Kamata-kun is the fan-given nickname for the second form of Godzilla in the 2016 film Shin Godzilla, named after the Kamata district in Tokyo where it first makes landfall. Characterized by its unblinking, bulging eyes, bleeding gills, and stumbling, tadpole-like movements, this design initially shocked audiences but quickly became an internet sensation. Fans embraced its bizarre and seemingly clueless appearance, turning it into a mascot for social anxiety, awkwardness, and the popular 'no thoughts, head empty' trope. It serves as a comedic contrast to the traditionally terrifying Godzilla, representing the chaotic and messy beginnings of a massive transformation.