What is Dr. STONE about?

Dr. STONE is an animated adaptation of a Japanese manga of the same name, which follows the aftermath of a mysterious phenomenon that suddenly turns all of human civilization into stone. Centuries later, a bright young student named Taiju emerges from petrification to find himself in a world where nature has reclaimed the cities and technology is lost. He soon discovers he's not alone; his friend Senku Ishigami, a prodigious lover of science, has been awake longer and has a bold plan to use science to resurrect society and cure the petrified. As Senku and his growing team apply their scientific knowledge to create tools, combat diseases, and produce food, they face challenges from the new realities of a shattered world and interactions with other survivors who have their visions for the future. Produced by TMS Entertainment and directed by Shinya Iino, the series is known for blending its adventurous plot with educational content, explaining scientific concepts and processes behind the characters’ inventions. It captures the struggle of rebuilding civilization from scratch underpinned by themes of friendship, perseverance, and the power of human ingenuity. 'Dr. STONE' premiered in 2019, featuring the collaborative musical talents of Tatsuya Kato, Hiroaki Tsutsumi, and Yuki Kanesaka for its score. The first season of the anime was simulcast by Crunchyroll, with Funimation producing an English simuldub which later aired on Adult Swim's Toonami block.

The first episode of Dr. STONE aired on July 05, 2019 and the most recent episode to air was on December 21, 2023.