Best Usagi crossover

*ToTheNines* · 08-07-2017, 08:21 AM

Tough call for me, gonna have to think about it before I vote.

*MikeandRaph87* · 08-07-2017, 08:30 AM

You forgot Usagi Yojimbo and Usagi Cone Home from thev1987 cation. That is a large number became aware of him.

I chose Big Brawl, but I will always be fond of the 1987 take. I only wish there was a resolution to the character.

*GoldMutant* · 08-07-2017, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeandRaph87

You forgot Usagi Yojimbo and Usagi Cone Home from thev1987 cation. That is a large number became aware of him

It's there, between Rabbit Stew (Mirage) and Shades of Green (Usagi Yojimbo comics).

I'll have to think myself on it, the Usagi appearances are some of my favorites in TMNT. Very difficult to pick a personal favorite.

*CyberCubed* · 08-07-2017, 11:42 AM

I don't know, I really enjoyed the Battle Nexus arc but it really wasn't an Usagi arc, it's more like he guest starred in this huge tournament featuring a whole bunch of characters and also tied into two villains like Draco and Ultimate Ninja.

The Usagi ep from Season 3 of 4kids where Leonardo went to his world is probably my pick then, because it was the most Usagi centered of all his 4kids appearances, and it was in his home world unlike the Season 4 ep where he came to New York.

Nick's Usagi crossover was great, but mainly the first and last episode. The middle by Brandon Auman wasn't as good, but the last episode was fantastic.

The recent IDW crossover was really good too. Nothing particularly special but a nice crossover that tied into Japanese mythology and had some nice action scenes in a typical Usagi story.

I like the Fred Wolf eps merely out of nostalgia, and I did like how he helped Obento-san against the giant green dragon and the ending in the fireworks factory, plus Usagi freeing the rabbit "slaves" in the restaurant.

Hard pick, but I guess I'd go with something Stan Sakai did himself since it was the "real" Usagi written by the man himself, and not a cartoon spinoff version like the other 3. So either the IDW crossover or the original Mirage ones.

*MsMarvelDuckie* · 08-07-2017, 01:33 PM

I haven't read the Mirage or IDW tales yet and have not yet seen the Nick crossover so I can't really judge yet. Of the ones I've seen I would probably go with either The Real World or The Big Brawl.

*DestronMirage22* · 08-07-2017, 10:36 PM

I really like Shades of Green.
Three whole issues of Usagi teaming up with the TMNT, drawn by Stan, and having more interactions between the characters than almost any of the other crossovers? It's almost no contest.

*MrPliggins* · 08-08-2017, 05:54 AM

Yea Shades of Green was my pick, although I liked them all. Tough choice. I haven't seen/read the new stuff yet (Nick and IDW), but it sounds good.

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 08-08-2017, 10:28 AM

Why was he never sent back to his own Earth in the original series?

*Shark_Blade* · 08-08-2017, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DestronMirage22

I really like Shades of Green.
Three whole issues of Usagi teaming up with the TMNT, drawn by Stan, and having more interactions between the characters than almost any of the other crossovers? It's almost no contest.

Because Stan is actually a great storyteller who have an eye on delicate details.

Despite that I still pick Nick Usagi because he's finally in CGI and it was wonderful to see him in full 3D animated form.

*ToTheNines* · 08-08-2017, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Original TMNT Cartoon Fan

Why was he never sent back to his own Earth in the original series?

We've all lamented the lack of a third Usagi episode a million times, but it is frustrating that between the sheer number of episodes between seasons 3&4 that they couldn't fit one more in. So many turds that I'd trade in a heartbeat for an Usagi conclusion. His toy allegedly sold over 2 million units the year it came out.

Even gave us that dumbass madeup rabbit character for the Easter episode.

*CyberCubed* · 08-08-2017, 07:00 PM

I think you're forgetting the rights for Usagi was probably only for a 2 ep deal (the episode was essentially a 2-parter), and that's it. If Usagi were to be in more episodes they'd probably have to make another deal with Stan Sakai.

