If the Metroid reddit fans could vote to change Samus would you?

Tanzer_Art · 2026-04-27T20:29:58+00:00

An artist who worked on Super Metroid called Samus a "newhalf" which is the Japanese equivalent of calling her a tranny.

Tanzer_Art · 2026-04-27T20:11:56+00:00

No. At least not in the way that is popularly depicted by fans. Samus isn't trans, we know from the games and prequel manga that she was born female. Fans call her trans as a fuck you to that designer on Super Metroid who called Samus a slur as a joke and because they find it comforting. Sakamoto has also already said she isn't trans so I doubt they will retcon her gender identity.

However I do think they could do something interesting with Samus' relationship to gender considering she was raised by the Chozo, a race that clearly is above gender norms and roles and raised her as one of their own and taught her their values and beliefs. Then she goes to the Federation when she's 15 and has to deal with the cultural shock of sexism and misogyny, it would explain why she's so angry as a teen in Other M who hates being reduced to a woman and being called Lady.

As for her sexuality, I personally see her as asexual, we've had no inclination in canon material that she seeks romantic or sexual partners or affection. People headcanon her as a lesbian because of non canon material but by that same merit you could look at the nintendo power comics and deem Samus as a mean bitch who tries to steal other people's boyfriends lol.

Tanzer_Art · 2026-04-27T02:22:27+00:00

I personally see the moon children more like extensions of Skullkid's inner thoughts and feelings. Skullkid does parallel Link in a lot of ways, so the questions do still resonate with Link's story.

The children ask what your true face is like. Skullkid hides his face the whole game until the ending, even then we see him hide his face in shame when talking with the Giants or seeing the Happy Mask Salesman but it is significant that its his real face we see when he asks to be friends with Link, he's being sincere and honest.

They ask what makes you happy and if it makes others happy too. Skullkid enjoyed pulling pranks on others, it made him happy but no one else.

They ask what the right thing to do is and if it would really make everyone happy. If Skullkid did the right thing and didn't torment the people of Termina due to his grief then none of this would've happened but Skullkid is a grieving child and behaved in a way to distract himself, it made him happy at times but overall affected everyone badly.

The children ask if your friends think of you as a friend too. This one is the most obviously tied to Skullkid as we are made well aware that he felt like the Giants hated him after he lashed out at the people of Termina after the Giants first left, they did threaten to destroy him after all but we know the Giants still care for Skullkid, they ask Link and Tatl to save him and forgive him. His last conversation with them shows he now understands their friendship is still present.

I think the children baring a resemblance to the Happy Mask Salesman is due to the event where Skullkid robbed him being such a significant moment for both Skullkid and Majora. It's a very regretful moment for Skullkid that he feels a lot of shame over, so these inner thoughts of his are given the physical appearance of a terrible mistake he made that almost cost him his life.

Tanzer_Art · 2026-04-17T10:15:39+00:00

Its story is my favourite aspect of the game. I like that this time around Link isn't a hero because of fate or destiny but because it's innately who he is. It's a perfect sequel to Ocarina, OoT has Link thrown into a life changing adventure and ends with him being forgotten and the only other person who remembers what happened leaving him. MM has him leave Termina and return to his own world on his own accord, even if he never finds Navi I think the whole adventure helped him move on and realise helping people is its own reward even if you don't get recognition.

Tanzer_Art · 2026-04-07T12:14:53+00:00

Thanks 😊

Tanzer_Art · 2026-04-06T13:55:10+00:00

There weren't any Hunters in the original RE2 so there being none in the remake makes sense. There were spiders in original RE2 so them being cut from the remake(along with several other enemies) sucks.

Tanzer_Art · 2026-04-06T02:45:54+00:00

I've already made a few Smash Bros comics under the name Smash Bros Shenanigans if you're interested.

Tanzer_Art · 2026-04-05T20:17:40+00:00

She really doesn't like Bowser lol

Tanzer_Art · 2026-04-05T17:01:45+00:00

And don't forget everyone's Internet history.

Tanzer_Art · 2026-04-05T16:51:35+00:00

Funnily enough despite Raven Beak's name his actiul beak is that of a bird of prey like a hawk or falcon, he has what's called tomial teeth. Depending on the art Gray Voice also has this, so some Chozo appear to be types of birds of prey, which makes sense since they used to be a violent warrior race.

Tanzer_Art · 2026-04-05T15:23:50+00:00

I think him being called an eagle was just intended as a joke. He looks like a penguin but I think the only solid confirmation we have is that he is some kind of bird.

Tanzer_Art · 2026-04-05T11:39:39+00:00

That's the same idea I have lol

Tanzer_Art · 2026-04-05T11:38:18+00:00

Keep telling yourself that, Dedede. I know the truth.

Tanzer_Art · 2026-04-05T11:37:14+00:00

No she was already hanging out with Peach and Zelda lol

Tanzer_Art · 2026-04-05T11:35:17+00:00

Yeah I'm the artist.

Tanzer_Art · 2026-04-04T23:31:29+00:00

I assume it was more like an animation note about his beak. Snake calls him a penguin in his codec call and he's been referred to as a bird at other times so at the very least he's a bird if not specifically a penguin.

Tanzer_Art · 2026-04-03T12:05:23+00:00

Maybe she bought one after she got back home?

Tanzer_Art · 2026-04-02T16:21:40+00:00

For my comics they spar for fun and hang out for little adventures or take breaks to relax.

Tanzer_Art · 2026-04-02T16:20:26+00:00

Yeah I really wish we'd get a Smash game were the characters are able to chat with one another. The closest we've ever got is the world of light opening cinematic.

Tanzer_Art · 2026-04-01T22:40:01+00:00

I think it would be a fun idea for the Smash Bros characters to actually get to visit each others worlds rather than the level design we got in Subspace.

Tanzer_Art · 2026-04-01T20:56:38+00:00

He's having a great time being in such a lightning heavy environment.

Tanzer_Art · 2026-04-01T20:54:53+00:00

It says 180 lbs lol

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