The TMNT Redesign from the ‘Naruto’ Crossover Is the Coolest Thing You’ve Ever Seen!

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of comic book adventures under my belt, I can confidently say that the current resurgence of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is nothing short of exhilarating! The fusion of these Heroes in a Halfshell with the mighty Naruto universe is not just a dream come true, but a testament to the enduring appeal of both franchises.


Enthusiasts of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) have plenty to celebrate. This beloved comic book series, renowned as one of the greatest of all time and expanded into numerous spin-offs, is experiencing a resurgence in recent years. The release of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” was a massive hit, and the characters even had a significant crossover event with DC Comics. The good news doesn’t stop there!

Indeed, you might be aware that at present, the Turtles from the Halfshell are engaged in a significant collaboration with one of the most influential animanga series ever created – Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto! Given their common theme of the shinobi world, this crossover seems quite appropriate.

On November 20, 2024, the first installment of the crossover between Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Naruto hit the shelves, and fans are simply thrilled about the fresh content it offers. Among other things, this collaboration features a stylish makeover for our beloved turtle heroes, making it as exciting as it gets!

As a gamer, diving into the action-packed pages of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles x Naruto #1” feels like stepping into an epic crossover adventure. Penned by Caleb Goellner and illustrated beautifully by Hendry Prasetya, this comic book masterpiece flawlessly blends the universes of Naruto and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, creating a seamless fusion that’s hard to resist. The story flows so smoothly, it’s as if these worlds have always been intertwined.

In the first mission, I found myself teamed up with April O’Neil, a tenacious reporter, as we delved into an intriguing tale. The story revolves around Baxter Stockman, a scientist, who’s been dabbling in some questionable experiments – merging humans and animals to create mutant ninjas! Quite the unusual twist for a news piece, don’t you think?

On my journey, I encountered an unexpected ambush by the Foot Clan. But just as things looked grim, a quartet of mutated turtles and a mutant rat miraculously appeared, leaping to our defense and fending off the attackers, ensuring our safety.

Team Seven appears to have confronted Hamato Yoshi, believing he was there in April, leading them to attack. However, the rat quickly halted the assault, and Kakashi, using his Sharingan abilities, unveiled the identities of the mutant group by removing their masks, revealing none other than Hamato Yoshi among them. With a casual salute, Kakashi acknowledged the rat mutant.

This is how the story starts and how the Turtles are integrated into the world of Naruto, but aside from this truly epic introduction, they also revealed the redesigns of the Turtles for the world of Naruto, i.e., their epic masks, which you can check out here:

It’s clear that the Turtles have undergone many visual transformations throughout their history, yet let me be honest, this latest redesign is undoubtedly one of the coolest we’ve come across. Whether Kishimoto played a part in it or not, this new design is fantastic, and we eagerly anticipate seeing more of its kind in the future!

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2024-11-25 20:13