Mona Lisa or Ninjara, who was the better love interest for Raph?

*CyberCubed* · 07-10-2011, 12:45 AM

Raphael has had two major love interests in the franchise, one being Ninjara and the other being Mona Lisa. As we know, Ninjara stuck around for the bulk of the Archie's run, but Mona Lisa only ever got one episode.

Anyway, which character did you prefer as a love interest for Raph the most?

*gobo* · 07-10-2011, 01:10 AM

I'd say the one who came back for a second appearance. Besides, the other relationship was turtlecestuous. Everyone knows Mona Lisa is just Leonardo in drag.

**Jester** · 07-10-2011, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by gobo

I'd say the one who came back for a second appearance. Besides, the other relationship was turtlecestuous. Everyone knows Mona Lisa is just Leonardo in drag.

At least Mona was the same biological class...Ninjara's a mammal! EWWW!!!

*ssjup81* · 07-10-2011, 01:22 AM

Good question. I dunno. I liked both as love interests for Raph or at least a character to throw Raph offguard sometimes. I loved the interactions Raph had with Mona Lisa hands down. Even if nothing had happened, I felt that the two could've had interesting chemistry if she'd been brought back, but given that she was originally human, seems it'd be a bit difficult to literally work in a romance without its being a bit strange...then again, Mikey showed attraction to human girls...

Now, as for Ninjara, who did have the opportunity to be a literal gf to Raph was interesting. I liked it a lot. We got to see another side of him that wasn't often seen. Meh, who knows.

It's difficult to decide, but I'm leaning more towards Mona Lisa for this one since she was never given the opportunity and I liked the sarcastic humor she had too, similar to Raph's and they are both reptiles at least and won't have the "She'll die before me anyway" realization that Raphael pointed out himself in the comics.

*Raph's Girl* · 07-10-2011, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Jester

At least Mona was the same biological class...Ninjara's a mammal! EWWW!!!

Uh.. Mona Lisa was a HUMAN that was transformed into a lizard like creature.

As for the better love interest. I'll go with his wife, Mezcaal.

**Jester** · 07-10-2011, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Raph's Girl

Uh.. Mona Lisa was a HUMAN that was transformed into a lizard like creature.

Yeah...well....um....SHUT UP!

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As for the better love interest. I'll go with his wife, Mezcaal.

No one remembers her....

Man the future is a weird place.

cryan · 07-10-2011, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by gobo

I'd say the one who came back for a second appearance. Besides, the other relationship was turtlecestuous. Everyone knows Mona Lisa is just Leonardo in drag.

Oh,come in.How could you not like Mona Lisa.I thought she was hot(in a mutant sort of way)I know fans have different opinions but I liked her.I would like the relationship between her and Raphael be more stand offish.Similar to the way Han and Leia were in The Empire Strikes Back.

*Luzmagica* · 07-10-2011, 08:16 AM

I voted for Mona Lisa....

As "mutants" both are more similar species... Im not so so very much into give necessary to TMNT love interests...of course also...I prefer for them another mutant female than a human-girlfriend....

CrazySquirrel · 07-10-2011, 09:15 AM

I really liked Ninjara in the Archie series! I thought she added a good ongoing person to keep Raph happy. I really liked having a female character other than April.

*oldmanwinters* · 07-10-2011, 12:37 PM

Um... Mezcal?

On second thought... Ew...

*discordiatookie* · 07-10-2011, 12:55 PM

A more burning question from the man on the street is:

Horridus or The Regenta, who was the better love interest for Mikey?

*Raph's Girl* · 07-10-2011, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by discordiatookie

Horridus or The Regenta, who was the better love interest for Mikey?

Pft... Nononono!! It's either Oyuki or Kala!

*Spitfire* · 07-10-2011, 03:18 PM

I think love interests for turtles are stupid. If they are going to do it though other mutants is really the only thing that makes sense.

Either way Ninjara is the no brainer here. Mona Lisa has 1 episode with Raph and there's barely a connection there. She only flirts with him at first to get aboard the ship and afterwards she only likes him because he's a ninja turtle. Ninjara and Raph spent considerable time together. Their relationship actually had an arc and we saw it from the beginning to the end.

*Jephael* · 07-10-2011, 07:11 PM

To be honest, I never liked Ninjara. She was too warrior princess for my tastes. Mona Lisa on the other hand had some real potential! Sadly, she got the sh***y end of the stick!

Fugitoid Jones · 07-13-2011, 02:25 AM

I'm going with Ninjara. Mona Lisa was funny and all, but at least Ninjara could keep up with the fighting aspect of Raph, so she wouldn't be a damsel in distress. Plus, like Spitfire said, they had more time together.

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Originally Posted by Raph's Girl

Pft... Nononono!! It's either Oyuki or Kala!

Kala! Well, maybe Mitsu.

*Revan* · 07-13-2011, 06:37 AM

I can't imagine why Mona Lisa could have any romantic feelings for Raph. She was a human. Why would she be attracted to a mutant turtle?

I don't think the turtles need romantic interests. It's an adventure story. The only thing I can think of that might work would be a female mutant turtle. And we all know how Mei Pieh Chi worked out...

If I had to pick, I would say Ninjara though I still don't quite understand inter species sexual attraction.

*Powder* · 07-13-2011, 07:02 AM

They're all furries.

