What do you hope happens for Mikey next season?

[Leofan26]

I'll say it again, I hope Mikey gets more development and good moments, he didn't really get much season one :(

What about you guys?

[BabyTurtles]

more Mikey shinning moments plz~

he doesn't have to do something smart, just something awesomely Mikey without being dumb!

:3

[Gwydion]

Honestly I'm kind of hoping that maybe in the back of his mind he'll be thinking about the fact that Leo coming back to save him almost cost Leo his life, and therefore he'll try to take training and whatnot just a bit more seriously.

Not that I want him to dwell on it or anything (Mikey's always gonna be the lighthearted Turtle), but it seems like it'd be a good motivator to kickstart some character development on his end. I like him as he is, but I don't want him to remain completely the same - it's more interesting when characters evolve slowly over time.

[WhitefinDolphin]

I'll say it again, I hope Mikey gets more development and good moments, he didn't really get much season one :(

What about you guys?

I wouldn't say Mikey didn't develop much or had any good moments. Mikey's had a lot of good moments and his character has developed since the beginning. The only thing I see missing, comparing him to his brothers is having positive encouragement for his sensei, Master Splinter. We've seen Donnie, Raph, and Leo have many serious discussions with Master Splinter one on one, but we have not seen Mikey and Master Splinter have a serious talk yet. In fact, Raph in "Old Friend New Enemy" sort of took up the role as Mikey's mentor in the end, encouraging and giving good advice to him.

Mikey's got a lot of things going for him in the next season. I haven't been disappointed with any of the Turtles so far and I'm sure Nickelodeon will do alright.

[BabyTurtles]

I wouldn't say Mikey didn't develop much or had any good moments. Mikey's had a lot of good moments and his character has developed since the beginning. The only thing I see missing, comparing him to his brothers is having positive encouragement for his sensei, Master Splinter. We've seen Donnie, Raph, and Leo have many serious discussions with Master Splinter one on one, but we have not seen Mikey and Master Splinter have a serious talk yet. In fact, Raph in "Old Friend New Enemy" sort of took up the role as Mikey's mentor in the end, encouraging and giving good advice to him.

Mikey's got a lot of things going for him in the next season. I haven't been disappointed with any of the Turtles so far and I'm sure Nickelodeon will do alright.

yea I noticed that XD why doesn't Splinter wanna talk to him? lol
but I'm sure he will next season :)

[Shark_Blade]

His strength is his compassion and big heart.

More of that please.

And yeah, more IMPORTANT moments with Splinter. I don't remember any in season 1. Just remembered Splinter tripped him with his tail so Mikey fell, and another time Splinter bitch slapped Mikey when he showed him a comic book.

[BabyTurtles]

His strength is his compassion and big heart.

More of that please.

And yeah, more IMPORTANT moments with Splinter. I don't remember any in season 1. Just remembered Splinter tripped him with his tail so Mikey fell, and another time Splinter bitch slapped Mikey when he showed him a comic book.

Splinter is so gentle with Mikey isn't he XD

[Leofan26]

His strength is his compassion and big heart.

More of that please.

And yeah, more IMPORTANT moments with Splinter. I don't remember any in season 1. Just remembered Splinter tripped him with his tail so Mikey fell, and another time Splinter bitch slapped Mikey when he showed him a comic book.

You make it sound like Splinter hates him :(
Than again, in the final it was like he was telling Leo to go die, so sweet :lol:

[Gin Rummy]

Him getting Klunk would be nice. I hope the Ice Cream Cat doesn't turn out to be him. (It's creepy.)

[BubblyShell22]

ICK is not Mikey's cat, it's April's and Mikey is just baby-sitting him when he gets into some mutagen.

[Retro-Specs]

Well, since my wife and I are also watching the OT series, I've noticed a lot of episodes focused on the original Michelangelo. These ones tend to have him altered in some way (Turned into a human, shrunk down to a few inches tall, turned into a child) or put him in an odd position (Putting up with Shredder thinking he IS Mikey, having to save all his bros when they are kidnapped).

So, an episode focused on Mikey where something crazy happens to him, or a crazy situation forces him... out of his shell (Sorry). A Donatello invention gone wrong could easily make this sort of episode a reality.

