Astrid West, KF X Artemis Daughter

2012 Karai & Her Foot Arc

Wouldn’t have been cool if there was an arc about Karai and her journey of becoming a leader and redeeming the Foot?

I would’ve loved to see that. Karai got really sidelined after S2 and it sucked. I liked her and wanted to see more. She could have learned how to be a leader from Leo, it would be fun brother/sister bonding. Don’t you think? 😁❤️

Can I also say that her new foot ninjas are crappy fighters? They either lose tremendously, don’t do anything, or run away. Shini is the only good one. The previous foot ninja may not have been amazing fighters, but at least they weren’t chickens. 😂

I wish that was a storyline in season 5 instead of the arcs we got(mostly Mutant Apocalypse, I don’t like that arc).  

Also, did Karai seem weaker in the later seasons?

Compared to the earlier seasons, her fighting skills are lackluster in S4 and 5. Maybe it’s because of the mutagen in her blood or she relies on her snake too much? I don’t know but something felt off when watching Karai fight.

She also kinda lost her edge. In the first two seasons, she was cunning, flirtatious, and pretty much a badass. Now, something is off. I can’t really describe it.

I saw a post on Instagram about how Captain America dying would’ve been better than Iron Man. I honestly agree. The writers intended for Cap to miss Peggy and feel disconnected from the current world. Add those components to his self-sacrificing attitude and him making the wish would’ve made sense and been good. I know Iron Man’s final development was to throw away his arrogance and sacrifice himself but I would’ve much rather him retire with his family and help the world by making inventions for the better of the world and start a new generation of Iron Man.

What do you guys think?

Favorite ROTTMNT Villain?

When it comes to the villains in Rise, my like/dislike ratio is kind of 50/50.

Draxum and Big Mama are great villains, but the other ones like Warren Stone and those crab brothers are not good.

I know that Draxum is not a villain anymore, but he was one for the majority of the show. So, I count him.

If you like or dislike any of the villains I mentioned, that’s cool. Like any character you like.

Draxum's design is so good and I so far really like how the creators' are writing him.

There is finally a main female villain in the TMNT universe! She's so conniving and pretty badass. I mostly enjoy villains who use their brains more rather than fight. But I don't mind intelligent, manipulative villains being crazy strong.

This Shredder is pretty scary. He's insane and has lost all sense of humanity. He took a step further more than 2012 Shredder since he succeeded in killing his own daughter.

OMG!

She looks amazing!

I’ve been feeling really bad mentally for the past few days, but this made me explode with happiness and almost tear up.

Having someone, whose content I really enjoy, take the time to draw something I created is a great feeling.

Thank you so much, @thezoe611

You captured her so well and I adore the headpiece you added!

Negaduck put his finger on the trigger, eyes zeroed in on Stellar's forehead. Stellar grinned. "I'm waiting." "Smug bastard," Morgana sneered. "Negaduck!" Gosalyn sounded desperate. She appeared on his other side of him, green eyes focused on his face. "Let's go." "He can't leave," Morgana argued, her harsh tone as she glanced at Gosalyn. "He needs to finish this. Here and now."

A decisive scene from chapter 3 of "Tainted Love", from the Geronimo Saga by @rebellingstagnationblog

Nega-Morgana's design belongs to @criminalmutantsins , and I'm going to be honest, I wanted to draw your design for MONTHS but I never found the time nor the idea for the drawing, until a few days ago^^

From Most to Least Favorite, How Would You Rank Each TMNT 2003 Seasons?

1. Season 4

Really enjoyed Leo’s arc. I love focusing on the effects the traumatic situation had on a character’s mental health. This season improved Leo greatly.

My only gripe is I wished Bishop was a major villain.

9/10

2. Season 3

I liked a lot of the episodes and it had my favorite final stories like Ultimate Draco and Exodus.

Same As It Never Was was probably my favorite episode, though I wished there was more payoff with it afterwards.

8/10

3. Season 2

S2 has my second favorite finale with the Battle Nexus, and it was an improvement of S1.

It was the season that really got me into the show.

Usagi was a great addition. He’s one of my favorite characters.

7/10

4. Season 1

I didn’t get into this season until the Shredder was a major part of it. I mostly found the introductory episodes meh but it was probably because I wasn’t used to the new iteration yet.

