Read at your own risk. He was voiced by Peter Renaday. A flash of the Rat King silently appears before Splinter. However, the peace talks to end the neverending war turns out to be a trap, as Hiroto sends his massive army to kill Splinter and Donnie. Raphael | In Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #123 by Kevin Eastman, Tom Waltz, Sophie Campbell . Leonardo | Raphaeldid the vigilante thing in Mutant Town to get out his feelings, but it wasnt enough to stop the Mutanimals gang from kidnapping and selling mutants. Renet Tilley | 2012 TV series: The Misadventures of Master Splinter: Created by Lauren McFall. Splinter | And like his namesake Leonardo da Vinci, the affable, brave Leonardo was a true 'Renaissance Turtle' skilled in all the arts of ninjitsu, both in terms of his stealth and combat skill and in his spiritual practice in the teachings of Master Splinter, with whom he shared a special connection. When Yoshi openly objects to the needless slaughter of a village connected to an assassination target, he and his family are declared traitors. He kicks Oogway a few times before once again slashing him hard with his katana. He taught them that ninjas fight for the downtrodden so they wont be crushed, which is exactly what theyre going to do now. He came into an alley and overheard a conversation between two strange men, later shown to be members ofthe Kraang. K.A.M.O.N will abort. 1987 TV series: With combination of his fighting skills and mutant abilities, Splinter was a formidable opponent and easily one of the greatest combatants on Earth. Raphael | Also, Splinter has strong willpower as he doesn't give up without a fight. Powers/Skills Casey Jones |, Star-Lord (2010 Marvel Animated Universe), Splinter's name is a spoof on the Marvel Comics character. These often take a physical toll on Splinter, but it deepens his knowledge in the mystic arts. Splinter fights the Rat King but soon tumbles down and realizes that his fight with the Rat King was all a hallucination because of his fever he had developed in the chasm. In the 2012 series, Splinter is physically taller and younger than he was in past incarnations. April O'Neil | Splinter is many things to the Turtles - A wise sensei, defensive parent, loving father, an athourity figure, quirky master and Zen philosopher. Clad in purple and wielding a bo staff alongside his array of gadgets, 'Donnie' was somewhat shy compared to his brothers, often lost in his own world of technology and science. He became affiliated with mutant turtles, and became a mutant rat. Splinter is often depicted to be a fan of soap operas. Splinter's name is a spoof on a moniker from a character in the Marvel Comics series, Daredevil. I would have like to think she would have turned out as you [April] have, my child. Splinter seems to dislike anyonethat laysa hand on the Turtles. Splinter | Thankfully these aliens called the Utroms were peaceful, not only that but they were the ones involved in the road accidents which caused the canister of toxic waste by their technology to mutant him and his sons. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are no more. After the fallout from the battle with the Elite Foot, the turtles venture to Northampton to meet up with Casey, April, and Shadow. ", "Miwa would have been about your age now. Splinter was not devoid of demons of his own, after years on the farm Splinter would be distant and blunt with those around him. He was portrayed by James Saito (who also portrayed the Mob Boss in Home . He is a master of Ninjutsu and skilled in multiple areas of weaponry. He still wears the red kimono that he wore in Japan. Next:Fantastic Four Confirms the Thing is Super-Vulnerable to One DC Hero. Help Me Reach 10,000 Subscribershttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR5_aFlU2SeKOoJUM-8ASbw?sub_confirmation=1What Up Turtles Fans, In this video i'm going . April O'Neil | His contemporary, Oroku Saki, seeks to make the Foot a clan to be feared. The IDW Comics series, which began in 2011, presents a new origin for both Splinter and the Turtles. Warning! Fugitoid | KEEP READY: TMNT: Michelangelo Is at Odds With One of the Turtles' Closest Allies Yoshi had found four new friends. Some time later after erecting a crude shelter he is awaken in pain to a voice which taunting him. He is a martial art instructor for the Foot Clan in Japan, and also has a passion for Renaissance art. Splinter is a playable character in the 2003 video game, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: Battle Nexus, TMNT: Mutant Melee, TMNT: Smash Up and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge. It was an epic ending for the hero, as he nearly took down the Foot Clan despite being severely outnumbered. However, the attacks are too much and both heroes are killed in the battle. Yoshi accepted, and the two tore through Yoshi's home, catching it on fire. This seemed to be evident during his fight with Shredder, during which Splinter also demonstrated his ingenuity by using his natural abilities as a mutant rat in the fight (something that he had never shown before, as he focused on training the turtles in more human skills), such as catching Shredder's blade in his teeth and running on all fours. WARNING: The following contains spoilers for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #104, by Sophie