In this series, Raph doesn't seem to have as many anger issues but he is more violent and smart mouthed.
He responds extremely violently to all types of bugs, usually exclaiming, "I hate bugs!" It's mostly for comic effect, but is also shows a crack in Raph's tough exterior. In this series, Raph is shown to be afraid of bugs. I think deep down, Raph realizes that Leo is more suited to being a leader than he is. However, although he sometimes shows a bit of resentment towards Leo being the leader, he still is willing to follow Leo. Raph is often questioning Leo's judgement and leadership. Another major arguing point is Raph choosing to go against Master Splinter's rules, and Leo trying to follow them. The majority of their arguing involves Leo making a plan, and Raph being against the plan, or wanting to just storm the enemy. Raph is often guided by his emotions and he bases his decisions on that, while Leo thinks more with his head and his moral code. Leo is calm and collected with a bigger picture in mind, while Raph is hot-tempered and more focused on the situation now. Raph is also constantly arguing with Leo, mainly because the two are complete opposites. He hates showing emotions besides anger, and he struggles to show his brothers just how much they mean to him. He's constantly at war with himself, trying being tough and wanting to protect his brothers. I feel that in this particular series, Raph is the most unstable emotionally of the brothers. He realizes that he has an anger problem, so he has a bit of self-hatred complex going on as well. In one episode, he almost kills Mikey in a moment of clouded anger, an action that severely shakes Raph up. However, this anger can cause him to lash out and become quite vicious. He usually uses this anger to fuel his fighting and to make him stronger. Raph does have moments of intense anger that almost seem manic. Unfortunately, while this makes him a fierce fighter, it does cloud his judgement and causes him to make mistakes. Raph fights with a lot of emotion, which explains his hot-headed personality. He's extremely protective of them, especially Mikey whenever one brother is in danger, Raph is the first one to jump in and help. This Raph still retains some of his sarcastic humor, occasionally making snarky comments, mostly about Mikey, or to get on Leo's nerves.ĭespite his outward bravado, Raph is a bit of a softie and cares fiercely for his brothers. He's usually the first one to jump into battle and the first to react to any of Mikey's antics, usually with a slap to Mikey's head. Unlike the others, Raph doesn't train out of necessity he trains for pure enjoyment and to unwind. He's extremely strong, hot-headed, and has a major temper. In this series, Raph is the classic tough guy with a soft side. This Raph went through a major redesign of his character and he's more in line with his comic book incarnation.