When a mysterious creature suddenly appears in Tokyo and begins wreaking havoc, the government and its bureaucrats find themselves ill-equipped to handle the situation. As the monster, now known as Godzilla, grows larger and more destructive, the city is thrown into chaos. With the threat of lethal radiation and political incompetence hindering their efforts, the Japanese Self-Defense Force and a team of scientists must find a way to stop the monster before Tokyo is completely destroyed.

In post-war Japan, a traumatized pilot must confront his survivor's guilt and join forces with a team to defeat Godzilla, a giant monster created by atomic bomb radiation. As they devise plans and engage in battles, they realize the true cost of war and the power of redemption.