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Dr. STONE
Start here. The first season introduces the world, the core cast, and the central idea of rebuilding civilization through science.
8 titles
Updated Aug 21, 2026
Dr. STONE Watch Order (2026 Guide)
A teenage genius works to rebuild civilization from scratch after a mysterious phenomenon turns all of humanity to stone.
Recommended Order
Quick answer
- Dr. STONE
- Dr. STONE: STONE WARS
- Dr. STONE Special Episode – RYUSUI
- Dr. STONE New World
- Dr. STONE New World Part 2
- Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE
- Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE Cour 2
- Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE Cour 3
8 titles · 95 episodes · ~38.5 hours
Dr. STONE runs in a straight line. Every entry picks up directly where the last one left off, so there are no detours to plan around. The one thing to watch out for is the Ryusui special, which bridges Stone Wars and New World and fills in story details you'll want before starting season three.
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Dr. STONE: STONE WARS
The story continues without skipping a beat from where season one ended. Watch this straight after.
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Dr. STONE Special Episode – RYUSUI
Watch this before New World. It introduces Ryusui Nanami, who joins the core cast for good, and sets up plot threads the third season picks up immediately. Skipping it will leave you lost.
⚠ Aired as a standalone one-hour special between seasons, so it is often listed apart from the numbered seasons and easy to miss.
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Dr. STONE New World
The third season kicks off a new story arc. Watch Part 1 and Part 2 back to back — they tell one continuous story split across two separate airings.
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Dr. STONE New World Part 2
This is the direct continuation of New World — the arc that started in Part 1 concludes here, so go straight from one to the other.
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Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE
The fourth and final season. Like New World before it, it was split into multiple parts that air separately but flow as one continuous story.
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Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE Cour 2
Picks up immediately from where the first part of Science Future left off. Keep going without a break if you can.
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Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE Cour 3
The third and final part of Science Future, and the end of the series as a whole. It has finished airing, and the story reaches its conclusion here.
Why This Order
Dr. STONE is one of those series where the story runs in a straight line, so there are no complicated detours to worry about. Nothing here is optional either — all eight entries carry the main plot forward. Start with the first season, move into Stone Wars, and you'll be in good shape.
The one place people tend to trip up is the Ryusui special, which aired between Stone Wars and New World. It introduces Ryusui Nanami, who stays with the core cast from that point on, and sets the stage for what season three is doing. Treat it as required viewing rather than bonus content and slot it in right after Stone Wars.
From New World onward, each season is split into separately aired parts, but they all continue the same story without any real gap in the plot. Just treat each pair — or trio, in the case of Science Future — as one long season and watch them straight through. Everything here has finished airing, so you can go at whatever pace suits you.
How Many Episodes and Seasons Does Dr. STONE Have?
Dr. STONE has 7 seasons and 1 other entry in the main run — 95 episodes altogether.
Main Run
| Title | Type | Episodes | Aired |
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| Dr. STONE | TV Series | 24 episodes | July 2019 |
| Dr. STONE: STONE WARS | TV Series | 11 episodes | January 2021 |
| Dr. STONE Special Episode – RYUSUI | Special | 1 episode | July 2022 |
| Dr. STONE New World | TV Series | 11 episodes | April 2023 |
| Dr. STONE New World Part 2 | TV Series | 11 episodes | October 2023 |
| Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE | TV Series | 12 episodes | January 2025 |
| Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE Cour 2 | TV Series | 12 episodes | July 2025 |
| Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE Cour 3 | TV Series | 13 episodes | April 2026 |
8 titles · 95 episodes · ~38.5 hours
Source Material
Where each part of the anime lines up with the source, so you know where to pick up reading.
