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Rating: 8.5/10 | Genre: Animation, Action & Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy | Seasons: 4 | Episodes: 94 | Status: Returning Series
Starring: Yusuke Kobayashi, Makoto Furukawa, Kana Ichinose, Manami Numakura, Gen Sato
Dr. STONE is one of those shows that hooks you immediately and just keeps getting better. I went in with moderate expectations, figured I’d watch a few episodes, and ended up binging all 94 episodes in like two weeks. It’s genuinely great. The premise sounds simple on paper, but the execution is what makes it special. This is a show that actually respects your intelligence and delivers on its promises.
The core appeal here is that it’s basically a show about problem solving. There’s no typical villain monologuing or power-scaling nonsense. It’s just smart people using science to rebuild civilization from scratch. Sounds dry when you say it like that, but it’s absolutely not. The pacing is fantastic, the comedy lands, and there’s real tension throughout.
Season 1
The first season is perfect. Taiju wakes up in a world where everyone’s turned to stone thousands of years ago. His best friend Senku has been awake for months and has already figured out how to break the petrification using chemicals. They team up and start the slow process of bringing people back and building a functioning society from nothing.
What makes season one work is how it introduces the core conflict without feeling forced. They need to decide who to revive. Tsukasa, a strong military guy, thinks humanity should start over without adults and old ideas. Senku wants to save everyone. It’s a real philosophical clash that makes sense for the world they’re in.
The characters are introduced at a great pace. You get Taiju who’s the everyman, Senku who’s the genius, then Chrome who’s this cheerful village guy obsessed with alchemy, and Yuzuriha who grounds everything. They feel like actual people with different perspectives, not just side characters. The chemistry between Taiju and Senku is genuinely funny because they bicker constantly but clearly care about each other.
By the end of season one, you’re hooked. The science explanations are clear without being boring. The action scenes work even though they’re relatively low-key. And the stakes feel real because there are actual consequences to their decisions.
Season 2
Season two shifts into war mode. Tsukasa goes on the offensive against Senku’s Kingdom of Science. It’s shorter than season one at only 11 episodes, but it’s incredibly tight. Every episode matters. There’s no filler.
This is where the show proves it can do genuine tension. The battles aren’t flashy, but they’re strategic and clever. Senku has to outsmart someone who’s physically stronger. It should feel unfair in Tsukasa’s favor, but the writing makes it balanced. You never know who’s going to pull off the next win.
Gen, the “con artist” character introduced early on, really shines here. He becomes essential to the story in ways that feel earned. The dynamic between him and Senku is probably my favorite in the whole show.
The only slight weakness is that this season can feel a bit rushed because it’s so short. Some character moments get sacrificed for plot momentum. But honestly, when the alternative is a slow season, I’ll take the rush.
Season 3
Season three expands the world. They build a hot air balloon and start exploring. The Kingdom of Science discovers there are other groups of people out there who’ve been living in this stone world. They’re not all friendly.
This season is fun but inconsistent. It introduces new locations and characters at a decent clip, which keeps things fresh. But some of the new cast members don’t land as well as the core group. There are also a few plot points that feel like they exist just to move the story along rather than because they matter.
That said, the episodes with the oil rig search are legitimately great. And Suika’s character arc gets better development. There’s a battle on Treasure Island toward the end that’s one of the best sequences in the whole series so far.
Season three probably ranks third in my ranking. It’s still good, but you can feel the show stretching to find new conflicts now that the initial Tsukasa problem is solved. It’s not bad. It’s just not as tight as what came before.
Season 4
Season four is long. Really long. 37 episodes long. And honestly, it needed to be because there’s a lot happening. They’re trying to reach the moon. To get there, they need to gather resources and build increasingly complex technology. The journey takes them to the Americas.
This season has some of the highest highs in the series. The stuff with the platinum and the chemistry gets wild. The introduction of new allies adds fresh energy. But at 37 episodes, it definitely drags in places. There are episodes that feel like they’re just marking time between the big science breakthroughs.
The character development is still solid though. Watching Ryusui develop as a character is actually satisfying even though I was skeptical about him early on. And the core trio of Taiju, Senku, and Chrome feels even more natural by this point.
What bothers me a bit is that the show keeps introducing new obstacles that feel pretty similar to ones we’ve already solved. You reach a point where you know Senku will figure it out, and the question isn’t really if but when. It takes some of the edge off.
