Mitsu is a prominent character in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III. As the Japanese rebellion leader, she is an ally of the Ninja Turtles and also is a minor love interest to Michelangelo.
History[]
She was the leader of the Japanese rebellion army against Lord Norinaga. Mitsu was also the granddaughter of the village elder, and the big sister of a young Japanese boy named Yoshi, who was saved from a fire by Michelangelo. She had a mutually romantic relationship with Norinaga's son, Kenshin. Further complicating matters, Michelangelo was smitten with Mitsu but it was obvious Mitsu was not interested. Nevertheless, Michelangelo wanted to remain in Japan with her before deciding to return to New York City.
Mitsu breathes sighed and for Michelangelo telling her about Kenshin.
At one point, Yoshi (who grew very close to Raphael) gave the Turtles the Time Scepter, which led the Turtles believe that Mitsu told her brother to hide it so they'll have to fight Norinaga in her stead. Upset with the accusation, she walks out the room. Soon her grandfather came in to confess he told his grandson Yoshi to hide the Scepter and begs the Turtles to help the village fight Norinaga so her granddaughter wouldn't have to. The decision was made for them when Whit betrayed them by kidnapping her and taking the scepter.
After Kenshin and his father's Honor Guards are returned to their normal time period, Mitsu and her village people decide to put a truce with Lord Norinaga and conclude to have peace. As they leave, Kenshin pulls Mitsu aside, much to her surprise. They both share a kiss, now able to show their relationship in the open.
Weapons and abilities[]
Mitsu was skilled in the use of the longbow, knife and dagger. It seems she is also proficient with other weapons, including the Time Scepter.
Trivia[]
- Mitsu is given the surname "Omura" on a trading card for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III. This is seemingly not corroborated in any other media.
- Her action figure as well as her manga incarnations label her as a princess, something that is not mentioned in the film proper.
- Digging around the coding for the beta of the Super NES version of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters reveals that for the alias was Aska was initially named Mitsu. Fans have speculated that this change likely occurred due to the third film's poor performance, although no known evidence supports the theory.
- Mitsu is a common feminine Japanese name (蜜 or ミツ) meaning "honey" or "sweetness".