Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla

During the first clash at Tateyama, Akane panics under pressure and inadvertently knocks a tank from the road. Godzilla steps on it, and the soldiers inside are lost, marking a devastating mistake that leads to her demotion.

Following her demotion, scientists are tasked with a bold new defense project: building a cyborg mecha from the skeleton of the original Godzilla. The plan centers on melding human piloting with advanced machinery to blunt future monster attacks. The result is the MFS-3 Kiryu, designed to be the flagship of Japan's defense forces.

Four years pass before Kiryu is unveiled in a global presentation that showcases its remote systems, command network, and the controversial Absolute Zero Cannon. Akane is revealed as the primary pilot, entrusted with leading the squadron that will ride the new weapon into battle. The ceremony marks a turning point in humanity's war against Godzilla.

Just as the public spectacle begins, Godzilla returns and Kiryu is launched into battle. The monster's roar triggers near-memories within the machine, sending Kiryu into berserk mode even as Godzilla withdraws. The battle rages until Kiryu's energy reserves are exhausted and the mecha is towed away for repairs.

Back at the base, Kiryu is towed for extensive repairs, and the unit begins a painful regrouping. The rampage underscores the machine's fragility and the high stakes of restoring control. Akane confronts the consequences of the first clash as the threat remains imminent.

Inside the squadron, Susumu Hayama pressures to push Akane aside, fueled by resentment because his brother died in the first clash. Akane bears the weight of the incident and the leadership challenges within the team. The strained dynamics shadow every deployment.

Yuhara forms a human connection when he introduces his young daughter Sara to Akane, sharing a warmth that softens the war's cold calculus. Sara's presence provides Akane with a personal stake in the fight and a glimpse of what the conflict costs beyond strategy. The moment deepens Akane's courage in unconventional ways.

Godzilla mounts another attack, and Kiryu returns to battle with rebuilt systems. The repaired mecha initially presses Godzilla, but the creature deflects the Absolute Zero Cannon and knocks Kiryu off balance. With the remote piloting system offline, the unit seems doomed until a bold alternative is pursued.

Akane orders Hayama to bring his command craft closer so she can enter Kiryu's internal backup cockpit and regain control. In a tense, intimate moment, she reclaims the machine and asserts her leadership under fire. The crew watches as a human pilots the beast back toward the fight.

In a decisive, close-quarters confrontation, Akane drives Kiryu toward Godzilla and coordinates a final collision with the open sea in mind. The plan hinges on timing and sheer power as the two behemoths collide and she fires a weapon at point-blank range. Godzilla is wounded and retreats, while Kiryu bears the scars of battle.

Kiryu is hauled back to base for extensive repairs, its systems strained and its future uncertain after the hard-won victory. The team reflects on what they sacrificed and what lies ahead in the ongoing war.

In the film's quiet post-credits moment, Akane agrees to share a meal with the Yuharas, salutes Kiryu, and acknowledges the bond forged between woman, machine, and monster in the crucible of battle.