Dr Stone Season 3 Episode 22: Tsukasa's Resurrection and the Commencement of a Global Expedition

The release of Dr. Stone season 3 episode 22 on December 14, 2023, marked a significant step in the ongoing mission to awaken the rest of the world from petrification and ultimately defeat the enigmatic Whyman on the moon. This episode not only set the stage for the upcoming arc, Dr. Stone: Science Future, but also served as the season finale for Dr. Stone: New World.

In this episode, Tsukasa is successfully revived, and the groundwork is laid for the ambitious plan to bring back the billions of people who had been petrified. The sheer scale of the preparations required for this monumental undertaking highlights the immense challenges that lie ahead. As the characters grapple with the logistics of a world trip and the daunting task of reviving and rebuilding entire cities and populations, it becomes clear that the road ahead will not be easy.

Dr. Stone season 3 episode 22 sees Tsukasa revived and the preparations for space travel hitting a snag

Tsukasa revived

Tsukasa's revival and transformation in episode 22 of Dr. Stone season 3 (Image via Our Website)

Episode 22 of Dr. Stone season 3 continued from where episode 21 left off, focusing on the efforts to bring Tsukasa back to life. The "Dr. Stone" set had been reserved specifically for Tsukasa, as the petrification device had run out of power and was not going to be forcibly opened since it was not designed for wide-scale use.

They had to cryogenically freeze Tsukasa Shishio and then use the Dr. Stone device to petrify him and bring him out to heal a near-fatal wound. They only needed one second of petrification and revival fluid to bring Tsukasa out of cryosleep, much to Mirai and Minami's delight.

Ginro then mocks Tsukasa about battling his bodyguard, Matsukaze. Tsukasa effortlessly defeats him but, to everyone's surprise, acknowledges Matsukaze as being just as skilled a warrior as he is. He even admits that reviving Gen Asagiri wasn't a mistake and that he values having him around.

Humanity's strengths

Ryusui's explanation in Dr. Stone season 3 episode 23 (Image via Our Website)

In Dr. Stone season 3 episode 22, a lighthearted moment turns heartwarming as Ryusui and Minami have a conversation at night. Ryusui playfully offers a reward of 100,000 drago to the first person who spots land, but is then jokingly pushed out of the tent by Minami. Later, Ryusui expresses his affection for everyone, including Tsukasa, and emphasizes the importance of pooling their strengths. He admits that while he may be greedy, he understands that money can be used positively to fulfill desires, rather than just to control people.

A spaceship's road map

Throughout all the comedic moments, there is a powerful message about humanity's ability to join forces and work towards a shared goal of survival, ultimately transitioning from a struggle to survive in a new world to venturing into space. This perfectly reinforces the central themes of Dr. Stone.

In the 23rd episode of Dr. Stone season 2, the roadmap for the spaceship is revealed, depicted as a massive globe with detailed information on everything they would need and where to locate it. Senku remarks that the current crew on the Perseus is insufficient, considering the plan to awaken people and establish new cities, all of which are labeled on the map. The team will have to visit each city and reconstruct them before they can embark on their journey.

The logistics of this operation are a major concern, especially since Gen brings up Dunbar's number and the challenge of maintaining social order with a group of 150 people. Tsukasa, however, exudes a menacing confidence due to his power. They realize they will need a considerable amount of alcohol to produce enough revival fluid, ruling out potato or grape wine.

Their first destination is Corn City, also known as the Americas, where they plan to produce alcohol and grilled corn to revive and feed people. This plan also recalls the time when Senku, Chrome, and Gen used Lillian Weinberg's glass record to deceive Tsukasa's army. The Perseus begins its world tour, with a flashback to a young Senku expressing his determination to go to the moon immediately.

Final thoughts

Dr. Stone season 3 episode 22 serves as a satisfying and more lighthearted conclusion to the Dr. Stone: New World story arc. Despite the increased humor, the episode doesn't lose its emotional impact. There is a sense of optimism for the characters, even though they still face significant challenges. Looking back, it is a reminder of the time and effort it took to establish the Kingdom of Science. The post-credits scene hints at the continuation of the series, with the next arc, Dr. Stone: Science Future, scheduled to premiere in October 2024.

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Editor's P/S

As a hard fan of Dr. Stone, I was thrilled to watch the release of season 3 episode 22, which marked a significant turning point in the series. The revival of Tsukasa brought a renewed sense of hope amidst the setbacks faced in the space travel mission to save humanity from the moon's Whyman. The episode effectively set the stage for the upcoming arc, Dr. Stone: Science Future, while also serving as a satisfying conclusion to Dr. Stone: New World.

The episode showcased the immense challenges that lie ahead as the characters embark on an ambitious plan to bring back billions of petrified people and rebuild entire cities and populations. The scale of the preparations required for this monumental undertaking was truly awe-inspiring, and it highlighted the determination and resilience of the characters in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. The logistics of a world trip and the complexities of reviving and rebuilding entire societies added a layer of depth and realism to the narrative, making the journey ahead all the more compelling.