Equation ROTTMNT Splinter [+ Donnie] Animatic 

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DUDE I AGREE WITH YOU ON HIM BEING A REALLY WELL WRITTEN CHARACTER Unpopular opinion but this is my favorite Splinter. The way he reacted to suddenly becoming a monster who has to hide in the sewers is understandable and realistic. Not only does the way the writers handled his reaction to being turned into a mutant rat add more to his character BUT it aLSO adds depth to the turtles. Like how Raph feels like he has to take care of everybody and keep them safe due to him being the eldest, which he probably had to do a lot when he was younger in order to make up for Splinters absence. How Leo and Donnie both crave affirmation and how Mikey has to be there for everyone emotionally because as kids (and sometimes now) they didn't have that parental figure for comfort. I could go into more detail and ramble about how it affected all of them for days but THATS NOT IMPORTANT wHATS IMPOrTANT IS THAT I LOVE THIS SHOW AND ITS CHARACTERS ARE AMAZING. THANK YOU FOR MAKING THIS- ITS REALLY GOOD YOU'RE REALLY TALENTED PLEASE NEVER STOP OK BYE

YES. I love how you explained Splinter's character in the desc. He wasn't a good parent, definitely not. Was he a good person? yes, did he solve multiple crimes? yeah, did he go through many traumatic experiences? yes, most of which at the same time. But that doesn't mean he was a good father. He took so little care of his own mental health that it affected his sons'; and he seems to only start acknowledging that as the show progresses. He improves throughout the series though. Does he become a good father? Not completely, but he does get better. I deeply respect Splinter as a person for his many good actions, for fighting villains and for going through so many things and still keeping the responsibility of raising 4 kids; but I still think he's a bad father.

Omg this is such a beautiful animatic that showcases how much Spilter’s past, trauma and neglect affected how he raised his sons- amazing work😭💙💙 the last scene hit hard, and it makes so much sense on why Donnie would be so excited to see his father be proud of him and his accomplishments in the show

It's very true, Splinter was an awful father. He had no idea how to be one. It was pretty clear that his grandfather who raised him was distant, with no interest in his passion for acting and only in making Yoshi fulfill the Hamato destiny. I think because of this Splint fell the other way- instead of overbearing like his grandfather, he became distant so that he wouldn't have to make choices for his sons. And we see how this affects Donnie and Raph the most. Raph, because he essentially had to play the surrogate father to his brothers growing up. He matured too fast and never really got the chance to be a kid. Donnie is naturally more emotionally unavailable, so it's hard for him to reach out. When he does reach out to Splinter, he's only shunned and pushed away. His brain connects this to me "affection=not for Donnie" and "father=distant/critical". We see the affects this subconscious thinking has had on Donnie when it comes to his interactions with Shelldon. He starts out naturally very critical and aloof towards Shelldon's feelings, but also very critical to his mistakes and overbearing. When Mikey points out the similarities between Donnie's relationship to Splinter with Shelldon's relationship to Donnie, Donnie starts to make a conscious effort to reach out to Shelldon by making offhanded praising comments rather than purely critical statements.

I don’t know why but Donnie’s little toothy smile is just SO FRICKEN CUTE OMGGGG

This is amazing! I love how you illustrated Splinter's life and the Donnie part HURT! A great way to show generational trauma

Thank you for the beautifully drawn one minute and thirty eight second long emotional kick in the throat, little Donnie is adorable

YAAAAAAAAAA A ROTTMNT ANIMATIC LETS GOO!1!1!1!11!!!! this is so good holy christ,,, i adore how you portrayed splinter here and his relationship with his family. and how his trauma + horrible mental health not only affects him but his children as well, showcasing his neglect and how it begins to shape donnie as well. super heartbreaking, especially how you acknowledged the cycle in the family. U NEVER MISS DUDE!!1!1!!!11!!!! LOVE UR STUGF

Gosh I love this so much 💞 little Donnie looked so happy but then immediately was disappointed 😔💔

One thing I love about rottmnt is the character designs they can tell so much with so little this can be seen when the whole family is together Raph towers over the group and splinter is tiny this shows the shift in roles compared to previous iterations where Raph is now the one they go to for help and splinter is mostly brought up as a last resort his smaller size also gives off the impression that he is has the most growing to do there are other things but this comment is large enough P.s. you know it's a good video when nearly every comment is a paragraph

I love all the little details in this! Like Donnie's glasses being taped to his head cause... you know... no ears.

that was a swift kick in the feels, I love this interperation! Your style and music choice where amazing! Keep up the great work, and thank you for being real. Splinter WASN'T a good dad when the turtles where younger, thats a huge part of the show some fans gloss over. It's not that he is a bad person, but his actions had a negative affect on his kids, again great work!

