#kai-sei Godzilla

[solemnv0id]

They finally had him eat the uranium that turns you green

[atomic-crusader]

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?

[astoundingbeyondbelief]

CBR: The Showa, Heisei, and Millennium eras of Godzilla have all been defined by their respective period and corresponding political tensions and zeitgeist at the time. The Kai-Sei era is very clearly its own beast, but what, if anything beyond its creators themselves, influences and defines it and its stories? Jake Williams: As far as political inspiration, the Kai-Sei Era is very much about the United States and its position on the world stage. Tim Seeley used the existence of Kaiju, and the mysterious energy source known as Kai-Sei, to set up an alternate history where America didn’t come out on top at the end of the Cold War. Instead, we’re entering an America that’s beaten down, isolated from the rest of the world, and fixated on how they can reclaim their old glory by destroying Godzilla. I’d say the other core inspiration, the much lighter inspiration, is the medium of comic books itself. Looking at the medium, meditating on what we can do with it, and trying our best to create a universe for Godzilla that utilizes everything the comic book medium has to offer. Attempting to play to its strengths.

This is the most interesting thing I've heard about this line of comics to date.

[godzillajuniorreborn]

Kai-Sei Era Anguirus!

[jkparkin]

Godzilla: Escape the Deadzone [Kai-Sei Era] #1 (IDW, August 2025) variant cover by Rod Reis

[geekcavepodcast]

IDW And Toho Announce "Godzilla" Shared Universe Comic Plans

IDW Publishing and Toho International have extended their partnership through 2029. The companies have kaiju-sized plans for a new Godzilla connected universe - The Kai-Sei Era. This Godzilla Universe will commence with three titles, consisting of different genres and tones - Godzilla, Godzilla: Escape the Deadzone, and Starship Godzilla.

IDW will also continue releasing titles outside the shared universe, like the upcoming Godzilla: Here There Be Aliens, Godzilla: Heist, Godzilla vs America, and Mothra: Queen of the Monsters.

Godzilla hails from writer Tim Seeley and artist Nikola Čižmešija. "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?" (IDW Publishing)

Godzilla #1, featuring a cover by Nikola Čižmešija, goes on sale in July 2025.

Godzilla: Escape the Deadzone hails from writers Ethan Parker and Griffin Sheridan and artist Pablo Tunica. The comic introduces a half-human, half-kaiju and "will explore the biggest mystery of the new connected universe… What is the truth behind the post-apocalyptic Deadzone?" (IDW Publishing)

Godzilla: Escape the Deadzone #1 , featuring a cover by Pablo Tunica, goes on sale in August 2025.

Starship Godzilla hails from writer Chris Gooch and artist Oliver Ono. The comic 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." (IDW Publishing)

Starship Godzilla #1, featuring a cover by Oliver Ono, goes on sale in October 2025.

(Image via IDW Publishing - Nikola Čižmešija's Cover of Godzilla #1, Pablo Tunica's Cover of Godzilla: Escape the Deadzone #1, and Oliver Ono's Cover of Starship Godzilla #1)

[pirateprincessjess]

IDW Comics is doing a new Godzilla comic book universe called the “Kai-Sei” era. I’m genuinely in love with this new Godzilla design that they put out’ I love the Green breath and spines so much! I think he looks amazing!

[thereasonsimbroke]

IDW Publishing and #Toho International renewed their partnership through 2029, launching the Kai-Sei era for #Godzilla comics.

Three new titles debut this year: GODZILLA #1 by #TimSeeley and Nikola Čižmešija, set in 1954, where Kai-Sei energy revives Godzilla against G-Force. In August, GODZILLA: ESCAPE THE DEADZONE by Ethan Parker and Griffin Sheridan, featuring art by Pablo Tunica, introduces Toho's first half-human, half-kaiju hybrid. In October, STARSHIP GODZILLA by Chris Gooch and Oliver Ono presents a cosmic adventure in an alien universe.

IDW will also release standalone titles including GODZILLA: HERE THERE BE ALIENS, GODZILLA: HEIST, GODZILLA VS AMERICA, and MOTHRA: QUEEN OF THE MONSTERS. Pre-orders are available at comic shops and via the updated #IDW app.

[comicbookclub]

Read our advance review of Godzilla #1 from IDW Publishing, written by Tim Seeley with art by Nikola Čižmešija as the Kai-Sei Era begins.

[comicbookclublive]

Read our advance review of Godzilla #1 from IDW Publishing, written by Tim Seeley with art by Nikola Čižmešija as the Kai-Sei Era begins.

