Dr Stone: Terraforming Anime Sequel Announced!
Exciting news for Dr Stone fans! At the Stone Fes.2026 event in Yokohama Buntai, a sequel anime, Dr Stone: Terraforming, was officially announced. This new anime will adapt the Terraforming one-shot episode from volume 27 of the original manga. The official website also revealed a new anime logo and an announcement promo. Character designer Yuuko Iwasa commemorated the news with a special illustration, building anticipation for this next chapter in the science-driven world.
Charting New Territory: Dr Stone Terraforming
Dr Stone: Terraforming is set to continue the epic narrative following the conclusion of the main series and the final episode of Dr Stone: Science Future, which premiered on June 25, 2026. This sequel will bring to life the beloved Terraforming one-shot, a standalone story found within the manga's 27th volume. Fans can expect new scientific challenges and discoveries as the Kingdom of Science embarks on a mission beyond their previous endeavors, continuing the grand goal of restoring the planet. The adaptation promises to deliver the same blend of ingenuity, adventure, and humor that defines the Dr Stone universe.
The Dr Stone Anime Journey So Far
Produced by TMS Entertainment, the Dr Stone anime franchise has seen consistent success. The first season launched with 24 episodes in Summer 2019. It was followed by the 11-episode second season, Stone Wars, in Winter 2021. A special episode titled Ryuusui aired in July 2022, expanding the world.
The third season, New World, was presented in two parts: the first 11 episodes in Spring 2023, and the second part in Fall 2023. The fourth and concluding season, Science Future, aired across three split cours from January 2025 to June 25, 2026, bringing the main storyline to its epic conclusion. Crunchyroll has made the entire anime series accessible worldwide, excluding Asia, with both English subtitles and dubs, ensuring a global audience could join Senku's quest.
The Manga That Started It All
The anime adapts Riichiro Inagaki and Boichi's critically acclaimed post-apocalyptic adventure sci-fi manga. Dr Stone ran in Weekly Shounen Jump from March 2017 to March 2022. Shueisha published the 27th volume, which includes the Terraforming one-shot, in April 2024.
A nine-chapter side story, Dr Stone Reboot: Byakuya, was also serialized in the same magazine from October to December 2019, offering additional lore. The manga series boasts an impressive cumulative 20 million copies of its volumes in circulation worldwide. VIZ Media licensed the manga in English, shipping the 27th and final volume in June 2025. Shueisha also provides digital releases of the manga and side story in English on its Manga Plus platform.
Acclaimed and Awarded
Dr Stone has received significant recognition. It won the 64th Shogakukan Manga Award in the shounen category in 2019. The series ranked second in the comic category of the 2018 Next Manga Awards and was selected as a Jury Recommended Work in the Manga Division at the 21st Japan Media Arts Festival. It was also nominated for the 54th Seiun Award in the Best Comic category in 2023, highlighting its impact and quality within the manga industry.
Anticipating the Next Scientific Breakthrough
The announcement of Dr Stone: Terraforming promises an exciting continuation for the beloved series. As the world of science looks to its next major breakthrough, fans can eagerly await new adventures, challenges, and the unique scientific solutions that only Dr Stone can deliver. Stay tuned for more updates on this thrilling new chapter!
