Dr. STONE

Synopsis

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! (Source: VIZ Media) Note: Shueisha published its 27th volume on April 4, 2024. This volume contains the one-shot Dr. STONE: TERRAFORMING and the mini-series Dr. STONE 4D SCIENCE.

About

Dr. STONE is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 2017, spanning 236 chapters, collected across 27 volumes, The series has concluded, (last release in 2024).

Why readers enjoy Dr. STONE

Dr. STONE appeals to readers of Action manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi elements. This combination of Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

Dr. STONE is written by Riichirou Inagaki, with art by Boichi.

Reception

Dr. STONE holds an average score of 8.1 out of 10 on AniList, a strong score that reflects broad reader satisfaction, with 6,128 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Dr. STONE include: Post-Apocalyptic, Survival, Ensemble Cast, Educational, Shounen, Male Protagonist, Lost Civilization, Travel. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.