The story and stills of Episode 8 from the final season of Dr.STONE (SCIENCE FUTURE) have been unveiled. Episode 8 is set to premiere on February 27 (Thursday) at 10:00 PM JST on Japan’s TOKYO MX, followed by global distribution on various platforms.

Episode 8 Story "LOCK ON"

In the past, Dr. Xeno and Senku shared a mentor-student relationship through their passion for science. Both awakened from petrification around the same time and began advancing science in their respective locations.

Upon his revival, Xeno set out to build a fortress dedicated to manufacturing scientific weaponry, aiming to become a dictator who would lead the world. Now, under his command, the elite sniper Stanley Snyder is targeting the leader of the Kingdom of Science.

Meanwhile, Luna Wright, acting as a spy within the ship, attempts to locate the target and signal Stanley. However, things do not go as smoothly as planned…

What is Dr.STONE?

Several thousand years after a mysterious phenomenon petrified all of humanity in an instant... A science prodigy, Senku Ishigami, awakens in a stone world devoid of civilization. Using his genius intellect, he embarks on an epic adventure to rebuild the world through the power of science.

The TV anime Dr.STONE is based on the manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump (Shueisha) from 2017 to 2022, created by Riichiro Inagaki (story) and Boichi (art). The manga received accolades like 2nd place in the Next Manga Award 2018 (Comics Division) and the Shogakukan Manga Award (Shonen Division), surpassing 18 million copies in circulation.

The anime debuted in July 2019, followed by its second season in 2021, a special in 2022, and the third season, Dr.STONE NEW WORLD, in 2023. The upcoming fourth season, titled Dr.STONE SCIENCE FUTURE, will air across three split cours starting in 2025. Its announcement in August 2024 created a massive buzz on social media.

Source : Dr. STONE Official