Leonardo's Evolving Character | Jaynalysis
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:54 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987 - 1996)
2:53 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1990 - 2007)
5:04 Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation (1997 - 1998)
6:20 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003 - 2010)
8:15 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012 - 2017)
10:20 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014 - 2016)
11:29 Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2018 - 2020)
13:10 Final Thoughts
14:23 The Stinger
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Should I cover Leonardo in the comics, video games, & action figures too?
Yes please :)
Yes. Please do that.
As a turtles fan I'm down for any more TMNT stuff you'd like to do
Would love at least the comics.
Doesn't matter 'cause I'll watch.
I really loved Leo’s character arc in the Rise movie. Nothing like an alien apocalypse and having your older brother captured, mutated (again), and mind-controlled to get you to grow up quick and step into the role of leader.
dont forget the trauma! That's important!
Yeah its really Awesome
They could have done that without the changes of him not being the leader or younger than Raph.
@@TheUnseenPath Having him be younger than Raph allowed him to be more carefree and have that room for character development. And it would make sense that the oldest would be the leader, but they hinted a few times in the show that Leo would actually make a better leader but didn’t have the sense of responsibility for it. I kind of liked seeing the evolution from reckless teen to courageous leader.
@@TheUnseenPath they in fact couldn't have, because the big thing that triggers is change is that raph is always there to bail him out when he fucks up, and in the movie, to bail him out raph gets captured and mutated, and now he is not there with him he has to take responsibilities for his action and start using his abilities with the team, instead by himself. If he already was the leader or the elder brother then there would not be any real role where he should step up to.
Leonardo is my favorite turtle is almost every version, except for Rise of the TMNT, where he's only second best because of how much I love Donatello in that version.
Let's agree Rise Donnie could take over the world easily if he didn't have his brother's keeping him in check *His awnser to most things is violence XD*
Same. Except Ralph is usually my favorite.
My favorite is the 2012 Leo an Rise Donnie
The 2012-2017 turtles was my favorite adaptation and interpretation of the characters. Leo is the leader, but he's also a teenager. A lot of the past series made Leo either too dumb or too mature to be a teenager. Leonardo is intelligent, but even he makes mistakes, whether they be strategic or emotionally driven decisions. He's not always confident or sure about his choices, and while that may not be a good trait in a leader, it also shows that Leonardo is a teenager and young, he's not always going to have all the answers and needs guidance, like everyone at that stage in their life.
Exactly this is what I liked about him. Usually the other universes forgot about them being teenagers but 2012-2017 did it so well. Leo has his path but he struggles and is insecure. What made him so close to us the viewers is that he has a favourite TV show, is fan of something, has a crush and looks for appreciation
The 2003 version literally did this as well
Sort of Antonio. That version of Leo was more sure of his decisions earlier on.
@@antoniogrady5954 fr people keep looking over this show
same. I could see all of the turtles in this version as actual teenagers who have too much on their plate. Especially Leo and Raph are seen like actual teens that were forced to be somewhat grown ups.
2003 Leonardo is my ride or die. I've always been drawn to leader characters, they usually aren't as flashy or extreme as the other characters, but I always respect how responsible and noble they are.
And the best moments are always when the leader gets an awesome scene where they show you why they deserve to be the leader, when they do something so unbelievably noble and/or epic that you can't help but think "yeah, that's why he's in charge!"
I guess that's also why I like Robin in Teen Titans, Lloyd in Ninjago, and Blossom in Powerpuff Girls.
Ya know, it makes sense that Obi wans fav turtle would be leo
Eh, I always felt like Kai was the leader in Ninjago still...
I agree with what you explained about why the 2003 version of Leonardo is best at being the leader and that’s why I love about him.
relatable
Ah, Kenobi. We meet again.
