The Problem With Apritello (and why its okay to ship it)

The relationship between Donatello and April O Neil in the animated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series from 2012 is a heavily debated topic within the TMNT community. In this video, I aim to identify what exactly is problematic with the ship s writing and why many fans still enjoy their dynamic. Follow me on other platforms Instagram TikTok Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:03 Donnie s Obsession 06:44 April and the Love Triangle 13:02 The Power Inside Her Discussion 15:49 Why is April more disliked 16:56 Adrinette Comparison 22:32 The Underlying Issue 26:55 In Apritello s Defense 29:15 Conclusion , apritello, tmnt2012, tmnt Music Used Nintendo Wii Mii Channel Theme Jazz Cover by insaneintherainmusic Adrinette Dance Theme Song