Tmnt anime info?

*snake* · 06-27-2014, 05:45 PM

I've never watched the turtle anime. Is it all one series or is it multiple specials? Does the show have an English dub or is it just subs?

Thanks,

**Jester** · 06-27-2014, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by snake

I've never watched the turtle anime. Is it all one series or is it multiple specials? Does the show have an English dub or is it just subs?

Thanks,

Just 2 episodes. You can find it subbed...or there's a fan-dubbed version out there. The Shredder VA is by far the best...

EDIT:

Spoiler:

*snake* · 06-27-2014, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jester

Just 2 episodes. You can find it subbed...or there's a fan-dubbed version out there. The Shredder VA is by far the best...

EDIT:

Spoiler:

Thanks dude.

*CyberCubed* · 06-27-2014, 06:21 PM

It was 2 episodes that acted as the series finale for the OT in Japan.

alpaca witch · 06-27-2014, 07:37 PM

The anime is certainly a... unique bit of turtle media, to say the least. Most people have the same annoying reaction of "not muh turtles!!" at first site but if you're mature enough to not pull that, then I'd definitely say give it a chance. Do keep in mind though, that this was made primarily to appeal to young Japanese children in the late 90's. It has the same spirit of the OT, but is laden with Japanese cultural references and other things that might not make sense unless you have a lot of experience with Japanese culture in general. Some of the jokes sort of fall flat or just straight up don't make sense when translated since they're so inherently Japanese that you can't translate them literally, as they only make sense in the context of the native tongue. But of course if you have experience with subbed anime this is nothing new.
Just don't go in expecting to amazed, and keep an open mind. It's really wacky, fun, and colourful just like the OT but also very very Japanese. If that's the kind of thing you don't like then just skip it, as you're not missing much. Still, it's only two episodes with unique TMNT material so why not? The worst that can happen is you won't like it.
Here's a link to the first part of the first episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTjXOSFv8Hk

*pennydreadful* · 06-29-2014, 02:30 AM

Oh sweet, thanks for the link to the fandub Jester - I didn't know that there was an English dub out there, I'd only seen the sub version!

PizzaPower1985 · 07-01-2014, 10:50 AM

I just saw it for the first time. Thought it was weird, but I enjoyed it. Very unique. That being said, it was typical in style and plot of a lot of anime. Reminded me a little of Power Rangers and Dragon Ball.

Oh well, it was fun... but I may never watch it again!

Cryomancer · 07-01-2014, 12:01 PM

Don't forget the manga!

http://opentrain.theyear199x.org/?tag=super_turtles

*The Fifth Turtle* · 07-02-2014, 10:22 PM

Anyone know where one can find the DVD?

*pennydreadful* · 07-02-2014, 10:38 PM

I didn't know it was available on DVD; I thought you could only see it online?

*Powder* · 07-02-2014, 10:39 PM

I got my original copy on Ebay back in 2008. Found one randomly at a used DVD shop in South Carolina of all places last year. Kept that one & sold my original to another dromer. Just check ebay now & then, I guess. It's super hard to come by, though.

The disc art is the same as the cover. The episodes have subtitles, intros, outros, etc. Special features include a bunch of Japanese commercials for toys, manga & other assorted goodies exclusive to the east.

*The Fifth Turtle* · 07-02-2014, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Powder

I got my original copy on Ebay back in 2008. Found one randomly at a used DVD shop in South Carolina of all places last year. Kept that one & sold my original to another dromer. Just check ebay now & then, I guess. It's super hard to come by, though.

What would you suggest to use as keywords for searching?

*Powder* · 07-02-2014, 10:43 PM

I think I found it by looking up "Super Turtles DVD".

*snake* · 07-02-2014, 10:50 PM

I watched it. It's odd all right. I did laugh at the "ancient swimming style" part.

xChri5x · 07-03-2014, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Powder

I got my original copy on Ebay back in 2008. Found one randomly at a used DVD shop in South Carolina of all places last year. Kept that one & sold my original to another dromer. Just check ebay now & then, I guess. It's super hard to come by, though.

http://i44.tinypic.com/2ef3rqb.png

The disc art is the same as the cover. The episodes have subtitles, intros, outros, etc. Special features include a bunch of Japanese commercials for toys, manga & other assorted goodies exclusive to the east.

How is the video quality?

*Powder* · 07-03-2014, 05:41 AM

Not amazing, but significantly better than any stream online. Definitely watchable. I'm assuming it's ripped from a copy of the Japanese VHS in fairly good shape.

*The Fifth Turtle* · 07-03-2014, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Powder

I think I found it by looking up "Super Turtles DVD".

