", "(To Leatherhead) "STOP! and found on Twitter at @LiamRMcGuire. Warning! Hamato Yoshi (also frequently referred to by his alias Splinter or Master Splinter) was a mutant rat, ninjutsu sensei, known for being both the adoptive father and sensei of all four of the Ninja Turtles, the long-lost birth father of Karai/Miwa, husband of Tang Shen as well as the adoptive brother and sworn enemy of The Shredder (born Oroku Saki Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Annual 2022 #1 gives the brothers a moment of retrospection after Master Splinter's death in a wacky, colorful tale. Zeno the Triceraton | But now, as Shredder takes his ultimate revenge, Turtles aficionados will finally be able to take the fight to him as Master Splinter. There is not a monster more dangerous than a lack of compassion." This is stated in a few different incarnations but is most displayed in the 2003 series sixth season, where that hobby is mentioned several times. In the comic, they maintained Splinter's human background even when they started publishing original storylines. With Michelangelo's quest for vengeance successfully concluded, with his death he joined his brothers, his sensei and adoptive father Master Splinter, and his late comrade Casey Jones in an afterlife reminiscent of the 1980s' New York City of the group's heyday. Although, Master Splinter did get the chance to be human again in the episode "Splinter No More", but realizes he prefers being with the turtles and had no place as a human anymore. Wiz: Splinter is a very strong, capable, and proficient ninjutsu master, despite his age. As the second season progresses, Splinter tells the turtles about his true relationship with Karai. Casey Jones | The canister mutates both Splinter and the turtles; it also enhances the former's already sophisticated intellect. This is important because its showing that after everything, they have a chance to have more of a life than ever before and they are helping secure that future with Splinters legacy to guide them. Splinter is mature, serious, and defensive. He later shows himself to April and says "Daughter" before hugging her and returning to the woods. During this time, Saki learned of his true heritage and rebuilt the Foot Clan, rechristening himself as "the Shredder". 1987 TV series: Mona Lisa | He is wise, mature, and highly trained in the art of Ninjutsu. 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. Splinter seems to dislike anyonethat laysa hand on the Turtles. This, the most heartbreaking death of Splinter so far, only led to further loss when Raphael went to avenge his dying father and ended up trading lethal blows with Karai. Test me lil nigga cus i promis i ain't fake . Afraid that his sons would be put in harm's way he is less diligent in training them in ninjutsu, until he learns that the Foot Clan have been assembling the Shredder's armour, and he takes a more active role in preparing them for the danger his irresponsibility has placed them in. ", "Rest? April O'Neil sits down with her close and wise friend, Master Splinter, to ask for dating advice on a mysterious new man. 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. Master Splinter - Passed away from a heart attack while making tea. In the woods he finds himself continually unable to focus his thoughts and meditate, out of frustration he lashed out at his surroundings. One day, a small child was returning from a pet store, carrying four baby turtles in a fish bowl, when he tripped and fell, causing the bowl to crash on the street and the turtles fall into a drain. Leap: He can even jump very well to Shredder's window. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! You can search for In other incarnations of . Despite The Shredder Taunting Splinter about his daughter, Splinter nearly defeated him, until Karai ultimately made her interference. He is furious when the Foot attempts to slay the Turtles with a robot Splinter and goes all the way to Japan after the four are kidnapped by the Tribunal. Honorable Rat Sensei of the Ninja Turtles, "For many years I have lived in the shadows, training my sons in the ways of Ninjutsu. Spoiler warning: Plot or ending details follow. Originating as a superhero parody, TMNT outgrew its original pages to become an indelible part of pop culture. At certain times, he may use harsh methods in order for them to learn a lesson, as seen in "The Pulverizer Returns! 2003 TV series Covering the hottest movie and TV topics that fans want. "Splinter" is a spoof from this name. She returns to the Mutant Town shelterwhere she's been volunteering to find Donatello helping pick up after a recent scuffle. Ice Cream Kitty | The Rat King also states that they will meet again. Splinter ventures from his lair on only two occasions. ", (After Shredder told him what he had done with April) "You fool! ", Splinter:"You see? Cus josh is here no more. Liam can be reached at Liam.M@screenrant.com. When April awakens from her ordeal, he expresses how impressed he is at how April was able to literally destroy her demons. He was portrayed by James Saito (who also portrayed the Mob Boss in Home . Dr. Tyler Rockwell | Mondo Gecko | ", (After he licks Raphael, and finishes his lesson) "You'll need to take a bath. Leonardo | Teaching: He is a great teacher to those who will like to train, as he trained his four sons for 15 years of their lives. On one occasion Donatello was able to use the remnants of the Ooze that transformed them to restore Yoshi's human self, but the process was only temporary and soon wore off; however, Splinter, having seen how humans could treat each other at times, concluded that he preferred his new state, particularly due to the relationship he had with his students. 