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Godzilla # 1 (2025), published by IDW Publishing as the start of their new "Kai-Sei Era", introduces a universe where a mysterious energy source awakened Godzilla and other monsters in 1954, leading to a world constantly under attack. The main focus is on the American G-Force and a young boy who can harness Godzilla's power. 

• The Kai-Sei Awakening: The series is set in a timeline where the discovery and experimentation with an energy source called "Kai-Sei" in 1954 not only woke up Godzilla but also a host of other immortal kaiju.
• A Divided World: Decades of monster attacks have followed. Japan treats the kaiju like natural disasters, understanding that fighting them makes the threat worse, while the American G-Force is committed to an aggressive campaign to fight and kill the monsters.
• The New Weapon: The American G-Force discovers a young boy named Jacen Braid who can harness the mysterious Kai-Sei energy, giving him abilities similar to Godzilla's. Jason, who is driven by grief over losing his mother to a kaiju attack, becomes an unpredictable new member of the G-Force team.
• Character Dynamics: The issue sets up a clash of ideologies between the American G-Force commander and Dr. Rumi Chiba, a Japanese transfer who believes the monsters' actions have a purpose. A deeper mystery is hinted at with the appearance of a new, intelligent kaiju called Lament.
• The Central Conflict: Jacen's ability makes him the "ultimate tool" to fight the kaiju, but the core question posed is whether he will save the world or bring about its doom. 

This series is part of a new interconnected universe, with companion series like Godzilla: Escape the Deadzone and Starship Godzilla exploring different facets of this new continuity