Dr. STONE TERRAFORMING has officially entered production. This anime is a sequel to the TV anime Dr. STONE, which aired its final episode on June 25, 2026. This new project will continue the scientific adventures of Senku and his friends after the main story concludes.
Based on information from Anime Corner, this announcement was made during the STONE FES. 2026 event. Along with the announcement, the production team also released a teaser trailer. The trailer features new dialogue from Senku that was recorded specifically for this project.
An adaptation of the story "TERRAFORMING" from Volume 27
Dr. STONE: TERRAFORMING will adapt the story titled “TERRAFORMING.” This story is a continuation featured in Volume 27 of the Dr. STONE manga. This means the story in this new anime comes directly from the manga creator’s work.
The Dr. STONE anime series has adapted the manga up to the final chapter. This was announced directly by Riichiro Inagaki, the author of the Dr. STONE manga. As a result, TERRAFORMING will serve as a direct continuation of the anime’s ending.
A Message from Riichiro Inagaki and Boichi
Riichiro Inagaki expressed his gratitude to all the attendees of STONE FES. 2026. He was deeply moved that the Dr. STONE anime successfully adapted the story all the way to the manga’s final chapter. Inagaki also mentioned that Senku and his friends’ scientific adventures are still continuing. He asked fans to stick with Senku’s scientific journey just a little while longer.
Boichi, the illustrator of the Dr. STONE manga, also shared a message. He thanked event attendees, live stream viewers, and all Dr. STONE anime fans. Boichi was delighted to share the news about the production of the Dr. STONE TERRAFORMING anime. He also asked fans to stay tuned for further updates.
In addition, Yuko Iwasa created a special illustration for this announcement. Yuko Iwasa is the character designer for the TV anime *Dr. STONE*.
The Journey of the Dr. STONE Anime Since 2019
The Dr. STONE anime premiered in July 2019. Over the course of nearly seven years, the series has spanned four seasons and one special episode.
Here is the full list:
- Dr. STONE (Season 1): Premiered in July 2019 with 24 episodes.
- Dr. STONE: STONE WARS (Season 2): premieres in January 2021 with 11 episodes. This season focuses on the conflict between the Kingdom of Science and Tsukasa’s Empire of Might.
- Dr. STONE: Ryusui: a special episode that aired in July 2022. This episode introduces the character Ryusui Nanami.
- Dr. STONE: NEW WORLD (Season 3): will air in two split cours in 2023, with 22 episodes. This season adapts the "Treasure Island" arc.
- Dr. STONE: SCIENCE FUTURE (Season 4): will air in three split cours from 2025 to 2026, with 37 episodes.
Season 4 was announced immediately after the final episode of NEW WORLD. This season ends on June 25, 2026. The final episode wraps up Senku’s story, the mystery of petrification, and the journey of the Kingdom of Science.
In total, the Dr. STONE anime has 94 regular TV episodes and one special episode. Combined, that makes 95 animated episodes.
About Dr. STONE
Dr. STONE is a manga written by Riichiro Inagaki and illustrated by Boichi. The manga has been serialized by Shueisha in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine since 2017. The story follows Senku Ishigami, a genius teenager who wakes up thousands of years after all of humanity has turned to stone. Senku then sets out to rebuild human civilization using science.
The Dr. STONE manga ended on March 7, 2022, after running for five years. It consisted of a total of 232 chapters. Through TERRAFORMING, Senku and his friends will return in an anime adaptation. For those of you who have been following the Dr. STONE anime since 2019, this project offers the chance to see how Senku’s story continues after the final season.
Announcement (Japanese)
