Recommends – Dr. Stone, Rebuilding the World With Science
Humanity is turned to stone, and a teenage scientist wakes up thousands of years later with a plan.
Dr. Stone is an adventure where the big moments are inventions rather than punches. It is clever, warm and very easy to get hooked on.
The premise – Every human turned to stone
A strange flash of light turns every person on Earth to stone. Thousands of years later, a high-school student named Taiju breaks free, in a world taken back by the forest.
His best friend, the science-obsessed Senku Ishigami, woke up first, and he has already started counting the days and planning how to bring civilisation back.
Why it works – Science you can follow
Senku rebuilds the modern world one step at a time, from fire and soap to far bigger things, and the show explains each step so you feel smart for following it.
TMS Entertainment adapts the manga by Riichiro Inagaki and Boichi, and Senku's confident grin and loud catchphrases make him one of the most fun leads in recent anime.
The verdict – Made for curious people
The first season runs 24 episodes from 2019, with more seasons after it, and it suits teenagers and adults alike.
If you ever wondered how you would rebuild the world from nothing, this is the show for you.
Where to watch
Dr. STONE was listed on Crunchyroll, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix and Hulu in the USA when we last checked, in October 2026. Catalogues change by country and by month, so check the service where you are.
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Source: the Anime Crush Anime Guide.