped by a boy through a sewer grate. ", (After Shredder tells him that he took Tang Shen from him) "SHE WAS NEVER YOURS! Eventually, he convinces Splinter to turn on his brethren out of desperation for food; Splinter grabs a Rat, breaks it's neck, and eats it. He later attempts to use his healing mantras to help April recover from the influence of the crystal fragment of the mystical Sol Star, and receives a vision of the ancient Aeons themselves but is overpowered by the form of a demonic Aeon. Climbing to the top a silo the bricks give way and falls inside and awakes with a broken leg. Once the leader of the Hamato Clan, Hamato Yoshi's idyllic life with his wife Tang Shen and daughter Miwa was forever changed when his rivalry with his friend Oroku Saki went too far, and Saki took everything from him. And if you defeat me, YOU WILL HAVE NOTHING. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin has taken the series back to its dark roots. Splinter appears as a supporting character in most video games based on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. ", "Look closely at this face, ShredderFOR IT WILL BE THE LAST THING YOU WILL EVER SEE! He taught them that ninjas fight for the downtrodden so they wont be crushed, which is exactly what theyre going to do now. The other Turtles self-isolated and slipped into deep depressions. Taking his advice may mean the difference between life or death.for one of them. Splinter does go to the Turtles for help whenever he was in a tough spot, especially shown in the 1987 series episode "The Old Switcheroo" when an accident caused himself and Shredder to switch bodies as he went to them for help in getting back to his real body but had a hard time convincing them at first but they believed him when they heard his wise wisdom and that he didn't want to fight them as they worked together to set things right. Yoshi is framed by his rival, Oroku Saki, for trying to murder their common dojo master. With Michelangelo's quest for vengeance successfully concluded, with his death he joined his brothers, his sensei and adoptive father Master Splinter, and his late comrade Casey Jones in an afterlife reminiscent of the 1980s' New York City of the group's heyday. You are ninjas. Matt Murdock (Daredevil), after being blinded by spilled radioactive waste, is trained in martial arts by a master call 'The Stick'. Before anyone can say their goodbyes to him, Master Splinter disappears. Splinter is a mutant rat with long straight white hair styled half up in a bun, a white beard, white bushy eyebrows, short grey fur, and a short, plump figure. Max Winters ", "I'd say the 'or something' part is the most accurate. He came into an alley and overheard a conversation between two strange men, later shown to be members ofthe Kraang. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, It is very possible that Splinter fears the fact that the Turtles will leave him someday, as this was one of the notions that the Rat King (in "I, Monster") used against him in an attempt to control his mind. ", "I don't want to say I was right, but I was right. This edit will also create new pages on Comic Vine for: Until you earn 1000 points all your submissions need to be vetted by other Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin #4is in comic book stores now. Dr. Tyler Rockwell | Ultimately, Splinter (and Donatello) went down fighting to the very last breath. Despite his love for his sons, Splinter is fairly militant with them, especially when they are young and inexperienced. Mondo Gecko | Afraid that his sons would be put in harm's way he is less diligent in training them in ninjutsu, until he learns that the Foot Clan have been assembling the Shredder's armour, and he takes a more active role in preparing them for the danger his irresponsibility has placed them in. send you an email once approved. Just as Saki was about to kill Yoshi, Shen interfered and took the fatal blow for herself. However, in the movie, the 2003 series Leonardo comments that it feels right to be with the 1987 Splinter regardless of the differences between the two worlds. Raphael or Raph is one of the four main protagonists in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and a member of the TMNT. Yoshi made his way to America and attempted to make a new life in New York City. (After defeating Tiger Claw). When New York City is in trouble, it's up to these four ninja-fighting, pizza-loving brothers to save it. Cus josh is here no more. TragicPaternal Master Ninja, Master (by the Turtles)Rat (by The Shredder)Brother (by the Rat King and Shredder), Mentor/paternal figure of the TurtlesNinja master, Master Combatant Master SwordmanExpert Weaponry ProficiencyWisdomHigh-Level Intelligence, Kill Shredder/Oroku Saki (failed)Inspire his sons to defeat Shredder once and for all (succeeded), Oroku Saki (adoptive brother; deceased)Tang Shen (wife; deceased)Hamato Miwa (daughter) Leonardo (adoptive son)Donatello (adoptive son)Raphael (adoptive son)Michelangelo (adoptive son), April O'NeilCasey Jones LeatherheadShinigamiSlashBishop, Rat King (Second archenemy)Tiger Claw (Third archenemy)RahzarFishface Bebop Rocksteady Baxter StockmanKavaxasThe Kraang The Triceraton EmpireHo Chan. Donatello | Alias(es) But wearing red and brandishing a pair of sais, Raphael fought through every challenge placed in his path and became the core of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles a champion for his brothers. It is also mentioned in both the 2007 animated film and the 2012 series that he very much enjoys dessert, particularly Ice pops. Liam can be reached at