The moon goal gives everything a real endpoint though, which is good. A lot of long-running anime just meander, but this one knows where it’s going. That makes season four feel necessary even when individual episodes aren’t as strong as season two.
Overall, Dr. STONE is absolutely worth watching. It’s smart without being pretentious. It’s funny without being annoying. The characters are likable and grow in ways that feel earned. If you enjoy shows about smart people solving problems through science and strategy, this is basically perfect. Even the weaker season is still better than a lot of other anime out there. The only real question is whether you have time for 94 episodes, but I promise it goes faster than you’d think.
Have you watched Dr. STONE yet, and if so, which season was your favorite?
Episode Guide
Season 1 (24 Episodes)
Episode 1: Stone World (7.6/10)
Several thousand years after a mysterious phenomenon turns all of humanity to stone, the extraordinarily intelligent, science-driven boy, Senku Ishigami, awakens from petrification. Facing a world of stone and the total collapse of civilization, Senku makes up his mind to use science to rebuild the world. Starting with his super strong childhood friend Taiju Oki, who awakened at the same time, they will begin to rebuild civilization from nothing. Depicting two million years of scientific history from the Stone Age to present day, the unprecedented crafting adventure story is about to begin.
Episode 2: King of the Stone World (7.2/10)
Facing immediate danger from wild animals Senku and Taiju are forced to revive Tsukasa Shishio "The Strongest High School Primate". Although Tsukasa has tremendous fighting ability and provides abundant food as their hunter, their new ally harbors an opposing view on restoring humanity.
Episode 3: Weapons of Science (7.3/10)
Senku does not trust the motivation of Shishio, so he will try to hide his plans from a new and unforeseen enemy for his plan to revive civilization.
Episode 4: Fire the Smoke Signal (7.3/10)
Senku has the idea of creating gunpowder to have a way to balance the scale and have a chance to defeat Shishio. The production of gunpowder causes a fire. Shortly thereafter, Senku and the others discover smoke signals on the horizon. An accident? Hardly likely. Apparently there are other people in the stone world …
Episode 5: Stone World The Beginning (7.4/10)
Shishio is determined to end Senku's life if he does not promise at that moment that he will abandon his idea of recovering civilization as it was before the incident.
Episode 6: Two Nations of the Stone World (7.3/10)
Taiju and Yuzuriha figure out Senku's secret to reviving him. But now that he's back, they need to deal with Tsukasa.
Episode 7: Where Two Million Years Have Gone (7.2/10)
Kohaku shows Senku to her village, but it's going to take some convincing before they let him in. In the meantime, he makes friends with a like-minded, promising "sorcerer."
Episode 8: Stone Road (6.8/10)
Kohaku's sister, village priestess Ruri, is gravely ill. Senku, Chrome and Kohaku begin their quest to make antibiotics to save her life.
Episode 9: Let There Be the Light of Science (7.4/10)
Senku starts a ramen stand in hopes of winning over support for his kingdom of science, but some people are too principled to take such a bribe. Mentalist Asagiri Gen is not one of them.
Episode 10: A Flimsy Alliance (7.1/10)
Senku and his kingdom of science successfully test the first lightbulb since the collapse. Meanwhile, Asagiri Gen, a spy from Tsukasa's empire, is killed by an unknown attacker.
Episode 11: Clear World (7.2/10)
The development of glassworks, an important step for making sulfa drugs and for chemistry as a whole, turns out to have a surprising benefit for Suika.
Episode 12: Buddies Back to Back (7.1/10)
To make antibiotics, Senku and his kingdom need to obtain sulfuric acid from a fountain of the stuff. The team goes prepared, but there's no guarantee that they'll make it back alive.
Episode 13: Masked Warrior (7.2/10)
All that's needed to make antibiotics is alcohol. The best way to get some is to win the Grand Bout, which the Senku and his kingdom will also need to do in order to keep Magma away from Ruri and give her the drug.
Episode 14: Master of Flame (6.9/10)
After Magma's series of tricks to reach the final match, Chrome reveals a trick of his own! With a little extra help from Gen, Chrome just may be able to pull this one off!
Episode 15: The Culmination of Two Million Years (7.5/10)
After Senku's unlikely victory, quick marriage, and even hastier divorce, the kingdom of science is back to work to finally finish Ruri's medicine!
Episode 16: A Tale for the Ages (7/10)
Ruri reveals the origin of the village's name and Senku learns of his father's fate!
