Dr. Stone season 2 has revealed a trailer and a key visual. Furthermore, it was disclosed that the installment would air in January 2021.
The anime series Dr. Stone became widely prominent after premiering in August 2019. The installment has further received positive reviews from critics and fans alike. Due to the praises it gained, season 2 was announced shortly after the season 1 aired.
Dr. Stone season 2 updates
Recently, details about Dr. Stone’s upcoming season have been pouring in. The official website of the anime series has announced that the second season is set to air on January 2021.
The news was further accompanied by a new key visual of the show’s forthcoming run. It featured a preview of both old and new characters of the series.
Above all, Dr. Stone’s official Twitter account unveiled a teaser trailer. The 1-minute clip provided snippets of footage before the Stone Wars kick into full gear. The tweet further stated:
“The TV broadcasting & delivery start time of the second season ‘STONE WARS’ of the animation ‘Dr. STONE’ has been decided in January 2021! The new teaser, which features new characters, has also been released. Science vs Armed Forces! Clash of Both Men!”
アニメ「Dr.STONE」第2期“STONE WARS”のTV放送&配信開始時期が、2021年1月に決定しました!新規映像&新キャラクター初公開の、最新ティザーPV第2弾も解禁!!
科学VS武力、両雄激突https://t.co/4r8gblpIz3#ドクターストーン pic.twitter.com/OF4DcafSAk
— アニメ「Dr.STONE」公式 TVアニメ第2期 2021年1月TV放送&配信開始!! (@STONE_anime_off) July 3, 2020
More about the anime series
Dr. Stone is a Japanese anime series adaptation of the manga of the same name. It was written by Riichirp Inagaki and was then illustrated by Boichi.
As per Crunchyroll, the official summary of the anime series reads:
“Several thousand years after a mysterious phenomenon that turns all of humanity to stone, the extraordinarily intelligent, science-driven boy, Senku Ishigami, awakens. Facing a world of stone and the total collapse of civilization, Senku makes up his mind to use science to rebuild the world. Starting with his super-strong childhood friend Taiju Oki, who awakened at the same time, they will begin to rebuild civilization from nothing. Depicting two million years of scientific history from the Stone Age to the present day, the unprecedented crafting adventure story is about to begin!”
What and who to expect in the forthcoming season
Dr. Stone season 2 will revolve around the story of the Stone Wars arc of the manga series. Thus, the installment will be entitled Dr. Stone: Stone Wars. Specifically, the plot will focus on the battle between the Kingdom of Science and the Empire of Might.
As for the main cast, it will remain the same as the previous season. This implies that Senku Ishigami, Taiju Oki, Yuzuriha Ogawa, Tsukasa Shishio, Kohaku, Chrome, Kinro, Ginro, Suika, Ruri, Gen Asagiri, Kasaki, Jasper, Turquoise, and Magma will return for the preceding run.
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