Official Ep Discussion #14 "New Girl in Town" - Page 13

*snake* · 02-06-2013, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by demonsweat

Yeah, this. April is not poseable at all. Shredder's a bit lacking too, IMO.

Hopefully the new shredder fixes that

LH · 02-06-2013, 03:55 PM

Shredder's threat towards Karai supports the theory that she is not actually his daughter, but Splinters.

Mona_Lisa · 02-07-2013, 10:21 PM

The first time I saw Karai's design I was very disappointed, and I was one of the very first people on this form to jump in and see what everybody else was saying about her. Then put my 2¢ in. then after seeing the episode I love this episode! Really her weird "look" makes sense because of the way she's been raised. She's not going to look like an angel sitting on the church pew, she was raised by all Shreadder! Maybe as her character develops she will "change her look". Then again, since this is CGI that may cost to much money.
Also her voice actor nailed the character and really made the story enjoyable. I can't wait to see more episodes with Karai in them. She could easily become one of my favorite characters!
I also think the Batman/Catwoman dynamic is awesome!

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Originally Posted by marcelangelo

-I loved it that raphael was shouting booyakashaa as he was splintering up the frozen snakeweed...that showed were his thoughts were still....

I never thought about it that way while I was watching the episode, but you bring up a good point. Maybe Raph shouting "booyakashaa" is showing that he is still thinking about Mikey! That is a sweet thought, I like it!
All in all, the episode was definitely worth the $3.00 I had to pay itunes to watch it!

*Shark_Blade* · 02-08-2013, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Leatherhead (2012)

Shredder's threat towards Karai supports the theory that she is not actually his daughter, but Splinters.

That doesn't prove anything at all. Some father abuses their daughter in real life.

blue_angel99 · 02-08-2013, 12:51 AM

Love Karai cause she's a strong female character but I was hoping she wouldn't be paired with Leo.

It's funny that in the Tales of Ninja turtles where Leo lost his sight, the dream he had while under the influence of the tea Splinter gave him, he was married to a beautiful japanese lady who was gentle, kind and soft spoken; very opposite from Karai. Then it turns out his soulmate is Radical, a native american superhero who is very spiritual and compassionate; also opposite from karai.

Beside, don't think Leo is karai's type.

Spoiler:

Oh well, come what may.

*Shark_Blade* · 02-19-2013, 08:36 AM

I've searched the thread but didn't find anything about this.

When I rewatched the episode again, I heard Karai was saying that the sword that she planned to steal with Leo is owned by Miyamoto Musashi. It passed on unnoticed by me, I thought it must be some made up swordsman Nick came up with.

But then I realized and it finally clicked. Miyamoto Musashi is the famous swordsman, the inspiration behind the creation of Usagi Yojimbo! http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usagi_Yojimbo

Ugh, I'm kicking myself for not realizing this earlier. What a great find.

Now it doesn't necessarily mean that Miyamoto Usagi will make an appearance in future episode, but it's a nice Easter egg/teaser by Nick nevertheless. It's their mischievious way of teasing us about Usagi. Very smart, hiding it that you can easily miss unnoticed. Damn I love this show!

~~Sumac~~ · 10-24-2014, 04:18 PM

First, Mousers, than Leatherhead, than Rat King and now Karai? Nice.

I am not entirely on board with reimagining Karai as just Shredder's henchwoman / step-daughter.

Still this version of her is nice. Reminds me a bit about Juri Han (Street Fighter 4). Her banter with Leonardo was nice and overall I liked her personality. Fighting scenes between them were just...awesome. Some of the best I've seen in series. This is where 3D outshines 2D animation.

Definitely one of the best episodes, but I hope Karai won't end up as half-ally half-enemy as in 2k3 series. It was somewhat annoying.

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02-08-2013, 12:51 AM	#245
blue_angel99 Hench Mutant Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 382	Love Karai cause she's a strong female character but I was hoping she wouldn't be paired with Leo. It's funny that in the Tales of Ninja turtles where Leo lost his sight, the dream he had while under the influence of the tea Splinter gave him, he was married to a beautiful japanese lady who was gentle, kind and soft spoken; very opposite from Karai. Then it turns out his soulmate is Radical, a native american superhero who is very spiritual and compassionate; also opposite from karai. Beside, don't think Leo is karai's type. Spoiler: In mirages last issue, she appeared to have slept with Casey Jones!!! Oh well, come what may. __________________

02-06-2013, 03:55 PM	#242
LH Leatherhead Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 1,705	Shredder's threat towards Karai supports the theory that she is not actually his daughter, but Splinters.

02-19-2013, 08:36 AM	#246
Shark_Blade Emperor Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 7,909	I've searched the thread but didn't find anything about this. When I rewatched the episode again, I heard Karai was saying that the sword that she planned to steal with Leo is owned by Miyamoto Musashi. It passed on unnoticed by me, I thought it must be some made up swordsman Nick came up with. But then I realized and it finally clicked. Miyamoto Musashi is the famous swordsman, the inspiration behind the creation of Usagi Yojimbo! http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Usagi_Yojimbo Ugh, I'm kicking myself for not realizing this earlier. What a great find. Now it doesn't necessarily mean that Miyamoto Usagi will make an appearance in future episode, but it's a nice Easter egg/teaser by Nick nevertheless. It's their mischievious way of teasing us about Usagi. Very smart, hiding it that you can easily miss unnoticed. Damn I love this show!

10-24-2014, 04:18 PM	#247
~~Sumac~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 6,129	First, Mousers, than Leatherhead, than Rat King and now Karai? Nice. I am not entirely on board with reimagining Karai as just Shredder's henchwoman / step-daughter. Still this version of her is nice. Reminds me a bit about Juri Han (Street Fighter 4). Her banter with Leonardo was nice and overall I liked her personality. Fighting scenes between them were just...awesome. Some of the best I've seen in series. This is where 3D outshines 2D animation. Definitely one of the best episodes, but I hope Karai won't end up as half-ally half-enemy as in 2k3 series. It was somewhat annoying.