*ssjup81* · 07-13-2011, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Neutrino

I can't imagine why Mona Lisa could have any romantic feelings for Raph. She was a human. Why would she be attracted to a mutant turtle?

How about making it the other way around, Raph having an interest in her? That's my main argument as far as this pairing go. Her being human and all first and becoming a mutant...then again, in the Archie comics, Mondo Gecko did have a human girlfriend...and there was Irma's character of the OT series who didn't have a prob with it (still say she liked Donny lol), but meh, who knows, right?

That aside, romantic or not, the interactions between the two was fun and I really hate the fact that her character wasn't used outside of that one ep and that they didn't even use her as a Mutanimal for the comics.

Iroh · 07-13-2011, 12:02 PM

I'll say that Mona Lisa would be a better love interest because after all, both Raph and Mona had the same smart attitude besides being green.

*Revan* · 07-13-2011, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ssjup81

How about making it the other way around, Raph having an interest in her? That's my main argument as far as this pairing go. Her being human and all first and becoming a mutant.

They seemed interested in human women in multiple mediums

View Poll Results: Better love interest?
Ninjara	7	29.17%
Mona Lisa	8	33.33%
Neither, I hate the idea of love interests for the Turtles in general	8	33.33%
Neither, I didn't like those two characters, but would be open for other love interests for Raph	1	4.17%
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07-10-2011, 12:45 AM	#1
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,878	Mona Lisa or Ninjara, who was the better love interest for Raph? Raphael has had two major love interests in the franchise, one being Ninjara and the other being Mona Lisa. As we know, Ninjara stuck around for the bulk of the Archie's run, but Mona Lisa only ever got one episode. Anyway, which character did you prefer as a love interest for Raph the most?

07-10-2011, 01:10 AM	#2
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	I'd say the one who came back for a second appearance. Besides, the other relationship was turtlecestuous. Everyone knows Mona Lisa is just Leonardo in drag. __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

07-10-2011, 08:16 AM	#8
Luzmagica A Magic Light Dudette! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Spain. Posts: 3,878	I voted for Mona Lisa.... As "mutants" both are more similar species... Im not so so very much into give necessary to TMNT love interests...of course also...I prefer for them another mutant female than a human-girlfriend.... __________________

07-10-2011, 12:37 PM	#10
oldmanwinters Overlord Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Between yesterday and tomorrow! Posts: 15,500	Um... Mezcal? On second thought... Ew... __________________ Experience the TMNT Fan Commentaries! Check out my TMNT fan comic, "Nothing to Fear"! View my sketch work! I'm selling some of my hard-to-find TMNT items!

07-10-2011, 01:22 AM	#4
ssjup81 Foot Elite Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Central Virginia (Back in the US) Posts: 4,734	Good question. I dunno. I liked both as love interests for Raph or at least a character to throw Raph offguard sometimes. I loved the interactions Raph had with Mona Lisa hands down. Even if nothing had happened, I felt that the two could've had interesting chemistry if she'd been brought back, but given that she was originally human, seems it'd be a bit difficult to literally work in a romance without its being a bit strange...then again, Mikey showed attraction to human girls... Now, as for Ninjara, who did have the opportunity to be a literal gf to Raph was interesting. I liked it a lot. We got to see another side of him that wasn't often seen. Meh, who knows. It's difficult to decide, but I'm leaning more towards Mona Lisa for this one since she was never given the opportunity and I liked the sarcastic humor she had too, similar to Raph's and they are both reptiles at least and won't have the "She'll die before me anyway" realization that Raphael pointed out himself in the comics.

07-10-2011, 09:15 AM	#9
CrazySquirrel Foot Soldier Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 147	I really liked Ninjara in the Archie series! I thought she added a good ongoing person to keep Raph happy. I really liked having a female character other than April.

07-10-2011, 12:55 PM	#11
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07-10-2011, 03:18 PM	#13
Spitfire Writer • Director Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,035	I think love interests for turtles are stupid. If they are going to do it though other mutants is really the only thing that makes sense. Either way Ninjara is the no brainer here. Mona Lisa has 1 episode with Raph and there's barely a connection there. She only flirts with him at first to get aboard the ship and afterwards she only likes him because he's a ninja turtle. Ninjara and Raph spent considerable time together. Their relationship actually had an arc and we saw it from the beginning to the end. __________________ Check out my online portfolio http://www.christopherpelletier.com/

07-10-2011, 07:11 PM	#14
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,143	To be honest, I never liked Ninjara. She was too warrior princess for my tastes. Mona Lisa on the other hand had some real potential! Sadly, she got the sh**y end of the stick! __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines* - 1988

07-13-2011, 06:37 AM	#16
Revan Han Shot First Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Paper Street Soap Company Posts: 3,687	I can't imagine why Mona Lisa could have any romantic feelings for Raph. She was a human. Why would she be attracted to a mutant turtle? I don't think the turtles need romantic interests. It's an adventure story. The only thing I can think of that might work would be a female mutant turtle. And we all know how Mei Pieh Chi worked out... If I had to pick, I would say Ninjara though I still don't quite understand inter species sexual attraction. __________________

07-13-2011, 07:02 AM	#17
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,955	They're all furries.

07-13-2011, 12:02 PM	#19
Iroh Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: United States Posts: 546	I'll say that Mona Lisa would be a better love interest because after all, both Raph and Mona had the same smart attitude besides being green. __________________ https://www.youtube.com/yurushiigaming