Teen Titans Go!

Lore & Background

Tired of the Teen Titans defeating him, Brother Blood decides to make clones of them to do his bidding. The Teen Titans must hunt down his students and get their DNA back. The game features the five main characters from the show as playable characters, including: Robin, Raven, Beast Boy, Starfire, and Cyborg. The game's boss characters are Gizmo, Jinx, Mammoth, and Brother Blood.

In Their Own Story

The alarm clock blares, but instead of rising to face a city in peril, Robin is already dressed in his cape, holding a clipboard. 'Team meeting! We have three minutes to decide who gets the last slice of pizza!' he shouts. Starfire floats upside down, eating cereal with her feet, while Beast Boy turns into a giant rubber chicken just for fun. Raven sighs, her hood casting a shadow that says 'I give up,' as Cyborg tries to order a new tower via his chest computer. The heroics can wait; the real mission is surviving lunch.

Reader's Guide

Teen Titans Go! first premiered in 2013 on Cartoon Network, marking a significant tonal shift from the 2003 series and the 1980s original. While it shares character names and basic designs with previous iterations, it exists in its own continuity bubble, largely ignoring the darker storylines of its predecessors. The show was developed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, who aimed to capture the fun and friendship aspects of being a teen superhero while amplifying the comedy.

Over time, the series expanded beyond standard episodes into specials, movies like 'The Movie,' and various crossover events with other Cartoon Network properties. Behind the scenes, the production team embraced a fast-paced writing style that allowed for rapid-fire jokes and experimental formats. This flexibility has kept the show fresh for years, allowing it to evolve without being bound by strict narrative rules or character development arcs typical of traditional superhero shows.

Did You Know?

• The game was released for the Game Boy Advance on October 16, 2005.
• A European release was planned but later cancelled.
• The game's story involves Brother Blood making clones of the Teen Titans.
• The boss characters are Gizmo, Jinx, Mammoth, and Brother Blood.
• A sequel, Teen Titans 2: The Brotherhood's Revenge, was released on October 23, 2006.