Nearly a year and a half after the original conclusion of the series, it was announced on October 25, 2023, that a three-chapter spin-off of the Dr. Stone manga would be released. According to the latest update, the spin-off series is scheduled to start in the next issue of Weekly Shonen Jump, which will be the 49th issue of 2023.
Limited details about the Dr. Stone manga spin-off are currently available, but it appears that these additional chapters will focus on Senku's endeavor to construct a time machine. This information strongly suggests that the spin-off takes place after the conclusion of the main series, where Senku was shown working on a time machine in the final chapter.
The first chapter of the manga,
Dr. Stone manga’s return seemingly set to provide conclusive ending to series overall
, is rumored to consist of 47 pages, featuring a color page illustrated by Boichi, the series' artist. With the third season gaining momentum and the imminent return of the Dr. Stone manga, this is an exciting time for fans of this exceptional and one-of-a-kind anime and manga series.The latest
The Dr. Stone manga is likely returning for a short spin-off due to the ambiguous ending of the original manga. While fans weren't necessarily displeased, there was a general sense that something was missing, possibly a sense of finality.
In the final chapter, Taiju and Yuzuriha got married, and the activities of Gen Asagiri, Chrome, Ukyo Saionji, and other members of the Kingdom of Science were revealed. The chapter was set in a post-revival world where Senku and his companions discovered the cause of the petrification and found a way to revive the population.
Afterwards, it was disclosed that Senku had been tirelessly working on constructing a time machine with the aim of journeying back to the past and preventing the infamous mass petrification event from ever occurring in the first instance. However, the outcome of Senku's relentless endeavor still remained uncertain. Consequently, enthusiasts can anticipate this to be the primary focus of the spin-off series, particularly because preliminary details have already specified that it revolves around Senku's creation of the said machine.
The third season of Dr. Stone's manga television anime adaptation is currently being broadcasted in Japan and internationally on Crunchyroll every Thursday. Those who are fans of the anime and wish to get ahead in the manga can access the complete series on Shueisha's subscription-based Shonen Jump+ digital manga service. Make sure to stay updated on all the latest news regarding Dr. Stone anime and manga, as well as general news about anime, manga, films, and live-action productions as we move forward into 2023.