Splinter considers Michelangelo the one with the most potential of all of his three brothers combined, particularly complimenting his ability to fight without thinking (Although he cannot do this when actually asked to do so, panicking when Donatello asked him to confront the telepathic Doctor Victor Falco). In Follow the Leader while fighting Leonardo, he proves to be able to actually use moves from the capoeira fighting style. While he's not as disciplined as Leonardo, strong as Raphael, or as smart as Donatello, Michelangelo's raw talent, agility and sheer unpredictability make up for it. His nunchuks match his flexible abilities when it comes to battle. Michelangelo is considered the most athletic and talented of his brothers.
Yoshi raised the turtles as his own children and continues to train them in Ninjutsu. During the scuffle, the aliens dropped a container of mutagen, causing the mutation of Yoshi and the turtles. Yoshi came into contact with a rat and had to fight against a couple of Kraang. Mikey sets a trend early in season 1 of giving designated names to various mutated enemies.įifteen years before Rise of the Turtles, Part 1, the benevolent Hamato Yoshi purchased the four turtles as pets. However, his brothers are protective of him on occasion, especially his second oldest brother, Raphael. Michelangelo has the capacity to be scatter-brained, naive and excitable, which sometimes causes trouble for the team. He loves pop culture and readily accepts opportunities to widen his social group. He loves to joke around and pull pranks, especially with his brothers. Enthusiastic, positive and adaptable, Michelangelo is extremely creative and goes with the flow. Michelangelo is the youngest, shortest, and least mature of his brothers.