Episode 17: A Hundred Nights and a Thousand Skies (7.7/10)
Byakuya and the astronauts' story continues, and Senku's connection to Ishigami Village and the Hundred Tales is finally revealed.
Episode 18: Stone Wars (7.1/10)
Tsukasa's army is coming! Kinro struggles to hold the bridge against the deadly spearman Hyoga and his shock troops, but Senku and the villagers are ready with deadly new weapons of science!
Episode 19: To Modernity (7.1/10)
Hyoga is disarmed, but the kingdom of science is still in danger – Ishigami village is in flames! And Tsukasa will soon know that Senku is still alive… How will the villagers fight off the coming invasion?
Episode 20: The Age of Energy (7.5/10)
Work begins on creating the components for Senku's cell phone, but spinning gold wire is proving to be quite the task! Luckily, Chrome and Kaseki "invent" the water wheel and drastically improve the process!
Episode 21: Spartan Crafts Club (7.2/10)
With Chrome and Kaseki’s water wheel finished, Ishigami Village moves into the age of electricity! But with the primitive materials available to him, will Senku be able to create a filament that can withstand the intense heat of operating a vacuum tube?
Episode 22: The Treasure (7.4/10)
Senku, Chrome, and Magma venture into a cave in search of Tungsten, but there's a suspicious accident that leaves Senku and Chrome trapped at the bottom of a pit! What is Magma up to?!
Episode 23: Wave of Science (7.2/10)
Senku and the rest of the village get to work on making the components for the cell phone. It's hard work but everyone is pumped!
Episode 24: Voices Over Infinite Distance (7.7/10)
After a successful test of their new cell phone, Senku learns of a mysterious tale about a bee named Speaker who can play the voices of the dead.
Stone Wars (11 Episodes)
Episode 1: Stone Wars Beginning (7.1/10)
Senku continues in trying to advance the Stone World, this time he makes "space food", it is in actuality cup noodles. After Senku finishes his project, Gen has an epiphany and devises a plan to take down Tsukasa's army without violence.
Episode 2: Hot Line (6.9/10)
While Senku's diversion buys Gen and others some time, soon Homura realizes something is not right.
Episode 3: Call from the Dead (6.9/10)
Taiju and Yuzuriha are on the verge of tears after they hear Senku's voice, and Senku informs them of his plan to win the war without any bloodshed.
Episode 4: Full Assault (7.2/10)
Chrome and Magma struggle with Ukyo, while Senku, gets his hands busy with building up an invention; a new hope.
Episode 5: Steam Gorilla (6.8/10)
The final touches to the automobile are made and it is used to transport the science supplies to a fortified cliffside that's close to the Tsukasa empire. From there the automobile is upgraded into a tank, but unbeknownst to the rescue group preparations by the empire have been made to counter any vehicular attack.
Episode 6: Prison Break (6.9/10)
Chrome must use all of his scientific knowledge to escape from his prison and save Senku and others.
Episode 7: Secret Mission (7.1/10)
Senku decides to use the Steam-Gorilla to capture The Miracle Cave. Using Lillian's recording, Senku gains the trust of more of Tsukasa's men. Ukyo reveals he saw Yuzuriha's secret mission to reassemble the fragments of statues Tsukasa destroyed.
Episode 8: Final Battle (6.9/10)
The Final Battle for the miracle cave starts as Senku and the Kingdom of Science conduct a frontal assault on the cave.
Episode 9: To Destroy and to Save (6.7/10)
Tsukasa and Hyoga are coming to capture the miracle cave. The Kingdom of Science must buy Senku and Chrome some time to turn the tide, or it is all over.
Episode 10: Humanity's Strongest Tag Team (6.8/10)
Senku demands a truce from Tsukasa in return for reviving his sister, Mirai, who Tsukasa comes to know is alive, but a new problem shows up when Hyoga shows his true self.
Episode 11: PROLOGUE OF Dr. STONE (7.1/10)
The Kingdom of Science is victorious, however it is not over for Senku. Senku must use all of his knowledge to cure Tsukasa who is severly injured.
New World (22 Episodes)
Episode 1: NEW WORLD MAP (8.3/10)
While continuing to use the hot air balloon to search for the oil, it's decided that Ishigami Village needs to take up agriculture to prevent future food shortages, as well as to produce preserved food for their upcoming sea voyage.
Episode 2: Greed Equals Justice (7.6/10)
The Kingdom of Science will need rations to last them through their voyage to the other side of the world. But Senku, being no professional, burns all the bread he attempts to bake.
