What if TMNT was an Anime?

[Jester]

But if he doesn't the thread dies....

OH!!!!!! I see.

[Cowabungawolf89]

Originally Posted by Powder

How about a character who keeps bumping their thread?

Again if you don't like it then don't reply on it.

[Jester]

But isn't that why you created this thread?

Why bump this thread, when you created a new character thread?

[Cowabungawolf89]

Originally Posted by Jester

But isn't that why you created this thread?

Why bump this thread, when you created a new character thread?

That's for the 2012 show. The new character post on here is for the anime idea on this thread

[Logan]

Give it to Katsuhiro Otomo or Yoshiaki Kawajiri. Otomo might be the better choice, though, since he can handle humor even-handed.

[Cowabungawolf89]

Originally Posted by Logan

Give it to Katsuhiro Otomo or Yoshiaki Kawajiri. Otomo might be the better choice, though, since he can handle humor even-handed.

I don;t think i've heard of him

[Whatswiththeheadbands?]

Technically, the first 5 episodes of the Fred wolf series can be classed as an anime, as they were animated by a Japanese company. Can't remember who it was though.

[Gyt Kaliba]

Originally Posted by whatswiththeheadbands?

Technically, the first 5 episodes of the Fred wolf series can be classed as an anime, as they were animated by a Japanese company. Can't remember who it was though.

That'd be Toei, the same people who do/did Dragon Ball/Z/GT, One Piece, Digimon, Sailor Moon - and curiously enough, another series that kinda rests on that 'is it anime/is it not' lines, the original Transformers.

[Prowler]

I believe that if we're ever going to get a Ninja Turtles cartoon adaptation that's pretty faithful to the Mirage comics, it's going to be made in Japan. Japan takes animation more seriously while most of the world views animation as a kids thing. "Adult" animation is usually comedy shows like The Simpsons or Family Guy.

That being said, I don't think I'd like the idea of a TMNT anime much, no mater how serious it was. TMNT, despite having obvious Japanese elements, is an American creation, so it would feel kinda odd seeing an anime adaptation of it. I like anime and all, but I wasn't even a fan of how anime-like the Ninja Tribunal season felt. I'd be open to the idea if it was a pretty faithful adaptation and if they didn't incorporate typical anime clichés and humor in i(panty shots, etc).

[Sword Slicin' Leo]

hate anime, so i guess i wouldnt watch

[ObiWanFan4life]

Yeah, because an amine based on an American cartoon couldn't possibly turn out bad. As proven by these gems:

Stitch!
The Powerpuff Girls Z
Mutant Turtles: Choujin Densetsu-Hen
Supernatural: The Animation

[Pterobat]

Originally Posted by whatswiththeheadbands?

Technically, the first 5 episodes of the Fred wolf series can be classed as an anime, as they were animated by a Japanese company. Can't remember who it was though.

Using outsourced animation to define what country a cartoon belongs to opens up a huge can of worms--there were a lot of American TV cartoons with work outsourced to Japan.

And you only see these questions raised with action series--nobody wants to define Tiny Toon Adventures as "anime" because of its Japanese work, because it doesn't fit this vague notion of "anime" equaling "action series that I like". Which shows the whole problem with this. Either everything with animation from Japan is "anime", or none of it is.

Me, I always say that if the story and characters were conceived and designed in USA, they are American cartoons. That is also true for the Transformers, whose original toy moulds may have come from an assortment of Japanese toylines, but their story and characters were conceived by Marvel Comics. So the Sunbow/Marvel TF cartoon is not anime. There are actual Transformers anime, but this ain't it.

Originally Posted by ObiWanFan4life

Yeah, because an amine based on an American cartoon couldn't possibly turn out bad. As proven by these gems:

Stitch!
The Powerpuff Girls Z
Mutant Turtles: Choujin Densetsu-Hen
Supernatural: The Animation

We all made that point, and it's a valid one. Thinking of those things killed my interest, but mine wasn't there to begin with. I like anime, but anime is not just about creating "darker cartoons". There's an entirely different culture behind it, which is why cross-cultural adaptations tend not to fare well.

