The 4 Element Turtles? [Spoiler]

[yohanc]

Originally Posted by B.H.Bob

I think the better fit for the 4 would be:

Leo - water
Raph - fire
Donnie - earth
Mikey - wind

Matches their personalities better.

I thought it like that too,
But looks like nickelodeon just want to follow the japanese culture stuff rather than to make it looks like the 4 element of the legend of aang
After all, the TMNT is a japanese ninja though, so it is more make sense to nick to follow up toward the japanese war theme, the furinkazan

[B.H.Bob]

It kinda would counter balence them too.

Water beats fire.
Fire beats wind.
Wind beats earth.
Earth beats water.

[victory_angel]

Raph as fire works because when one is angry we describe it as burning with rage. Fire is destructive. But is also calming because fire keeps things warm, it lights up the darkness and guides us

Leo as wind works because it is swift and silent as well as calm and gentle. But it also is fierce and strong. It can fan flames as well as extinguish them. With mountains wind can ware away at stone forming them into what they are. With the forest the wind carries the tree pollen, leaves, and seeds so that the forest can continue to grow and thrive. But its fiercer gusts can knock down entire trees.

Donnie as mountain works because mountains are tall and strong. Vastly patient and contains many secrets. They can contain fire, they are shaped by ice and wind, they offer shelter to the forest and those that seek it. But those that underestimate the mountain also die by the mountain.

Mikey being forest works because the forest can be dense and offers many places to hide. It can offer food for those are hungry in the form of animals for meat and plants for food and medicine. But also death comes in the same forms. The forest can welcome you but it also strikes the unwary.