(Seriously dude. How do I see you everywhere? It's pretty cool though)
I need every single Donnie reviewed. But specifically Rise’s Donnie
2012 Donnie is a legend. I could relate to him so much
YES I NEED MY THEATHWR CHILD WHO IS ALSO A TOTAL SOCIOPATH
Rise Donnie is hilarious.
Rise Donnie is my favorite of the the purple boys!
@@hassanalkhalaf1115 you related to a simp?
The one Leonardo I know best is the one in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and maybe that's also why I liked him the most out of all the other Leonardos.
so true he has great chartacter arcs
Which one is that? The 80s show?
HUH?!!!!! Which one?!!!
My favourite Leonardo is a draw between the 2003 version & the 2012 version.
Good taste
Agreed
Same here!
Mine is 2003
Same
Those ver.of him are my favorite
As a person who likes the heroic Leo from the 2003 and 2012 version, I greatly enjoy Leo from Rise. Maybe it’s because I also really like hot-shot characters who are also insecure lol
Edit: Rise Leo also isn’t egotistical. He’s arrogant bc of his insecurities. This is exemplified in the movie. He definitely still holds his most interesting character trait, his struggles with being worthy so 👍
As someone who isn’t the biggest fan of the Ninja Turtles (I like some iterations but not in love with the ip I’m general lol) this was very well done and I appreciate how well made this video was and made me look deeper in Leonardo! Great video man!
Thanks for watching dude!!!
going with the 2003 version, especially how Leonardo kept the team together and i think suffered his worst defeat when he got ambushed near the end of the first season, by which the entire team was nearly defeated if Casey Jones hadn't saved them.
Also their Shredder was the most cruelest and most terrifying especially how he treated Stockmann
What he did to Stockman still leaves a bad taste in my mouth
@@hassanalkhalaf1115 which is why I loved that version the most.
I loved how it ended with just a scream, sometimes less is more works better because it leaves you more terrified because you don’t really comprehend what happened.
And honesty because of just those screams it made so much more terrifying
The 2003 and 2012 versions of Leo are my favorite interpretations of the character. In the 03 series, Leo is definitely the top turtle, but is very hard on himself, especially after getting ambushed by the foot and nearly losing his and his family's lives in the season 3 finale. When he loses, self doubt hits him hard, but has to learn to not be his own worst enemy.
The 2012 version is just as good, maybe better, he is naive, very unsure of himself, and a fantasy geek, it was a real treat watching him grow into a capable leader emotionally, and spiritually, yet still maintain his quirks and boyish charm .In my opinion , future versions of leonardo should take more after the 2012 version, in which he is a capable leader and warrior, but still naive and quirky
I totally agree, joltwarrior. Leonardo from 2003 and 2012 are my absolute favorites!
As a turtle fan I must say “Shell Yeah!”
🤦🏾♂️ nigga why???
@@tayjay2726 why what? I’m happy he made a video about one of the turtles.
@@Private-Potato “shell yeah”, u can do better than that bro, hit me up when u do
PLEASE do a vid on Casey. I'd love an analysis on the guy that saw four anthropomorphic turtles fighting ninjas and aliens and thought "Yeah let me get in on this with a hockey stick."
"The lesson: Pain 101. Your instructor, is Casey Jones"
In the 1987 version, Leonardo was given some character to make him stand out, by having a fear of snakes, which he eventually overcame, and was a gameholic.
Donetello was my favorite ninja turtle. Specifically for the nerdy side of him, when he made a flow chart to discuss hanging out with April. I relate to that so much...
Damn that’s semi creepy
@@mochijuice8074
Already saying that the bad is already exaggerated and already repetitive even for you in the usa fandom, apart from the franchise the turtles have had multiple partners, they are not surprised in the future, be it rapha or leo dating april, actually in the Archies she dated someone else long before donnie, she was Dragon warrior
I related to him best when he wasn't a stalking simp
My favorite Leonardo is Leonardo 2012
Tmnt 2003 was the best version of the franchise imo
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In survival and ratings.. 2nd. With 2012 3rd. With 1987 1st. But in terms of popularity 2012 1st. 2003 2nd. And that's really it except for Rise 3rd. Seems ppl forgot the 1987 sadly.
