The Twilight series has captivated audiences’ attention with a stellar cast that brought Stephenie Meyer’s bestselling novels into the big screen. With a blend of romance, fantasy, and supernatural elements, the five-film saga became a cultural phenomenon, with many gushing over the lead stars.
Although the movie series concluded in 2012, its influence has been engraved in devoted fans’ hearts, and looks like Hideo Kojima is also one of them. He recently shared a post that has now reignited the years-old debate among the franchise fandom.
Hideo Kojima’s X Post Reignited Twilight Debate
Hideo Kojima, the iconic game creator behind video game franchises such as Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding, has yet again surprised his fans. He shared an unpredictable social media post that has now garnered major attention online.
For the unversed, he is known for posting a variety of content, which ranges from cinema and literature to delving into his game development process. However, his recent post about Twilight led to a whirlpool of reactions from fans and followers.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), he shared a close-up of a music player screen with Robert Pattinson‘s Never Think song. Pattinson garnered global acclaim for playing Edward Cullen in the Twilight Saga.
Check out the tweet here.
Kojima has been quite active when it comes to his link with The Batman actor. He is truly an admirer of Pattinson’s portrayal of the Dark Knight, who even sang praises of his chiseled physique, back in 2022. Avid Kojima fans are well aware of his love for the actor, with reports recently hinting at a collaboration when he shared a pic with the actor.
Although this appreciation post surely features the actor’s voice, it has a special meaning for the franchise fans. The music piece itself was a part of the saga soundtrack, evoking fans’ memories of the movie, which took the world by storm in the late 2000s.
However, the cultural phenomenon that created a devoted fan following for the franchise also sparked an intense fan debate surrounding the male protagonists.
The Edward Vs. Jacob Debate Reignited Due to Hideo Kojima’s Post
Based on Stephenie Meyer’s bestselling novels, the Twilight Saga centers around the tumultuous love story between Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart), a human, and Edward Cullen(Pattinson), a vampire. As Bella gets involved with the supernatural world, she also forms a strong bond with Taylor Lautner’s Jacob Black.
Given that the story also features their love triangle, it also ignited one of the most heated fan debates of the early 2010s: Team Edward versus Team Jacob. Kojima’s recent post garnered 1.2 million views, with fans debating once again on the timeless discussion.
Check out the tweets here.
Even though the debate seemed like choosing a fan-favorite character, it was much more than that. The heated discussion represented different ideals of love and relationships.
While Edward’s love was quite intense, Jacob’s on the other hand felt more grounded and relatable. Whereas, the movie series had a significant impact on popular culture, leaving a lasting legacy as it reignited audiences’ interest in supernatural genres.
The Twilight Saga is available to watch on Peacock Premium.