One idea I had - when speculating that Mikey is actually the most skilled and athletic of the four, but his lack of focus keeps it subdued - is to have his IQ/thought patterns altered to where he can best all his brothers, maybe even his sensei - but it goes to his head, thinking he's practically invincible, and he goes out to take on a tough villain on his own.

They may not have pushed too much development on Mikey, but the character has such a great foundation already that they really don't need to. All they need to do it take that personality and apply it.

[BubblyShell22]

I'm sure there will be more development for Mikey in season 2, and I believe Greg Cipes said somewhere that Mikey will grow more, so that's a good thing. I really hope they focus on his compassion and big heart as well as give him more moments where he's not portrayed as being totally dumb such as in "Parasitica" though not that exact situation again.

[snake]

more Mikey shinning moments plz~

he doesn't have to do something smart, just something awesomely Mikey without being dumb!

:3

This, and have him mature a bit.

[Donatello19]

I just want to see him be a bit more serious at times. Not all the time, but when he's fighting and whatnot he shouldn't be cracking jokes/acting silly.

[JTH]

I just want to see him be a bit more serious at times. Not all the time, but when he's fighting and whatnot he shouldn't be cracking jokes/acting silly.

Mikey not acting silly and joking during fight scenes, then it's not Mikey. People I think are taking Mikey's character development for granted.

Mikey's development is based primarily on his humor, I don't need a more serious story to build up the class clown.

Let Mikey be Mikey, let him have his times to shine and be serious when it is crucial (ie: Shredder Fight in "The Gauntlet"), but don't tweak or turn the character into something more serious and be something he's not. Because then you get him winning a Battle Nexus Tournament, and turning into a Narcissistic Creep. Stuff like that makes me terrified to see Mikey's character developed.

[Captain PunchYouHard]

I want to see stone cold badass Mikey, but with the sense of humor.

[BabyTurtles]

ya know I just noticed something......

didn't it seem that the first part of the season treated Mikey better then the last part of the season????

he seemed smarter and more competent in the first episode all the up to "It came from the depths"

not that he didn't have shining moments after that...but he seemed different....

.......no just me? :D

[BubblyShell22]

Actually, I think he became more competent as the season went on, but in the first episode, he definitely acted like he wasn't focused enough. As the season progressed, he became more focused and there was more to him than just his humor as outlined in "It Came From the Depths."

[Luckyday]

I want the writers to dwell on the other parts on his personality like his compassion for others and his sense of creativity.

[Captain PunchYouHard]

On this subject, I saw somewhere that some official bio says Mikey is ADHD and Leo has asthma. Anyone have any idea what "official bios" they're referring to? I don't remember seeing either of those on the Nick site. If it's true, kudos to them for giving kids someone to relate to, although I don't think the asthma thing is terribly realistic.

[Luckyday]

That just something that was made up in TMNT Headcanon.

[snake]

On this subject, I saw somewhere that some official bio says Mikey is ADHD and Leo has asthma. Anyone have any idea what "official bios" they're referring to? I don't remember seeing either of those on the Nick site. If it's true, kudos to them for giving kids someone to relate to, although I don't think the asthma thing is terribly realistic.

This one?
http://sarahdragon.deviantart.com/art/TMNT-2012-Michelangelo-Bio-314751273

[Captain PunchYouHard]

This one?
http://sarahdragon.deviantart.com/art/TMNT-2012-Michelangelo-Bio-314751273

Interesting! I wonder where those came from, or if I just glossed over it when I looked at the site.

[snake]

Interesting! I wonder where those came from, or if I just glossed over it when I looked at the site.

Yeah, I'm wondering if that's fan made or on nick somewhere.

[BabyTurtles]

Yeah, I'm wondering if that's fan made or on nick somewhere.

it was somewhere :) and it isn't fan-made

but I think they switched the bios around later....

[BubblyShell22]

Yes, it's an official bio for Mikey, but I don't know if they stuck with it. I never saw anything where Leo has asthma. It would be hard for him to be a ninja if he did. I had a friend who had asthma, and when we ran laps in gym, she couldn't run with us and had to sit out, so I highly doubt it would be plausible for Leo to be able to run with asthma, though it depends on how severe the asthma is.