Leo was always my absolute favourite turtle because I could always relate to him, even before I knew what "relate" means...
Just like him I'm an eldest child, having to be in control of my emotions, take care of my younger brother, always be the responsible/reasonable one, be an emotional crutch to a parent with a complicated past. The versions of 2003 and 2018 strike a strong cord in particular.
2003 version reminds me of the mask I wore for years, the in control, overly mature, cynical and reasonable child/teen and 2018 version is like looking into a mirror of the present me, for the better and for the worst. I crack stupid jokes to cope with stress, I relay solely on myself (even when it is stupid and self-destructive) I can smooth talk and trick my way out of most situations but it sometimes (often) comes at the cost of being dishonest. It's more of a reflex and a coping/pacifying mechanism than anything and I'm working on it with a therapist.
Leonardo is so much more than just "the leader". He is an incarnation/illustration of an emotionally abandoned person who had to learn all too soon and very quickly how to fend for themselves. He is all of us children who had to be more mature and reliable than our parents. All of us who cling onto the idea of "what am I worth if I can't protect/serve the people I love?" He is all of us who love so strongly and are loyal to a fault yet keep others at a distance to avoid further pain. Leonardo is the "sacrificed one", wether by choice or forced by circumstances. With such a life and experiences comes great strength but it comes at a high cost.
Leo is a cruelly underrated demonstration of the results of emotional trauma and abandonment, in all the good noble strength and the bad, self-destructive behaviours that come with it.
This is so well put. I've never been a huge fan of the franchise until this 2018 version, and in this iteration I must say that I adore leo, and after reading your wonderful comment, I can begin to understand why (though he isn't the eldest in this version, he still seems to struggle with emotional abandonment and self-worth issues)
I definitely didn't respect Leonardo enough as a kid. Not just him, but also characters like Captain America and the like. I was too edgy in my youth. Now as an adult, I can truly appreciate the characters for who and what they are. ...Although Raph is still my favorite.
Also, '03 was the best TMNT show, with my favorite Leo.
Edit: If you're gonna continue doing TMNT stuff, I'd love to see a Raphael video.
Rise of the TMNT's leo is my favorite, but that's probably because I just like characters with that cocky, Sonic-like personality. Wait-
Id actually be pretty interested in a shredder analysis
Oooo not a bad idea!
Or maybe a Karai analysis, or a Karai and Shredder relationship analysis
Out of all the Turtles Donnie is the most underrated. While Leo has been changes personalities. Donnie smart and technology loving personality has never really changed. He always feel like that one awkward anti social sibling who play on their computer and never leaves their room. But in the rise of the teenage mutant ninja turtles and 2012 teenagers mutant ninja turtles. Ooooo they give Donnie one hell of a personality in 2012, he sassy, kinda of a smart ass, has a bit of a temper (not as but as Raph), awkward and a bit silly. Rise of teenagers mutant ninja turtles, I think for those who watches that show, knows, that Donnie in their is best boy. And I can wait until you do a analysis on him.
I like to think of my self as a TMNT fan but the only adaptation I watched was the 2012 version. I’ve watched every episode and absolutely fell in love with the series. I did watch the 2016 movie tho. In the 2012 version, Leo is really great. He is funny and makes mistakes like a teenager but he cares about his brothers and he always want to be the best leader he can be. By watching this video and all the different versions of Leonardo my opinion is that the 2012 Leo version is better. But I might be biased lol. When I was little Mickey was my favorite turtle but now I can see that all of them are funny and great in there own personality driven way.
This is just like me, only watched and adored the 2012 version, as well as the 2014/16 movies. Best series of all time 😭💚 and pretty cool movies
@@softsquishysuga eww the movies are mid
For me I grew up with the 2012 Leonardo and I enjoy his character so when I saw this video it made me realize of the Leonardo’s I didn’t grow up on alongside others that I did!