This whole animatic is beautiful and I really like donnies sharp teeth

NOW HOW COULD YOU DO THIS!? I AM EXTREMELY HEART BROKEN. HOW COULD YOU!?😭😭😭😭😭

Heartbreaking but so true, it can be hard to admit a character we like has such a deep flaw-- the boys in-universe rarely even do! But it's important to not gloss over it even if it's painful. Good work!!

The transitions in this are so smooth and magical, I don’t know how you do it. And this whole thing is just….heart wrenching and makes me wanna sob 🥺

WUOIVIFBEJN HOW DARE YOU IGNORE DONNIE LOOK YOU MADE HIM S A D (This was super good)

Me: * sees thumbnail without reading title * oh hey it’s Donnie!!! * clicks * * lil hamato yoshi crying from that bit with his mom leaving * Me: * crying rise ptsd * nuuuuuuuu talented art making me cryyyyyyy

I love this animatic and I love the little detail with the tape on where the ears would be to hold up the glasses cuz the turtles ain’t got ears.

….I feel bad for past dad but that is no excuse to have completely ignored my excitement for that invention. I had worked really hard on that thing.

GOD. ROTTMNT SPLINTER AND THE LITTLE PRINCE....... thank you, this hurt a lot and I love it

Y’all this is why Donnie is always trying to solve everything with his inventions he just wants love and appreciation for what he does! 😭❤️

Nooo baby Donnie!!!! 🥺🥺🥺 Poor thing just wanted to show off his new invention & get his dads approval 😢😢😢 I know Splinter’s going through a depression moment and I know he’s not being mean on purpose. But this is still so sad. Also I love how you drew Donnie’s facial expressions, so cute (◕◡◕✿) 🥰

MY BABY NOOO

Respectfully I do still find him to be good as a dad with his flaws, as the brothers never doubted being loved by him, and the sheer acknowledgment of his own mistakes etc. Not the best for sure, some trauma had stuck him in the past. And he sure would change some things if he could have another chance, but damn what I wouldn't give for a dad who apologizes lmao. I really might be speaking with my own experience but I digress. It's nuanced writing and everyone having their own take on it is good, even where people don't agree due to their own interpretations or experiences. Lovely animatic. ♥️

WOW!! Hearing a song from the little prince caught me off gaurd. But AGH thiz iz such a good way of presenting the generational trauma within the family!! U physically hurt me with thiz power/pos

Why do I keep watching these animations that I know will make me cry?

This is completely and utterly heartbreaking and I love it!!

:0!!!!! ROTTMNT !!!! Your style shines here!! :D super beautifully made!! ^-^

so true so true so true i LOVE this i sent it to my friend :3 making me cry at 9:31 pm

I love when people explain why Splinter is neglectful but never depict it as ok

Omg his glasses being taped to his head!

Oh my goodness this is so sad but so good 😭😭

F#$% that's sad.

So CUTE AND SAD 😭😭😭

YOU TRICKED ME WITH THE HAPPY DONNIE IN THE THUMBNAIL >:'(

NOO, BRO, DONT HURT US LIKE THAT❤❤ ugh, it’s so good...

Ahhh with the little prince song ):< ❤

1:16 LOOK AT THAT SMILEEEEEEE 1:21 NOOOOOOOOOOOO

Ooohhh poor Donnie 😭

Made me cry

The ending is genuinely fucking heartbreaking. The whole animatic is, in truth, but that scene, just... Ugh. I felt it... Kudos. Edit: Rewatched it and cried. Wow. I'm crying over a fictional rat man and his turtle son. How did we get here?

Nuuuuu this wasn't supposed to make me cryyyyyyyy

I saw this on tiktok, I was so sad :(

You know when in that one episode when all the turtles go to big mamas hotel and doni states that he is trying the get praise from and adult or something like that, well this video kinda supports why doni feels like this

Hermoso

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Well I’m sad now😢good work

I saw your tiktok of it :D

its no wonder this song is from little prince cuz THIS VIDEO IS JUST SADNESS

🌚💔oh

the tape bro gah damn

SAD!!

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Great animatic but ouch

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Actually fucking crying stoo

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I love this :(