But I understand that this isn't about what's actually been made, but about a dream of anime's top directors bringing their A-Game to a Turtles adaptation, without any of the pitfalls that are common to real cross-cultural adaptations.

[AnarkyLantern]

Mostly, I consider what is or isn't anime by where preproduction was done and the original market it was made for. Otherwise, I could make the case Rudolph the Rednosed reindeer was anime too.

My pick for TMNT would be Hiroyuki Takei. I don't think the shaman king anime looks anywhere near as nice as the original art, but in terms of design, fun and themes, I'd be most interested in his version of TMNT.

[Coola Yagami]

Anime takes things more seriously than American cartoons. I would have to say if TMNT was like anime, it woulda been a lot like the 2K3 series. But without wussing out.

There would have been less filler episodes. Plot would have been taken more seriously (if you can believe that). Leo would probably have several emotional scenes dealing with his emo-ness during that one season (American cartoons usually rush through these scenes cause hey!! kids wanna see action!!!) and Leo and Raph would have definitely have used their blades the way they were intended. Perhaps they also wouldn't have made that crappy 3-part City at War and dug deep into a real 13 part story since anime allowes for longer storylines. They might have even kept Shredder human and have him beheaded and burned like the comics, who knows.

But yes, probably some pervy jokes here and there and April fanservice (which is something I'd never complain about if she was modeled after the 80's April) and the occassional anime facial reactions and such.

[Prowler]

Originally Posted by Coola Yagami

Anime takes things more seriously than American cartoons. I would have to say if TMNT was like anime, it woulda been a lot like the 2K3 series. But without wussing out.

There would have been less filler episodes. Plot would have been taken more seriously (if you can believe that). Leo would probably have several emotional scenes dealing with his emo-ness during that one season (American cartoons usually rush through these scenes cause hey!! kids wanna see action!!!) and Leo and Raph would have definitely have used their blades the way they were intended. Perhaps they also wouldn't have made that crappy 3-part City at War and dug deep into a real 13 part story since anime allowes for longer storylines. They might have even kept Shredder human and have him beheaded and burned like the comics, who knows.

But yes, probably some pervy jokes here and there and April fanservice (which is something I'd never complain about if she was modeled after the 80's April) and the occassional anime facial reactions and such.

You forgot April and Casey eventually leading to nowhere, since most anime/manga characters never end up getting together in the end.

[victory_angel]

I think depending on how it's done and who's doing it could be very well done.

I think with an anime adaption it should be presented the way Nick is presenting the current incarnation of Ninja Turtles. Having it be it's own interpretation, but still remaining true to the Ninja Turtles mythos.

It will be largely action based, but with comedic moments. It will also have the turtles having introspective moments where they question who they are as warriors and why they truly fight. And also possible emotional breakdown moments.

I'm thinking somewhere that is as action packed with bleach with less of the goofy moments, but not quite to the point where it reaches Evangelion levels.

[Cowabungawolf89]

Yeah if they were giving to a well known company then I'm sure they would do it Justice. Plus having it based on the IDW comic series would make it even better

[Blade Raider]

Good Ninja Turtles anime would be more or less this, but animated
http://www.mntgaiden.com/en/

There's plenty that will agree that it would be an ideal anime and plenty that won't agree. Anime is diverse as any other medium, after all.

[Powder]

The art is great and there are some interesting themes/stories but the bulk of it is fanfic tropes upon fanfic tropes. Unoriginal OC's, a fifth turtle, everything is grimdark edgy edgy edgy, etc.

[oldmanwinters]

Originally Posted by Powder

The art is great and there are some interesting themes/stories but the bulk of it is fanfic tropes upon fanfic tropes. Unoriginal OC's, a fifth turtle, everything is grimdark edgy edgy edgy, etc.

Ah... that really takes me back to 2004 or whenever Tigerfog started that project. Nostalgy...