Dr. Stone
Synopsis
After five years of harboring unspoken feelings, high-schooler Taiju Ooki is finally ready to confess his love to Yuzuriha Ogawa. Just when Taiju begins his confession however, a blinding green light strikes the Earth and petrifies mankind around the world—turning every single human into stone. Several millennia later, Taiju awakens to find the modern world completely nonexistent, as nature has flourished in the years humanity stood still. Among a stone world of statues, Taiju encounters one other living human: his science-loving friend Senkuu, who has been active for a few months. Taiju learns that Senkuu has developed a grand scheme—to launch the complete revival of civilization with science. Taiju's brawn and Senkuu's brains combine to forge a formidable partnership, and they soon uncover a method to revive those petrified. However, Senkuu's master plan is threatened when his ideologies are challenged by those who awaken. All the while, the reason for mankind's petrification remains unknown. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Dr. Stone features a unique premise that draws in viewers, but its execution is polarizing. While some appreciate its celebration of science and satisfying progress, others find its scientific inaccuracies and exaggerated characters off-putting. The show's early episodes are often criticized for being slow, and its animation quality can be inconsistent, leading to a mixed reception.
Strengths
- Unique premise blending science and adventure
- Satisfying progress with smaller goals achieved frequently
- Refreshing take on societal rebuilding
- Engaging character designs
- Celebrates science in an accessible way
Weaknesses
- Inconsistent scientific accuracy with errors in basic scientific laws
- Characters are caricatures with exaggerated personalities
- Plot can be illogical and over-the-top
- Early episodes are slow and less engaging
- Animation quality is inconsistent, relies on cost-saving techniques