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. Pigeon Pete | Raphael | Alopex | Cody Jones | He kicks Oogway a few times before once again slashing him hard with his katana. The rat followed the canister and the turtles down into an open manhole and observed how the turtles were crawling through the substance oozing out of the now broken canister. Comics Oogway, expecting the katana, raises his staff, but Splinter simply kicks Oogway's claw and strikes his head with the back of the blade, catching Oogway off guard. Hamato was given the nickname "Splinter" by his students, due to his proficiency at breaking wooden boards. ", "We choose what holds us back and what moves us forward. Donatello - It is implied that at the end of "Old Times", he would die of old age. His contemporary, Oroku Saki, seeks to make the Foot a clan to be feared. In the future, Michelangelo is the last Turtle remaining after the continued war with the Foot Clan led to many deaths in his family. SplinterMaster (by the Turtles)Rat (by The Shredder)Brother (by the Rat King and Shredder) Splinter's main fear is that he and his family will one day be exposed to the outside world, as he is understandably protective. But wearing red and brandishing a pair of sais, Raphael fought through every challenge placed in his path and became the core of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles a champion for his brothers. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Master Dead (JP: Masutdeddo) is a mid-boss encountered in Stage V of the original Splatterhouse. Casey Jones |, Star-Lord (2010 Marvel Animated Universe), Splinter's name is a spoof on the Marvel Comics character. As a result, they are all affected by the leaking chemical, which is a mutagen. Despite not having that father/son relationship with the turtles, Splinter, in the episode "The Old Switcheroo", shows a glimpse of fatherly concern for Leonardo when he is injured by one of Donatello's contraptions. At the end of the 3rd season, Splinter asks Shredder for a truce to stop the alien Triceratons. Splinter was the strong leader of a ninja clan in Japan. All the latest gaming news, game reviews and trailers. Not long after the death of the Shredder Splinter became concerned when watching a news broadcast about a scientist named Baxter Stockman who promised to rid the city of it's rat problem using his robotic Mousers. KEEP READY: TMNT: Michelangelo Is at Odds With One of the Turtles' Closest Allies Not knowing exactly why he gathered them up getting ooze on himself. Raphael | Leonardo | Next:Fantastic Four Confirms the Thing is Super-Vulnerable to One DC Hero. At this point, Donatello admits that he will stay behind to go on a mental pilgrimage with Master Splinter. Contents 1 Biography 2 Appearance 3 Personality Jenny traveledbetween the Turtles' home and the town, lost between two worlds without stable footing in either. Also, in the 1987 series, Splinter can control his brain waves through his willpower. Outside of comic journalism, I am the artist of many weird pictures, and the guitarist of many heavy riffs. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. Shredder's fall stops short as he lands on a rock outcrop as Splinter falls way down. After the turtles, April and Casey had left the farm Splinter was left alone but this did not temper him. Aided by determined reporter April O'Neil (Megan Fox) and their wise master Splinter,. Mona Lisa | Categories. 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. Death Battle Info Background Previous Name: Hamato Yoshi Species: Mutant rat Height: 3-4 feet tall Ninja Master Fuelled by Teaching Skills I would have like to think she would have turned out as you [April] have, my child. :( The fact that he has gone through decades of ninja training does not only mean that heis always fierce when he fights, but that he's also remarkably in tune with the universe. Years later Oroku Saki, the brother of the man he had killed came to the city to found a western branch of the Foot and in his new guise of the Shredder tracked down and killed both Yoshi and Shen in cold blood. He also taught them the art of Ninjutsu in order to protect themselves better, since people above ground would not accept them. But it's the weight he also carried on his shoulders that most defined the beloved 'Raph.'. I've also been the on-site reporter at most major comic conventions such as Comic-Con International: San Diego, New York Comic Con, and C2E2. Michelangelo | All rights reserved. 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. View full history. K.A.M.O.N will abort. With the family moving into Mutant Town, they arent the outcasts they always have been. Remembering the fallen brothers as revealed in TMNT: The Last Ronin. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are no more. Splinter appears to be as good as done. Bishop | This is the first incarnation of Splinter to be killed onscreen in any Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles media. Jaw Strength: His jaws are powerful enough to break certain forms of metal such as Shredder's weapon, similarly to a sword. His foot spooked a rat hiding in the alley, causing the villainsto spot him and attempt to kill him. I'd prefer if only 2012 Splinter is used in the fight, he's likely the most powerful of the Splinters, and he's a really different character throughout his incarnations, so compositing him might be too difficult. Though he was too humble to say so himself, Leonardo was considered the leader and moral center of the Turtles, their de facto guide when out of the watchful eye of Master Splinter. Little do they know, that their idol Lou Jitsu that they have been playfully emulating for years is in fact their sensei, they learn to appreciate their father for more than he seemed. When the turtles were thirteen years of age Splinter told his sons of his master Yoshi and of their true origin. Reluctantly allowing the group to get involved, Splinter appoints Leonardo as their leader and continues to offer counsel and lessons as they engage various foes. Archie Comics Ray Fillet - Assasinated. Almost four decades ago, Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird created a comic book about four sewer-dwelling mutant turtle brothers fighting crime and keeping the city of New York safe from the shadows. Boomstick: Splinter is an agile character, possessing fierce moves and high jumping. (Leonardo | When Yoshi killed a member his clan in a feud over the love of the lady Tang Shen, Yoshi took Shen and his pet rat to begin a new life in America, opening a small martial arts school in New York. Also, Splinter has strong willpower as he doesn't give up without a fight. *injures Leo's foot with his cane*, "Everything I knew is gone; my wife, my daughter, my clan, even my humanity. 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. Angel |, Television 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. Moving to a farmhouse in Northampton which used to belong to Casey Jones's grandmother. He finds the skeletal remains of the Rat King and Donatello and Michelangelo find him, alive and well. Donatello | Dr. Cluckingsworth | 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. He is rescued from drowning by Karai and left in an area of the sewer to recover. Splinter crawls into his room and falls to the floor of the closet. Enhanced Speed: He is shown to have a lot of abilities that ordinary rats possess -namely running on all fours. The youngest of the four Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Michelangelo's youthful exuberance was always the hallmark of his place among his brothers. Utroms | Wiz: Alright. Abandoned What-If? Splinter is restored in the final episode and helps defeat the Cyber Shredder. 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. 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. Splinter manages to muster enough strength to climb out of the silo. Yoshi made his way to America and attempted to make a new life in New York City. Michelangelo) | Leonardo, known affectionately as 'Leo' by his brothers, was the eldest of the four Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Heres how it works. Karai, Movies "What you know is dangerous to your enemy; what you, Splinter (After April asks about a weapon): "April, you posses the kunoichi's most powerful weapon: the mind." Rise of the TMNT: He accepts that he must die, and understands that there are far, far worse things in the living world than dying." The Master of Death (also known as Conqueror of Death, Vanquisher of Death and others) [1] was the one who had in their possession all three of the legendary . It's quite the emotional scene as all of the Turtles have tears in their eyes as they watch Master Splinter bleed out. TragicPaternal Master Ninja, Master (by the Turtles)Rat (by The Shredder)Brother (by the Rat King and Shredder), Mentor/paternal figure of the TurtlesNinja master, Master Combatant Master SwordmanExpert Weaponry ProficiencyWisdomHigh-Level Intelligence, Kill Shredder/Oroku Saki (failed)Inspire his sons to defeat Shredder once and for all (succeeded), Oroku Saki (adoptive brother; deceased)Tang Shen (wife; deceased)Hamato Miwa (daughter) Leonardo (adoptive son)Donatello (adoptive son)Raphael (adoptive son)Michelangelo (adoptive son), April O'NeilCasey Jones LeatherheadShinigamiSlashBishop, Rat King (Second archenemy)Tiger Claw (Third archenemy)RahzarFishface Bebop Rocksteady Baxter StockmanKavaxasThe Kraang The Triceraton EmpireHo Chan. Hamato Yoshi 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. Renet Tiley Senses: He probably can see in the dark like regular rats do. He later attempts to use his healing mantras to help April recover from the influence of the crystal fragment of the mystical Sol Star, and receives a vision of the ancient Aeons themselves but is overpowered by the form of a demonic Aeon. Loss and grief have been major themes of TMNT since the loss of Master Splinter, their clan patriarch. He was buried underneath a tree near O'Neil Family farmhouse following his death in the hands of Super Shredder . Eventually, he convinces Splinter to turn on his brethren out of desperation for food; Splinter grabs a Rat, breaks it's neck, and eats it. 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. Despite his love for his sons, Splinter is fairly militant with them, especially when they are young and inexperienced. Splinter | This is where I belong, with my brothers. (Looks at Leatherhead) "My mistake. This is shown that he is well enough to take attacks from Shredder as he was able to go toe-to-toe with him. Fugitoid | 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. TMNT (2010 films): Out of the truck came a canister which struck and shattered a young boy's glass bowl carrying four baby turtles. 