I think that it wasn't a lesson of humility since raph's anger made him win and he was taunting at the start of the fight too.
Right. Surprised no one else called this out. Leo pulled his punches
Between 2003 and RoTTMNT, I’m torn, because both are far deeper than they appear. In the 2003 series, they play with his character by hyping him up only to get him knocked down hard. In RoTTMNT, it feels like he’s a culmination of previous Leos given that the show has little callbacks to its predecessors and subtle cues from them too, while still feeling entirely fresh given that Leo’s able to express anxiety and compensative nature of a teen trying to make it in a house of-not only weirdos-but people who are just trying to be happy and keep getting pulled into dangerous situations.
In 2003, the boys go looking for trouble and Leo leads the charge only to pay for that behavior, eventually becoming downright sick of their constant battling with a reoccurring enemy. In RoTTMNT, trouble finds them as much as they go looking for it, and Leo’s trying to handle it in a way not unusual for someone who still has some growing up to do.
The 2007 CGI show’s good, yet Leo’s wincest romance with Kurai…yeah, I’ll pass on that since it’s essential to his plot. Donnie being into April and Leo being into Kurai (GETTING STABBED IN THE BACK REPEATEDLY BY HER TOO)….that’s understandable for teenagers buuuuuuuut it really struck me as weird and kinda icky given that it really didn’t need to happen. If you replace Donnie’s crush with simply being closer to April than his brothers, and Leo simply able to relate to Kurai on the fact that they’re both badasses, it feels like you don’t lose very much. To me, at least. I could be entirely wrong.
Also, Micheal Bay’s pair of films just didn’t do it for me and the costumed films are something I go to to get giddy about the special effects more than Leo’s character.
Hopefully I’m not asking for too much, but an analysis video on all 4 turtles would be awesome. Your explanations of each variant of Leonardo is very well done and thoughtful and I’d love to see what you have to say for the other 3.
I can’t wait for my boy Michelangelo!
I think with rise you really missed the main reason his character has an ego, it’s to cover up a deep intense insecurity. It’s not necessarily that he has no desire to lead, it’s that he doesn’t think he’s good enough to lead. Plus for the first time he’s not implied to be the oldest brother, he’s an angsty emotional 14 year old with clear mental health issues whose doing his best to hide it. It’s not so much he’s deviant, and more so he’s a child.
Never expected to see a TMNT analysis video from you so this is dope.
I'm literally so hyped and exited 20 seconds in never watching anything
TMNT
Thank you for this! Leo has always been my favorite turtle, so the fact that you took a deeper look into him really warms my heart.
I’d say my favourite was the forth movie Leo. He was stoic but as janyac said, let his ego get in the way of leading at times
I'm noticing the 4th movie Leo getting a lot of love. I didn't expect that!
I'd say I'm impartial cuz I only watched the 2012 turtles and they became my absolute favorite, Leo being nerdy and having insecurities made him one if my favorites cuz he was able to prove himself. Which to a 12-year-old me going into middle school and having my own confidence issues made it seem possible I'd survive 🤣🤣🤣
The 2012 tmnt series is definitely my favorite so I gotta go with Leonardo from the 2012 series
My fave Leo is def Rise! He's just so fun and goofy, it's nice to see him being a kid. Although, funny enough, I think the Bay movies gotta be my second fave of the franchise. While I love my goofy boys, I also like the serious types. It's a struggle. 😂
Please do Mikey 🤩 he’s my favourite character
Since you mentioned Fred, I honestly thing a Velma analysis would be interesting since she's had quite a few changes throughout the years.
Though my favorite Turtle is Mikey, I still enjoy seeing Leonard and the struggles of being the leader. I think Leo as well as the other turtles are good role models for children. Yes, even Ralph.
