We at Offbeat would like to extend our sincerest congratulations to Godzilla for his recent acceptance as a Japanese citizen. While he destroyed Tokyo more times than can possibly be counted, his antics, charity work and an unending lifetime quest to outdo Gamera, has brought him recognition as a true hero. As such, he was granted Japanese citizenship, after 60 years. We're sure he'll be celebrating, just as soon as he's done with these new movies.
Godzilla has been granted a special residency by civic leaders in Tokyo, so says Rocket News 24. Their reason was basically Godzilla has been good for business. Tourists come from around the world to see the city the big guy continues to try to stomp into the ground.
The city has printed out over 3,000 copies of the residency paper, which will be given out during a special ceremony. Though he has been working in Japan illegally for more than 60 years, it certainly must be a weight off the big man's mind that he no longer has to pay the lip service of having to explain himself at passport services.
Last year, Godzilla starred in his most commercially successful film directed by Gareth Edwards. The film, co-starring Breaking Bad's Bryan Cranston, made $528 million. A sequel is due in 2018, and a Japanese version made by original studio Toho is due out in the future as well.
In spite of his 60-year career, Godzilla continues to go from strength to strength. Busier than he's ever been, we just have to wonder if he is sitting back and thanking his lucky stars that Peter Jackson took an interest in his buddy King Kong instead of him. As bad as some of his films have been, Godzilla is secure in the knowledge that he, at least, never has had to work with Jack Black.
Again, we congratulate you, Godzilla, on getting your Japanese citizenship. Where once they had to bring in Raymond Burr to get anyone to see your film, now, you are King of the World.
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