It’s higher since the next seasons are not as great.

6.5/10

5. Season 5

I liked the concept but the execution was not as great.

The plot felt rushed and the villain was meh because it was another Shredder. I would’ve enjoyed the story more if it was a new villain.

The other 4 acolytes didn’t serve a purpose other than the writers trying to digress how special the turtles are, which didn’t work since the turtles became the dragons like their mystical instructors.

6/10

6. Season 6

The new setting and concept barely keeps this season from last place.

It was a new fresh take, but the more childish tone ruined it for me. Total tone shift distract me most of the time.

The Dark Turtles, Cody, and Sterling were cool editions tho.

5.5/10

7. Season 7

The last season was… disappointing.

I would’ve preferred this season being about the Turtles learning how to relax after all that happened to them. Like, a moment when everything is peaceful and they are not needed to protect the city. Exploring how to move on from their sense of purpose would’ve been fun to see. It would’ve coincided well with April x Casey’s wedding since they are also move towards a different path.

4.5/10

Comment your thoughts

‘91 Negaduck Headcanons

Had the same rough home life as Drake, but caved into his inner demons.

Had many(up to around 50) lovers but Nega-Morgana and Nega-Launchpad are the only ones he truly had an emotional connection. 

Hates dogs because he was repeatedly attacked by them. 

Takes his anger out on cute things because his father would violently beat him as a kid for liking “unmanly” things.

Killing or physically hurting children is the one thing Negaduck refuses to do. 

Loves money to compensate for his extremely poor childhood. 

Actually cared for Nega-Gosalyn but didn’t know how to show it, and was upset when the Friendly Four “took” her. 

Pistachio ice cream is his favorite because it reminds of the last good time he had with his mom. 

His natural voice is like Drake’s but he lowered it to be more intimidating. 

Destroyed any record of him before he became Negaduck so no one will know his weaknesses. 

Y’know Wanda and Vision remind me of a better written April and Donnie. 

Donnie (Vision) are intelligent and polite guys who are learning how to love, while April (Wanda) are red-headed and powerful women who were experimented on. It would be so cool to find fanart of April and Donnie dressed as Vision and Wanda or maybe a Marvel AU with them. If I could imagine adult April x Donnie, I think they would be like the MCU couple. 

Does anyone else think April’s power and backstory is similar to Scarlet Witch’s as much as Jean Grey’s. All three are powerful superhumans and were controlled by an evil force. Their main powers are focused on the mind and levitation. I need fanart of her as Jean Grey and Scarlet Witch, I would do it myself but I can’t draw.

Rise Leo Headcanon #2

Leo sometimes rick rolls his family.

He has enough lovable, chaotic energy to do this. He dabs and that is pretty much a meme. 😂 The one he would torture the most is Donnie. His "twin" would retaliate by hacking into his phone and have it constantly play Leo's least favorite songs.

Rise Leo Headcanon

I believe Leo would be flustered and insecure around the first few weeks of being in a relationship- particularly a samurai rabbit. *wink*

He would pretend to be someone he’s not like being extra confident. But when his partner tells him how much they care about them, Leo will start being okay in his own skin.

I really enjoy connecting music with characters and I feel like this song (All That Matters by Casey Lee Williams & Jeff Williams) fits well for Pepa and Julieta’s feelings towards Bruno disappearing and coming back.

For me, I think “All That Matters”(https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CSQ8onIioiE) is about someone who is angry with a loved one for disappearing without a word, but still loves them.

These lyrics remind me of Julieta and Pepa not caring about their issues in their relationship with Bruno and are just happy to have him back.

“You're lost, you're found

You're hard to pin down

I never know if you'll come through

Then you appear

Together we're here

And that's all that matters

Somehow”

These lyrics are mostly based on a theory I have. I think Julieta tried to help and connect with Bruno but couldn’t and has regrets for failing after he disappears.

“Thought that I could pull you from the shadows

Maybe help you find your wings and fly

But you're a path the longer that I travel

The more I'm just defeated

My past mistakes repeated

I'll risk it once again to have you near my side

Another chance to let you just destroy my pride”

Hope you guys like my mini analysis! Let me know your thoughts. 😁