Episode 3: First Contact (8.4/10)
Senku, brings along a team to look for the Sagara Oil Fields. Meanwhile, Suika and Francois go truffle hunting.
Episode 4: Eyes of Science (8.3/10)
The morse code signal reading "WHY" saturates the airwaves too much for Ukyo to pinpoint a direction, so the Kingdom of Science works on a way to visualize the signal.
Episode 5: Science Vessel Perseus (8/10)
Kaseki's efforts to build the science vessel Perseus hit a roadblock when he realizes that it's impossible to get all the parts to fit in practice.
Episode 6: TREASURE BOX (7.8/10)
The Perseus crew are on their way to the treasure island, the birthplace of the Hundred Tales, where they hope to locate the treasure box left behind by the Soyuz crew.
Episode 7: Ray of Despair, Ray of Hope (7.8/10)
The Perseus arrives at the treasure island. A recon squad consisting of Senku, Soyuz, Kohaku, and Gen set off to locate the platinum and make contact with the islanders. Ukyo later discovers something on the seafloor and send Ginro to investigate.
Episode 8: The Trump Card Aboard the Science Vessel (7.9/10)
Amaryllis explains how she evaded petrification and how she came to her decision to sneak into the inner palace.
Episode 9: Beautiful Science (8/10)
Suika and Ginro work together to rescue the mobile lab from the Perseus. Reunited with Senku and the others, the group works on items to help Kohaku with the selection process.
Episode 10: SCIENCE WARS (8/10)
Amaryllis, Ginro and Kohaku are chosen to join the inner palace. The science team will need a way to communicate with them in secret, and, eventually, a way for them with the science team.
Episode 11: With This Fist, a Miracle (8.2/10)
Kohaku has located the treasure left behind by Byakuya and the others, but it's encased in concrete. Senku has to devise a plan to quietly get at the contents inside, so as to not alert the guards.
Episode 12: The Kingdom of Science's Counterattack (8.1/10)
Kohaku is forced to destroy Ryusui's statue to prove that she isn't a spy.
Episode 13: The Medusa's True Face (8.2/10)
The team revives Kaseki to work on the drone. Meanwhile, Ginro is called to see the Master.
Episode 14: Deal Game, Test of Wit (7.6/10)
More of the Kingdom of Science is brought back from petrification, but they are discovered in the cave by Moz.
Episode 15: Battle in Three Dimensions (7.9/10)
Moz and the Kingdom of Science form a tenuous, temporary alliance against Ibara. How long it will last is a question they can't afford to concern themselves with just yet.
Episode 16: Total War (7.5/10)
The Kingdom of Science attacks and tries to execute their plan to steal the petrification device. Moz convinces Kirisame to use the device, but Ryusui's instincts tell him something is off about the situation.
Episode 17: JOKER (8.1/10)
The Kingdom of Science members launch an attack on the islanders aboard the Perseus, but Moz isn't far behind and Senku and the others are forced to retreat inside the vessel. Ibara has them cornered, but Senku unleashes his Joker card.
Episode 18: Flicker of Doom (8.2/10)
Yo and the Kingdom of Science capture the petrification device, but Ibara isn't going down without a fight.
Episode 19: LAST MAN STANDING (8.1/10)
Much to Ibara's shock and dismay, Senku devised a plan and managed to escape petrification. Now the two enter into a head-to-head battle for control of the Medusa device.
Episode 20: FIRST DREAM (7.9/10)
Senku stands victorious. He then works on reviving the others and fixing their communications device, but while they are talking with Ruri they encounter a strong interference with the signal.
Episode 21: Treasure Island (8.3/10)
To the moon! That's the plan, at least. Senku and the Kingdom of Science need to devise a means with which to go to the moon and deal with Why-Man. The first step is allying with the people of Treasure Island and enlisting their help with some new crafts.
Episode 22: BEYOND THE NEW WORLD (8/10)
With the petrification device in the Kingdom's hands, it's time to revive Tsukasa. But there's just one problem: the device is out of batteries.
Science Future (37 Episodes)
Episode 1: RYUSUI VS. SENKU (8.6/10)
Senku and his companions finally set off for America in search of corn. However, a dispute arises between Ryusui and Senku shortly after they depart.
Episode 2: SCIENCE JOURNEY (8.5/10)
Maintaining morale will be critical on the long journey to the Americas. Knowing where on the ocean you are is pretty important, too. The crew of the Perseus discuss.
