Your favorite Karai - Page 2

TheDarkKunoichi · 04-10-2014, 02:33 AM

Well, I haven't really read the comics so I don't know Karai in there but judging from your comments, she looks pretty badass and strong. But since I have to cope with the Karais the I know (which is the 2003, 2007, and the 2012) well, here is my opinion:

2003 Karai - She's somewhat cool here and she kicked the Turtles' butt. But I don't really like her voice. It sounds raspy, and it's like she just forces herself to speak with a hint of a Japanese accent. It's annoying. (And I hated her even more when she killed Leo and Raph in SAINW.. ) Sooo... nope.

2007 Karai - I actually liked her here. Even if she just appeared for a few minutes and stuff. And I liked how she took over the Foot completely and led them into battle, and it seems like she changed the Foot. Before, they're just killers who followed every order Shredder gives them, even if it will cause destruction. But here, the Foot grew soft and they fought with honor. And when I saw Karai supporting her fellow ninja to stand, my heart grew warm. Because I realize that she actually cares about them. Her voice here has a natural sounding accent, because of the fact that the one who voiced her is a chinese, Zhang Ziyi, and it actually suited her in my opinion. But what I don't like is she sounds bored out of her mind whenever she speaks. No emotion, no NOTHING. (And yes fans, I also don't like the part where she'd been defeated by a newbie ninja reporter. Ugh!) But the positive side is... she's actually VERY beautiful in here. XD

2012 Karai - So they made a different twist. Karai's a teen here. A VERY rebellious teen. And she's kinda like a goth/emo/punk/whatever too. And I'm like, 'what did they do to the honorable girl I know?!' But at least, she kept her fighting skills. Her voice doesn't even have a hint of Asian in there. they said she was raised in Japan. Why did her voice sound so American then?! And her confrontation scenes with Leo is starting to freakin annoy me. Because she just suddenly swoops in in the middle of a fight and tries to knock the hell out of Leo. And she doesn't always succeed. I also don't like the fact that they're supposed to be fighting, not talking. And the animation always slows down whenever they fight, but in the other action scenes it's so fast and you'll be like, 'WHAT THE SHELL IS HAPPENING?!' I don't like her at all in this. And making her Splinter's daughter just adds salt to the wound. Plus, I don't like how she looks.

So overall, 2007 Karai is my favorite. It's just that voice and fighting skills that I'm worried about. If they fixed that she would make a great Karai.

And as for the 2014 version... let's just hope it wouldn't disappoint us.

*BubblyShell22* · 04-10-2014, 08:58 AM

I voted for Nick Karai because I love how rebellious she is toward her father. 2003 Karai was blindly loyal and was horrible as Shredder herself. 2007 Karai had potential, but they wasted it by not having her in the movie that much. I can't say anything about the comics since I haven't read them. Nick Karai is awesome though. She's not afraid to go against her father and has been shown to do this many times. And now that she knows the truth about who she is, that's going to create even more conflict for her, which I love.

*blindturtle02* · 04-10-2014, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by BubblyShell22

I voted for Nick Karai because I love how rebellious she is toward her father. 2003 Karai was blindly loyal and was horrible as Shredder herself. 2007 Karai had potential, but they wasted it by not having her in the movie that much. I can't say anything about the comics since I haven't read them. Nick Karai is awesome though. She's not afraid to go against her father and has been shown to do this many times. And now that she knows the truth about who she is, that's going to create even more conflict for her, which I love.

I like Nick Karai as well. She got my vote. I'd never been introduced to her character prior to the 2k3 series and have to say I loved the way 4kids handled her. She had allot of great moments. I think she appealed to me because I've seen a few folks in her situation. They're so loyal to their parents, yet they fail to realize that they're just being used most of the time. I found myself rooting for her to break free of Utrom Shredder's influence and to become her own person and I'd say we got that in Turtles Forever. But I had to pick the Nick version because she just seems so much more indipendant in this show. She doesn't take any bs here. I have a feeling that she's going to repay Shredder for deceiving her, and things aren't going to be pretty for him. She knows Shredder almost as well as he knows himself, so she's in a position to bring the pain if she decides to do so. I like the fact that she's not so unswervingly loyal this time around. I think Shredder has been underestimating her, and it'll be nice to see him hopefully taught a few lessons on the subject. With this 2012 incarnation, there also comes the possibility that she might go rogue and really shake things up. I have to say I like wild cards like this. I believe she'll come around in the end, but Karai on her own side for a while sounds like it'd be a thrill to watch.

*Cipher* · 04-11-2014, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CyberCubed

The problem with Mirage Karai is after City at War...she's just boring.

It's funny because when people think of Mirage Karai they're strictly thinking of her in City at War, because everything after for her is forgettable.

I hardly think she becomes forgettable after "City at War." Even in Volume 4's stream of verbose and silly dialogue, she's a fine character. She just isn't much involved.

