A new anime sequel for the popular series Dr. STONE, titled Dr. STONE TERRAFORMING, has been officially announced and is now in production. This project is set to continue the narrative following the conclusion of the main TV anime, which aired its series finale on June 25, 2026. The announcement indicates that the anime will adapt the "TERRAFORMING" sequel story, which was originally featured in Volume 27 of the Dr. STONE manga.

To accompany the announcement, a trailer was released, featuring newly recorded dialogue from the character Senku. The original Dr. STONE manga, written by Riichiro Inagaki and illustrated by Boichi, concluded its serialization on March 7, 2022, after five years and 232 chapters. The anime adaptation began in July 2019 and has since covered the entire original manga story through its four seasons and one special.

Creator Reactions to the Announcement

Both the author, Riichiro Inagaki, and the artist, Boichi, shared their excitement regarding the new anime project. Inagaki expressed his deep emotion at the main anime reaching the manga's final chapter and his surprise and delight that the scientific adventures of Senku and the others would continue. He welcomed the "lie" of the previous finale, encouraging fans to watch for a little longer.

Boichi also conveyed his happiness about sharing the news of the Dr. STONE TERRAFORMING anime's production with attendees of STONE FES. 2026 and the wider fanbase, asking them to anticipate further updates. Additionally, TV anime character designer Yuko Iwasa created a commemorative illustration for the announcement.

Anime's Journey to Date

The Dr. STONE anime adaptation has spanned multiple seasons and a special. The first season, with 24 episodes, premiered in July 2019. This was followed by the 11-episode second season, Dr. STONE: STONE WARS, in January 2021. A special, Dr. STONE: Ryusui, was released in July 2022. The third season, Dr. STONE: NEW WORLD, aired in two split cours in 2023. The fourth and final season, Dr. STONE: SCIENCE FUTURE, concluded the main story in three split cours from 2025 to 2026, bringing the total to 95 animated episodes.

Key points

  • A new Dr. STONE sequel anime, Dr. STONE TERRAFORMING, is in production.
  • The anime will adapt the "TERRAFORMING" story from Volume 27 of the manga.
  • An announcement trailer with new Senku dialogue was released.
  • Author Riichiro Inagaki and artist Boichi commented on the announcement.
  • The main Dr. STONE TV anime concluded on June 25, 2026, after four seasons and one special.

Source: Anime Corner · Oct 10, 2026