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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Oroku Saki, known as Shredder, is the main antagonist in many iterations of the *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles* franchise. He is the leader of the Foot Clan, a criminal organization steeped in ninjutsu. His first appearance as Shredder was in the *Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles* comic book, issue #1 in 1984.

Driven by a thirst for power and revenge, Shredder's primary objective is to eliminate Splinter and the TMNT, often developing elaborate schemes to achieve this goal. His character design typically features bladed armor, a menacing mask, and a generally intimidating presence.

Shredder's backstory often involves a rivalry with Splinter stemming from past conflicts, and a desire to control the criminal underworld. The specifics of his origin and motivations can vary depending on the particular *TMNT* continuity, but his role as the Turtles' arch-nemesis remains constant.