Dr. STONE

An inexplicable flash turns every human on Earth into stone, leaving the planet silent for millennia. When high schooler Taiju Oki wakes in a world of statues, he soon reconnects with his friend Senku Ishigami, who has already spent months rebuilding knowledge from scratch. Senku's plan is practical and audacious, using chemistry, physics, and ingenuity to recreate technology step by step. Alongside allies like Yuzuriha, Kohaku, and Chrome, they scavenge, experiment, and trade skills to restore electricity, medicine, and communication. The show focuses on clever problem solving and teamwork as the group faces environmental challenges, rival survivors, and the constant urgency of reviving civilization without spoiling major twists.

Premiered in 2019 as a TV anime adaptation of Riichiro Inagaki's manga, Dr. STONE features an ensemble voice cast including Yusuke Kobayashi, Makoto Furukawa, Kana Ichinose, Manami Numakura, and Gen Sato, bringing the characters to life for international audiences.

The series has earned recognition within anime circles, picking up nominations and spots in fan polls for categories like voice acting, adaptation faithfulness, and overall popularity, which helped raise its profile among viewers and critics alike.

Dr. STONE had a noticeable cultural footprint, since its focus on practical science led fans and educators to reference the show in discussions about STEM. It inspired home experiments, cosplay, and a steady stream of memes and clips online, keeping the series visible beyond typical anime communities.

Audience and critical response has been strong, reflected in a high vote average of 8.539/10 from 1,601 votes. Reviewers and fans often praise the show's inventive use of science, its humor, and the clear bonds between characters, while themes like innovation, cooperation, and rebuilding society run throughout the episodes.