How to watch

Based on the manga by Riichiro Inagaki and Boichi, Dr. Stone imagines a world where a mysterious flash petrifies all of humanity. Millennia later, science prodigy Senku Ishigami awakens and sets out to rebuild civilization from scratch using the power of knowledge. Animated by TMS Entertainment, the series stands out for turning real chemistry and engineering into genuinely thrilling set pieces, making it one of the most educational yet entertaining shonen anime around.

🕐 Release Order

Release order tracks Senku's scientific journey perfectly, including the TV special that bridges two seasons.

1. Dr. Stone (Season 1, 2019)
2. Dr. Stone: Stone Wars (Season 2, 2021)
3. Dr. Stone: Ryusui (TV special, 2022)
4. Dr. Stone: New World (Season 3, 2023)
5. Dr. Stone: Science Future (Season 4, 2025)

Everything unfolds in a straight line, so there's no divergence between how it aired and how the story flows.

📖 Story Chronology

Dr. Stone is strictly chronological, so simply follow the seasons and the special in release order.

1. Dr. Stone (Season 1, 2019)
2. Dr. Stone: Stone Wars (Season 2, 2021)
3. Dr. Stone: Ryusui (TV special, 2022)
4. Dr. Stone: New World (Season 3, 2023)
5. Dr. Stone: Science Future (Season 4, 2025)

Which Order Should You Choose?

Watch straight through in release order. The Ryusui special is an important bridge between Stone Wars and New World, so don't skip it. From Season 1's awakening to Science Future's global expedition, the linear order keeps every experiment and reveal in perfect sequence. The Ryusui TV special is a genuine bridge rather than a skippable extra, so include it between Stone Wars and New World to keep Senku's kingdom-of-science expedition flowing smoothly.

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