Campbell, Ronda Pattinson and Shawn Lee, on sale now from IDW Publishing. Born in 1962 in saka, Japan into a peacekeeping ninja clan calledthe Hamatos, Hamato Yoshi enrolled into a Martial Arts school before he could inherit his father's role as clan leader. Wiz: Alright. In the back-story, Hamato Yoshi was a member of the Foot Clan in feudal Japan. Due to a traffic accident, four baby turtles and a canister of mutagenic ooze are sent down into the sewer. Nonetheless, Splinter is a loving father who only wants what is best for his sons, and will do anything that he can to protect them from harm's way. You four are all I have left. He is the younger adoptive brother of Karai, younger brother of Leonardo, older brother of Donatello and Michelangelo, and the second son of Master Splinter. Full Name The Shredder will not rest.Until you are all dead! Splinter is often depicted with a wooden cane, but it is used for more than just an aide to walking. ". Along the way, readers have learned about the bloody death of Raphael, Leonardo, and Casey Jones dying in an explosion, and now Donatello and Splinter's last moments are showcased in the series long-awaited fourth issue. But we are running out of time. Matt Murdock (Daredevil), after being blinded by spilled radioactive waste, is trained in martial arts by a master call 'The Stick'. Golani The combatants are set. Categories. Liam can be reached at Liam.M@screenrant.com. In the comic, they maintained Splinter's human background even when they started publishing original storylines. Splinter's absolute worst fear is losing his family all over again to the Shredder, as seen in "Panic In The Sewers". Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless . Archie Comics published the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures which began as an adaptation of the 1987 TV series in comic form, though the series eventually deviated from this and began telling its own stories with little to no connection to the original cartoon, effectively becoming a separate continuity. Any villain wishing to harm his sons will have to go through him first. One of his students, Oroku Saki, constantly challenged him in an effort to usurp his leadership, finally causing him to be banished from the Clan. Training the Turtles to be stronger During the time that he resided in America, he wears a whitish blue polo shirt, along with brown pants. He could also seemingly read his foes' thoughts and predict their next move, implying that he can sense the projections of opponents (and use his keen hearing). Not knowing exactly why he gathered them up getting ooze on himself. However, in the movie, the 2003 series Leonardo comments that it feels right to be with the 1987 Splinter regardless of the differences between the two worlds. Donatello | Splinter was the pet rat of Hamato Yoshi, one of best warriors in Japan's Foot Clan. He was training for his entire life when he was very young. Jordan Perry | Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Mirage Comics: While his sons are the primary combatants, Splinter continues to train them and shelter them at home, as the mystery regarding the disappearance of his daughter begins to unravel and the flames of his own rivalry with Shredder continue to be fanned. It is also mentioned in both the 2007 animated film and the 2012 series that he very much enjoys dessert, particularly Ice pops. Ultimately, Splinter (and Donatello) went down fighting to the very last breath. The Rat King also states that they will meet again. When the turtles go through the time and fail to claim all the Black-Hole Generator pieces to help in the battle against the Triceratons and warn Splinter in time to stop Shredder from killing him. At one point, he discovers Shadow's boyfriend spying on the house and asks Mr. Braunze to erase the boy's memories. In the 2018 series, Splinter is displayed as somewhat irresponsible, spending most of his time eating and watching TV, although he occasionally shows the traits mentioned above. But, the Foot Clan keep sending in more and more reinforcement. As Splinter: Splinter has black, brown and white fur, with a droopy white beard, whiskers, a pink tail and a pink nose. It is revealed that Splinter escaped his responsibility as a Hamato due to his mother being forced to leave him because of it when he was young, causing him to dislike his clan and their duty. Michelangelo) | "Splinter" is a spoof from this name. Even though his mental fight with Rat King was rather strenuous, he still easily defeated Rat King with his sons' help, showing that he had to combine his thoughts with his physical power, which ultimately led him to nearly kill The Rat King. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Occupation Pigeon Pete | Donatello | During this time, Saki learned of his true heritage and rebuilt the Foot Clan, rechristening himself as "the Shredder". While making tea, Splinter has a heart attack. He has trained the Turtles in the art of Ninjutsu, but they are not ninja masters yet. Splinter names the four turtles Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo (after a book on Renaissance artists that he found in a storm drain) and trains them in the arts of ninjutsu so that they can avenge his dead master while raising them as his own sons, along educating them. Splinter breathes heavily as he jumps in the air. He even trains April well enough to defend herself from enemies. Splinter is mature, serious, and defensive. You can search for Not only were they rivals in Martial Arts but also for the love of a beautiful woman namedTang Shen, whoeventually chose to marry Yoshi. At certain times, he may use harsh methods in order for them to learn a lesson, as seen in "The Pulverizer Returns! Master Splinter is gone, and even if the world is put back to normal somehow, he will not return. *injures Leo's foot with his cane*, "Everything I knew is gone; my wife, my daughter, my clan, even my humanity. Casey Jones Raphael | Peter Renaday reprises his role as Splinter's voice in non-musical portions of the event, though the VHS tape of the inaugural show held at Radio City Music Hall leaves him uncredited. In the concert events, he is still the Turtles' mentor in the martial arts, as well as encouraging their musical pursuits, and sings the track Skipping Stones as a solo ballad. Yoshi cannot save Tang Shen from being murdered but does save his sons. In "Annihilation: Earth!, Part 2", Splinter's fighting prowess are impressive enough to defeat foes more powerful than himself like several Triceratons soldiers in hand-to-hand combat. Donatello - It is implied that at the end of "Old Times", he would die of old age. The turtles became humanized, with their recent contact with Yoshi (with his attempt to clean them up), and Yoshi becomes a mutant rat with his recent contact with rats. He is determined to train and protect his new family at all costs. [2][3] A mutant rat, he is the grave and stoic sage of the Turtles, their ninjutsu and martial arts instructor, as well as their adoptive father. Waking up in a bed he wandered the adjoining corridors and was shocked by the site of TCRI workers as brain-like aliens inside the stomach cavity of robotic human bodies. Aided by determined reporter April O'Neil (Megan Fox) and their wise master Splinter,. Master Martial ArtistMaster Combatant Master SwordmanExpert Weaponry ProficiencyWisdomHigh-Level Intelligence About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright . Archie Comics: Splinter is a mutant rat with long straight white hair styled half up in a bun, a white beard, white bushy eyebrows, short grey fur, and a short, plump figure. The live-action 2014 reboot uses the test subject origin story, but Splinter is neither a reincarnation of Hamato Yoshi nor is he associated with him in any way. This process takes no more than a few hours and we'll Raphael did the vigilante thing in Mutant Town to get out his feelings, but it wasn't enough to stop the Mutanimals gang from kidnapping and selling mutants. (Leonardo | Splinter, often referred to as Master Splinter or Sensei by his students/sons, is a fictional character from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics and all related media. Raphael | Now that he was old and believed not long for the world he asked that the turtles track down and kill the Shredder. Intelligence: He shows amazing wisdom to give to anyone as for his fighting intelligence he can ways for his sons to escape when being hold tight they can escape from their enemies by making then loose focus as shown that he was able to escape the strength of Raph by licking him. For instance, when the Rat King attempted to hypnotize him, Splinter was able to defend himself from Rat King in his own dreams. His relationship with Oroku Saki is mostly intact, with the Hamato and Foot Clans later revealed to have had a long-term conflict with each other. As Hamato Yoshi: Yoshi is tall, lean and muscular, with dark brown eyes and black hair. In Splatterhouse (2010), this monster seems to be . He was training for his entire life when he was very young. Recognizing great sensitivity in April, he begins training her as a kunoichi and comes to regard her with a fatherly fondness. TMNT (2010 films): Yoshi is given the nickname "Splinter", due to his proficiency at breaking wooden boards, and he teaches them the art of ninjutsu in order to protect themselves. Master Splinter - Passed away from a heart attack while making tea. The family decides to go to Mutant Town to help teach everyone how to protect themselves and build a community and the issue ends with everyone moving to Mutant Town to start their new clan and to kick it off by going to a concert. Splinter cares for his adopted sons with fierce devotion, rescuing them in very critical moments in the series, such as when Shredder attempted to execute the four on a building, or when Bishop tried to literally tear them apart for science. ", " You made a wise decision Michelangelo. Hamato Yuuta (father; deceased)Oroku Saki (adoptive brother; deceased)Tang Shen (wife; deceased)Hamato Miwa (daughter) Leonardo (adoptive son)Donatello (adoptive son)Raphael (adoptive son)Michelangelo (adoptive son) Splinter is mature, serious, and defensive. Now that their father, Master Splinter, is dead, that responsibility felt by Leo is all the heavier, resulting in a secret trauma the Turtle has just revealed. Defeated Shredder, Fishface, Krang droids, Dogpound, and a Chinese ghost. Splinter again engages Shredder in battle and, seemingly victorious, Splinter prepares to reunite with his sons, April, and Casey Jones, only to be attacked from behind by Shredder and thrown into a sewer