Thanx!

~~Sumac~~ · 07-03-2014, 11:51 AM

It's odd, but fun.

Mona_Lisa · 07-03-2014, 03:04 PM

Wow, I had no idea about this!!!! Did splinter just say a curse word???

Mind blown

*Powder* · 07-03-2014, 04:59 PM

There's quite a bit of awkward & semi-inappropriate dialogue in there.

06-27-2014, 05:45 PM	#1
snake Disgusting Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Outer Heaven Posts: 12,231	Tmnt anime info? I've never watched the turtle anime. Is it all one series or is it multiple specials? Does the show have an English dub or is it just subs? Thanks,

06-29-2014, 02:30 AM	#6
pennydreadful trash Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Australia Posts: 4,546	Oh sweet, thanks for the link to the fandub Jester - I didn't know that there was an English dub out there, I'd only seen the sub version! __________________ Creator of the Technodrome After Dark Discussion Group. PM for an invite (must be over 18 - no exceptions).

07-01-2014, 12:01 PM	#8
Cryomancer Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 1,090	Don't forget the manga! http://opentrain.theyear199x.org/?tag=super_turtles __________________ Final Boss of translation group Opentrain. We do videogame comics and TMNT stuff. http://opentrain.theyear199x.org/

07-02-2014, 10:38 PM	#10
pennydreadful trash Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Australia Posts: 4,546	I didn't know it was available on DVD; I thought you could only see it online? __________________ Creator of the Technodrome After Dark Discussion Group. PM for an invite (must be over 18 - no exceptions).

07-03-2014, 03:04 PM	#19
Mona_Lisa Stone Warrior Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 516	Wow, I had no idea about this!!!! Did splinter just say a curse word??? Mind blown __________________

06-27-2014, 06:21 PM	#4
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,872	It was 2 episodes that acted as the series finale for the OT in Japan.

06-27-2014, 07:37 PM	#5
alpaca witch Random Punk Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: the haunted castle Posts: 35	The anime is certainly a... unique bit of turtle media, to say the least. Most people have the same annoying reaction of "not muh turtles!!" at first site but if you're mature enough to not pull that, then I'd definitely say give it a chance. Do keep in mind though, that this was made primarily to appeal to young Japanese children in the late 90's. It has the same spirit of the OT, but is laden with Japanese cultural references and other things that might not make sense unless you have a lot of experience with Japanese culture in general. Some of the jokes sort of fall flat or just straight up don't make sense when translated since they're so inherently Japanese that you can't translate them literally, as they only make sense in the context of the native tongue. But of course if you have experience with subbed anime this is nothing new. Just don't go in expecting to amazed, and keep an open mind. It's really wacky, fun, and colourful just like the OT but also very very Japanese. If that's the kind of thing you don't like then just skip it, as you're not missing much. Still, it's only two episodes with unique TMNT material so why not? The worst that can happen is you won't like it. Here's a link to the first part of the first episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTjXOSFv8Hk

07-01-2014, 10:50 AM	#7
PizzaPower1985 Stone Warrior Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: United States Posts: 947	I just saw it for the first time. Thought it was weird, but I enjoyed it. Very unique. That being said, it was typical in style and plot of a lot of anime. Reminded me a little of Power Rangers and Dragon Ball. Oh well, it was fun... but I may never watch it again!

07-02-2014, 10:22 PM	#9
The Fifth Turtle Mad Scientist Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago sewer Posts: 2,488	Anyone know where one can find the DVD?

07-02-2014, 10:39 PM	#11
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,955	I got my original copy on Ebay back in 2008. Found one randomly at a used DVD shop in South Carolina of all places last year. Kept that one & sold my original to another dromer. Just check ebay now & then, I guess. It's super hard to come by, though. The disc art is the same as the cover. The episodes have subtitles, intros, outros, etc. Special features include a bunch of Japanese commercials for toys, manga & other assorted goodies exclusive to the east.

07-02-2014, 10:43 PM	#13
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,955	I think I found it by looking up "Super Turtles DVD".

07-02-2014, 10:50 PM	#14
snake Disgusting Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Outer Heaven Posts: 12,231	I watched it. It's odd all right. I did laugh at the "ancient swimming style" part.

07-03-2014, 05:41 AM	#16
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,955	Not amazing, but significantly better than any stream online. Definitely watchable. I'm assuming it's ripped from a copy of the Japanese VHS in fairly good shape.

07-03-2014, 11:51 AM	#18
~~Sumac~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 6,129	It's odd, but fun.

07-03-2014, 04:59 PM	#20
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,955	There's quite a bit of awkward & semi-inappropriate dialogue in there.