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FromBlood of ZeustoRecord of Ragnarok, several anime follow the culture of retelling mythological tales. With his seriesTwilight of the Gods, Zack Snyder isn’t far behind either. His depiction of the thunder god Thor sets the series apart from its contemporaries. To say the least, the animated series isn’t a run-of-the-mill retelling of Norse mythology.
To add to that, Marvel’s portrayal of the thunder god falls flat somehow in contrast to Snyder’s series. This holds especially true when it comes to the sheer brutality outlined in the series. Most fans cannot help but draw a contrast between the two characters.
Fans on X react to Thor’s brutality in Zack Snyder’s seriesTwilight of the Gods
Zack Snyderis a celebrated director known for his notable works likeMan of Steel,300, andJustice League. From superhero to historical and mythological genre, his career spans over two decades. His seriesTwilight of the Godsis a modern retelling of the Norse mythology. The animated series outlines gore and violence andtopples the conventional representationsof Gods.
While acts of rebellion against towering figures aren’t uncommon, the series takes it up a notch. With its representation ofgore and violencecoupled with the Thunder God’s maliciousness, the series is unique in its way. It’s a refreshing take on Norse mythology that often glorifies and romanticizes it. And if fans’ reactions are anything to go by, the series is well-appreciated.
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An X user@BlacktyonteXavishared a clip of the Thunder God’s representation as a villain. From his brutality to his aggression, fans appreciated the portrayal of the character.
Geez is Loki the hero? Thor looking like a villain
This Thor is OP
We need a Badass Thor like this in the mcu
Anyone after watching this particular scene knows MCU’s Thor is a joke.
This show if fucken CRAZY
Zack Snyder’s portrayal of the Thunder God stands in contrast with Marvel’s representation of the character. While Snyder gave a more barbaric and brutal tone to his series by turning the character into a villain, Marvel nerfed the character in most ways.
Marvel fails Chris Hemsworth’s character through its representation of the Norse God
Apart from creating a whole cinematic universe after its name,Marvelis notorious for nerfing several characters. From Hulk to Vision, several fans have speculated and pointed out the underplaying of these characters. While it comes as no surprise, theThunder God isn’t exemptfrom this either. Moreover, the character fails to live up to its barbaric nature.
From his lack of intelligence to his lovesickness, the Thunder God isreduced to a lovesick fool. While the character receives a major power-up in the books, his adaptation isn’t well-received by most fans. His strength and overarching presence in the series is reduced to a mere joke. This holds especially true with the character’s role in theAvengersseries which is more than disappointing.
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While Zack Snyder is often criticized for his bad writing, the animated series offers a refreshing take through its retelling of Norse mythology. Its deconstruction of the villain archetype is an innovative perspective on the binary of good vs evil. All in all, it is a must-watch for fans who are on the lookout for fresh stories and adaptations.
Twilight of the Godsis available for streaming on Netflix.
Himanshi Jeswani
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Himanshi Jeswani is an anime writer at Fandomwire, with her work spanning over 900 articles. Her articles cover shojo, shonen, seinen, and all things beyond. Her interests, however, aren’t limited to simply anime. She has a penchant for exploring different genres of manga, be it horror, yanki, music, and food. She brings out her specialization and expertise in the performing arts through her articles. As a writer, she strives to bridge the gap between the viewers and the medium itself. To her, anime is a revolutionary medium that is capable of creating communities and stories after all.
