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Hideo Kojima Says Whalefall Ruined His Squid Snacking
Hideo Kojima reveals Whalefall movie made him avoid squid after loving whales since school.
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Hideo Kojima reveals Whalefall movie made him avoid squid after loving whales since school. Hideo Kojima says Whalefall movie has made him stop eating squid after a childhood fascination with whales. Originally reported by IGN.
Hideo Kojima's Whalefall Reaction
Hideo Kojima says Whalefall movie ruined his squid eating habits after a lifelong love of whales.
“I love whales. They appear frequently in my games.”
Whalefall Movie Details
Whalefall is a movie where Austin Abrams fights his way out of a sperm whale's belly.
“It was a literary film that explored, in a somewhat metafictional way, the Steinbeck-like relationship between whales and humans as part of an ecosystem, alongside the familial bond between father and son.”
Kojima's Childhood Whale Interest
Kojima researched whale ecology for a school project in early elementary school.
“When I was in the early years of elementary school, I researched whale ecology for a school project.”
Kojima's Game References
Whales appear in Metal Gear Solid 2, Metal Gear Solid V, and Death Stranding.
“In MGS2, Raiden is swallowed, digested, and excreted by the enormous Arsenal Gear, a whale that swallows digital information.”
Kojima's Squid Avoidance
Kojima says he won't eat squid for a while after watching Whalefall.
“I don’t think I’ll be eating squid for a while”
What to remember
Hideo Kojima says Whalefall movie has made him stop eating squid after a childhood fascination with whales.