drain. Before joining Screen Rant, Liam worked in the sports industry, with bylines at TSN, Sportsnet, Vice Sports, and more. Even when angry, he refrains from raising his voice. Splinter appears to be as good as done. Yoshi relocated to New York alone and ended up mutated into a humanoid rat alongside his new pet turtles, who he raised as his own sons. Without a home, Splinter is forced to run away and live in New York City's sewers. He is once again killed by Shredder during a battle when Super Shredder impales him with his mutated claws and throws him off a rooftop. Yoshi loses his temper and the altercation forever destroyed their relationship, culminating with Saki learning of his true heritage and starting a battle that burns down the Hamato Clan monastery, indirectly killing Shen and, seemingly, Shen and Yoshi's daughter, Miwa. Any time not spent doing nerdy stuff is with his dog Dinah or his cats Kory & Mera. Yoshi raises the turtles by himself and gives them the names of his favorite Renaissance artists: Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo. As the leader of the team, Leonardo has always felt a high level of responsibility over his brothers. Utroms All of that changed when the Turtles sat together to talk about things and support each other as a family in TMNT #104. Outside of comic journalism, I am the artist of many weird pictures, and the guitarist of many heavy riffs. With due respect to Gamera, Tuck, and Bowser, here's a look back at arguably the most iconic turtles in genre history. Stealth: His stealth is a combination of his speed to get pass his enemies like Dogpound. Let's find you a weapon. Master Dead (JP: Masutdeddo) is a mid-boss encountered in Stage V of the original Splatterhouse. (to Donatello, about the Pulverizer) "Donatello! However, in the 1990 film and 2003 TV series Nagi is removed entirely. Originating as a superhero parody, TMNT outgrew its original pages to become an indelible part of pop culture. Despite his love for his sons, Splinter is fairly militant with them, especially when they are young and inexperienced. Ice Cream Kitty | While brown fur is the most common depiction, he is sometimes depicted as having gray fur. Dr. Cluckingsworth | Utroms | TMNT: Shredders' Revenge is set to be released later this year on PlayStation 4. dotemu teenage mutant ninja turtles: shredders revenge . His spirit still gives his sons advice. K.A.M.O.N is the mother fucking eye of the storm. In the fourth issue of the series, Splinter and Donatello's last mission in Japan is finally revealed, as both heroes die in an ambush attack - but not before they make a serious dent in the Foot Clan and Hiroto's forces. Yoshi, having been in contact with sewer rats, becomes a humanoid rat. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles He encourages the Turtles as they deal with the Shredder's plot to steal all music in the world, though he does not physically join the battles against Shredder or his foot soldiers. Wiz: Splinter is a very strong, capable, and proficient ninjutsu master, despite his age. Second youngest, the bookish, brilliant Donatello may have lacked some of his brothers' ninja aptitude, but he more than made up for it with his natural gift for invention, which allowed him to often supplement his ninja prowess with gadgets and weaponry that he shared with the other Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Splinter names the four turtles Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo (after a book on Renaissance artists that he found in a storm drain) and trains them in the arts of ninjutsu so that they can avenge his dead master while raising them as his own sons, along educating them. Stamina and Endurance: Both are great for a mutant of his age (50) he seems to be very well to fight. Weaponry: Splinter is skilled with the usage of many weapons as well as showing he is able to adept to all weapons that he can find that is around even a magazine. All rights reserved. He is fueled by the action of teaching his students his ninjutsu, drawing power. ", (After Shredder tells him that he took Tang Shen from him) "SHE WAS NEVER YOURS! ", Splinter:"You see? One night, he came to Yoshi's home armed with razor sharp claw weapons and challenged him to a duel to the death. He awoke the next morning to the see that both he and the turtles had doubled in size, all of them were also growing intellect soon learning to walk upright. Our family is strong. In both the original comics and the live-action movies, Splinter is the pet rat of a ninja named Hamato Yoshi in Japan. After moving to New York City, Yoshi has just purchased four pet turtles when he stumbles upon an exchange in an alley between two Kraang droids. (April asks if Splinter has seen someone beat up a person with their mind.) With their combined skills and knowledge, theyre going to help the people of Mutant Town protect themselves and make their lives better. One day, out of loneliness, he visited a pet store and purchased four baby turtles. I have tried to prepare them for the worst that the worldhas tooffer - hoping it would never come. Leatherhead | Yoshi raises and trains his sons for three years until Saki and the Foot find them. Hobby Splinter: In the words of the ancient master, it ain't over till it's over. ", (to April) "I do not have to explain myself to a