Manga
Completed
Dr. STONE
Season 1 (24 episodes)
Source Vol. 1 - Vol. 7
Stone Wars (11 episodes)
Source Vol. 7 - Vol. 10
Ryusui special (1 episode)
Source Vol. 10 - Vol. 11
New World Part 1 (11 episodes)
Source Vol. 11 - Vol. 13
New World Part 2 (11 episodes)
Source Vol. 14 - Vol. 16
Science Future Part 1 (12 episodes)
Source Vol. 17 - Vol. 19
Science Future Part 2 (12 episodes)
Source Vol. 20 - Vol. 23
Science Future Part 3 (13 episodes)
Source Vol. 23 - Vol. 26
Dr. STONE Spin-offs and Side Stories
Only spin-offs that tie into the main story are listed here — anthologies, fan books and the like are left out.
Dr. STONE Reboot: Byakuya
Spin-off Manga
The anime adapts the manga all the way to its final chapter, so there is no "continue from here" point. Science Future Part 3 ends at chapter 232, which is where the manga ends. The story you see in the anime is the whole story. There are no anime-original episodes anywhere in the series. All 94 TV episodes and the Ryusui special adapt the manga directly, with original content limited to individual scenes rather than whole episodes. The main manga ran for 26 volumes and finished in March 2022. A 27th volume collects bonus material, including the "Dr. STONE: Terraforming" one-shot and the short sequel "Dr. STONE: 4D Science" — that volume is the only place with story content the anime does not cover.
Dr. STONE Watch Order FAQ
Where should I start with Dr. STONE?
Start with the first season from 2019. It introduces the world, the main cast, and the core idea of rebuilding civilization from scratch. Everything after it continues straight on from there, so there is no earlier entry you need to track down first.
Do I have to watch the Ryusui special?
Yes. It aired on its own between Stone Wars and New World, which makes it easy to mistake for a bonus episode, but it introduces Ryusui Nanami and sets up plot threads that season three picks up right away. It is one episode long — slot it in after Stone Wars and before New World.
Can I skip any seasons or episodes?
No. Every entry carries the main plot forward and nothing here is optional, including the Ryusui special. That is unusual for a series this long, but Dr. STONE has no side stories, recap episodes, or standalone films to work around.
Are there any filler episodes in Dr. STONE?
None. All 94 TV episodes and the Ryusui special adapt the manga directly, with original content limited to individual scenes rather than whole episodes. There is no filler arc to skip anywhere in the series.
New World and Science Future are split into parts — do I watch them all together?
Yes. Each split season tells one continuous story across its parts. Watch New World Part 1 and Part 2 back to back, and do the same across all three parts of Science Future. The gaps were broadcast scheduling, not story breaks, so there is no recap needed between them.
Is Dr. STONE finished?
Yes. Science Future was the fourth and final season, and its last episode aired on June 25, 2026. The full story is available, so you can watch it through without waiting on anything. The finale did end on a card reading "The End and To Be Continued," but no further anime has been announced.
How many episodes are there and how long does it take to watch?
94 TV episodes plus the hour-long Ryusui special. At roughly 24 minutes an episode, that comes to about 38 hours for the complete series.
Is there an English dub of Dr. STONE?
Yes, and the whole series is dubbed. Aaron Dismuke voices Senku throughout, and the main cast stayed consistent from the first season to the last — the dub started under Funimation in 2019 and moved to Crunchyroll after the two merged. By the final season the dub was releasing the same day as the Japanese broadcast, so there is no catching-up gap if you watch dubbed.
Where can I watch Dr. STONE?
Crunchyroll carries the series in English-speaking territories, in both subtitled and dubbed form. Earlier seasons also ran on Adult Swim's Toonami block in the US. Availability varies by region, so check your local listings if Crunchyroll does not cover you.
Where do I start reading the manga after the anime?
You don't need to. The anime adapts the manga to its final chapter, so there is no continuation point — Science Future ends where the manga ends. The only story content left is in the 27th volume, which collects the "Terraforming" one-shot and a short sequel called "4D Science".
Do I need to read Dr. STONE Reboot: Byakuya?
No. It is a one-volume manga side story about Senku's father aboard the space station as the world is petrified, and the author has described it as a what-if rather than part of the main continuity. It is worth reading if you want more, but the anime never depends on it.