In Search of the Next Chapter: Continuing the Dr Stone Manga after Season 3

Now that the third season of the popular television anime series has concluded, fans are debating whether to pick up the Dr. Stone manga to complete the story. This uncertainty stems from the recent announcement that the fourth season of the television anime series will be the final one, bringing the series to a close.

Many fans who only watch the anime are now interested in exploring the original Dr. Stone manga series by author Riichiro Inagaki and illustrator Boichi. Questions about how to access the manga, how much content is left to read, and more are frequently being discussed and answered on social media by anime-only fans of the series.

Disclaimer: Spoilers for the Dr. Stone manga series below.

Wondering where to start reading the Dr. Stone manga after the anime’s third season finale? This article will break down exactly where fans should begin the series after the third season’s events, as well as what to expect from the series’ final installment.

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Where to pick up the manga after the season 3 finale, explained

The third season of the television anime adaptation of the original Dr. Stone manga series has concluded, thrilling fans with the exciting end of the Treasure Island arc. This also marks the end of the overarching Source of the Petrification story saga, which includes the Age of Exploration and Treasure Island arcs.

The third season's final episodes marked the beginning of The Truth of the Petrification saga, leading into the New America City arc. This arc is based on chapter 139 of the original manga, with the anime covering chapters 139 through 142 in its last three episodes. Essentially, the anime's third season concluded by setting the stage for the next story saga and arc.

The faithful and reliable adaptation of the Dr. Stone anime series makes it a seamless transition for prospective readers to pick up the manga from chapter 143 onwards. This allows readers to delve into the events immediately following the third season's finale without revisiting material from the final installments of the third season. As expected, this upcoming arc will focus on Senku and his companions as they prepare to embark on a journey to space with the Perseus. Their journey will take them around the world to revive new allies and gather materials for their mission. Their initial goal is to establish a large source of alcohol for making Revival Fluid, which will lead them to America and introduce exciting new enemies and allies to the series.

In summation

Fans can start the next adventures of the Kingdom of Science in the Dr. Stone manga's 143rd chapter (Image via TMS Entertainment)

For those starting the Dr. Stone manga series after the third season, it is recommended to begin with the 143rd chapter to avoid repeating events. However, fans who want to start the next story arc from the beginning should start with the 139th chapter, which covers the events of the final three episodes of the third season. Keep up with all Dr. Stone anime and manga news, as well as updates on general anime, manga, film, and live-action as 2023 unfolds.

Editor's P/S

As a Gen Z netizen, I'm thrilled to hear that the Dr. Stone manga will continue after the third season of the anime. I've been a fan of the series since the beginning, and I can't wait to see what happens next. I'm especially excited to learn more about the truth behind the petrification and how Senku and his friends will use their knowledge to save humanity.

I think it's great that the anime has been so faithful to the manga, making it easy for fans to pick up the story where the anime left off. I'm also glad that the manga is still ongoing, so I can continue to enjoy the series for years to come. I highly recommend the Dr. Stone manga to any fan of the anime or anyone who enjoys a good science fiction story.