Dr. Stone: New World

Dr Stone's new world was quite the ride the plot does develop quite significantly , Personally I was a bit let down by the fact that most of science stuff was given a back seat for the more economical like the currency and petrochemical search and fantastical elements like trying to find mister X and the true secret behind petrification.The science was of course still present however most of it is glossed over or made oversimplified with a huge infodump that the show creators make it seem like “We won't understand” so they make Senku go all saiki kusou TLDR with his explanation while therest of the cast says “I am gonna pretend I didn't hear that because I (and the audience presumably) won't get it” don't insult your audience we would rather get taught than be told “you wont get it” in a roundabout way. Plot (6/10) This season had a better first half in my opinion, economics is Science as well , but mostly the social aspect of it , the search for petrochemicals and the Boar easter egg was quite well set , the second part of the petrification and whatnot is a bit too fantasy than science and a lot of jokes which are make light of beauty and the sciency stuff just happens outta thin air with little to no explanation almost all the time.The pacing is also so much faster (science wise i saw the forums saying that it is actually slow plot wise) which probably leads to most of the exposition and info dumps being half assed and it really does not help because most fans are looking for the same treat as was season1 fantasy aspect but with way more learning and science which very frequently takes the back seat this time around, The whole aspect of making the engine was glossed over , which was such a BUMMER! The comedy in general has also taken a big hit , mostly repeat gags and making fun at someone's expense which is usually mean rather than funny xD the art and animation being a bit weak also does not help with the comedic timing of certain scenes. Characters (9/10) The way Dr Stone handles its characters is honestly one of the best examples of how to keep new characters relevant without making the old ones fade like what I feel happened in Tensura. New characters are introduced and some of the old ones are set aside with a realistic touch of a few remaining behind because of the risky voyage. This allowed for a mostly refreshed cast for the voyage, an undeniable masterstroke since the number of characters was growing beyond a threshold. So to make sure that some of the new people remain special and actually get a decent enough spotlight and to introduce characters with newer abilities and not pull it out of the ass of the old ones a soft reset was made with this voyage arc while we can be assured that we will be back with old ones with a reunion to look forward too! Art and animation (7/10) The comedic slapstick and transitional art is all gone for the most part ! one good thing to take is the artstyle does remain consistent and unique like the last time but the facial expressions do not change as much as the first time around and the emotional aspects are also just glossed over with not much depth or beauty added to the scene or character in question , this would be okay in general but compared to the first 2 it is a big downgrade , if you compare senku finding out about his father, magma’ s sacrifice, and soyuz’s climactic reveal , they hardly hit the same due to the art being lackluster in the latter. Animation is ramped up only in places where their importance is felt, rest is average, scenes like the old man drip and balloon adventure do have some good art which is season1 level of quality. Sound and VA (8/10) This aspect of the anime is on par of what we expect in doctor stone , mostly it does not get complimented perfectly by the art however , the ost is mostly the originals i could not genuinely make out any original to this season ost but IG it must be their in rare instances and i missed it , the OP is pretty good and quite the banger and can proudly stand in front of its season1 counterparts. Overall its still dr stone , but it's a bit of a focus shift and that could either just be a small nuisance to a deal breaker depending on the type of viewer , me personally I recommend it with no issue to the previous audience.

