Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Legend of the Supermutants
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is an original video animation
based on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
franchise. The OVA was produced by TV Tokyo
as a tie-in to the Japanese version of the Ninja Turtles toyline sold by Takara
. The first episode, released on VHS in 1996, is based on the Supermutants line, while the second episode, released in 1997, is based on the Japanese-exclusive Metal Mutation line. The OVA features most of the same cast as TV Tokyo
's Japanese dub of the 1987 TV series
.
on March 20, 1996 in Japan only. This album includes the score from both episodes by composer Takashi Ike. Also included, are TV size versions of the opening theme "Power Up Turtles
" and the closing theme "Chikyū wa Ogenki" by Hironobu Kageyama
and "Mokkun" respectfully.
Original video animation
, abbreviated as media , are animated films and series made specially for release in home-video formats. The term originated in relation to Japanese animation...
based on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are a fictional team of four teenage anthropomorphic turtles, who were trained by their anthropomorphic rat sensei in the art of ninjutsu and named after four Renaissance artists...
franchise. The OVA was produced by TV Tokyo
TV Tokyo
is a television station headquartered in Toranomon, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. Also known as , a blend of "terebi" and "Tokyo", it is the key station of TX Network. It is one of the major Tokyo television stations, particularly specializing in anime...
as a tie-in to the Japanese version of the Ninja Turtles toyline sold by Takara
Takara
Takara Co., Ltd. was a Japanese toy company founded in 1955, that merged with another prominent Japanese toy company, Tomy Co., Ltd., on March 1, 2006 to form Takara Tomy, also known in English as TOMY Company Ltd....
. The first episode, released on VHS in 1996, is based on the Supermutants line, while the second episode, released in 1997, is based on the Japanese-exclusive Metal Mutation line. The OVA features most of the same cast as TV Tokyo
TV Tokyo
is a television station headquartered in Toranomon, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. Also known as , a blend of "terebi" and "Tokyo", it is the key station of TX Network. It is one of the major Tokyo television stations, particularly specializing in anime...
's Japanese dub of the 1987 TV series
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987 TV series)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is an American animated television series produced by Murakami-Wolf-Swenson. The pilot was shown during the week of December 28, 1987 in syndication as a five part miniseries and began its official run on October 1, 1988...
.
Episode list
| # | Title | Original Airdate |
|---|---|---|
Cast
- Daiki NakamuraDaiki Nakamurais a Japanese voice actor and member of 81 Produce.-Anime:* The Brave Express Might Gaine * Colorful * Cromartie High School * Grandpa Danger...
... LeonardoLeonardo (TMNT)Leonardo is a fictional character that appears in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics and all related media.In the Mirage comics all four turtles wear red bandanas, but in other versions, he wears a blue bandana. His signature weapons are two ninjaken , which are universally referred to as... - Toshiharu SakuraiToshiharu Sakuraiis a Japanese voice actor who works for 81 Produce.-Notable voice roles:*Bleach *Gunparade March *Infinite Ryvius *Kaiji...
... MichaelangeloMichelangelo (TMNT)Michelangelo is a fictional character, one of the four Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles . His mask is typically portrayed as orange outside of the Mirage/Image comic series and his weapons are dual nunchaku, though he has also been portrayed using other weapons, such as a grappling hook, tonfa, and a... - Hiroyuki Shibamoto ... RaphaelRaphael (TMNT)Raphael , a fictional character, is one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles .In the Mirage/Image comics all four turtles wear red bandanas over their eyes, but unlike his brothers in other versions, he is the only one who keeps a red bandana...
- Hidenari UgakiHidenari Ugakiis a Japanese seiyū from Tokyo. He is currently attached to 81 Produce. He is best known for his roles in Mobile Fighter G Gundam , the TV Tokyo edition of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the 2005 Doraemon series .-Television animation:*Class of 3000 *Digimon Adventure...
... DonatelloDonatello (TMNT)Donatello is a fictional character and one of the four main characters in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics and all related media. He is co-creator Peter Laird's favorite Turtle.... - Hideyuki UmezuHideyuki Umezuis a Japanese voice actor and member of 81 Produce.-Anime:* Bakugan Battle Brawlers * Blood+ * Bonobono * Death Note * Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood...
... SplinterSplinter (TMNT)Master Splinter, or simply Splinter is a fictional character in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles universe. -Origin Story:Splinter has two origin stories, and which one is used depends on the medium...
/ KrangKrangKrang is a fictional supervillain who appears in the Sonic The Hedgehog TV shows and most frequently in the 1987 STH cartoon and its associated media, such as the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Adventures comic book and most of the classic TMNT video games.... - Emi ShinoharaEmi Shinoharais a Japanese voice actress employed by 81 Produce. She was born in Fukushima Prefecture and raised in Nagano. She is married to tokusatsu actor Hiroshi Watari...
