Dr. Stone follows the story of a world where civilization has been lost, and the Kingdom of Science, led by protagonist Senku Ishigami, strives to restore it. Throughout the first and second seasons of the anime, the series has engaged in a fierce battle with the Tsukasa Empire, led by Shishio Tsukasa, whose goal is to break away from the scientific civilization that once brought misery to humanity. In the second season, the battle finally came to a close. With Tsukasa's departure, the Kingdom of Science is effectively without an enemy. However, in the third season, Senku and his team will move forward, aiming to go beyond the battle with the Tsukasa Empire. Here, we'll briefly outline the new challenges the Kingdom of Science, led by protagonist Senku Ishigami, will face in the third season, "Dr. Stone New World." The opening storyline of the third season, known to fans of the original work as the "Shipbuilding Arc," marks a turning point in the series, completely changing its focus, so be sure to check it out before you watch.
The battle with Tsukasa is finally over!
First, let's review the events at the end of the second season of the anime, which serve as the premise for the shipbuilding part. In the second season, Senku and Tsukasa, who had a long-standing feud, reconcile with each other, bringing an end to the battle between the Kingdom of Science and the Tsukasa Empire. While reconciliation with enemy characters is a common theme in Jump series, the scene where the opposing views of Tsukasa, the athletic Tsukasa, and Senku, the science-oriented Senku, reconcile was so moving that it was impossible to watch without crying.
It's all for my sister...
Tsukasa was acting to cure his sister's illness, not out of resentment toward scientific civilization. Senku realized this and told Tsukasa that his sister's illness would be cured if she recovered from petrification. By following Senku's advice, Tsukasa's sister successfully overcame her illness, and the two of them developed a relationship of mutual trust.
He falls asleep, leaving his sister behind...
However, there were some who were not happy with Tsukasa and Senku's reconciliation. Due to the betrayal of Hyotsuki, who acted as the Tsukasa Empire's number two, Tsukasa was fatally wounded. Afterwards, Senku, betting on the slim chance that Tsukasa would be revived, put him into a deep sleep, where he fell into a long slumber.
On to a new adventure!!
Thus, the Kingdom of Science defeated their former rival, the mighty Tsukasa Empire, led by Tsukasa. However, their adventure did not end there. As previously depicted in "Dr. Stone: Ryusui," the third season of the anime will continue to depict Senku and the Kingdom of Science as they strive to achieve a new goal.
To the Source of the Petrification Ray
The goal is to discover the source of the petrification ray, which is what started it all. To that end, the main goal of the story depicted in the third season of the anime is to head to the source where the petrification ray originated. This finally brings us to the biggest mystery of the series. As the story approaches the petrification ray, we can expect the story to develop even more dynamically.
New Friend: Ryusui
In addition, a new character, Ryusui, will be appearing in the series, not featured in the second season. Ryusui is an extremely popular character in the series, and even before his appearance in the third season, he has attracted a lot of attention, appearing in the special animation "Dr. Stone: Ryusui." This third season will be where Ryusui really begins to play an active role, so be sure to keep an eye out for this.
Get the Oil!
To track down the source of the petrifying rays, Senku must first head to their source. He must then build a ship. While building a ship requires highly advanced technology, it also requires a powerful energy source to power the ship itself.
Will they finally discover the ultimate power source?!
So, Senku came up with the idea of using petroleum, which could be said to be the ultimate power source for humanity. Petroleum was only put to practical use in the 20th century, and Senku's determination to acquire such an advanced energy source reflects his determination to rapidly advance civilization at this time.
Explore the sky and the sea!!
To acquire oil, it's not enough to search for it on land. They need to build a hot air balloon and survey the entire terrain from the sky. In this way, Senku must also explore the sky in order to achieve his goal of building a giant ship. In this way, the Kingdom of Science's territory expands to the sky and sea in the third season of the anime.
Build a Ship!!
Senku and his team steadily make preparations to build the ship. However, they soon find themselves facing challenges like never before. Senku's struggles and the team's cooperation in overcoming these enormous challenges are what make this "Shipbuilding Arc" so appealing.
It was actually an advanced technology...
Nowadays, we rarely think of building a ship as difficult, but in fact, building a huge ship requires extremely advanced technology. Huge wooden ships, especially those built in the Middle Ages, are considered lost technology in today's world, where ships are often built out of metal, and Senku, a modern-day man, had no idea how to fully understand their construction.
Can technological advances help us cope?
As you can see, the technology for building giant wooden ships has proven more difficult to replicate than modern scientific products. But how far can scientific advances take us? Enjoy watching Senku and his friends, who have never had any trouble before, gradually build a giant wooden ship despite repeated failures.
A New Enemy (?)
Also, in the shipbuilding arc, a new enemy will be revealed. The arrival of this new enemy will move the story into even new developments, so be sure to keep an eye out for the new enemy, nicknamed "WHY Man," who appears in the shipbuilding arc.
Mysterious Radio Waves Received
The Why 11,009 and their group realized they were entering school at the beginning of the Rice Farming Arc. While attempting to communicate with their comrades on land while out at sea, they suddenly picked up a suspicious radio signal that didn't seem to be coming from their allies. What's more, the signal consisted of a constant repetition of the word "WHY," clearly asking Senku and the others, "Why are you able to undo the petrification?"
The purpose, the means, everything is a mystery
This suggests that "WHY Man" clearly knows something about the petrification phenomenon. In the Shipbuilding Arc, his purpose and the means by which he transmits radio waves remain a mystery, but once Senku and his friends are able to build a giant ship and thoroughly explore the world, his purpose will likely become clear.
The story enters a new phase!
In this way, "Dr. Stone New World" will take us into new territory, a little different from previous installments of the series. Enjoy a different flavor of the Dr. Stone series from the battles with the Tsukasa Empire!
The story takes a dramatic turn from here on out!
As a result, the third season of the anime, "Dr. Stone New World," will be completely different from the characters, the objectives of the adventure, and the scale of the enemies. Fans of the previous Dr. Stone series may be a little unsure about this season, but popular characters from the previous season will also be making an appearance, so be sure to keep checking back!
The "Economy" is Born
The Kingdom of Science created by Senku will also become even more powerful. In the third season of the anime, under the newly revived Ryusui, currency will be issued and new inventions not previously seen in the Kingdom of Science will be put to good use.
Don't miss it! "Shipbuilding Arc"
As such, the story told in "Dr. Stone New World" is a little different from previous Dr. Stone episodes, making it all the more unmissable. If you're a fan of Dr. Stone, don't miss the third season, which marks a major turning point for the series!
Continue to the "Treasure Island Arc"
The third season of the anime continues the story's explosive developments with the Treasure Island Arc, so be sure to keep an eye on both the Shipbuilding Arc and the Treasure Island Arc! AnimeMiru has also published an article explaining the Treasure Island Arc, so be sure to check it out!
Summary
Did you enjoy this article? This time, we've introduced the Shipbuilding Arc in "Dr. Stone New World." As mentioned in the article, the Shipbuilding Arc is a major departure from previous Dr. Stone stories, marking a crucial turning point for the series. There's no doubt that this is a season you absolutely need to keep an eye on in order to enjoy the series more deeply, so be sure to keep an eye on it!