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.. You work in the shadows -- in secret. (After defeating Tiger Claw). The Shredder will not rest.Until you are all dead! (SPOILER ALERT)Here's my sympathy video to the greatest ninja master in a century.We will miss you. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #100 - City at War, The End. When agents of the Foot Clan break into Stockgen and attempt to steal an alien mutagen, Splinter and the Turtles escape but are exposed to the mutagen in the process. The mutagen combines the DNA of living beings who have been in contact. 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. Realizing he can no longer live a normal life, he retreats to the New York sewers where he raises his pets as sons and teaches them ninjutsu. - Splinter is a master at detecting the weak-points in an enemy. He engages with various ninja weapons and fights with many ninja skills. Adopted by a rat named Splinter, the brothers trained to be skilled martial artists to combat the Shredder and avenge the death of Splinter's late master. ", "Now - let's see if a cat always lands on it's feet." ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. This is emphasized in "It Came From The Depths", as he battled Leatherhead because he threatened to harm the Turtles. Yoshi, having been in contact with sewer rats, becomes a humanoid rat. Oroku Saki (formerly)April O'NeilCasey Jones LeatherheadShinigamiSlashBishop Metalhead | The 1990 live action concert tour entitled "Coming Out of Their Shells", saw Splinter described as the rat owned by Hamato Yoshi mutated to a humanoid form, rather than Yoshi himself mutated into a ratlike body, bringing him more in line with the original Mirage Comics incarnation as well as that of the then recently released feature film, which also followed the Mirage origin. He waswise, mature, and highly trained in the art of Ninjutsu. Miyamoto Usagi | Donatello | The Ancient One | In the movie, Splinter tells April that he does not remember his life before being in a laboratory, implying that there may be more to Splinter's character. Training the Turtles to be stronger Then, the story flashes back to a meeting between Splinter and Donatello with the Foot Clan. Master Splinter's replacement in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles universe has been revealed, as Casey Jones Jr. will train a new generation of Turtles. 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. Todd Capybara | Now they are unified and stronger after the death of their master because they wont let his spirit die in vain. "Perhaps one day she will believe the truth, but that is her own decision Human once more? 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. Yoshi raises the turtles by himself and gives them the names of his favorite Renaissance artists: Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo. Leonardo | Splinter was the pet rat of Hamato Yoshi, one of best warriors in Japan's Foot Clan. Saki, in turn, slices his ear off. April O'Neil | Ultimately, Splinter (and Donatello) went down fighting to the very last breath. Donatello | Splinter becomes convinced that the voice is death, . Badly wounded in a fight with the robots and fleeing he was found by two workmen working for an organization known as Techno Cosmic Research Institute (TCRI) and they took the rat back to their building. IDW Comics: The Misadventures of Master Splinter: Created by Lauren McFall. Not only were they rivals in Martial Arts but also for the love of a beautiful woman namedTang Shen, whoeventually chose to marry Yoshi. Splinter's name is a spoof on a moniker from a character in the Marvel Comics series, Daredevil. Saki could not accept this and once insulted Yoshi in front of her. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles April O'Neil | He co-hosts the podcast Supersons with his brother where they try to make DC comics more accessible for new readers. ", (After Shredder toldhim that he took his daughter)"No, it can not be. Leonardo | While the element of Splinter being Hamato Yoshi is still present, Oroku Saki is now the Foot Clan's medieval leader, with Splinter and the Turtles being the reincarnations of Yoshi and his sons. Yoshi, knowing that they would be persecuted by humans, adopted these turtles as his sons and students and has raised them in the sewers of New York ever since. The turtles hold him one last time before they, Casey and April flee with Fugitoid, as he arrives at the very last moment in a spaceship as Earth is sucked into a black hole. Over the period of a couple days to a week, the Rat King belittles Splinter. Warning! As April becomes possessed by the cosmic entity from within the Sol Star fragment, he attempts to reach her but is contained by April's exceptionally strong telekinesis. Human (Formerly)Mutant Brown Rat (Formerly)Spirit (Currently), Shredder, The Foot Clan, The Kraang, The Rat King, Villains. 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. He also has a more rat-like design along with distinctive body marks on his fur. After sacrificing himself to defeat Kitsune and save his family, Splinter exchanged his life for the Shredder's, restoring balance and almost tearing apart the very thing he sought to save in the process.