[email protected]. This seemed to be evident during his fight with Shredder, during which Splinter also demonstrated his ingenuity by using his natural abilities as a mutant rat in the fight (something that he had never shown before, as he focused on training the turtles in more human skills), such as catching Shredder's blade in his teeth and running on all fours. Karai | Splinter's name is a spoof on a moniker from a character in the Marvel Comics series, Daredevil. The Group's Strong Sai-lent Type "Name's Raph. Everyone reunites at the house and finally talks about everything instead of avoiding it. Abandoned What-If? Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Annual 2022 #1 gives the brothers a moment of retrospection after Master Splinter's death in a wacky, colorful tale. ", "Do you think Timothy is happy with his new state of being? He waswise, mature, and highly trained in the art of Ninjutsu. He is a big fan of the New Gods and Doctor Fate, and loves comic books of all genres. After recovering from his broken leg and his deranged state, Splinter discovers the corpse of the Rat King in tatters and obviously there for a long time. Fugitoid | Master Splinter last edited by Yoshi raises the turtles by himself and gives them the names of his favorite Renaissance artists: Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo. Splinter cares for his adopted sons with fierce devotion, rescuing them in very critical moments in the series, such as when Shredder attempted to execute the four on a building, or when Bishop tried to literally tear them apart for science. All rights reserved. Raphael | Utroms He accepts that he must die, and understands that there are far, far worse things in the living world than dying." The Master of Death (also known as Conqueror of Death, Vanquisher of Death and others) [1] was the one who had in their possession all three of the legendary . Also, Splinter has strong willpower as he doesn't give up without a fight. Splinter | Splinter's grave. In "Monkey Brains", Splinter has the ability to fight without thinking. "Splinter" is a spoof from this name. At the end of the 3rd season, Splinter asks Shredder for a truce to stop the alien Triceratons. I've been Newsarama's resident Marvel Comics expert and general comic book historian since 2011. When Shredder has himself infused with mutagen, he kidnaps Karai and demands her to come. Shinigami | Yoshi lost his temper and struck Saki to the ground. Badly wounded in a fight with the robots and fleeing he was found by two workmen working for an organization known as Techno Cosmic Research Institute (TCRI) and they took the rat back to their building. Donatello | Raphael | At certain times, he may use harsh methods in order for them to learn a lesson, as seen in "The Pulverizer Returns! His punishments include making them do back-flips repeatedly in the second live-action movie, or being sent to the Hashi, a form of punishment in the 2014 film by using chopsticks for balance. Stealth: His stealth is a combination of his speed to get pass his enemies like Dogpound. Splinter | Just like Rafael's fiery death, the pair's explosive demise is incredibly tragic. Fugitoid | In "The Noxious Avenger", however, Splinter was at an unreasonable height of anger as he refused to let the Turtles defend themselves when grounding them, and worse yet, he still refused to let them off despite them fixing their mistake in the end. The Rat King also states that they will meet again. - Splinter is a master at detecting the weak-points in an enemy. Boomstick: Still, Splinter is the best dad ever known. 2012 TV series: In the 2012 series, Splinter is again introduced as Hamato Yoshi, voiced by Hoon Lee. In other incarnations of . 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It was an epic ending for the hero, as he nearly took down the Foot Clan despite being severely outnumbered. 