[augusttalescomics]

IDW Expands Partnership with Toho International

IDW and Toho Extend Their Reign Over Monster Comics Universe LOS ANGELES, CA – IDW Publishing has solidified its legendary status by extending its partnership with Toho International, Inc. until 2029. Together, they plan to usher in a bold new era for Godzilla comics. Welcome to the Kai-Sei era, where three strikingly original Godzilla titles are set to captivate fans with diverse genres and…

[comic-book-archives]

GODZILLA to star in IDW's new shared comics universe

[atomic-crusader]

more info about the upcoming ongoing Godzilla comics from IDW:

"Dubbed the Kai-Sei Era, the new line will kick off with the first ongoing Godzilla comic book series in a decade. Godzilla #1 drops in July by writer Tim Seeley (Godzilla vs. America: Chicago) and artist Nikola Čižmešija (Batman and Robin) with an all-new Godzilla design, copious kaiju, and superpowered human characters – all battling in a world on the brink."

[hamdeokcomplex]

mods, mwfcs?

oi meu amor, achou que não iamos responder tão rápido? já estavamos com a resposta na ponta da língua, então aqui está uma lista imensa de ideias de fc para todos os gostos! Aqui a listinha:

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Shownu, Minhyuk, Joohoney, Kihyun (Monsta X), Baekhyun, Chanyeol, D.O, Sehun, Kai (EXO), Hwang Minhyun (ex-Nu’est), BM, Jseph (Kard), Lee SeungHyub (N.Flying), Woosung (The Rose), Inseong, Dawon, Taeyang, Zuho, Hwiyoung, Chani (SF9), Mark Tuan, Jackson, Bambam (GOT7), Young K, Dowoon (DAY 6), Jung Jaewon (solista), Ha Sungwoon (solista), Hongseok (Pentagon), Han SeungWoo, Sejun, Choi Byungchan (VICTON), S.Coups, Mingyu, Wonwoo, Vernon, DK, Joshua, Hoshi, Dino, Jun, The8 (Seventeen), Jaehyun, Winwin, Jungwoo, Mark, Renjun, Jeno, Jaemin (NCT), Sion, Riku, Yushi (NCT Wish), Yangyang, Xiaojun (WAYV) V, Namjoon (BTS), Jacob, Kevin, Younghoon, Hyunjae, Juyeon, Ju Haknyeon, Eric (THE BOYZ), Kim Jiwoong, Sung Hanbin, Zhang Hao, Seok Matthew, Ricky (ZB1), Seonghwa, Yunho, Mingi, San, Wooyoung (ATEEZ), Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Seungmin, I.N (Stray Kids), Beomgyu, Taehyun, Huening Kai (TXT), Keeho, Theo, Jiung (P1Harmony), Jay, Heeseung, Jungwon, Sunoo (Enhypen), Jaehyun, Sungho, Riwoo, Taesan, Leehan (boynextdoor), E-chan, Heechan, Lune, Junseo (DKB), Keita, Park Hanbin, Lee Jeonghyeon, Yoo Seungeon, Ji Yunseo (EVNNE), Shotaro, Sungchan, Wonbin, Sohee, Anton (Riize), Seunghan (solista), Kentaro Sakaguchi, Park Yuri, Yook Sungjae, Baekho, Rowoon, Woodz, B.I, Mika Hashizume, Jey, Cha Eunwoo, Joong Archen, Boss Chaikamon, Jeff Satur, Kim Dohoon, Lee Jungha, Lee Chaemin, Shin Hyunseung, Lee Wonjung, Lee Minjae, Woo Dohwan, Lee Dohyun, Lee Jaewook.

Não sei se faltou algum, mas se quiserem sugerir também só dar reply que acrescentamos!

edit: "listinha", a mod annika diz... "listinha"... são dois godzillas de sugestões, isso sim! — mod odette

[godzillajuniorreborn]

Why I think the Kai-Sei element in the Godzilla Kai-Sei Era works so well:

Kai-Sei is mentioned to be radioactive and it still ties into Godzilla being a metaphor for radiation gone haywire. Even if, here, it's more fantastical in nature, it still woke Godzilla and other Kaiju up.

The events of 1954 still happened but probably not the same way as the '54 film.

It showcases the double-edged sword that real-life nuclear power represents; yes, nuclear power is destructive and should not be poked and prodded less you want to pay the consequences, but at the same time, it's probably the cleanest source of energy we have nowadays. In the rebooted IDW continuity, Kai-Sei gave rise to the Kaiju as well as human-Kaiju hybrids and several Deadzones, but at the same time, it also gave humans greater power and serves as an alternate fuel source.

It also could explain why Godzilla was awakened in this universe: he apparently feeds on Kai-Sei energy and got peeved when humanity started poking around his food. I mean, I'd get upset if some weirdo conducted experiments with my lunch.

[comicbookclub]

IDW Reveals New Godzilla Universe Plans

IDW has revealed plans for the three titles kicking off the Kai-Sei era of their new Godzilla Universe of comics books.