Dr. Stone Ryusui Review: A new chapter of science and adventure

"Dr. Stone Ryusui" - A new chapter of science and adventure

"Dr. Stone Ryusui" is a TV special that aired on July 10, 2022, and is based on the popular manga "Dr. Stone" by Riichiro Inagaki and Boichi. This special episode depicts the story of the Kingdom of Science embarking on a new adventure, providing new excitement and emotion to viewers.

Broadcast information

"Dr.STONE Ryusui" was broadcast on TOKYO MX and BS11 from 19:00 to 20:00 on Sunday, July 10, 2022. It was also broadcast on KBS Kyoto from 19:00 to 20:00 on Monday, July 11, 2022, on Sun TV from 1:30 to 2:30 on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, and on Animax from 20:00 to 21:00 on Sunday, August 7, 2022. In addition, it is available for online streaming on ABEMA Premium, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, dTV, d Anime Store, d Anime Store Niconico Branch, d Anime Store for Prime Video, FOD, Hulu, J:COM On Demand, milplus, NETFLIX, TELASA, TELASA (au Smart Pass Premium), U-NEXT, Animehodai, Hikari TV, etc. It is available for free streaming on ABEMA, and for rental streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, GYAO! Store, HAPPY! Video, J:COM On Demand, milplus, music.jp, Rakuten TV, TELASA, VIDEX, Niconico Channel, Bandai Channel, Hikari TV, Video Market, and Movie Full Plus.

story

With the battle against the Tsukasa Empire over, Senku and his friends set out to rescue Tsukasa, who is in cold sleep. To uncover the mystery behind the petrification phenomenon, the Kingdom of Science finally heads for the other side of the Earth, the New World! Senku and his friends begin building a ship for the voyage, and, based on information from Minami, a former reporter, they awaken Nanami Ryusui, the heir to the Nanami conglomerate and a man who once sailed on sailing ships, in an attempt to recruit a godly captain with a navigation power of 10 billion. "Haha! The world is mine again!" Ryusui boasts, and with his overwhelming greed, he creates currency in the village and enjoys a luxurious life. In exchange for taking on the role of captain, he proposes that he wants oil, the king of resources, but...?

Commentary

From the Stone Age to modern civilization, an unprecedented craft adventure that runs through 2 million years of scientific history begins here! Thousands of years have passed since the entire human race was instantly turned to stone by a mysterious phenomenon. Senku, a boy with a superhuman brain and a natural scientist, has woken up. Facing the Stone World, a world of stone where civilization has been destroyed, Senku decides to use the power of science to bring the world back. He gathers new friends and creates the "Kingdom of Science". However, the "Military Empire" led by the strongest primate high school student, Shishio Tsukasa, stands in their way. Aiming to purify humanity, Tsukasa tries to stop the development of science with powerful military force. After a fierce battle between science and military force, Senku and the Kingdom of Science prevail, and the two countries finally reconcile. Tsukasa is put into cold sleep by his friends' rebellion, and in order to revive all of humanity, the Kingdom of Science heads for the source of the petrification ray, the other side of the Earth, the New World! Jump out into the world and solve the mystery of petrification! The Stone World's Age of Discovery has finally begun!!

cast

・Ishigami Senkuu/Kobayashi Yusuke・Nanami Ryusui/Suzuki Ryota・Kohaku/Numakura Manami・Chrome/Sato Hajime・Asagiri Gen/Kasai Kengo・Suika/Takahashi Karin・Kaseki/Mugito・Kinrou/Maeno Tomoaki・Ginrou/Murase Ayumu・Ruri/Ueda Reina・Magma/Mamiya Yasuhiro・Mantle/Matsushige Makoto・Azura/Wakayama Shion・Ruby/Kondo Rena・Oki Daiki/Furukawa Makoto・Ogawa Kana/Ichinose Kana・Saionji Ukyo/Ono Kensho・Hanada Hitomi/Tanezaki Atsumi・Kamii Akira/Nakajima Yoshiki・Keito Seinan/Hikasa Yoko・Shishioh Mirai/Iwami Manaka

