The President of the Toho thinks that Godzilla should be the cultural ambassador of Japan to the United States

Godzilla He conquered the box office, trampled on for decades of cinematographic history and even claimed an Oscar. Now, the president of Toho Hiroyasu Matsuoka He wants the king of monsters to take on a new unexpected role of cultural ambassador to the United States.

At the US-Japan conference on the cultural and educational exchange in Washington, DC, Matsuoka made his case on why Godzilla should be seen as more than a simple icon of pop culture.

The event was designed to strengthen cooperation between North America and Japan and provided the perfect stage for Matsuoka’s fantastic proposal.

He said: “Culture influences people. Godzilla could be an ambassador. “

When you look like Godzilla it has connected both countries for decades, all this makes sense. The Japanese and American filmmakers have modeled and remodeled the Kaiju in different eras, exchanging influences in ways that have maintained the evolving franchise.

Matsuoka recognized this intercultural exchange, crediting Hollywood socket to the monster to inspire the modern interpretations of Japan.

“American creators and Toho creators influenced each other, even if involuntarily,” explained Matsuoka. In particular indicated Monsterverse of the legendary as a key reason for the recent rebirth of Godzilla in Japan, leading to films such as Shin Godzilla AND Godzilla less one.

As for future projects coming, Takashi Yamazaki It is preparing for a sequel to Godzilla less oneMonsterverse of Legendary is expanding with the next Godzilla x kong Film set for 2027, as well as a second season of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters On Apple TV+. There is also a new mysterious spin-off series in the works.

People love Godzilla, so it is not difficult to see it as a symbol of the cultural exchange between Japan and the United States, why not!?

Source: Nikkan Sports