Episode 3: Light Trap in the Darkness (8/10)
The Perseus lands in the Americas. They first head to Northern California in search of yellow dent corn, but discover a lot more than that.
Episode 4: Dr. X (8.2/10)
The search party narrowly escaped enemy machine gun fire. Unfortunately, the respite was short-lived.
Episode 5: DOCTOR VS. DOCTOR (7.8/10)
Tensions rise as Dr. Xeno makes his introductions to the Perseus.
Episode 6: SCIENCE IS ELEGANT (8/10)
Stanley orders Luna to infiltrate the Perseus and identify Doctor Taiju. Things go sideways when it turns out to be a little too easy.
Episode 7: The Two Scientists (8.2/10)
Senku had gotten his start in rocket building through an email exchange with Doctor Xeno. Their approaches to science soon diverged.
Episode 8: LOCK ON (7.6/10)
NASA scientist Dr. Xeno attempts to pick off the leader of the Kingdom of Science.
Episode 9: Light of Science (8.4/10)
With Senku having been shot, the Kingdom of Science plots its retaliation against Dr. Xeno.
Episode 10: Dirty Roads (7.8/10)
With Senku still confined to the bed, Chrome's team begins work on the tunnel to Xeno's base.
Episode 11: Those Who Know the Rules; Those Who Make Them (7.8/10)
Ryusui and Senku take to the skies in a science versus science dogfight while Xeno's forces mount a ground counterattack.
Episode 12: Reunion (8.1/10)
Xeno's army attacks and when all seems lost, Chrome and his friends finish the tunnel and capture Xeno.
Episode 13: Watching the Same Moon (7.7/10)
The team head to the source of the petrification beam in South America as they flee from Stanley's ship.
Episode 14: EARTH RACE (8/10)
Senku and company must flee from Stanley's ship, but they have to make stops to refuel.
Episode 15: The Escape (7.7/10)
With Stanley's ship hot on their tail, can science help Senku and company escape?
Episode 16: Medusa Mechanism (7.7/10)
The team is going to need a weapon for when Stanley inevitably catches up to them.
Episode 17: Sickening Yet Beautiful (7.7/10)
Senku and his team have lost Stanley for now, but they aren't out of — or rather, in — the woods just yet.
Episode 18: Diamond Heart (7.7/10)
The team discovers a giant pile of petrification devices. They take them apart to see what makes them tick.
Episode 19: Stone Sanctuary (7.7/10)
The team begins making, digging for, and polishing diamonds to replace the burnt-out ones inside the devices.
Episode 20: What I Once Sought to Destroy (8.2/10)
Suika is in charge of making sure Senku's plan works, but her kindness becomes an obstacle.
Episode 21: Our Dr. Stone (8.8/10)
With the revival team captured, it's up to Luna and Chelsea to revive everyone when the time comes.
Episode 22: Until We Meet Again (8.9/10)
With the petrification beam approaching, who will get their hands on the revival fluid?
Episode 23: Scientist, All Alone (9.1/10)
Suika gathers the team's statues, sets up camp and gets to work doing science.
Episode 24: Whole New World (8.4/10)
With Senku back, it's only a matter of time before the rest of the Kingdom of Science is revived.
Episode 25: Future Engine (9/10)
Senku and Dr. Xeno team up to gather the materials needed to make a rocket engine.
Episode 26: Fire (8/10)
The crew arrives in Spain, where they collect fluorite, olive oil and some treats.
Episode 27: The Universe Is Written in the Language of Mathematics (9/10)
The New Perseus sets out to India to recruit mathematicians for the space program.
Episode 28: Dawn of the Computer (8/10)
The computer that the team is building is a series of toroidal tubes. Senku explains.
Episode 29: The Truth About the Rocket (6/10)
The team gets to work wiring up several megabits' worth of memory donuts for their computer.
Episode 30: Stone to Space (9/10)
The team will need a stupidly insane amount of electricity to turn their bauxite into an aluminum rocket body.
Episode 31: Unknown Known (10/10)
With the computer completed, the team will need a user interface: a TV.
Episode 32: Challengers of Science (10/10)
The Kingdom of Science's rocket launches are mired by a string of rapid unscheduled disassemblies.
Episode 33: Wanting Everything (9/10)
The team is too small to build a round-trip rocket. They'll need to enlist help from around the world.
Episode 34: Countdown
Episode 35: Episode 35
Episode 36: Episode 36
Episode 37: Episode 37
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