The long-awaited third season of the anime "Dr. Stone New World" is scheduled to air in April 2023, but do you know what the story will be like in this third season? Many fans of anime series that air across multiple series prefer to enjoy the anime version alone, without even reading the original manga. Since the original manga has a certain level of support, it's been adapted into an anime, so many people feel that it's guaranteed to be interesting and that there's no need to bother to follow the original manga. For these people, hearing that their favorite anime series is being adapted into an anime is exciting, but many are hesitant to look up information about their favorite anime series in advance, fearing they'll be spoiled. So, this time, I'd like to introduce the third season of the anime "Dr. Stone" without giving away any spoilers. While some parts may contain spoilers, I'll mention them in advance, so don't worry!
Ryusui's Achievements
The first thing you should pay attention to in Season 3 of the anime is the achievements of Ryusui, a newly introduced main character. While Ryusui did not appear in Seasons 1 and 2 of the anime, he has already proven extremely popular in the original manga, and recently took the top spot in a popularity ranking.
Ryusui himself has already appeared
Although he didn't appear in the first or second seasons of the anime, he did appear in the special episode "Dr. Stone: Ryusui," which aired before the third season, "Dr. Stone: New World," so many fans may already be familiar with Ryusui. He continues to play an important role in the third season, so be sure to keep an eye out for him.
A Man Who Mastered the Humanities
Ryusui is a character who has mastered the complete opposite of the protagonist, Senku. As the heir to the Nanami conglomerate, a huge financial conglomerate, he received a special education to help him lead numerous employees. He is well-versed in various academic fields, including imperial studies. Unlike the science-oriented Senku, he is a character who has mastered the humanities, using communication to bring a team together.
Watch out for his pairing with Senku!
Ryusui is the only person capable of covering areas that Senku has not been able to cover until now, and he is a character who truly shines when working alongside Senku. In the third season of the anime, you can see the two of them working together in a way that was not possible with Ryusui in the special edition, so be sure to keep an eye out for this.
Ryusui's butler, François, also plays an active role
Furthermore, Ryusui's butler, François, will also appear in the third season of the anime. While we won't reveal his exact role yet, François is a character who will contribute significantly to the development of a certain technology, so be sure to keep an eye out for him.
Focus on the new setting
The main characters aren't the only new additions to the third season of the anime. In fact, the story's focus shifts to a completely different setting from the first and second seasons.
To the open sea!
In the third season of the anime, Ryusui, an accomplished sailor, joins the team, propelling the story into a new field: the open seas. Considering that it took thousands of years for our current civilization to reach the Age of Discovery, it's amazing how quickly they were able to build such a massive ship and venture out into the open seas in such a short time.
Find the "treasure chest" left behind by Hyakuya!
Senku and his friends set out to sea because the song passed down in Ishigami Village frequently contained the word "treasure chest." The song passed down in Ishigami Village was left behind by Senku's father, Byakuya, and is thought to contain some kind of message for Senku.
What did Byakuya leave behind?
Considering this, it's hard to imagine that Byakuya would have included the phrase "treasure chest" in a song that Senku would soon hear. Senku himself thought, "Surely Byakuya must have left something useful behind!" and decided to head for the place where Byakuya and his companions had crash-landed.
The Mystery of the Petrification Phenomenon
The third season of the anime delves into the mystery of the petrification phenomenon. Speaking of the petrification phenomenon, it's the original cause of the series and its greatest mystery. This series will reveal a little bit about this important mystery that lies at the heart of the story.
Save Tsukasa!
If the petrification phenomenon were to become clearer and more easily controlled, it would be possible to save Tsukasa, who was frozen with some hopes pinned on him. Since the petrification phenomenon has the effect of healing wounds when released, it's possible that Tsukasa's wounds, which were fatal in Season 2, could be healed.
The Biggest Mystery in the Series
And above all, the most important mystery in this series is the "petrification phenomenon that suddenly struck humanity one day." So, even if even a little information is revealed, it could be said to have a very significant meaning to the story. While we won't go into how much of the mystery of the petrification phenomenon will be revealed this time, be sure to keep an eye out for this petrification phenomenon in Season 3 of the anime.
Confronting a New Enemy *Contains Some Spoilers
Speaking of noteworthy elements, since the battle with Tsukasa was settled in Season 2 of the anime, attention is now focused on the enemy that will stand in Senku's way next. From here on, I would like to introduce the enemy characters that will stand in Senku's way after Tsukasa. There will be some spoilers, so please read on only if you don't mind any spoilers.
WHY Man
WHY Man's presence is revealed early in the third season of the anime, but in contrast to Tsukasa, he is an enemy character whose purpose is completely unknown. When Senku and his friends set out to sea, they received a mysterious radio signal. When they decoded it, they found that it was constantly muttering "WHY," hence the name WHY Man. However, the mystery behind this is never revealed in the third season of the anime. He's a character who will stand in Senku's way as a formidable enemy in the future, so be sure to remember him.
Ibara
Ibara is perhaps the most memorable enemy character in the third season of the anime. He stands in the way of Senku and his friends as they set out on their journey in search of the treasure chest. Unlike previous enemy characters, Ibara is a 100% villain. He's one of the most vicious characters in the series, so he's not particularly popular, but that's exactly why his appearance as an enemy creates such an overwhelming sense of despair.
Further Technological Advances *Spoilers Ahead
The new characters and new setting mentioned above aren't the only things to look forward to in the third season of the anime. Another appealing aspect of this series is the advances in the Kingdom of Science's technology as the story progresses. From here, I'd like to explain how much the Kingdom of Science will advance in the third season of the anime.
Giant ships expand the scope of action!
As mentioned at the beginning, the biggest technological innovation depicted in the third season of the anime is the acquisition of giant ships. As depicted in "Dr. Stone Ryusui," building giant ships is extremely difficult, and the team struggled, but they were eventually able to build them. This allowed them to operate in a wider range of areas than ever before.
The introduction of handguns and drones opens up a wide range of strategies
While guns were used primarily as a threat in Season 1, Season 3 now features the ability to fire live ammunition. The introduction of drones also allows for even more specialized long-range strategies, making a wide variety of strategies possible by utilizing both handguns and drones.
Finally, they get the petrification device
And in the third season of the anime, it's thought they'll progress to the point where they finally obtain the petrification device. By utilizing the petrification device, they can revive Tsukasa, who was fatally injured, so this is surely very welcome news for Tsukasa fans.
Development of the Monetary Economy
As such, the emergence of various technologies has led to further development of the Kingdom of Science's monetary economy. Not only has Senku's scientific advances led to technological advancements, but the rise of liberal arts-oriented characters like Ryusui has also made society in the Kingdom of Science seem likely to become more complex.
Further progress is on the way!
As such, the third season of the anime will depict further technological innovations not depicted in the first and second seasons. From the perspective of the development of science and technology, which is one of the show's fascinating aspects, I believe this season will be even more interesting, so be sure to tune in.
Summary
What did you think? This time, I explained the highlights of the third season of the "Dr. Stone" anime, "Dr. Stone New World." This season will not only feature new characters and settings, but also significant advancements in science and technology, making it a very fulfilling season. Anime fans who haven't yet enjoyed the original work should definitely look forward to the third season.