Dr. Stone is back, and it’s more of the “sciencey” goodness we have come to enjoy. After the events of the OVA, Senku and gang are venturing out to sea to the other side of the vast world, to try and understand more of the mysterious green light that petrified all of humanity. If you liked the previous seasons of Dr. Stone, there’s no reason to not like this one, as it’s most of the same shenanigans, but just in a different landscape. It continues to have a solid mixture of comedic elements and action elements, and a good amount of meme material to itas well. If you’ve watched this far into Dr. Stone, there’s a good chance it’s because you’ve found the world fascinating. The restarting of civilization, through creative, and often times, exaggerated use of science was quite an enjoyable premise. The goal of this cour of the series was to take strides in trying to find out who was behind the mysterious green light, and we do get some answers. While the first half of the cour was a bit slow in its buildup, the pacing quickened in the latter half to reveal some exhilarating things, and it progressed the story in quite a solid way. One thing I’ve always found a bit underwhelming, however, were the visuals. It’s not bad by any means, but it doesn’t really “pop out of the screen”, or have you left in awe by flashy animation. The real strong points of the art are the reaction faces, which are quite expressive to leave you with a little laugh at times. The music still remains decent, especially the opening and ending. Another thing that has gotten progressively glossed over as the story progressed is the creating of materials. With an increased pace of the story, the time spent on the creation of materials and devices became less and less, which I found made it a bit too “easy” for Senku and the gang to proceed in their mission. However, I also do understand that the story can’t use the same status quos forever, so its focus must change to better advance the plot, and it’s done that well. It’s sort of an exchange of sorts, we see less time spent on science, and more time spent on strategizing on how to defeat enemies, which isn’t inherently a bad thing, I just wish the creating of materials felt more “earned”, rather than just rushing through their creation. The big strong point of Dr. Stone to me are the characters, and the cast has been quite solid throughout the series. Senku is the ultimate driving force and mastermind behind the creating and strategizing, and the supporting cast around him all play their roles in driving the plot forward and to keep the fans engaged, rather it’s through comedy or suspense. There are quite a few characters that just haven’t done much though, such as Ruri, Taiju, or Yuzuriha, so to say the entire cast is interesting would not be fully accurate. The first cour of the third season of Dr. Stone has been a solid one, and one focused on exploring a new landscape, which provides a different type of intrigue than previous seasons, but still nails the fundamentals of what made this show popular in the first place, that being its silliness and the occasional tense moment. While there is some sacrificing of the science aspects, it's a trade off for more progression, so take that as you will. Cour two should bring us nothing but more excitement for what is to come in this new world, or as Senku would say, “This is exhilarating.”

Dr. Stone has always been an anime that felt special since the day it premiered. There's something so fulfilling watching the foundation you made from dirt gradually start to take form as one of the most prominent figures in this stone world. The setting is made clear and perfect for those who want to reexplore the fascinating things of our world we have taken for granted. This season of Dr. Stone yet again delivers another entertaining and engaging story that elevated from its prequels. This time, they finally decided to find ways to get to their perpetrator in order to free mankind from eternal petrification. Justlike that, you're in for another round of innovation in which Senku somehow manages to dish out the best solutions without the concern of actually forgetting such facts to reach their objective. But any avid fan of Dr. Stone would care less about this issue, since the gratification of achieving the technology of our modern world is beyond the common flaw many have already noticed at this time. Other than that, it still managed to maintain its level of comedy, which I highly appreciate throughout all of the seasons of Dr. Stone. While I dislike the exchange for less scientific and more mediocre action sequences in Stone Wars, the animation in this season still leaves a bit to be desired, but going into depth of the venturing side of the story, they did a stellar job adapting this part of the story considering the pacing, flow, and setpieces. A major part of what has and will always make Dr. Stone interesting, at least to me is the feeling of discovery. We, as the audience are inserted into this story thanks to the Kingdom of Science, who are brought into a fantastic journey to unravel the mystery behind the petrification of humanity. The driving force behind these innovations, wonders, and creations has been our unrelenting thirst for knowledge. Our curiosity is beyond immeasurable, even the way they attempt to acquire it feels tempting to watch knowing how Science can produce these amazing creations. It is common that each and every one of us has the desire for inquisitive thinking, the eager desire to learn more of the stone world. The feeling of curiosity isn't initiated for the fun of it, but rather the anticipation of acquiring something new, the information becomes something of high value to us, especially those who are living in the Stone Age. The 3rd season of Dr. Stone has been nothing but a great source of entertainment. It has been quite fun following up with Dr. Stone up to this day, and yet I can't help but to crave more of it. I think I made it clear that in a way, this anime as a whole gravitated me to such a great degree. And honestly, I can't wait for more to come. Thank you for taking the time to read this review.

Did you enjoy Dr. Stone 1st and 2nd season? Well be prepared, for a story which has no conflicts in it. Third season takes you on a wild ride with a pacing better fitted for a 22 episode crammed into 11, science takes a complete backseat as we now enter the fantasy realm, taking absolutely everything that made Dr. Stone unique, throwing it out the window and turning it into a tried and true shounen story where Senkuu seemingly becomes super hero who can create anything at this stage without much trial and error. The shallowness of Dr. Stone third season is its greatest downfallmaking it truly, mediocre.

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