[Captain PunchYouHard]

Yes, it's an official bio for Mikey, but I don't know if they stuck with it. I never saw anything where Leo has asthma. It would be hard for him to be a ninja if he did. I had a friend who had asthma, and when we ran laps in gym, she couldn't run with us and had to sit out, so I highly doubt it would be plausible for Leo to be able to run with asthma, though it depends on how severe the asthma is.

That's what I thought. You can't join the military with asthma, so he sure as heck wouldn't be up to jumping along rooftops, combat with two swords, et. al.

[LittleBlueHero]

I don't think Mikey will get Klunk. If he does it will be after Spike mutates (and changes names and colors wtf) I just think two turtles with Pets is too much.

I think it would be cool to see Mikey develop a relationship with Murakami the Chef. Mikey was usually the one making friends with Pizza guys in the books and I think it could be used a great device to grow his character. Maybe he's afraid to open up to his brothers and sensei because he feels he is EXPECTED to act a certain way?

Or really hates getting made fun of but can't talk to anyone about it. They could do a whole episode on Bullying if they wanted.

[Leo2k3]

Mikey in this series is a cool character. I have always liked the different Michelangelo's in the ninja turtle cartoons. The kind of laid back surfer stereotype, in the OT; the wiseguy in the 2k3, and now we have the kind of hyper active kid, in this series.

I just wish they kind of make this Mikey a slightly more serious at times. Him just playing the "dumb one" in this series is discrediting the character. He can be funny, but also have a big heart. The episode when they meet leather head for the first time should be the character in all the episodes going into season 2 and beyond.:tsmile:

[CyberCubed]

The Turtles personalities never really change or grow that much in any series, so I wouldn't be surprised if he remains the same. He might become a little less clueless but that's about it.

[snake]

Mikey in this series is a cool character. I have always liked the different Michelangelo's in the ninja turtle cartoons. The kind of laid back surfer stereotype, in the OT; the wiseguy in the 2k3, and now we have the kind of hyper active kid, in this series.

I just wish they kind of make this Mikey a slightly more serious at times. Him just playing the "dumb one" in this series is discrediting the character. He can be funny, but also have a big heart. The episode when they meet leather head for the first time should be the character in all the episodes going into season 2 and beyond.:tsmile:

This. Mikey was awesome in that episode.

[BubblyShell22]

I don't think Mikey will get Klunk. If he does it will be after Spike mutates (and changes names and colors wtf) I just think two turtles with Pets is too much.

I think it would be cool to see Mikey develop a relationship with Murakami the Chef. Mikey was usually the one making friends with Pizza guys in the books and I think it could be used a great device to grow his character. Maybe he's afraid to open up to his brothers and sensei because he feels he is EXPECTED to act a certain way?

Or really hates getting made fun of but can't talk to anyone about it. They could do a whole episode on Bullying if they wanted.

Yeah, I could see that, especially the way he hugs Murakami in "Never Say Xever." I'm doing a fan fic about the pizza delivery kid, and I'm going to have Mikey be really close to him as I think that's something Mikey would do.

[Technogeek29]

I want the writers to dwell on the other parts on his personality like his compassion for others and his sense of creativity.

I remember someone on the board mentioning an episode done in the style of Samurai Jack. About a Turtle who is a Samurai who rescues a Princess trapped in a castle by an evil lord. At the end when all is said and done it is revealed it was a story Mikey had written.

[Luckyday]

I remember someone on the board mentioning an episode done in the style of Samurai Jack. About a Turtle who is a Samurai who rescues a Princess trapped in a castle by an evil lord. At the end when all is said and done it is revealed it was a story Mikey had written.

Yeah that was me. :embarass:

[snake]

Yeah that was me. :embarass:

That was a good idea :tgrin:

[Captain PunchYouHard]

Yeah that was me. :embarass:

I would watch that at least twice.

[Luckyday]

Well if it helps anyone. I tried to post my idea on Ciro's facebook page at least three times and twice on nickelodeon at least twice. Just now, I posted it on the nickelodeon tumblr page.

