History WesternAnimation / TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles2012

* AllCGICartoon: This TMNT adaptation has high quality 3D CGI animation. Although, there are flashbacks done in a slick graphic 2D style reminiscent of sequences from ''WesternAnimation/KungFuPanda''. It's also notable that the show often combines 3D animated models with 2D animated effects to give things a fresh, unique look. It's especially notable in the Turtles' eyes which often shift to a traditionally animated appearance to invoke a ton of anime conventions.

* ImpossibleShadowPuppets: In "[[Recap/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles2012S2E6TargetAprilONeil Target: April O'Neil]]", Mikey volunteers to create a distraction for the others to force their way into a Kraang hideout. His idea? Busting a billboard light and creating shadow puppets resembling a rabbit, an elephant and a [[BellyDancer belly dancer]], all which easily fool the guards and leaving them vulnerable to the Turtles' attack.

* BassoProfundo: Though it is more noticeable through his appearances in Seasons 2-5, the Shredder maintains this quality due to being voiced by Creator/KevinMichaelRichardson.

* AdaptationalHeroism: Agent Bishop in the this incarnation is much more heroic than his previous counterpart. In the 2003 series, Bishop was an immoral, [[FantasticRacism alien-hating]] terrorist who was a part of the BigBadEnsemble. In this series, he's a member of the peaceful Utrom council and a faithful ally to the turtles, attempting to help them save Earth.

* AnAesop:
** The second season has a minor theme about not allowing friendships to be ruined. Splinter and Shredder were once the best of friends until they competed for Tang Shen's affections. Saki went as far as to provoke Splinter and instead of trying to mend their friendship, the two allowed their rivalry to become hatred, resulting in Splinter losing everything he loved. Then there's the incident with April [[spoiler:becoming upset with the Turtles after they accidentally mutate her father into a giant bat. Casey tells her about how he unintentionally allowed his best friend Nick to hate him after accidentally hurting him, which convinces her not to allow an accident to turn her back on her friends.]] Had Splinter and Shredder did what April had done and try remain friends after everything, Splinter could have lived a happier life while Shredder could have moved on.
** "Fungus Humongous" defies the usual "mastering your fear" anvil kids' shows depict. Instead showing that you aren't able to get over your fears overnight, but you can still face your fears. Leonardo doesn't get over his fear of failing his brothers, but he's learned to not let them go over his head.

*** [[spoiler: [[GlowingEyesOfDoom Played]] [[MindControlEyes straight]] with [[BrainwashedAndCrazy Splinter]] in "[[Recap/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles2012S1E13IMonster I, Monster]]".]]