Give this theme song points for narrative economy. In only a minute it sets up the Turtles’ backstory, outlines the stakes and introduces the four main characters with pithy couplets. (If you needed a reminder: Leonardo leads, Donatello does machines; Raphael is cool but rude, Michelangelo is a party dude.) It also reminds viewers of the series title, a dozen times. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES!
The Top 10 Cartoon Theme Songs
Long after you've become too old to enjoy after school cartoons, their theme songs continue to bounce around your brain. TIME chooses the most memorable animated tunes.