[Technogeek29]

Well if it helps anyone. I tried to post my idea on Ciro's facebook page at least three times and twice on nickelodeon at least twice. Just now, I posted it on the nickelodeon tumblr page.

I love for something to explore Mikey's writing aspect of the character.

[Bry]

I think they've done a good job with the character overall. He's had his strong moments, and they generally haven't been overstated.

I would like to see more moments of true competence from Mikey (like in "Parasitica") because the only thing that could potentially worry me is going overboard with him being "the dumb one." But I have faith the show will keep the right balance, as it has so far. The Turtles have all learned lessons and grown in their own ways over season one, and I'm sure that will continue going forward.

I can imagine a moment where his brothers realize that his compassion and lightheartedness are a strength that helps keep them together as a family & team - and then go right back to giving him a hard time anyway, because hey, they're brothers. ;)

And yeah, seeing him develop some creative hobbies would be great - not necessarily as a writer like in the Mirage comics, but some nods to that aspect of his character would be nice to see more of in future seasons.

[Luckyday]

Like maybe mellowing out his ukulele.

[BabyTurtles]

Like maybe mellowing out his ukulele.

or drawing :D like his cool design on his skateboard~

[Luckyday]

or drawing :D like his cool design on his skateboard~

Would it be a little meta if he tried to create a comic of Turtle Titan?

[BabyTurtles]

Would it be a little meta if he tried to create a comic of Turtle Titan?

lol that'd be funny XD as long as he doesn't go out and try to be Turtle Titan lol

[BubblyShell22]

I'd love to see them show Mikey writing something or maybe being an artist.

[BabyTurtles]

I hope for all these things for Mikey!! especially a 1 to 1 talk with Splinter! >:U


even with his flaws in season 1.....I can't help help but love him...

it's like he does something stupid and I get mad

....but then he just smiles like nothings wrong.

http://th06.deviantart.net/fs71/200H/f/2012/351/3/c/cutest_mikey_screenshot_ever_by_xxcareysshadowxx-d5oah7b.png

.......then I forgive him.......XD LOL

[Captain PunchYouHard]

Jokes about Chris Bradford fanfiction aside, I think it's more likely that Mikey is an artist rather than a writer. IME, artists are more outgoing and spontaneous, whereas we writers are more introverted and moody.

Still going to write that "Mikey writes terrible Chris Bradford fanfic that takes unexpected and disturbing turns" fic someday.

[MsMarvelDuckie]

I've always seen him as an artist, personally. I seem to remember something in an OT episode where he was into art, but I can't recall which one. I'd love to see him doing his own comic- that would be really cool! Or maybe he could get into clay/pottery sculpting? (Which would also be a nod to his namesake, LOL!!!)

[BabyTurtles]

yay~ found the interview~ http://comicsalliance.com/greg-cipes-michelangelo-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-interview/

CA: Michelangelo has demonstrated an artistic side in other TMNT series. Can fans expect to see him show off some writing/illustration skills at all in the new show?

Greg Cipes: In this show Mikey has a custom skateboard he designed and that has by far the coolest art you’ll see. It was designed by Ciro Nieli the executive producer of TMNT.

:3 here they kinda talk about his artistic skillz briefly :D

[Technogeek29]

I'd love to see them show Mikey writing something or maybe being an artist.

OT Mikey seems to have an appreciation for art and 2K3 Mikey seem to like drawing.

[ninja-zero]

That Mikey starts to grow mature a little.

[BabyTurtles]

I wonder what Mikey's role will be next season?

Raph will have Slash and Casey
April will also have Casey
Leo and will probably have something to do with Karai
Donnie...................umm....April?? :D

I wonder what Mikey will do for the plot *_*

Leatherhead....(maybe something else)

[LeotheLateBloomer]

I really hope that Nick stops over-exaggerating on Mike's lack of intelligence. Mikey has never been the sharpest knife in the drawer but it has never been this blatant in an incarnation before. Mikey really needs a moment to really prove that he is more than capable of handling a situation on his own (and NO, "Parasitica" does not).