Nothing says the strength of a character has to be proportional to their focus and screen/page time, though. If that were the case, we'd all be voting for the 4Kids version on principle.

SonicKnuckles18 · 04-27-2014, 02:57 AM

2003 version for me. I always liked the episodes she was in.

*Candy Kappa* · 04-27-2014, 04:49 AM

Mirage all the way.

Garfield · 04-27-2014, 07:35 AM

SNES Tournament Fighters Karai.

She's the king of the mountain, the head honcho and she's got power moves.
The first version of Karai that I ever knew about. I found her very interesting from her design, to the way she moved and fought. There isn't a lot of narrative behind the character, but I'm okay with that.

View Poll Results: Your favorite Karai
Mirage comic Karai	8	18.60%
Image comic Karai	1	2.33%
IDW comic Karai	10	23.26%
TMNT 2k3 toon Karai	14	32.56%
Turtles Forever toon Karai	5	11.63%
TMNT 2k7 movie Karai	10	23.26%
TMNT 2k12 toon Karai	15	34.88%
TMNT 2014 movie karai	1	2.33%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 43. You may not vote on this poll

04-10-2014, 08:58 AM	#22
BubblyShell22 Leo-holic Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 16,912	I voted for Nick Karai because I love how rebellious she is toward her father. 2003 Karai was blindly loyal and was horrible as Shredder herself. 2007 Karai had potential, but they wasted it by not having her in the movie that much. I can't say anything about the comics since I haven't read them. Nick Karai is awesome though. She's not afraid to go against her father and has been shown to do this many times. And now that she knows the truth about who she is, that's going to create even more conflict for her, which I love. __________________ "A warrior who never fails, never learns."-The Ancient One. "Embrace your inner a**holiness."-Mr. Anderson.

04-27-2014, 04:49 AM	#26
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	Mirage all the way. __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

04-10-2014, 02:33 AM	#21
TheDarkKunoichi New Recruit Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: The Foot Clan headquarters in the Philippines Posts: 3	Well, I haven't really read the comics so I don't know Karai in there but judging from your comments, she looks pretty badass and strong. But since I have to cope with the Karais the I know (which is the 2003, 2007, and the 2012) well, here is my opinion: 2003 Karai - She's somewhat cool here and she kicked the Turtles' butt. But I don't really like her voice. It sounds raspy, and it's like she just forces herself to speak with a hint of a Japanese accent. It's annoying. (And I hated her even more when she killed Leo and Raph in SAINW.. ) Sooo... nope. 2007 Karai - I actually liked her here. Even if she just appeared for a few minutes and stuff. And I liked how she took over the Foot completely and led them into battle, and it seems like she changed the Foot. Before, they're just killers who followed every order Shredder gives them, even if it will cause destruction. But here, the Foot grew soft and they fought with honor. And when I saw Karai supporting her fellow ninja to stand, my heart grew warm. Because I realize that she actually cares about them. Her voice here has a natural sounding accent, because of the fact that the one who voiced her is a chinese, Zhang Ziyi, and it actually suited her in my opinion. But what I don't like is she sounds bored out of her mind whenever she speaks. No emotion, no NOTHING. (And yes fans, I also don't like the part where she'd been defeated by a newbie ninja reporter. Ugh!) But the positive side is... she's actually VERY beautiful in here. XD 2012 Karai - So they made a different twist. Karai's a teen here. A VERY rebellious teen. And she's kinda like a goth/emo/punk/whatever too. And I'm like, 'what did they do to the honorable girl I know?!' But at least, she kept her fighting skills. Her voice doesn't even have a hint of Asian in there. they said she was raised in Japan. Why did her voice sound so American then?! And her confrontation scenes with Leo is starting to freakin annoy me. Because she just suddenly swoops in in the middle of a fight and tries to knock the hell out of Leo. And she doesn't always succeed. I also don't like the fact that they're supposed to be fighting, not talking. And the animation always slows down whenever they fight, but in the other action scenes it's so fast and you'll be like, 'WHAT THE SHELL IS HAPPENING?!' I don't like her at all in this. And making her Splinter's daughter just adds salt to the wound. Plus, I don't like how she looks. So overall, 2007 Karai is my favorite. It's just that voice and fighting skills that I'm worried about. If they fixed that she would make a great Karai. And as for the 2014 version... let's just hope it wouldn't disappoint us.

04-27-2014, 02:57 AM	#25
SonicKnuckles18 Random Punk Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Land of Fire, USA Posts: 41	2003 version for me. I always liked the episodes she was in.

04-27-2014, 07:35 AM	#27
Garfield Hench Mutant Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: New England Posts: 432	SNES Tournament Fighters Karai. She's the king of the mountain, the head honcho and she's got power moves. The first version of Karai that I ever knew about. I found her very interesting from her design, to the way she moved and fought. There isn't a lot of narrative behind the character, but I'm okay with that.