Michelangelo Splinterson is one of the two tritagonists of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2003 cartoon series.
He was voiced by Wayne Grayson.
What Makes Him a Shonen Hero?[]
- Heroic/Honorable: Alongside his brothers, Michelangelo has saved the world from multiple threats, most notably Shredder.
- Courageous/Reckless: Mikey can be brave when it is needed and is consistently shown to be reckless.
- Energetic: Mikey is known for being the fun-loving party animal of the Turtles.
- Stubborn: Mikey has his moments of going his way despite his brothers' warnings.
- Hard-Working: While he can be a bit of a slacker at times, Mikey can be a hard-worker when he puts his mind to it.
- Unintelligent: Mikey is noted for being the least intelligent of the Turtles.
- Optimistic: Mikey has the most cheerful outlook out of his brothers.
- Believes in the Power of Friendship: Mikey is the one who is quick to befriend his enemies and sees the good in them.
- Possesses Plot Armor: Mikey manages to survive many dangers that no normal person can endure.
- Has a Mentor: Mikey learns martial arts from his adoptive father Splinter.
- Has an Idol: Mikey looks up to his older brother Leonardo and wants to be a great ninja in his own right.
- Short-Tempered: While not as much of a hothead as Raphael, Mikey has his moments of being irritable, especially when being bullied or insulted for the things he likes.
- Big Eater: Mikey has a humongous obsession with food, especially pizza.
- Mischievous: Mikey is known for being the resident prankster and enjoys teasing his brothers, especially Raph.
- Is a Blood Knight: While he is known to be a pacifist, Mikey does enjoy fighting worthy opponents.