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All five were originally test subjects at Baxter Stockman's bioengineering firm, Stockgen Corporation. Master Splinter is a character from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles media franchise. (They/Them). K.A.M.O.N is the mother fucking eye of the storm. He emphasizes meditation, deep thought, honor, and the virtues of Bushido to his sons. Unlike all of his past incarnations, Splinter is taller than each of the Turtles. "Perhaps one day she will believe the truth, but that is her own decision Human once more? He is a strict father to the turtles but loves them dearly. Hobby Dan has written for AIPT! This skeletal necromancer floats through a room, raising the Revival Dead with a motion of his hands and a strange chant, even the enemies that Rick has already knocked back down. If you can help us with this wiki please sign up and help us! When the Foot decide to bring on their A-game, just know that the Turtles have a furry surprise in store. He was forced to live in the sewers, where he befriended the rats. Renet Tiley He co-hosts the podcast Supersons with his brother where they try to make DC comics more accessible for new readers. TMNT 1, 2, 3 & TMNT (2007): (Mortu) | Also, in the 1987 series, Splinter can control his brain waves through his willpower. Splinter is many things to the Turtles - A wise sensei, protective parent, loving father, stern disciplinarian, quirky master and Zen philosopher. In the back-story, Hamato Yoshi was a member of the Foot Clan in feudal Japan. Next:Fantastic Four Confirms the Thing is Super-Vulnerable to One DC Hero. Bring me to the morgue. Angel |, Television Utroms Before the concert at the end of issue #104, the Turtlesnote how they dont think theyve ever had a night out in their entire lives. Casey Jones | Splinter's main fear is that he and his family will one day be exposed to the outside world, as he is understandably protective. Splinter is portrayed as wise, intelligent, and a skilled "elderly martial arts master". Though he was too humble to say so himself, Leonardo was considered the leader and moral center of the Turtles, their de facto guide when out of the watchful eye of Master Splinter. (Looks at Leatherhead) "My mistake. Yoshi is given the nickname "Splinter", due to his proficiency at breaking wooden boards, and he teaches them the art of ninjutsu in order to protect themselves. However, the peace talks to end the neverending war turns out to be a trap, as Hiroto sends his massive army to kill Splinter and Donnie. Fighting Skills: His skills of Ninjutsu are so remarkably high that even Rahzar (back when he was still Dogpound) referred to him as "one of the best" and claimed that "he's as skilled as Master Shredder, but he doesn't have the stomach to finish the fight". Intelligence: He shows amazing wisdom to give to anyone as for his fighting intelligence he can ways for his sons to escape when being hold tight they can escape from their enemies by making then loose focus as shown that he was able to escape the strength of Raph by licking him. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #104, by Sophie Campbell, Ronda Pattinson and Shawn Lee, on sale now from IDW Publishing. Miyamoto Usagi | Splinter: In the words of the ancient master, it ain't over till it's over. One day, Yoshi discovers the turtles are covered in "goo", which he later realizes was actually some kind of mutagen that caused whoever touched it to take the form of the animal it most recently came in contact with. Buffy Shellhammer | In the fight Splinter's cage was damaged and he was left alone. The rat followed the canister and the turtles down into an open manhole and observed how the turtles were crawling through the substance oozing out of the now broken canister. Utroms | In TMNT: The Last Ronin - The Lost Years #1 . Similarly to April, he appears to possess a rare sensitivity gift. Agent Bishop | The IDW Comics series, which began in 2011, presents a new origin for both Splinter and the Turtles. ", "Raphael! Splinter is often depicted to be a fan of soap operas. Splinter has perhaps trained in the ways of ninja for all of his life, which makes him very methodical in physical situations, and able to act easily in difficult situations that require thought. Despite The Shredder Taunting Splinter about his daughter, Splinter nearly defeated him, until Karai ultimately made her interference. There is not a monster more dangerous than a lack of compassion." Yoshi raises and trains his sons for three years until Saki and the Foot find them. Michelangelo | Yoshi fought back but accidentally broke a canister of Mutagenthey were holding in the process, spilling it all over himself and the turtles. With the family moving into Mutant Town, they arent the outcasts they always have been. Master Splinter is the teacher and adoptive half-father of the Ninja Turtles. Due to a traffic accident, four baby turtles and a canister of mutagenic ooze are sent down into the sewer. While the element of Splinter being Hamato Yoshi is still present, Oroku Saki is now the Foot Clan's medieval leader, with Splinter and the Turtles being the reincarnations of Yoshi and his sons. Hamato Yoshi (also frequently referred to by his alias Splinter or Master Splinter) was a mutant rat, ninjutsu sensei, known for being both the adoptive father and sensei of all four of the Ninja Turtles, the long-lost birth father of Karai/Miwa, husband of Tang Shen as well as the adoptive brother and sworn enemy of The Shredder (born Oroku Saki Ninjutsu: As a master of Ninjutsu, Splinter is knowledgeable, speedy and hasgreater strength. In the episode "Tempus Fugit", Splinter and the Turtles, who time-traveled into the future, are sent back to the present time, but the villain, Viral, blasts Splinter with a decompiler ray that scatters his bits all over the internet.