Main Staff

・Original work: Dr. STONE by Riichiro Inagaki and Boichi (published by Shueisha Jump Comics)
・Director / Shuhei Matsushita・Series composition, script / Yuichiro Kido・Character design / Yuko Iwasa・Design works / Yoshio Mizumura・Main animator / Hiroyuki Horiuchi・Art setting / Tomoyuki Aoki・Art director / Shunichiro Yoshihara・Color design / Fusako Nakao・Director of photography / Takeshi Katsuyama・Editor / Kumiko Sakamoto・Sound director / Jin Aketagawa・Music / Tatsuya Kato, Hiroaki Tsutsumi, YUKI KANESAKA
Animation Production: TMS Entertainment Production: Dr. STONE Production Committee

Main Characters

Senku Ishigami is a born scientist with a superhuman intellect, vast knowledge and a strong desire to explore. He is trying to use the power of science to bring civilization back to the Stone World, where civilization has been lost, from scratch. Although he has a cool and rational way of thinking, he is also passionate and cares deeply about his friends. His catchphrase is "I'll tempt you!"
・Nanami Ryusui The heir to the Nanami Zaibatsu shipping company, he has a great capacity and excellent leadership skills. Boasting outstanding sailing skills, he has been sailing on sailing ships since middle school. He is so greedy that he has been called "the world's most greedy person," but he also has a stoic, hardworking side that never compromises on his desires. His trademarks are his big captain's hat and red captain's uniform. His catchphrase is "I want it!"
・Oki Taiki A high school student who is Senku's childhood friend. He is honest and kind, and cares about his friends. He supports Senku with his extraordinary toughness and simplicity. He dislikes conflicts and is not good at attacking people. He has always had feelings for his childhood friend, Magari. After being revived from petrification, he broke up with Senku and infiltrated the "Tsukasa Empire" as a spy with Magari.
A high school student who Ogawa Kanata Taiki has had a crush on for a long time. He is a childhood friend of Senku and Taiki. He is a member of the handicrafts club and is extremely dexterous. He has a kind heart, and was so concerned about a petrified bird that he took it to the vet. After being revived from petrification, he broke up with Senku and infiltrated the "Tsukasa Empire" as a spy with Taiki, and while working as a spy, Senku also entrusted him with a mission.
A blonde-haired, blue-eyed girl with amber hair. She is light on her feet and has a lot of experience, making her a powerful warrior who rivals any man. She speaks in an old-fashioned way. She likes Senku's way of life, and even after her sister Ruri overcomes her illness with the help of sulfa drugs, she lends her power to Senku as a member of the "Kingdom of Science."
Chrome: Curious, intelligent, and straightforward. He was collecting various materials to try to cure Ruri's illness. He met Senku and became fascinated with science, and together they push forward to master it as members of the "Science Kingdom." He has a flexible way of thinking, and is a scientist who sometimes surprises Senku.
・He works as the gatekeeper of the village together with his brother Ginrou. He is serious and strict about the rules, but he also has a kind heart. He has high fighting ability. He trains every day in preparation for battles as part of the "Science Kingdom" battle team.
Ginrou is the village gatekeeper together with his brother Kinrou. Although he is timid, selfish and despicable, he doesn't seem to be a bad person at heart. He trains every day in preparation for battles as part of the "Science Kingdom" battle team.
Ruriko Haku's older sister and the village shrine maiden. She was sickly and suffered from a serious illness, pneumonia, from a young age, but was cured completely with the sulfa drug created by Senku and his friends. She later became the successor to the "Hyaku Monogatari" that has been passed down by shrine maidens for generations. She has a kind personality and cares for her younger sister.
Suika A girl who usually wears a watermelon headgear. Even though she is just a child, she always wants to be helpful to everyone and has a hardworking personality. She used to have a complex about her nearsightedness, which is caused by her blurry eyesight, but she overcame this with the help of lenses. She is good at reconnaissance and infiltration activities, making the most of her small body.
A magician and mentalist who was revived from stone by Asagiri Genji. He speaks in a fluent, light-hearted tone and toyed with his unique speaking skills. He is also good at vocal imitation. He appears in the village as a spy for Tsukasa, but is gradually drawn to Senku's power to build civilization and becomes a friend of the Kingdom of Science.
・Fossil
He is the village's most skilled craftsman, having devoted himself to manufacturing for 50 years. With his high workmanship skills and strong physique, he is a central figure in the manufacturing of the "Science Kingdom", and is responsible for even difficult crafts. When he gets excited, his body swells up and his clothes fly off.
・Shishio Tsukasa A high school student who is the strongest primate. A man with the menacing military power to defeat a lion with his bare hands. Always calm and rational. He believes that an ideal world without vested interests should be created by pure young people alone. After obtaining the petrification revival liquid, he revives only young people of his own choosing to build the "Tsukasa Empire" and opposes the "Kingdom of Science" led by Senku.
A spear user who was revived from petrification by Tsukasa Hizuki, he is the de facto number two of the Tsukasa Empire. He wields a special spear called a 'Kagaya' and boasts overwhelming military strength that rivals Tsukasa's. He has a ruthless and cold-hearted personality and will use any means to achieve his goals.
Homura Momiji Homura is Hyougetsu's right-hand man. She is skilled and dexterous with props. With the flexibility of a gymnast, she can act like a female ninja. Although she is not a fighter, she is a fanatic of Hyougetsu and is prepared to take a person's life for him.
A skilled archer, he is one of the top three in the Tsukasa Empire along with Saionji Ukyo and Hyougetsu. Before he was petrified, he was a member of the Self-Defense Forces and a sonarman on a submarine. His skill with the bow and his hearing were highly regarded, and he was mainly in charge of watchkeeping in the Tsukasa Empire.
A former police officer who calls himself one of the four heavenly kings of the Empire. Before he was petrified, he was the winner of the police martial arts arrest technique and baton division. For better or worse, he doesn't drag things down. He believes that criminals should not be tried on trial, and that they should all be beaten up on the spot.
Nikki is a resident of Tsukasa Empire. Before she was petrified, she was a judo player. Her real name is Hanada Niki, and "Nikki" is her nickname from her juniors in the judo club. She keeps an eye on Taiki and Kabane.

