Warning: Spoilers for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto #1TheTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' iconic designs are adored by all fans of the Heroes in a Half Shell, but their crossover intoNaruto’s universe gives Leonardo a redesign that puts his original look to shame. The TMNT’s fearless leader is sure to turn heads now that he’s procured the ultimate ninja upgrade, elevating him to true shinobi status.
InTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto#1 – written by Caleb Goellner, with art by Hendry Prasetya – the Ninja Turtles engage in a heated battle againstNaruto, Sasuke, and SakuraLeonardo targets Sasuke in this thrilling ninja clash, and as he fights, he shows off an eye-catching new costume and mask.
Leonardo’s new designin this crossover isalready a strong contender for his best outfit of all time, enhancing him with combat-ready gear that adheres to his trademark blue color scheme, and witnessing this updated ninja look in action only enhances its awesomeness.
Leonardo Strikes Fear In His Shinobi Outfit, Complete With A New Sword, In One Of His Coolest Looks Ever
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto#1 – Written By Caleb Goellner; Art By Hendry Prasetya; Color By Raúl Angulo; Lettering By Ed Dukeshire
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, as their name states, have always been ninjas, butLeonardo’s redesign takes that title to the next level by going all-in on the shinobi visuals. Because the TMNT usually dwell in modern-day New York City, they tend to adhere more to modern trends – albeit with a ninja flair. Here, inNaruto’s ambiguously feudal setting, Leonardo is decked out in traditional shinobi garb that anyninja from Konohawould wear. Leonardo looks cooler than ever with his new mask, and conveying intimidation next tothe effortlessly imposing Sasuke Uchihais no small feat.
The Ninja Turtles bearing similarities to Konoha Anbu enhances the immersion for readers, as the creative team finds innovative ways to ground these characters and integrate them intoNaruto’s portrayal of ninja culture.
Leonardo’s redesign is more than a stylistic choice, as it has surprising ties toNarutolore. His mask in particular resembles those worn by the Anbu, operatives in a shinobi unit who are deployed by the Kage to carry out covert missions. Anbu wear masks to preserve their identity, just as Leonardo wears his to hide the fact that he has been mutated into a turtle. The Ninja Turtles bearing similarities to Konoha Anbu enhances the immersion for readers, as the creative team finds innovative ways to ground these characters and integrate them intoNaruto’s portrayal of ninja culture.
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Updated Designs Integrate Them Into Naruto’s World
The TMNT & April O’Neil All Get Updated Looks In This Exciting Crossover
Leonardo isn’t the only ninja turtle sporting a revamped look, of course;the rest of his brothers, as well as Splinter, all receive new outfits that allow them to blend in perfectly with theNarutocast. The brothers and Splinter all wear masks to conceal their mutated faces, and Raphael’s mask is even better than Leonardo’s thanks to the menacing scar over his eye. April O’Neil gets updated as well, reimagining her classic yellow tracksuit as anoutfit similar to Sakura Haruno’s. TheTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtleshave never looked better than they do here, as they stand alongsideNaruto’sTeam 7.
Exclusive: TMNT X NARUTO Writer Teases The Next Chapter of The Crossover He Hopes Will “Bring Tears To Your Eyes”
Screen Rant is happy to present an exclusive preview of TMNT x Naruto #2, along with a chat with series author Caleb Goellner about what’s in store.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto#1is available now from IDW Publishing.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) is a multi-media franchise that began with Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird’s comics in the 1980s. Throughout the years, their comic books expanded to movies, TV shows, video games, and toys. Most notably, the animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ran for nearly a decade and has become a nostalgic staple of the ‘80s and ‘90s. Several other movies have featured the four anthropomorphic turtle brothers (Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael), including the trilogy of live-action films in the ‘90s and the more recent movies Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and its sequel Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.
Naruto
Naruto is a franchise spawned from the manga series penned by Masashi Kishimoto that began in 1999. Generating several tv series, games, movies, and more, Naruto follows the exploits of a young outcast ninja harboring the spirit of a demon fox who seeks to become the Hokage, the leader of his ninja village, to break the stigma against him. Upon the conclusion of the initial series, Naruto expanded into Boruto, following many series protagonists' children and returning faces.
