| “ | You'll never make it out of here! You'll be shot down like dogs! | „ |
| ~ Zanramon threatening the Turtles. |
| “ | Build me the teleportal device or your friends will perish! | „ |
| ~ Zanramon threatening Professor Honeycutt. |
Zanramon is a major antagonist in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles universe. He was the Triceraton Prime Leader and one of the two main antagonists of the Triceraton Arc (alongside General Blanque). He's the Archenemy of Traximus.
In the 2003 TV series, he was voiced by David Brimmer, who also played Professor Pester in the Viva Piñata franchise.
Biography[]
Mirage Comics[]
In the Mirage comics he was a ruthless leader who led the war against the Federation of D'Hoonib. To that end, he sought a teleportal device created by Professor Honeycutt to use against them and captured him along with the Turtles who were with him at the time. The Turtles managed to free themselves from their captivity and take Zanramon hostage. Unfortunately, Zanramon was accidentally shot by his own guards and presumed dead by the turtles. Zanramon is not heard of again until TMNT (vol. 4) #28, where Michelangelo is informed that Zanramon had survived, and was no longer Prime Leader of the Triceratons: after the Fugitoid's escape, the then-leader lost political capital, and he was quickly deposed by opposing factions.
2003 TV series[]
In the 2003 series, Zanramon was likewise the ruling dictator of the Triceraton Republic seeking the teleportal device to use against the Federation. His troops managed to capture the Fugitoid and the Turtles, but they eventually escaped with the aid of Traximus. Zanramon was taken hostage, long enough for the Turtles to shanghai his personal cruiser to make their getaway. When the Turtles and the Fugitoid were cornered by both the Federation and the Republic, they were pulled out by a timely teleportation, courtesy of the Utroms.
Eventually, the Triceratons managed to find trace the Fugitoid to Earth and invaded the planet in hopes of capturing him. The Triceraton takeover was swift, and Zanramon addressed the leaders of the world to bring the Triceratons the Fugitoid. When Donatello was captured and brought before Zanramon for questioning, he was barely able to convince the Triceraton leader that the Fugitoid was not on Earth, convincing him to break off the invasion. Unfortunately, just as the Triceratons pulled out, Professor Honeycutt returned to Earth to surrender himself to the Triceratons, and once again Zanramon sent his forces down to Earth to capture the Fugitoid.
When the Fugitoid released a virus that stopped the Federation ships cold, Zanramon ordered his ships to open fire on his helpless enemies. His ruthlessness and cruelty eventually riled Mozar, his military commander, when he ordered him to attack the Triceraton rebels. Mozar refused to carry out that order and allowed Traximus's Triceraton rebellion to overthrow Zanramon. Zanramon was last seen in a cell opposite of his archenemy General Blanque, where they stubbornly continued their war in a more face to face level as they are seen trying to punch each other through the barrier. It is unknown if they made peace like Traximus hoped.
2012 series[]
- Main article: Emperor Zanmoran (TMNT 2012)
Personality[]
Zanramon is an extremely selfish, arrogant, dishonorable, corrupt, ruthless, relentless, sadistic and vengeful Triceraton who only cares about himself and his own power. He is quite egotistical and cowardly since he would never hesitate to sacrifice anyone, including his own soldiers, to save himself. He is also short-tempered, easily becoming enraged at the slightest inconvenience. He is shamelessly hypocritical since he expects and demands complete obedience from his soldiers, but shows no loyalty to anyone or anything else but himself. He is also shown to be quite petulant and can hold grudges long after the fact as he still hated the Turtles long after they took him hostage, stole his personal shuttle and helped Professor Honeycutt escape. He shows little regard for the lives of others, including his own loyal subordinates. For example, he rebuked Mozar for not firing at Federation ships after they were disabled by Professor Honeycutt's virus, despite them not being a threat. He was also willing to leave his own soldiers marooned in outer space to save himself. This proves he is nothing more than a corrupt, selfish tyrant who would do anything to ensure his role. This ultimately proves to be his downfall as Mozar allowed Traximus to overthrow him and put him in prison along with General Blanque.
Gallery[]
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Trivia[]
- Zanramon was a boss in the video game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3: Mutant Nightmare.
- Zanramon from 2012 series shares similaries with this. They both sent the Turtles to the Arena, tried blackmailing Honeycutt, and were both hold hostage by the Turtles.