*ToTheNines* · 08-08-2017, 07:09 PM

"I think you're forgetting something that I'm totally assuming and have no evidence of".

*CyberCubed* · 08-08-2017, 09:01 PM

Well it makes sense. He's a crossover character and they probably got the rights to use him for an hour episode, split into two episodes. And...that was it.

It's also obvious because PL said he stopped following the original cartoon after the first few seasons, so if he lost interest in it he obviously didn't go to Stan Sakai and ask him for another crossover. Without PL we would have never gotten that first Usagi crossover.

funatic · 08-08-2017, 11:52 PM

I voted for The Real World as it felt the most immersive in Usagi's world, introducing a lot of the extended secondary characters I never imagined we'd see in animated form.

*snake* · 08-09-2017, 12:58 AM

Ughhhhhhh. This is hard, because I enjoy all of them (haven't read IDW yet) and I can't pick a single favorite. Shades of Green and the Nick arc come out on top. The Real World/Battle Nexus is nice too.

eskater · 08-09-2017, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by snake

Ughhhhhhh. This is hard, because I enjoy all of them (haven't read IDW yet) and I can't pick a single favorite. Shades of Green and the Nick arc come out on top. The Real World/Battle Nexus is nice too.

My gut feeling wants to go with Real World/Battle Nexus but I'd have to think more on this one.

funatic · 08-09-2017, 11:59 AM

Battle Nexus is probably my actual favorite, but merely feels like usagi is guest starring in a turtles tale rather than a proper crossover.

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 08-09-2017, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ToTheNines

We've all lamented the lack of a third Usagi episode a million times, but it is frustrating that between the sheer number of episodes between seasons 3&4 that they couldn't fit one more in. So many turds that I'd trade in a heartbeat for an Usagi conclusion. His toy allegedly sold over 2 million units the year it came out.

Even gave us that dumbass madeup rabbit character for the Easter episode.

Then he should've been sent back onscreen at the end of the second episode (instead of assumed offscreen).

*FredWolfLeonardo* · 08-09-2017, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Original TMNT Cartoon Fan

Then he should've been sent back onscreen at the end of the second episode (instead of assumed offscreen).

He said he's gonna enjoy staying on earth at the end of Usagi Come Home. I always assumed he just always stayed in the turtles dimension and was happy with that.

*CyberCubed* · 08-09-2017, 04:33 PM

Eh, I assume Usagi just went back to his own world off-screen in the original toon shortly after that ep ended. I never thought he stayed on Earth.

View Poll Results: Best?
Turtle Soup & Rabbit Stew/The Crossing/The Treaty	0	0%
Usagi Yojimbo/Usagi Come Home	4	13.33%
Shades of Green	4	13.33%
The Big Brawl 1-4	5	16.67%
The Real World 1-2	6	20.00%
Samurai Tourists	0	0%
IDW One-shot	2	6.67%
Yojimbo/Osoroshi no Tabi/Kagayake! Kintaro	9	30.00%
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08-07-2017, 08:21 AM	#1
ToTheNines [sic] Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 15,098	Best Usagi crossover Tough call for me, gonna have to think about it before I vote.

08-07-2017, 08:30 AM	#2
MikeandRaph87 Jedi Master Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: JLA Satellite Headquarters Posts: 11,141	You forgot Usagi Yojimbo and Usagi Cone Home from thev1987 cation. That is a large number became aware of him. I chose Big Brawl, but I will always be fond of the 1987 take. I only wish there was a resolution to the character. __________________ Michelangelo: This looks like a job for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Raphael: Sheesh, Mikey this ain't a cartoon!

