On a hot day in Tokyo, the lives of the citizens are interrupted when a mysterious monster begins to emerge from the ocean. It appears suddenly, leaving chaos and destruction in its wake, while the city spirals into panic. Government officials, who initially dismiss the threat, soon find themselves forced to confront the harsh reality: an ancient terror has awakened and is determined to wreak havoc.
Japanese political and military leaders find themselves at a crossroads: they must act quickly to contain the creature that adapts and evolves at an alarming rate. Meanwhile, a group of young government officials, including a bureaucratic prodigy and a brilliant scientist, come together to devise a plan that involves international collaboration and innovative containment strategies.
As the monster becomes increasingly destructive, the film not only explores the physical battle against the kaiju but also reveals the internal struggle within a government that often moves at a agonizing pace in the face of crisis urgency. Against a backdrop of social criticism and reflections on bureaucracy and responsibility, the film offers a contemporary glimpse into a classic monster movie, merging action and tension with sharp commentary on human nature and resilience in the face of adversity. The inhabitants of Tokyo must unite to overcome this challenge and find a way to rebuild what has been lost.