Michelangelo (2003)

Michelangelo also known as "Mikey" to his brothers is one of the four member of the Ninja Turtles.

## Appearance

Michelangelo has the same general appearance as Leonardo, Donatello, and Raphael, although he has an orange headband and orange wrappings on his weapons.

## Personality

Has sanguine temperament which means he is care-free, artistic, and very extroverted.

Michelangelo is slightly more immature than his 1987 counterpart.

Mikey can mock and tease enemies and even his family by coming up with rude but funny remarks.

He would mock Splinter‘s phrases and accent, and make remarks towards his brothers.

He also tends to pull classic pranks on his brothers, like putting hot sauce on Raph’s cereal, or putting glue on Don’s Bo Staff.

Mikey can also be very cocky.

In the Season 2 finale "The Big Brawl", he became the Battle Nexus Champion, the best fighter in the multiverse.

However, when fighting in the Tournament, he only actually won one fight properly.

Since that battle, Mikey rubs it in his brothers’ faces.

However Michelangelo later won a rematch against the last finalist completely fairly, and earned a medal of honor for his behavior during the battle.

In some episodes - particularly "Return of the Justice Force", "Touch and Go", "Reality Check", "Membership Drive" and "The Unconvincing Turtle Titan".

Mikey is the wiseguy of the group.

He would make remarks that took place from a movie or a show. He also makes witty jokes and remarks, just irritate someone or outsmart the opponent.

In fact, a running gag is that whenever Michelangelo says or does something rude, obnoxious, stupid usually involving a catch-phrase from the 1987 show, one of his brothers (usually Raphael) will slap him on the head or when he does something stupid.

If Donatello smacks Mikey which rarely happens, he would smack him with his Bō staff.

Other characters such as Master Splinter and the Ancient One have picked up Don’s version of slapping Mikey, but usually use it only if he disobeys.

Despite being annoying, funny and witty, he shows empathy for others, as proven in particular by his adoption of Klunk, a stray young kitten.

Mikey loves superheroes.

In some episodes, Mikey goes out as superhero which he calls himself "Turtle Titan."

Although he has no superpowers and gadgets, he still proves himself quite effective in his own way and even befriends other superheroes, such as the Silver Sentry and the Justice Force.

As Turtle Titan, Michelangelo uses grappling hooks as both a weapon and a mode of transportation, and a small shield used for protection and as a throwing weapon.

Mikey doesn’t focus on ninjitsu as often as his brothers because he usually prefers to spend his time reading comic books or watching tv.

Regardless of Mikey’s laziness, he is a decent fighter.

## Skills & Abilities

Like his brothers, Michelangelo is well-trained in the ninja arts by Master Splinter, benefits from enhanced strength and agility, and possesses all natural abilities of turtles.

On several occasions, Michelangelo is shown to be a competent driver and a skilled skateboarder.

## Family

* Celestia Ordeis/Tang Shen (Adopted Mother)
* Hamato Yoshi/Master Splinter (Adopted Father)
* Leonardo (Brother)
* Raphael (Brother)
* Donatello (Brother)
* Hamato Miwa (Sister)