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The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) are a group of four anthropomorphic turtle brothers—Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo—trained in ninjutsu by their mutant rat sensei, Splinter. Operating out of the sewers of New York City, they fight against crime, alien threats, and their archenemy, the Shredder.The TMNT BrothersEach brother is named after a Renaissance artist, wears a distinct mask color, and utilizes a specific primary weapon:Leonardo (Blue): The tactical, level-headed leader of the group, known for wielding twin katanas.Donatello (Purple): The brilliant scientist and tech-whiz of the group, who fights with a bo staff.Raphael (Red): The hot-headed, aggressive brawler who uses twin sais.Michelangelo (Orange): The carefree, fun-loving jokester who fights using twin nunchucks. Key Allies and Villains Master Splinter: A mutated rat who acts as the father figure and martial arts master to the turtles.April O'Neil: A brilliant and fearless human journalist who frequently assists the turtles in their adventures. The Shredder: The leader of the evil Foot Clan and the primary antagonist of the series.Krang: An alien warlord (originally from Dimension X) who often partners with the Shredder in the classic animated series. History of the Franchise Created by comic book artists Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird in 1984, TMNT began as a gritty, dark independent comic book published by Mirage Studios. It quickly exploded into a massive global phenomenon in the late 1980s and 1990s, expanding into animated television shows, live-action movies, video games, and iconic action figure lines.For a blast from the past featuring the most iconic and recognizable theme song and intro sequence from the 1987 animated series