Favorite turtle, same but 2012 is my all time favorite. I feel like 2018 had what it took to be leader but still needed to grown up and get over himself and his self esteem issues. Not my fav but he grew on me can’t lie there
A fun character quirk for Leo that pops up a few times is that Leo is a nerd for swords. In TMNT 3 he gets given a book of historical swords by April, and he’s super into it. In the 2003 show he nerds out over an electric katana. In rise he’s CONSTANTLY holding his odachi (which is super relatable tbh. If I had a big badass magic sword I’d be carrying it around all the time aswell) and it’s rarely holstered, unlike his brothers (except maybe Donnie). Im sure there are other examples of Leo being excited about swords, but these are the ones that first come to mind.
I love the 2007 TMNT film
Last time I was there his early, Radical was still used in good light
Forever my favorite turtle in blue. 💙💙💙
I think 2012 Leo is my favorite- he can be insecure, nerdy, but really deeply cares about his family. Actually making Leo feeling like a teenager and allowing him to grow and mature over the series
Fun fact Raphael is stronger than Leo but leo was chosen to be the leader for his leadership skills and wisdom
Just being strong doesn't make you worthy of being a leader and just being smart doesn't make you either if it were Donny would have been chosen.
Which version of Raph?
@@smcphee8499 2012
In the Turtle Power song from the first movie, Raph was identified as the leader. Peep the lyrics.
Usually all rounders who excel in ALL roles are chosen especially in strategy tho…
Leo is the best fighter and strategist and he’s far from a dummy, that’s Mikey’s role.
Leo was ALWAYS my favorite. Raphael was such a DOUCHEBAG in the movie. And it made me mad the movie made him the Leader but took it back at the same time.
As a Leonardo fan, I really appreciate this video
No problem
03 Leo's my favorite version, even if he's my favorite overall, but he's had the best mix of being serious and spiritual, while still feeling like a teenager.
Solid analysis friend. I like the cut of your jib. New subscriber. My fav Leonardo is 2003. I grew up with that jam!
There is a new TMNT movie being made called TMNT the last ronin
I assume it’s the same continuity but it could be another reboot idk
I like the newer live action turtles it was a different take I’m down for a third film @JayniacJr
I guess we'll have to wait and see 😊
@@JayniacJr true
It might be about Usagi
Just found this video and now I'm about to sift through all your videos to see if you ended up making another one! Thanks for the awesome content 😊
Thank you for watching, and maybe one day!
The beginning of the video tho XD
2003 version is the one I grew up with so he's my favorite
I adore Leo, he’s absolutely my favorite turtle!! I loved this vid so much, it was so informative and interesting!! I hope you continue this series and discuss the other turtles!! 😁
My fav is post Rise movie as he has all the positives of himself in the show plus the reality of what happens when he doesn’t take things seriously/have his shit together.
Fantastic video
Thanks! 😃
Ralpheal is my favorite ninja turtle personally but leo is definitely my second favorite he's a great leader and Problem solver. Great video as always man!!
I never knew the animated movie was part of that collection wow that's crazy! thanks for enlightening me
So happy you made this video, I am a huge ninja turtles fan.
I don’t know why you didn’t include any of the comic versions, but I can’t complain much.
As for who else I’d like you to analysis from the turtle franchise, maybe Shredder or Splinter. I feel like they’re the characters that tend to have the most changes applied to them. And I think that tends to have far-reaching consequences for everybody else and the universe in general.
Either way super entertained and if you’re going to do Scooby Doo characters, that would make me very very happy.
Awesome video, Jayniac ! It was about time you analyzed something about TMNT! Turtle Power! ✌️❤️🐢
I'd love to see an every blue ranger analysis video
Maybe one day!
@@JayniacJr that's awesome! Thank you.
The 2003 version of Leonardo is my favorite. This video really explains a lot about his character development which I really enjoy a lot.
