Godzilla Minus One: Noriko's Neck Ending Explained

Minami Hamabe’s Noriko ends the film with a mysterious black mark on her neck.

Just like that, all eyes were on the Japanese-language kaiju film.

The filmwas unexpectedly recently added to Netflixs libraryand became available via video-on-demand, garneringMinus Onean even larger audience.

Godzilla Minus One, Noriko’s Neck Mark

InGodzilla Minus One, Minami Hamabe’s Noriko Oishi served as the romantic lead.

Its an emotional moment for the two young characters, one that has resonated heavily with audiences.

Noriko in Godzilla Minus One

But it might not all be sunshine and roses for the couple.

When the camera comes in close, a black mark is seen on Norikos neck.

Surely, a bruise would have already been tended to.

Shikishima and Noriko in Godzilla Minus One

It might also be that the blotch is radiation damage from the attack.

Godzillas go-to offense is his iconic atomic breath, which is immensely radioactive.

An injury like that wouldnt dissipate as easily or quickly as a bruise.

Noriko’s neck in Godzilla Minus One

A negative omen of things to come.

And thats precisely what Godzilla is: a force of nature.

So it more than stands to reason that Godzilla would return in a sequel toMinus One.

Shikishima and Akiko in Godzilla Minus One

But in reality, its not quite that simple.

Currently,there has been no officially announced developmenton aGodzilla Minus Onefollow-up.

Producer Minami Ichikawa noted that Toho wants to approach another moviecarefully.

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Until a sequel is green-lit, audiences can check outGodzilla Minus OneonNetflixand purchase the movie on digital VOD.

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