The third season of the anime series "Dr. Stone," titled "Dr. Stone New World," began airing in 2023. Have you seen the first half of the third season? This time, the series was split into two parts, but the first half exceeded expectations. Not only have the animation been improved, but a more diverse cast of characters has been introduced, and it feels like the story is finally reaching its climax. It's safe to say that this series is currently in its most exciting period! That's why they decided to make the third season, which will be the series' most exciting, a two-cour series. Regardless, fans of the series will undoubtedly be hooked. This time, I'd like to briefly introduce the original story content of the second cour of the third season of "Dr. Stone," one of the most popular series right now. The second cour is particularly noteworthy, so be sure to check it out in advance!
Season 3 of the anime will depict the "Treasure Island Arc"!
The third season of the anime depicts an episode called the "Treasure Island Arc." First, I'd like to briefly introduce the Treasure Island Arc, a feature-length episode that spans the entire third season.
What is Treasure Island?
As the phrase "Treasure Island" suggests, the Treasure Island Arc is set on the island that Senku and his friends discovered. As the phrase "treasure" suggests, this episode begins with Senku and his friends setting out on the open sea in search of a treasure island where they may be able to obtain valuable minerals.
100% Villain!! Ibara Appears!!
One thing to pay particular attention to in the Treasure Island arc is the appearance of Ibara, one of the most vicious enemy characters in the series. Tsukasa, an enemy character who appeared in the first season of the anime, had his own backstory and was a character that could be sympathized with, but this time the villain is a 100% malicious type of enemy character. This is another fresh element in this series.
Surprise Battle Scenes
As such, Ibara, the perfect character for this episode, is a man who will stop at nothing to achieve his goals, and I believe his fighting style will be completely different from previous enemy characters like Tsukasa. This makes for a thrilling battle scene, so be sure to keep an eye out.
First Season Summary
Before reviewing the second season of the anime's third season, I'd like to briefly introduce the first season's summary. The second season will pick up where the Treasure Island arc left off, which was depicted in the first season, so fans who weren't able to catch up on the first season should definitely check it out.
Senku and his friends expand the scope of their exploration
After defeating the Tsukasa Empire in seasons 1 and 2, Senku and his friends are able to focus on developing their technology. They're now taking action to further expand their activities. While their only means of transportation was by land, they're now looking to expand into the sky and sea.
Science Ship Perseus
In particular, the science ship Perseus, built by Senku and his crew, greatly expanded their range of operations. With greater maneuverability than a balloon and the ability to carry more personnel, the Perseus was a major advancement for the Science Empire.
Aim for Treasure Island
Expanding their horizons to the sea, Senku and his friends head for the place where his father, Byakuya, and his companions once made an emergency landing. In a song passed down to future generations by Byakuya, the place where Byakuya and his companions made an emergency landing seems to be described as "Treasure Island," which Senku interpreted as meaning, "There must be something Byakuya left me!!"
The Greatest Enemy, Ibara, Appears
Senku and his friends discover Treasure Island in search of the "treasure" left behind by Byakuya. However, on Treasure Island, they discover Ibara, an evil priest who has murdered the island's most powerful figures and seized real power. A battle between Ibara, a villain unlike any previous enemy, and the Science Empire begins.
What will the second season hold? ?
So far, we've roughly introduced the contents of the first cour of the anime's third season, but how will the story progress from here? Let's take a look at the contents of the second cour of the anime's third season from the original manga.
The main focus will be on the battle with Ibara
The second cour is expected to focus primarily on the battle with Ibara. Senku and his friends face many dangers during the battle with Ibara, making it a very densely packed story. It's possible that the second season of the anime's third season could end with just the fight.
Silver Wolf's Crisis
Silver Wolf, who has been a key character since the beginning of the series, is seriously injured in the battle with Ibara. While he survives, this scene shows Ibara's cruelty and high level of skill, so be sure to keep an eye on Silver Wolf in the second season.
Give yourself a fighting advantage with drones
Senku and his team struggle against Ibara's nefarious and ruthless tactics, but ultimately turn the tables with the power of science. The game-changing moment was the arrival of drones. Drones have only recently begun to appear, so many readers may be surprised by their early appearance. However, drones themselves appear to have been easy to create relatively early on if you understand their principles and uses.
An unexpected by-product? ?
Using drones and other equipment, Senku and his team manage to defeat Ibara, but their victory yields an unexpected by-product: the "petrification device." It's the device that causes humanity to be petrified, which is what started the story. It was Ibara's ability to freely use this device that allowed him to gain control over the island. While the petrification device may seem useless at first glance, in this film it has a magical function: after petrification, repairing any damaged areas and undoing the petrification can restore the damage that was present before the petrification.
Highlights of Season 3, Part 2
Thus, despite overcoming numerous obstacles, the second season of the anime's third season not only achieved its original goal but also yielded an unexpected byproduct: the petrification device. Here, we'd like to introduce some highlights of the anime you should know before watching this second season of the third season.
The timeless love between Senku and Hyakuya
The first point of interest is "The timeless love between Senku and Hyakuya." The reason Senku set out for Treasure Island in the first place was because of a children's song that Hyakuya left behind for him. During the Hyakuya era, Hyakuya was in space when the petrification phenomenon occurred, so he was not petrified and, unlike Senku, who did not age for thousands of years due to petrification, Hyakuya died thousands of years ago. In a situation where almost all of humanity had been petrified, Hyakuya believed that "Senku would surely be able to reverse the petrification," and left behind a children's song with a message that would be beneficial to Senku for future generations. This scene clearly shows Hyakuya's trust in Senku.
The Ultimate Game Changer: The Petrification Device
The second point of interest is the "petrification device," which will likely be obtained at the end of the second season. Since this petrification device itself is undoubtedly related to the story's great mystery, the "petrification phenomenon," it will undoubtedly play an important role in the story's progression. Be sure to keep an eye out for the appearance of this extremely valuable item.
Is Tsukasa returning?
And best of all, the second season of the anime revealed that petrification can repair human wounds, so there's a chance that Tsukasa, who was fatally wounded and put into cold sleep in the second season, could be revived. While the third season won't depict Tsukasa's revival, please look forward to his return!
Ibara: Pure Evil
And above all, Ibara, the series' most wicked character, is also looking forward to his performance. While he's a formidable enemy, he's also easy to understand as a villain in a good way, and in terms of pure confrontation, he's sure to be the most suspenseful!
Maybe we'll even get a glimpse into what happens after the Treasure Island arc?
Also, since this series continues to enjoy overwhelming popularity in Shonen Jump, a fourth season of the anime is likely being considered. In preparation for a fourth season, the second half of the third season may include hints for the next episode or the opening of the "Treasure Island Arc," so be sure to keep an eye out.
Summary
What did you think? This time, we've introduced the second season of "Dr. Stone New World." This season is sure to bring the fascinating villains and many plot twists introduced in the first season to life, so be sure to check it out!
