Let me state that I have only read the first few chapters of Dr. Stone. It wasn't for me, but I was curious what this prequel would hold. Turns out, even though it's called Byakuya, Senku's father, he's not the main focus. The first three or four issues are about the international space station crew witnessing the fall of Earth and then figuring out how to get back there to do...something. The rest of the series is about Rei, the cutest most loyalist robot that ever robot.
It's predictable. If you're a fan of Dr. Stone then maybe you'll feel more attached to this, but I found it messy if not charming. Rei is a ball of spunk with no common sense towards humans. Rei waits for Byakuya for thousands of years, because Rei doesn't know how long humans live.
The art is amazing at times. I don't care for the humans, but Earth and Rei and space all look delicious. There are some stunning images of space.
I will say that the ending made me want to give Dr. Stone another chance just so that I can see more Rei, but I feel like Rei won't show up until the very end where people populate space again.
Story: 4/10
Art: 8/10
Character: 4/10
Enjoyment: 5/10
Overall: 5/10
