Godzilla x Kong is not about them kissing and having gay monster sex 😒 I’m so tired of these movies not giving Kaiju fans and og Goji fans what they really want and deserve!!! THIS IS WHAT WE WANT!!! GAY MONSTER SEX!!!!!
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"Godzilla: A Roaring Beacon of Transgender Acceptance and Queer Representation"
In the summer of 2020, a seismic shift occurred in the world of Godzilla, the iconic Japanese monster. Toho, the creative powerhouse behind the colossal creature, unveiled a short film by animator Cressa Maeve Beer, aptly titled "Coming Out". The film confirmed what some fans had long suspected: Godzilla's child is transgender. The film showcased Godzilla as a supportive parent, accepting his daughter who identifies as a girl and has a penchant for Sailor Moon. This revelation was met with a wave of applause from LGBTQ+ fans and activists, who hailed it as a significant stride towards visibility and solidarity (1).
For many in the LGBTQ+ community, Godzilla is more than just a city-stomping monster. He is a symbol of their struggle against a world that often perceives them as monstrous or aberrant. Godzilla, with his tragic narrative of not fitting into the human-constructed world, resonates with many. Some fans find kinship in Godzilla's destructive wrath, while others empathize with his profound loneliness and isolation (2).
The Godzilla franchise has a history of subtle queer representation. Raymond Burr, a closeted actor, portrayed reporter Steve Martin in the 1956 and 1985 American versions of Godzilla. Moreover, several kaiju (giant monsters) have been interpreted as queer or gender-nonconforming by fans. These include Mothra, Biollante, Destoroyah, and King Ghidorah (2).
The franchise also features characters that fans have interpreted as queer. Take Goro and Hiroshi, the two young men living with Jet Jaguar’s inventor. Their relationship is never explicitly defined, leaving many fans to speculate. The absence of female love interests or companions in their narrative further fuels the interpretation of them as a gay couple.
In conclusion, Godzilla's world is not just about epic battles and city-wide destruction. It's a universe where monsters mirror the struggles of the marginalized, where queer representation subtly exists, and where a child can come out as transgender, with a supportive Godzilla by her side.
References:
1. Godzilla's creators shared a short film confirming the monster's child is transgender
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2020/07/godzillas-creators-shared-short-film-confirming-monsters-child-transgender/
2. Godzilla: Kaiju, LGBTQ+ Fans, and Queer Anger
https://www.them.us/story/godzilla-kaiju-lgbtq-fans-monster-queer-anger
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Me: I'm not really into shipping my ocs with canon characters
Also me:
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Oh well ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Also also if someone wanted to know:
The three blue guys form my hydra boy, Sarkath!
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