08-07-2017, 01:33 PM	#5
MsMarvelDuckie I Married a Duck! Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The bowels of Hell, Texas(otherwise known as Decatur) Posts: 8,772	I haven't read the Mirage or IDW tales yet and have not yet seen the Nick crossover so I can't really judge yet. Of the ones I've seen I would probably go with either The Real World or The Big Brawl. __________________ "You IDIOTS! You've captured their STUNT doubles!" -from "Spaceballs" "Where Science ends, magic begins." -Spiral, Uncanny X-Men #491 My various stories and fan-fics are now here- https://m.fanfiction.net/u/4770494/#end

08-07-2017, 11:42 AM	#4
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,112	I don't know, I really enjoyed the Battle Nexus arc but it really wasn't an Usagi arc, it's more like he guest starred in this huge tournament featuring a whole bunch of characters and also tied into two villains like Draco and Ultimate Ninja. The Usagi ep from Season 3 of 4kids where Leonardo went to his world is probably my pick then, because it was the most Usagi centered of all his 4kids appearances, and it was in his home world unlike the Season 4 ep where he came to New York. Nick's Usagi crossover was great, but mainly the first and last episode. The middle by Brandon Auman wasn't as good, but the last episode was fantastic. The recent IDW crossover was really good too. Nothing particularly special but a nice crossover that tied into Japanese mythology and had some nice action scenes in a typical Usagi story. I like the Fred Wolf eps merely out of nostalgia, and I did like how he helped Obento-san against the giant green dragon and the ending in the fireworks factory, plus Usagi freeing the rabbit "slaves" in the restaurant. Hard pick, but I guess I'd go with something Stan Sakai did himself since it was the "real" Usagi written by the man himself, and not a cartoon spinoff version like the other 3. So either the IDW crossover or the original Mirage ones.

08-07-2017, 10:36 PM	#6
DestronMirage22 Yukipedia Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 1,723	I really like Shades of Green. Three whole issues of Usagi teaming up with the TMNT, drawn by Stan, and having more interactions between the characters than almost any of the other crossovers? It's almost no contest.

08-08-2017, 05:54 AM	#7
MrPliggins Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,006	Yea Shades of Green was my pick, although I liked them all. Tough choice. I haven't seen/read the new stuff yet (Nick and IDW), but it sounds good.

08-08-2017, 10:28 AM	#8
Original TMNT Cartoon Fan Overlord Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 10,169	Why was he never sent back to his own Earth in the original series?

08-08-2017, 07:00 PM	#11
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,112	I think you're forgetting the rights for Usagi was probably only for a 2 ep deal (the episode was essentially a 2-parter), and that's it. If Usagi were to be in more episodes they'd probably have to make another deal with Stan Sakai.

08-08-2017, 07:09 PM	#12
ToTheNines [sic] Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 15,098	"I think you're forgetting something that I'm totally assuming and have no evidence of".

08-08-2017, 09:01 PM	#13
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,112	Well it makes sense. He's a crossover character and they probably got the rights to use him for an hour episode, split into two episodes. And...that was it. It's also obvious because PL said he stopped following the original cartoon after the first few seasons, so if he lost interest in it he obviously didn't go to Stan Sakai and ask him for another crossover. Without PL we would have never gotten that first Usagi crossover.

08-08-2017, 11:52 PM	#14
funatic Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northampton, MA Posts: 1,226	I voted for The Real World as it felt the most immersive in Usagi's world, introducing a lot of the extended secondary characters I never imagined we'd see in animated form.

08-09-2017, 12:58 AM	#15
snake Disgusting Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Outer Heaven Posts: 12,230	Ughhhhhhh. This is hard, because I enjoy all of them (haven't read IDW yet) and I can't pick a single favorite. Shades of Green and the Nick arc come out on top. The Real World/Battle Nexus is nice too.

08-09-2017, 11:59 AM	#17
funatic Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northampton, MA Posts: 1,226	Battle Nexus is probably my actual favorite, but merely feels like usagi is guest starring in a turtles tale rather than a proper crossover.

08-09-2017, 04:33 PM	#20
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 41,112	Eh, I assume Usagi just went back to his own world off-screen in the original toon shortly after that ep ended. I never thought he stayed on Earth.