Character discussion: Mr. Tako

[edgaguirus]

Tako is an amusing character, from his mannerisms to his appearance. He really sells the comic element of this film, and he shares a trait with Batman's villian Two Face. The coin flipping doesn't add much dimension to his character, but the quirk does make him more interesting.

[Ivo-goji]

Best human character in a daikaiju film. Rivaled only by the cast of King Kong Escapes.

"That Kong won't make a monkey out of us!"

[ThunderScore]

Always reminded me of Max O'Hara (Robert Armstrong) from MIGHTY JOE YOUNG:

[Rodan]

Tako is amazing, even in Universal's dubbed version -- there's just no changing what he is, how animated the performance is, and what he promises for the film's tone.

I love King Kong vs. Godzilla, and Tako's character is an enormous part of the charm. Unlike the similar character of Kumayama in Mothra vs. Godzilla, Tako is relatively likable, fitting the lighter tone of his film.

[GalacticPetey]

Kumayama isn't supposed to be likeable though. He's very clearly the scummy antagonist alongside Torahata.

[Rodan]

Kumayama isn't supposed to be likeable though. He's very clearly the scummy antagonist alongside Torahata.

Yes. I was just pointing out the difference between the two, even though Tako provides a very similar antagonist-businessman role.

Changing the role into an unsympathetic villain makes sense for Mothra vs. Godzilla's more somber tone.

[Missingno.]

I think these 'character discussion' threads are a bad idea, and that the character who may be the subject of such a thread should be discussed in the thread of their respective movie.