... April O'NeilApril O'NeilApril O'Neil is a fictional character in the Mirage Studios franchise Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. In each of the many TMNT continuities, she is a good friend of the Turtles: Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo.-Comics:... - Kiyoyuki YanadaKiyoyuki YanadaKiyoyuki Yanada is a seiyū who was born in Tokyo. He was a member of 81 Produce.-Notable voice roles:*After School in the Teacher's Lounge *Baten Kaitos...
... ShredderShredder (TMNT)The Shredder is a fictional character and primary antagonist from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise. At one point or another in every incarnation of the TMNT stories, he has been the archenemy of Splinter and the Turtles...
(Sawaki Oroku) - Kyousei Tsukui ... Bebop
- Hidetoshi Nakamura ... Rocksteady
- Rei SakumaRei Sakumais a Japanese voice actress employed by 81 Produce. She is best known in Japan for her voice work in the long running children's series Soreike! Anpanman; her most famous role in the English-speaking world, however, is probably as the Chinese Amazon Shampoo in Ranma ½.-Notable voice roles:*Akabon...
... Crys-Mu / Dark Mu - Tomohiro NishimuraTomohiro NishimuraTomohiro Nishimura is a seiyū, actor, and singer-songwriter born on February 2, 1961 in Asahikawa, Hokkaidō, Japan. He used to be employed by the talent management firm 81 Produce...
... Hattori Kinzô - Kôichi NaganoKoichi Naganois a male Japanese voice actor. He is from Sakura, Chiba, Japan. He debuted in 1990.Kouichi is famous for voicing Yuichiro Hikari in Rockman EXE. Another famous role includes that of Ryokan Kurita in Eyeshield 21.He was formerly part of 81 Produce.-Anime:...
... News Technician
Soundtrack
is the licened soundtrack from the OAV. It was released by Columbia RecordsColumbia Records
Columbia Records is an American record label, owned by Japan's Sony Music Entertainment, operating under the Columbia Music Group with Aware Records. It was founded in 1888, evolving from an earlier enterprise, the American Graphophone Company — successor to the Volta Graphophone Company...
on March 20, 1996 in Japan only. This album includes the score from both episodes by composer Takashi Ike. Also included, are TV size versions of the opening theme "Power Up Turtles
Power Up Turtles
is a song by the Jpop vocalist Hironobu Kageyama and was used as the opening theme for the infamous anime OAV based on the 1987 Ninja Turtles series Mutant Turtles: Superman Legend. It was written by Yukinojo Mori and composed by Takashi Ike...
" and the closing theme "Chikyū wa Ogenki" by Hironobu Kageyama
Hironobu Kageyama
is a Japanese musical artist prominent in the soundtracks for anime, video game, and tokusatsu productions. He is sometimes called Kami by his fans. Kageyama got his big break at age 16, as lead singer of the pop group Lazy. By the early '80s, the band split and Kageyama went solo...
and "Mokkun" respectfully.
Track List
- パワーアップ・タートルズ~オープニング・テーマ・ビデオサイズ
Pawā Appu Tātoruzu~Ōpuningu Tēma Bideo Saizu/Power Up Turtles: Opening Theme Video Size - 戦いのはじまり~ダーク・ミューの驚異
Tatakai no Hajimari~Dāku Myū no Kyô/Start to Wage War: Dark Mu's Miracle - ダーク・ミューの目覚め
Dāku Myū no Mezame/Awakening of Dark Mu - 負けるなスーパータートルズ!~セイントミューテーションでタートルセイント!!
Makeru na Sūpā Tātoruzu!~Seinto Myūtēshon de Tātoruzu Seinto/Defeated Super Turtles!: The Saint Mutation of the Turtle Saint!! - クリス・ミュー決死の封印~力をあわせてメガファイナルセイントブレイクを打て!!
Kurisu Myū Ketsu Shi no Fūin~Ryoku o awase te Mega Fainaru Seinto Bureiku o Ute!!/Crys Mu Decides the Seal's Death: The Combined Power Mega Final Saint Break Strike Shoots!! - 美雄平石(ミュータ石)を求め,いざ日本へ~ハットリキンゾウ参上!
Bi Osu Hira Ishi(Myūta Seki) wo Motome, Iza Nihon e~Hattori Kinzô Sôjyô/The Beautiful Flat Male Animal Stones (Mutant Stones) Demand, to Japan in a Crucial Moment: Hattori Kinzô Visits! - 亡霊ユキムラのいたずら
Bôrei Yukimura no Itazura/Failed Attempt of Ghost Yukimura - 大苦戦!お先に失礼,メタルビーストはいただきさ!!
Dai Kusen! Osaki ni Shitsurei, Metaru Bīsuto ha Itadaki sa!!/Big, Hard Fight! Before Rudeness, the Metal Beast is Received! - 守護獣降臨!メタルミューテーション!!
Shugo jū Kôrin! Metaru Myūtēshon!!/Protect the Beast Descending to Attend! Metal Mutation!! - 地球はお元気~エンディング・テーマ・ビデオサイズ
Chikyū wa Ogenki~Endingu Tēma Bideo Saizu/The Earth is Safe: Ending Theme Video Size