child. As a result, they are all affected by the leaking chemical, which is a mutagen. Nonetheless, Splinter is a loving father who only wants what isbest for his sons, and will do anything that he can to protect them from harm's way. After the explosive ending of "City at War," the Turtles have all been dealing with their grief in their own ways, including self-isolation or leaving the group entirely. Spoilers for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin #2 below. First, Mikey reveals he linked with the Clan Hamato and Master Shinichiro, who tells him about a battle he just missed. Zog | Splinter keeps them as pets and treats them like his children. (Mortu) | IDW Comics: Raphael | Donatello | Michelangelo | ", "You are brilliant Donatello, but you tend to over think things too much. Meanwhile, the turtles try to find him but Shredder goes after them. He wears a red kimoto with his clan's symbol when he lived in Japan. ", "Do you think Timothy is happy with his new state of being? Shredder's fall stops short as he lands on a rock outcrop as Splinter falls way down. For the boys, it means coming to grips with death. Mondo Gecko | Later, Earth is invaded by the Kraang and, in the ensuing battle, much of Splinter's lair is destroyed before Splinter is able to defeat Kraang Sub-Prime. If there's a brawl, count me in. Splinter's assurances that he feels the same, coupled with his comment that Leonardo and his brothers will always be welcome there, helps Leonardo see the common similarities between the teams, regardless of their different styles and methods. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ", "I don't want to say I was right, but I was right. Enemies ", (ToLeonardo) "Remember, my son, everything that you know I have shown you, but I have not shown you everything I know. Slash | Splinter's physical appearance remains fairly consistent in all incarnations of the character; he is portrayed as an elderly rat dressed in robes. 2023 GAMESPOT, A FANDOM COMPANY. Protect New York City from evilKill Shredder/Oroku Saki (failed)Inspire his sons to defeat Shredder once and for all (succeeded) As Splinter: Splinter has black, brown and white fur, with a droopy white beard, whiskers, a pink tail and a pink nose. He was voiced by Hoon Lee . Angel |, Television When the Turtles learn of the Battle Nexus, they participate as well, resulting in Splinter forfeiting when called upon to fight Michelangelo, as he wishes to allow his sons the opportunity to fight where he succeeded in the past. Utroms | Cody Jones | (SPOILER ALERT)Here's my sympathy video to the greatest ninja master in a century.We will miss you. Splinter ventures to an old abandoned factory. He co-hosts the podcast Supersons with his brother where they try to make DC comics more accessible for new readers. It's hard to know how everyone will react, but this isn't the first time Splinter died or was presumed dead. ", "Raphael! any Comic Vine content. Type of Hero Similarly to April, he appears to possess a rare sensitivity gift. "The true master does not seek to run away from Death. He even told them that weapons usual chose their owner not the other way around. Of course, you had no choice but to, "No training for todayunless Michelangelo throws that balloon. His fear of losing the Turtles to the Shredder caused him to push their training to the point where they become exhausted, stressed, and antsy; though he does eventually apologize for it. Thanks! Leader of the Hamato Clan (formerly)Mentor/paternal figure of the TurtlesNinja master In the 2003 TMNT cartoon, he possesses a significant reputation as a ninja master; in a multi-part episode, he is revealed to be a champion of the Battle Nexus, a multi-dimension-spanning contest where the greatest combatants of various dimensions come together to fight each other for the title of Battle Nexus Champion. Players around the world have fought the forces of the Foot Clan before! Like many real-life ninja masters, he has a strong sense of honor and follows very strict rules which all four of his students adopt. View full history. He became affiliated with mutant turtles, and became a mutant rat. Leonardo | Miyamoto Usagi | His strength was shown that he was able to slap his hand against Dogpound and toss him into the air by a back hand and use his anger to take off the heavy pillars of his back for revenge for Leo and Leatherhead. ", "Michelangelo said you wanted to see me? With Lauren McFall, Tyler Sedustine. Donatello was perhaps the most inquisitive and inventive of his brothers. And if you defeat me, YOU WILL HAVE NOTHING. Splinter refuses to retreat despite the Clan Hamato's warnings. He was banished from the clan by one of his students, and made his way to America. Though the Shredder's skills of Ninjutsu often seem to be to be higher due to his knowledge of forbidden techniques (even surprising Yoshi), he has been defeated by Splinter twice (once in Japan just before the fire that burned the Hamato home and again in Showdown). Oroku Saki, also known The Shredder, is the main antagonist of the original 1990 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film and its 1991 sequel Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze.He was once a rival of Homato Yoshi and a skilled ninja who then became the arch-enemy of Master Splinter and the title characters..