Godzillahas always been larger than life, but never before has he been out of this world - at least, until now. Toho International, Inc. and IDW Publishing are releasing anall-newGodzillauniversewith three new comic book series that will all tell one cohesive story. This is the perfect jumping-on point for new fans, and an exciting new chapter inthe wider lore ofGodzilafor old fans as well. Especially sinceGodzilla’s next big project is taking the franchise to space for the first time in its 50+-year history.
In a release from IDW Publishing shared byAIPT Comics, readers are given a first-look at the first issues of the three upcomingGodzillatitles in this all-new “Kai-Sei Era” of the franchise. The first is the flagship title,Godzillaby Tim Seeley and Nikola Čižmešija, which will not only give Godzilla an epic new design while painting him in a villainous light (just as he was introduced back in 1954), but will also introduce the anti-Godzilla task force called G-Force - and some of its members have superpowers.
In 1954, an experiment with a mysterious energy source called Kai-Sei awakened Godzilla and other terrifying kaiju. For decades, humanity has endured an onslaught of monster attacks. While Japan views these unstoppable rampages like natural disasters, the United States’ G-Force is attempting to fight these seemingly immortal titans. Now, they’ve found a boy who wields the power of Godzilla. Will he save the world… or bring about its doom?
Godzilla #1is available July, 2025.
The second isGodzilla: Escape the Deadzoneby Ethan Parker, Griffin Sheridan, and Pablo Tunica. This comic will bring fans into an area of the world that has become a post-apocalyptic wasteland, where mutants have been created by the high levels of kaiju radiation. This series will introduce something Godzilla fans have never seen before: human/kaiju hybrids!
Introducing the first-ever half-human, half-kaiju hybrid in Toho history, GODZILLA: ESCAPE THE DEADZONE will explore the biggest mystery of the new connected universe… What is the truth behind the post-apocalyptic Deadzone? The search for answers will forever change how fans view this new universe as they experience this thrilling and shocking ride.
Godzilla: Escape the Deadzoneis available August, 2025.
The third title is perhaps the biggest standout, as it willtakeGodzillafans where the franchise never has taken them before: space!Starship Godzillaby Chris Gooch and Oliver Ono will follow a gang of misfits flying around space in a suited-up version of Mechagodzilla. And the coolest part? They’ll be visiting the planets ofalien species that have visited Earth in pastGodzillastories.
For the first time in Toho canon, this trip through the stars will bridge the gap between the various alien races. They’ve come to Earth in past tales, but now it’s time to visit their worlds as a crew of misfits embark on high-risk high-reward kaiju-based missions with a secret that could impact the whole universe.
Why Is Godzilla’s New Continuity Called the “Kai-Sei Era”?
The Mysterious New Kaiju-Substance in Godzilla Canon, Explained
The new titles inGodzilla’s upcoming comic book relaunch should make fans very excited about the future of the franchise. While the likes of human/kaiju-mutants, a superpowered anti-Godzilla task force, and literal space travel inside Mechagodzilla are obvious standouts, there’s also the matter of the name of this new chapter itself: “Kai-Sei Era”. What does that mean?
Well, Kai-Sei is the name of the mysterious energy source that humans were experimenting with - the same energy source that awakened Godzilla. Kai-Sei is teased to have ties to outer space, as if its origin is extraterrestrial. While it’s unclear what that means about the nature of the kaiju - Godzilla included - or why it awakened them, it is clear that this new ‘kaiju substance’ will play a key role across all threeGodzillatitles. Hence, the “Kai-Sei Era” ofGodzillacanon.
Godzilla’s “Kai-Sei Era” is the Ultimate Payoff for Longtime Fans
Godzilla’s New Era is Great for New Fans, but Even Better for Old Ones
While this upcoming new era ofGodzillacontinuity is the perfect jumping-on point for new fans, as it will completely rewrite Godzilla’s entire story going all the way back to his first appearance, it’s arguably even better for old fans - especially inStarship Godzilla. ThroughoutGodzillacanon, aliens have visited Earth. Sometimes they’re benevolent, other times they’re villainous and want nothing more than to take over, with only Godzilla being strong enough to stop them. Now, inStarship Godzilla, humanity can take the fight to the aliens on their home planets, and that will be awesome to see.
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Of course,Starship Godzillaisn’t the only title fans should be excited about. Sure, it is takingGodzillafans to other planets for the first time in the franchise’s history (inside Mechagodzilla to boot), and while that is epic,Starship Godzillais just one of the three new chapters inGodzilla’s all-new canon - and fans new and old should be very excited about each one.
