Dr. Stone makes science the superpower. When humanity turns to stone for millennia, Senku Ishigami awakens and rebuilds civilization through chemistry, physics, and engineering—one invention at a time.
The Educational Hook
Every arc centers on creating something: antibiotics, electricity, phones, vehicles. The show explains the science accurately enough to be educational while streamlining for entertainment. You actually learn things watching Dr. Stone.
Senku
A protagonist who wins through intelligence rather than fighting. Senku’s confidence in science borders on arrogant but is earned through demonstrated results. His catchphrase “10 billion percent” represents certainty in scientific method.
Stone World Society
The post-apocalyptic setting isn’t just backdrop—it’s laboratory. Starting from zero lets the show examine how technologies interconnect. Need phones? First make wire. For wire, need metal refining. And so on.
The Ongoing Journey
Multiple seasons cover the progression from stone age to (nearly) modern technology. The scope expands from village to global as Senku’s ambition grows. It’s satisfying long-form storytelling.
Verdict
8/10 – Dr. Stone is unique in anime: genuinely educational while being genuinely entertaining. The science focus won’t appeal to everyone, but for those curious about “how does that work?” it’s infinitely rewarding.