Hideo Kojima Loved Whalefall, but It Ruined Eating Squid for Him
The Metal Gear Solid creator and serious movie buff shared his thoughts on the film over the weekend, revealing a love for whales that has been with him since school — but says Whalefall has, as a result, put him off snacking on squid.
Hideo Kojima, the creator of Metal Gear Solid, expressed his admiration for the movie Whalefall. The film, which follows Austin Abrams' journey to escape the belly of a sperm whale, resonated with Kojima due to his long-standing fascination with whales. This fascination began during his early school years when he conducted research on whale ecology.
Kojima's love for whales is evident in his games, where they frequently appear, often symbolizing the marine ecosystem. In his previous works, such as Metal Gear Solid 2 and Metal Gear Solid V, whales played significant roles. Kojima even referenced Herman Melville's "Moby-Dick" in his creations. Despite his enthusiasm for the film's visuals and storyline, Kojima admitted that Whalefall has put him off eating squid for a while.
He watched the movie with a copy of Daniel Kraus's novel, on which the film is based, but had yet to read it. Kojima's Twitter/X post about the film suggests that Whalefall is not just a movie for the masses but also a film that dives deep into the complex relationship between humans and whales.
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