Production committee partners announced that the Dr. Stone Terraforming sequel anime is in the works following the TV finale on June 25, 2026. The new project adapts the epilogue chapter from Volume 27 of the original manga by author Riichiro Inagaki and artist Boichi [3]. Animation studio TMS Entertainment returns to draw the post-canon science journey, bringing back protagonist Senku for another round of invention [1]. Senku’s story continues after the TV finale aired on June 25, 2026 [3].
Dr. Stone Terraforming Story and Manga Roots
The sequel project, titled Dr. Stone Terraforming, focuses on the standalone “TERRAFORMING” chapter included in the 27th and final volume of the manga. While the TV anime covered the main storyline to its end, Inagaki and Boichi crafted this epilogue chapter as an extra tale set after the main story ended [1]. The plot turns Senku’s sharp mind toward planetary growth, using chemistry and engineering to tackle hostile environments. It’s a bold continuation of the original science mission [3].
The original print series ran in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2017 to 2022, building a large global readership through 232 chapters printed across Japan by Shueisha [3]. Shueisha printed the compiled books in Japan, while Viz Media handled the official English release. The story begins when a flash of light petrifies humanity for thousands of years, leaving civilization in ruins. Senku wakes up first and relies on core lab methods to fashion survival gear and revival fluid. Volume 27 gave readers one final adventure [1].
Rather than leaving Senku in quiet retirement, the sequel story explores what happens when the Kingdom of Science applies tool craft to reshape barren ground. The Dr. Stone manga ended its five-year run in Weekly Shonen Jump on March 7, 2022, with author Riichiro Inagaki and illustrator Boichi completing 232 chapters before sharing the post-canon terraforming tale in Volume 27. The creative team revealed the anime during the STONE FES. 2026 stream, pairing the news with a teaser trailer that featured newly recorded vocal lines from Senku. Fans who watched the TV series end on June 25, 2026 can now look forward to seeing the manga epilogue come to life on screen under studio TMS Entertainment [3]. Senku’s science journey expands into planetary build work as the lab crew takes on new ground [1].
Production Team and Format Details
Animation studio TMS Entertainment will handle the animation work for Dr. Stone Terraforming. TMS Entertainment made all four TV seasons as well as the 2022 TV special, keeping the visual style steady through each airing over seven years of work. The studio’s long background gave the show smooth character motion and vivid lab scenes during its multi-year run [1].
Director roles shifted as the series grew across different cycles. Shinya Iino directed the first two TV seasons before helming Takopi’s Original Sin, while Shuhei Matsushita took over directing duties for the third and fourth seasons to steer the Kingdom of Science through the Treasure Island and space arcs [1]. Character designer Yuko Iwasa also drew a commemorative art piece for the sequel reveal. The drawing welcomed Senku’s return with the new promo video released by TOHO animation [3].
Producers haven’t confirmed whether Dr. Stone Terraforming will arrive as a TV season, a feature film, or a standalone special, keeping release plans unannounced for future updates. The team confirmed that the project is in production, keeping release dates and channels unannounced for future notes. Studios often explore different rollout models when following up major TV finales, much like how Yomi No Tsugai Season 2 production follows a concluding TV run to expand popular fantasy worlds. Official notes haven’t revealed a debut window [1].
Creator Comments on the Dr. Stone Sequel
The news debuted during STONE FES. 2026, where the creators spoke to viewers who followed the anime over the years. Author Riichiro Inagaki shared an emotional reflection on how far the TV anime had traveled. Inagaki said that he was moved to see the anime reach the manga’s concluding chapter, but he was delighted that the story wasn’t truly finished [3].
Inagaki shared a lively message with the audience during the stream. “Thank you to everyone watching STONE FES. 2026! The Dr. STONE anime actually made it all the way to the final chapter of the original manga. I was deeply moved,” Inagaki said. “And yet, somehow! There’s still more…!! It wasn’t a lie! After all, Senku and the others’ scientific adventure was still continuing. Actually, that kind of lie is more than welcome! You can even say this finale event being the finale was a lie too! So everyone, please watch over Senku and the others’ science for just a little while longer. This is insanely exhilarating!!” [3]
Manga artist Boichi also provided a special statement for fans tuning into the stream. “To everyone attending STONE FES. 2026, everyone watching the stream, and everyone who has watched the Dr. STONE anime, thank you so much as always!” Boichi said. “I’m truly happy that we can share the joy of the news that the Dr. STONE TERRAFORMING anime is being produced. Please look forward to further updates!” Both creators thanked their audience for supporting the anime team [3].
Manga Legacy and Serialization Timeline
The manga built a strong name by grounding shonen adventure in real chemical tests and physics rules. Written by Riichiro Inagaki and drawn by Boichi, the series ran in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2017 until its final chapter arrived in March 2022. Shueisha collected the complete run into 27 volumes, with Volume 27 housing the post-story terraforming scenario [1]. Inagaki and Boichi created 232 chapters over five years of print [3].
The franchise’s reach went well beyond printed pages and weekly issues. On the same date as the sequel reveal, staff stated that the Kingdom of Science Museum show will open at Ikebukuro’s Sunshine City starting December 10. That event will let visitors examine science exhibits inspired by Senku’s inventions. Visitors can explore hands-on tests of chemistry and crafting from the series [1].
Anime updates often generate wide discussion among community fans tracking upcoming season lineups and teaser reveals. News about follow-up projects pairs with other industry updates, as seen with the Roshidere Season 2 teaser video announced for future release dates by Kadokawa [1]. Fans welcomed the news that Senku’s journey will continue on screen [3]. The manga’s five-year run provided a deep ground that still yields new animated stories [1].
Four Anime Seasons Leading to Terraforming
The TV anime began in July 2019, when TMS Entertainment released the 24-episode first season covering Senku’s revival and early Kingdom of Science tools. In January 2021, the series returned with Dr. STONE: STONE WARS, an 11-episode second season focusing on the tactical battle against Tsukasa’s Empire of Might [3]. The story favored clever science over brute force, winning over viewers who enjoyed smart crafting [1].
The story grew further with new characters and ocean travel. In July 2022, the special episode Dr. STONE: Ryusui introduced skilled captain Ryusui Nanami to pilot the team’s hot air balloon and newly built sailing ship across sea routes. During 2023, the production team released Dr. STONE: NEW WORLD in two separate parts, delivering 22 episodes focused on the voyage to Treasure Island and the petrification weapon [3].
The fourth and final TV season, Dr. STONE: SCIENCE FUTURE, ended its run in three separate parts from 2025 to 2026. The final season spanned 37 episodes and ended on June 25, 2026, solving the riddle of petrification and bringing the TV run to a close. Over its entire run, the team made 94 regular TV episodes and one special, totaling 95 animated episodes before greenlighting the post-story terraforming arc. That long run brought Senku and his allies to the final chapter of the manga, setting the stage for Dr. Stone Terraforming to explore the epilogue [3]. Viewers can look forward to another science quest as TMS Entertainment continues the story [1].
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