Really though Leonardo is my favorite Ninja Turtle because just like him I feel like that I'm the protector of my family and I can't stand failing them so yeah to me Leo is the most relatable most relatable
My ranking of the Leos
1) 4Kids
2) 1st Live Action
3) 2nd Live Action
4) 2012
5) 80's
6) Rise
7) Next Mutation
1) Rise
2) 2012
3) 2007
4) 2003
5) 80’s
6) 2014
7) next mutation
Might just be nostalgia but 2003 will forever be best in my heart
Leo is complex character and good leader for teenager, he also my favorite of the turtle.
I'm so happy there is a TMNT video!!!🖤
No one really talks about 03 that much
People always talk about 80s and 2012 not many people talk about 03 it’s a shame
Please do all of them! Yes!
2003 and 2012 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are my favourite!
My favorite is 2012 leo
it’d be really cool to see an analysis for all the turtles if you’re up for it
Just as I was getting back into TMNT this drops. I saw the 90s live action movie once and immediately loved Raph (best turtles hands down), saw the 2012 one and adored Mikey, eventually liking Donatello too. It took a while for me to warm up to Leo, but his role as leader matters. It's a shame his personality usually takes a backseat to it though. Unlike with a character like Robin from Teen Titans who has a set personality and a fitting role, synching both up with Leo can be very hit or miss.
Should we expect more TMNT content in the future? 👀
Fun fact:Rise!Leo is voiced by Ben Swartch the voice actor of Movie Sonic
The best one was the leading one, That’s MY leo ❤️🔥
GOATED VIDEO. My favorite Leo is definitely 2003 Leo, that's my favorite iteration of TMNT in general.
Love Leo so much. 2012 Leo is my favorite with 2018 being my second favorite
I'm shocked the 2003 show lasted till 2010
Same!
2003 is my favorite
I’ve only really seen the 80s movies as a kid, a handful of 2012 episodes and the Rise show/movie so it’s interesting how many versions of him there are and how he changed over time!
This was fun and well done! I hope you get a chance to do similar videos for the other turtles too
i love tmnt , my favorite turtle is and always will be leo , but my favorite leo is either the 2003 leo or the 2012 one
Awesome video! Hope you get round to doing a video like this about Raphael! ❤🐢
My favorite turtle is leo. But 2003 Leo is peak Leo for me. I love him so much
Leonardo is the best Turtle
i think looking at the series as a whole, 2012 leo is the best iteration of him, but DANG do i enjoy rise leo. frankly i just love 2012 version and rise both so much but rise has gotta be my favorite no question
This is going to be good
Thank you for this awesome video of my favorite turtle
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@JayniacJr Absolutely
Casey is part of the Rise movie which takes place during a alien invasion where Leo is told by Casey who travelled back in time to stop the orange after watching his future world be destroyed as he leaves. He is actually the son of Cassandra and April is more of a Aunt figure.
Am I basic if I say mikey is my favorite turtle? Because I feel like almost everyone's favorite is mikey from what I've seen.
Also great video Jay
2003 Leo was peak Leo for me imo.
I grew up with the 2012 version and Raph was always my favourite, but I appreciate Leonardo a lot
To me the 2012 cartoon is the definitive version of TMNT and it's characters.
Leonardo goes threw emotional hell just to be a better leader and doesn't give up props to him
I love the Leo's so much, but I grew up w 2003 and relate a lot to Rise!Leo so I'd say those two are my favourite versions of the character, I absolutly adore them
I was hoping you'd start with the original comic, but other than that great video!
Wow jay I’m surprised to see how you fit all the show tmnt Leo’s into one video. BTW #jandre
As someone who grew up on 2012, Rise Leo will forever be superior in every way for me. I kinda hated him in 2012 (which is about 90% CJtheStoryteller's fault, if you know you know) and Rise Leo is just... he's SO well characterized, espECIALLY in the movie. I also heavily relate to him in a way I never have with any other Leo. He's flawed, he's funny, and he's a kid in a weird situation. Love that character.