Dr. Stone

After five years of harboring unspoken feelings, high-schooler Taiju Ooki is finally ready to confess his love to Yuzuriha Ogawa. Just when Taiju begins his confession however, a blinding green light strikes the Earth and petrifies mankind around the world—turning every single human into stone.

Several millennia later, Taiju awakens to find the modern world completely nonexistent, as nature has flourished in the years humanity stood still. Among a stone world of statues, Taiju encounters one other living human: his science-loving friend Senkuu, who has been active for a few months. Taiju learns that Senkuu has developed a grand scheme—to launch the complete revival of civilization with science. Taiju's brawn and Senkuu's brains combine to forge a formidable partnership, and they soon uncover a method to revive those petrified.

However, Senkuu's master plan is threatened when his ideologies are challenged by those who awaken. All the while, the reason for mankind's petrification remains unknown.

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Ishigami, Senkuu Main

Kobayashi, Yuusuke Japanese

Asagiri, Gen Main

Kawanishi, Kengo Japanese

Chrome Main

Satou, Gen Japanese

Kohaku Main

Numakura, Manami Japanese

Ooki, Taiju Main

Furukawa, Makoto Japanese

Suika Supporting

Takahashi, Karin Japanese

Shishiou, Tsukasa Supporting

Nakamura, Yuuichi Japanese

Kaseki Supporting

Mugihito Japanese

Saionji, Ukyou Supporting

Ishigami, Byakuya Supporting

Fujiwara, Keiji Japanese

Cook, Justin Producer

Satou, Souta Producer

Katagiri, Shuusuke Producer

Takazawa, Kunihito Producer

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May 31, 2025

NegativeMan007

Recommended

Imagine waking up one day and finding that 3,700 years have passed, and every human on Earth has been turned to stone. That’s what happens to Senku Ishigami, a teen science prodigy who cracks out of his stone shell with a single mission: “Rebuild civilization using the power of science.”
Dr. Stone takes us through the foundations of this post-apocalyptic world, where Senku uses sheer brainpower (and a lot of trial and error) to bring humanity back, one invention at a time.

The Science is Real (Mostly): What really sets Dr. Stone apart is its hard science fiction angle — Senku's inventions are based on actual scientific ... principles. Whether it’s making soap, creating a battery, or forging glass, every "quest" feels like a mini MythBusters episode wrapped in anime hype. There's even a narrator explaining the chemical breakdowns — and somehow, it doesn’t get boring.
It’s educational, but never preachy. Senku’s passion for science is contagious, and the show makes things like sulfuric acid and pulleys feel as epic as a Dragon Ball Z power-up.
The first few episodes focus heavily on survival and rebuilding the basics (fire, food, medicine), and the progression feels earned. You're not just watching things get built — you're watching why they’re being built, and how each invention pushes civilization forward.
By episode 12, we’re deep into a Stone Age tech tree, and it’s honestly thrilling.

Characters: Senku is a refreshing shounen protagonist — not because he's overpowered, but because he’s all intellect. He wins with knowledge, not punches, and that’s rare in anime. Taiju and Yuzuriha are introduced early on as the more emotional "heart" characters, but they take a backseat for most of the season. The real scene-stealer? Chrome, the curious, self-taught "sorcerer" who becomes Senku’s science buddy. His enthusiasm feels genuine, and their bromance carries a lot of charm. The antagonist, Tsukasa, adds a philosophical wrinkle. He’s not evil for the sake of it — he’s a naturalist who wants a new world without the corruption of modern civilization. It's a classic brains vs brawn, but with a moral dilemma baked in.

The animation by TMS Entertainment is clean and dynamic — nothing groundbreaking, but it does the job. The visual flair comes more from direction than raw sakuga. When Senku reveals a new invention, the show goes all out with high-drama lighting, cool poses, and even inner monologues that sell the moment.
Character designs are over-the-top, especially the hair (Senku’s looks like a leek and firecracker had a baby), but that’s part of the fun.

At its core, Dr. Stone is about the power of knowledge and human progress. Every episode is a love letter to curiosity, perseverance, and the beauty of science as a tool to unite people. It asks a big question: “Can humanity rebuild a better world, now that we know what went wrong the first time?”
It's a shounen anime without superpowers — just science and willpower — and that’s surprisingly rare and refreshing.

Weak Spots: The humor can be hit-or-miss — some of the exaggerated faces and gags feel like they’re straight out of a different show. A few characters feel underdeveloped (Yuzuriha is criminally underused), and the female cast doesn’t get much spotlight this season. The "village arc" in the second half is slower-paced, which might throw off people expecting more action.

Dr. Stone is a unique, clever, and strangely wholesome ride through a post-apocalyptic world — with science goggles on. It takes the shounen formula and replaces power-ups with chemical reactions, and somehow, it totally works. It’s not flawless, but it’s inventive, educational, and full of heart. If you’ve ever loved science, building stuff, or watching a plan come together — this one’s for you.

Watch if you like: Cells at Work!, Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, The Promised Neverland (season 1)

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Jun 6, 2025

alexisleone

Mixed Feelings

Dr. Stone is an anime about rebuilding civilization through the power of science, offering a unique twist on post apocalyptic storytelling. The concept of blending science with survival in a world turned to stone is undeniably compelling. However, the show often gives lengthy explanations which can feel more like information dumps rather than engaging plot development. While the educational aspect is appreciated, it sometimes overshadows the depth and growth of the characters. It's technically detailed, but lacks substance and character complexity. Overall, Dr. Stone is entertaining and offers something different, but it doesn't quite deliver a fully satisfying anime experience.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Aug 17, 2024

LegionIscariot

Not Recommended

Dr Stone is a "comedy" that starts with a highschool boy getting ready to confess his love to a girl.
But then the end of the world happens and every human in the world is turned to stone. Cars crash. Planes fall from the sky. One can only imagine the amount of deaths.

Turns out people are still conscious in their stone body, and our MCs keep themselves occupied one by thinking of the girl he loves. The other by simply counting.
They break free after 3000 years and somehow still kept their sanity despite being stone and conscious for 3 millennia.

First of all this is a ... terrible way to start a comedy. Im not sure at which point i was supposed to be laughing.

None of the characters are interesting. One of the MCs is always yelling.
The animation looks like flash animation.

Five minutes into this anime i already hated it but decided to give it a fair shot so i suffered through 5 episodes at least.
Its so slow. I kept waiting for something fun and worth watching to happen but it doesn't. I kept waiting for it to make me care but it doesn't.

The action is not fun to watch. The constant yapping is not fun to listen to.

You'd think the entire world being turned to stone would be an interesting hook but its just not interesting.

This is a boring drama about boring ideologies.

Reviewer’s Rating: 4

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