Dr. STONE
Dr. STONE
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Dr. STONE

"This is exhilarating... get excited!"

8.5
Yr 2019
Rt 24m
Status Ended
Animation Action & Adventure Comedy Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Overview

One fateful day, all of humanity was petrified by a blinding flash of light. After several millennia, high schooler Taiju awakens and finds himself lost in a world of statues. However, he’s not alone! His science-loving friend Senku’s been up and running for a few months and he's got a grand plan in mind—to kickstart civilization with the power of science!

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 80 /100

Dr. Stone is widely regarded as a refreshing entry in the post-apocalyptic genre, moving away from typical grim survival tropes to focus on optimistic themes of perseverance, friendship, and scientific progress. Critics appreciate its distinct tone, which prioritizes fun and ingenuity over despair.

While individual reviews remain sparse, the series consistently maintains a positive reputation among audiences as a steady, engaging production. Fans and critics alike praise the show for its admirable protagonists and its unique approach to rebuilding civilization through the power of education and discovery.

“It's a fun story of friendship, perseverance, and compassion toward others.”

“Dr. Stone is back for its final season with a low-stakes premiere all about fun poker sleight of hand.”

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Why fans love it

This animated shounen series, based on the manga, flips the post-apocalyptic future genre on its head by turning the rebirth of a lost civilization into a high-stakes battle of man versus nature. Rather than relying purely on physical force, the story centers on a scientist determined to kickstart human society from scratch after a blinding flash of light petrifies humanity for thousands of years.

The show balances sci-fi fantasy with action, adventure, and comedy, turning real chemistry and physical inventions into pure entertainment. Featuring voice work from Yusuke Kobayashi, the series tackles broader themes of war and environmentalism while maintaining an exhilarated pace. Watching characters rebuild tools, technology, and basic necessities from raw materials makes the slow march of human progress feel like an epic race against time.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 35
Regulars 1
Longest run 35 eps
Yusuke Kobayashi
Yusuke Kobayashi
as Senku Ishigami (voice)
Makoto Furukawa
Makoto Furukawa
as Taiju Oki (voice)
Kana Ichinose
Kana Ichinose
as Yuzuriha Ogawa (voice)
Manami Numakura
Manami Numakura
as Kohaku (voice)
Yuichi Nakamura
Yuichi Nakamura
as Tsukasa (voice)
35 episodes
Gen Sato
Gen Sato
as Chrome (voice)
Ayumu Murase
Ayumu Murase
as Ginro (voice)
11 episodes
Yuya Hirose
Yuya Hirose
as Science Club Member (voice)
1 episode
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Aoi Ichikawa as Science Club Member (voice) 1 episode Haruki Ishiya as Science Club Member (voice) 1 episode Kouichi Souma as Teacher (voice) 1 episode Yu Sasahara as Student (voice) 1 episode Jun Inoue as Student (voice) 1 episode Anzu Haruno as Student (voice) 1 episode Keiji Fujiwara as Narrator (voice) 3 episodes Yuka Nukui as Student (voice) 1 episode Marika Kouno as Student (voice) 1 episode Nozomi Nakazato as People of the World (voice) 1 episode Volcano Ota as People of the World (voice) 1 episode Gakuto Kajiwara as People of the World (voice) 1 episode Momoe Matsumura as People of the World (voice) 1 episode Tetsuei Sumiya as People of the World (voice) 1 episode Kōichi Hasebe as People of the World (voice) 1 episode Fairouz Ai as People of the World (voice) 1 episode Mikako Komatsu as Senkuu Ishigami (childhood) (voice) 1 episode Mutsumi Tamura as Taiju Ooki (childhood) (voice) 1 episode Genki Muro as Bad High School Student A (voice) 1 episode Yuya Murakami as Bad High School Student B (voice) 1 episode Kitsune Kagura as Bad High School Student C (voice) 1 episode Hiroki Maeda as Grandpa (voice) 1 episode Hitoshi Bifu as Teacher (voice) 1 episode Shion Wakayama as Azura (voice) 1 episode Kengo Kawanishi as Asagiri Gen (voice) Ryota Suzuki as Nanami Ryuusui (voice) Karin Takahashi as Suika (Voice)
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Keywords

post-apocalyptic future survival disaster based on manga educational environmentalism lost civilization shounen anime crafting man vs nature war friends scientist excited exhilarated
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Details

First Aired
July 05, 2019
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
24 minutes
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
1,759