World War Z Interviews Dr. Ishiro Serizawa

World War Z Interview: Ishiro Serizawa

Interviewer: Dr. Serizawa, thank you for agreeing to this interview. Your role in the Zombie Wars is one of the more unusual and fascinating stories. You were involved in uncovering a series of strange cryptid sightings, specifically a species of towering, radioactive, fire-breathing mutant dinosaurs—known as Godzilla. Can you tell us how you first encountered the phenomenon?

Ishiro Serizawa: It began quietly, almost imperceptibly. In the early years of the outbreak, there were reports—disjointed, fragmented accounts from scattered regions—that spoke of giant creatures emerging from the oceans. Initially, they seemed like myths, like another form of hysteria in the wake of the zombie crisis. But I had access to classified intelligence through Monarch, the organization I had worked with for years, and some of these reports seemed... different. They weren't just sightings of creatures; they were massive disruptions in the ecosystem. And these creatures—these Godzillas—were not simply monsters of destruction; they were restoring balance to a world torn apart by the undead.

Interviewer: A "restoration of balance," you say? In what sense?

Serizawa: The undead were a plague, yes. A parasitic infestation that threatened not just humanity, but life itself. With their unchecked numbers, the ecological balance was teetering on the edge. The Godzillas, as we came to call them, were not mere survivors of a lost age—they were a force of nature, responding to the chaos in ways we couldn't fully comprehend. Over the course of the war, it became clear that they were actively hunting the undead, systematically wiping out large concentrations of zombies and ensuring that animal populations and ecosystems could begin to recover. They weren't just saviors of humanity—they were protectors of the Earth itself.

Interviewer: Fascinating. But surely, their interventions were not always so straightforward? These creatures are known for their destructive power.

Serizawa: Indeed, their power is overwhelming, and it was a double-edged sword. The Godzillas are not creatures of mercy or restraint. They are... primal forces. However, over time, we observed a pattern. They would target areas where zombie populations were especially concentrated, using their nuclear breath or sheer strength to incinerate the undead in vast swathes. The most notable instance occurred during the siege of Osaka, where a massive Godzilla appeared just as a horde of thousands of zombies threatened to overwhelm the remaining human survivors. The creature fought its way through the horde, clearing paths for the survivors to escape. It was a brutal spectacle, but there was no denying the significance of their intervention.

                                                         Interviewer: Yet, I imagine the idea of giant, radioactive creatures running free wasn't easy for governments to accept. Can you talk about how difficult it was to get international authorities and organizations to acknowledge the existence of the Godzillas?

Serizawa: It was... extremely difficult. The initial years were plagued with skepticism. The world was in disarray; the undead threat was immediate and all-consuming, and no one had the luxury to consider cryptids or ancient monsters. There were those within Monarch, including myself, who knew that these creatures existed—our research, our satellites, our recon teams provided ample evidence. But governments, both local and global, dismissed us as conspiracy theorists. There were attempts to hush up the sightings, especially when any Godzilla activity was tied to the devastation of key cities. The truth, as we know now, is that these creatures didn't appear because of the war—they were always there, but their role had shifted. And it took hard proof to convince anyone. It wasn't until when a Godzilla saved an entire refugee convoy in India, that world leaders were forced to acknowledge the reality.

Interviewer: How did that event unfold?

Serizawa: The undead had overwhelmed a critical refugee camp in eastern India. The survivors were trapped, and there was no military support on the horizon. But just as the situation seemed hopeless, a massive Godzilla emerged from the Bay of Bengal. It waded ashore and began to attack the horde. The spectacle was unimaginable—waves of undead disintegrated beneath its atomic breath. This Godzilla, which we later identified as the "Indian Godzilla," cleared the area with such precision that no civilian life was lost. We captured the entire event on satellite imagery. It was the first time anyone truly saw these creatures fighting for humanity, not against it. Interviewer: That must have been a turning point. What happened after that?

Serizawa: After the India incident, the tide turned. Governments around the world were forced to acknowledge what we had been telling them for years. Monarch's data, combined with global sightings, became undeniable. From that point, we shifted our focus from simply studying these creatures to understanding their role in this new world order. The Godzillas weren't just mindless destroyers—they were players in a larger, natural ecosystem trying to restore balance. And as we learned more about them, we realized that they could be allies, but only if we respected their role in the planet's survival.

Interviewer: So, what do you believe was the ultimate purpose of the Godzillas during the Zombie War? Were they simply fighting the undead, or did they have a larger mission?

Serizawa: I believe the Godzillas were a natural response to the imbalance caused by the undead. The true purpose of their existence may not be as simple as "fighting zombies"—they were enacting a broader correction. Over millions of years, Earth has had natural processes that ensured its survival: the extinction of species, the birth of new ones, the cycles of life and death. The undead interrupted this cycle, threatening not only humanity but the entire biological structure of our planet. The Godzillas, with their incredible strength and radiation-based abilities, were simply the planet's way of restoring equilibrium. And though they were often destructive, their actions were aimed at preserving life, not destroying it. They were the natural predators, and the zombies were the invasive species.

Interviewer: That's a very unique perspective, Dr. Serizawa. In your opinion, how should humanity move forward now that we understand the Godzillas' role?

Serizawa: The Godzillas are not our enemies, but they are not our allies in the conventional sense. Humanity must learn to coexist with these creatures. We can no longer afford to view them as simply threats to be neutralized. They are part of a much larger, much more ancient system, and we must find a way to respect that. The world has changed, and we must change with it. The key is balance—if we can find a way to live alongside these creatures, respecting their role in the world, we may be able to rebuild a sustainable future. But if we fail to do so, we risk tipping the scales once more.

Interviewer: Dr. Serizawa, thank you for sharing your incredible insights into the role of the Godzillas during the Zombie Wars. It's a perspective that many people may not have fully considered.

Serizawa: Thank you. The Earth has its own ways of correcting itself—sometimes, we are merely witnesses to its processes. We must not forget that.