Related Titles

・Dr.STONE 1st to 2nd season ・Dr.STONE NEW WORLD

Theme songs and music

・OP1
・Good Morning［New］World!
Lyrics by Kazuumi Kumagai; Composition by Kazuumi Kumagai; Arrangement by Yuki Kishida and Kazuumi Kumagai; String arrangement by Yuki Kishida and Takeshi Iwasaki; Vocals by BURNOUT SYNDROMES

Evaluation and Impressions

"Dr. Stone Ryusui" provided viewers with a lot of excitement and emotion as a new chapter in the story of science and adventure. In particular, the appearance of the new character Nanami Ryusui breathed new life into the story. His greed and stoic side as a hard worker left a strong impression on viewers and deepened the story even further. In addition, the epic adventure of the Kingdom of Science aiming for a new world captured the hearts of viewers and raised expectations for the next installment.

The animation quality is also very high, fully demonstrating the production capabilities of TMS Entertainment. In particular, the shipbuilding scenes and the depiction of the voyage to the New World are visually stunning and have the power to draw the viewer in. The character designs and background art are also meticulously crafted, further enriching the story.

Music was also an important element in adding excitement to the story, and BURNOUT SYNDROMES' "Good Morning [New] World!" was a powerful song that symbolized the beginning of an adventure, inspiring viewers. The music, by Tatsuya Kato, Hiroaki Tsutsumi, and YUKI KANESAKA, also had the effect of stirring emotions as the story unfolded.

Recommended points

"Dr. Stone Ryusui" is a must-watch for anyone who loves science and adventure. In particular, the theme of rebuilding civilization with the power of science offers viewers a new perspective and arouses their interest in science. In addition, the character growth and deepening of relationships are also points not to be missed, and have the power to draw viewers into the story.

Furthermore, this is an important episode for understanding the flow of the entire series, and is recommended not only for existing fans but also for those who are new to the series. The scientific kingdom's grand adventure to reach a new world will provide new excitement and thrills to viewers, raising expectations for the next installment.

Overall, Dr. Stone Ryusui is a fantastic work that brings out the best in science and adventure, and I highly recommend it to viewers. Be sure to watch the adventures of Senku and his friends as they use the power of science to restore the world.