: It features a darker aesthetic with heavy shadows and no pupils in the Turtles' masks.
The first season of (TMNT) varies significantly depending on which era of the franchise you are interested in. Across its history, Season 1 serves as the foundational introduction to the four brothers—Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo—and their mentor, Splinter. 1987 Original Animated Series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Season 1
This version was designed to be a more . : It features a darker aesthetic with heavy
The debut season began as a in December 1987, establishing the core "turtle-mania" tropes. 1987 Original Animated Series This version was designed
: Major arcs include the "Notes from the Underground" trilogy and "The Shredder Strikes Back".
: The season concludes with the Turtles infiltrating the TCRI building , discovering their origin's link to the Utrom aliens, and Splinter mysteriously disappearing. 2012 Animated Series (Nickelodeon)