It is interesting to note that despite being a comic book fan in past incarnations, we have yet to see his fascination for super heroes. That's something I think Nick should explore. His artistic side.

[Powder]

It is interesting to note that despite being a comic book fan in past incarnations, we have yet to see his fascination for super heroes. That's something I think Nick should explore. His artistic side.

I'm fine with the lack of super hero stuff. Turtle Titan? Blech. Silvery Sentry? Blech. None of that, please. But I'm totally with you on the artistic side stuff. In the comics Mikey's been a writer and painter, and I'd love to see that explored. He's never had that side of him shared outside of those books.

[BabyTurtles]

I'm fine with the lack of super hero stuff. Turtle Titan? Blech. Silvery Sentry? Blech. None of that, please. But I'm totally with you on the artistic side stuff. In the comics Mikey's been a writer and painter, and I'd love to see that explored. He's never had that side of him shared outside of those books.

......secretly hoping he's left-handed >3>

[LeotheLateBloomer]

I'm fine with the lack of super hero stuff. Turtle Titan? Blech. Silvery Sentry? Blech. None of that, please. But I'm totally with you on the artistic side stuff. In the comics Mikey's been a writer and painter, and I'd love to see that explored. He's never had that side of him shared outside of those books.

What's wrong with superheroes?

[Powder]

They're boring, corny, cliche, generic, overdone, and don't at all fit in with the TMNT. It takes a lot away from the turtles themselves, their uniqueness, their role in life.

[Technogeek29]

They're boring, corny, cliche, generic, overdone, and don't at all fit in with the TMNT. It takes a lot away from the turtles themselves, their uniqueness, their role in life.

While I like the Turtle Titan aspect I wished it had just stayed as a stand alone thing. But I wouldn't mind 2k12 drawing a picture of it as meta sort of thing.

[JH24]

I would love to see Mikey's character/personality explored more in the second season, like (as others have said) for example his creative side, his compassion, his interest in humans and society, etc. But without changing who he really is at the core.

IMHO they already did a great job with his character in season 1.

They're boring, corny, cliche, generic, overdone, and don't at all fit in with the TMNT. It takes a lot away from the turtles themselves, their uniqueness, their role in life.

I agree, the superheroes was one thing I never really liked about the 2k3 series. I have nothing against them, but even just their presence took a lot away of the turtles' abilities and like you said uniqueness/role. Enemies like (Utrom) Shredder could easily have been defeated by them.

It's strange how in 2k3 they created a gritty world which has a lot of similarities to real life, and then throw a group of superheroes into it. I respect that decision, of course, but I always tried to pretend they didn't exist.

I liked the idea of Mikey wanting to be a superhero, it was fitting for his personality back then, but without the "real superheroes club" part.

[MaximeLoonatic]

I think his main role it's his friendly personality. I can see him showing his compassion and kindness to others, like Leatherhead or Irma or, dunno, Mondo Gecko

[pingclang]

Maybe make him not so dumb?

[LeotheLateBloomer]

I would love to see Mikey's character/personality explored more in the second season, like (as others have said) for example his creative side, his compassion, his interest in humans and society, etc. But without changing who he really is at the core.

IMHO they already did a great job with his character in season 1.



I agree, the superheroes was one thing I never really liked about the 2k3 series. I have nothing against them, but even just their presence took a lot away of the turtles' abilities and like you said uniqueness/role. Enemies like (Utrom) Shredder could easily have been defeated by them.

It's strange how in 2k3 they created a gritty world which has a lot of similarities to real life, and then throw a group of superheroes into it. I respect that decision, of course, but I always tried to pretend they didn't exist.

I liked the idea of Mikey wanting to be a superhero, it was fitting for his personality back then, but without the "real superheroes club" part.

I think that has more to do with Peter Laird being a fan of superheroes in general. As for me, I liked that superheroes existed in that show. Maybe I'm just a fan of comic books and superheroes, though. I mean, Batman lives in the same universe as Superman, Wonder Women, JL, etc., and he's not even a legit superhero. Strange and abnormal things happen in Gotham City (Killer Croc, Rahs Al Ghul and the Lazarus Pit, Humpty Dumpty).