Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (franchise)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) is a popular media franchise created in 1984, featuring four anthropomorphic turtles named Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael. Trained in ninjitsu by their rat sensei, Master Splinter, they fight crime in New York City, primarily against their arch-nemesis, The Shredder. The franchise originated as a comic book, but expanded into animated series, live-action films, video games, and merchandise. TMNT explores themes of friendship, teamwork, and justice, appealing to both children and adults with its blend of action, humor, and engaging characters.