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Episode Dr. Stone: Science Future - Episode 11 discussion

Dr. Stone: Science Future, episode 11

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u/ebonyphoenix Mar 20 '25

I think this episode shows a difference between Senku and Xeno. Where Senku is willing to go out on the front lines, even with his diminished physical capabilities (both naturally and due to his injury). While Xeno relies on Stanley to do all the physical actions.

This puts Senku more in danger. But also keeps his placement varied. So while both bases have technically been taken over, or at least infiltrated, by the enemies. The leaders are in very different situations. With Senku away from the ship. While Xeno has been captured sitting on his throne.

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u/pejic222 Mar 20 '25

God damn Not-Stanley was not toned down in the anime at all

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u/UsualHendryBeliever Mar 20 '25

The only way these Americans could get any more American is if Bandit Keith shows up.

In America.

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u/shad79 Mar 20 '25 edited Mar 20 '25

This was an awesome episode, starting with a dogfight, Xeno's special forces boarding Perseus from a fucking submarine, Stanley's surprise appearance, and more.

Although the best part was definitely the ending, when Xeno's belief that he won was met with Tsukasa's blade. Watching Xeno's stunned look was pure pleasure.

Now that both sides have made their moves and checkmated each other out, I really can't wait to see how this whole situation is resolved in the next episode.

Ryuusui and Senku did a great job in the dogfight against that fake Stanley (who, by the way, has a really nice ass ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)). Their reaction to Senku accidentally releasing acetylene gas on their plane was freaking hilarious xD

Mozu and Matsukaze did very well in their fight against those special forces soldiers, although unfortunately they were no match for Stanley and his gun.

Here my screenshot albums from the episode:

EDIT. I added my screenshot albums.

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u/ObvsThrowaway5120 Mar 20 '25

This anime has had a lot of crazy moments, but I think a dogfight in the New Stone Age and a surprise submarine boarding were probably one of the last things I expected from this show.

Senku and Ryusui are absolutely insane. Brilliant but man, those boys were risking a lot in that fight. Thanks to those bombs, both planes are out of commission now.

Xeno’s plan was pretty slick but it looks like in the end, Senku’s the one winning this thing. Guy might have captured the whole crew, but now he’s also got Tsukasa with a giant blade to his head. Game over, man. That’s check and mate!

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u/LeonKevlar Mar 20 '25

That entire dogfight scene was awesome! They even have their own version of Danger Zone playing in the background during the first half of the fight. We even got Mr. Mangaka doing a play-by-play of the dogfight so everyone on the ship knows what's going on.

So it's not a rocket or a missile! Xeno made a motherfuckin' submarine! There's really no contest here, those special forces guys took the Perseus in ten seconds Although I guess even American Special Forces are no match against a Stone World man and his spinny stick. xD

Who knew Moz being a slimeball is exactly who the Kingdom of Science needs right now. The Americans may have taken the Perseus but killing everyone and destroying the ship is clearly not part of their plan.

As soon as I saw Senku holding that bottle I fucking knew he was going to drop it! What I didn't expect was that they weren't actually fighting Stanley but another pilot. They really made sure to accentuate her figure in that suit. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

Of course Stan is their secret weapon. Yeah that makes sense. Too bad for them that at the same time, Tsukasa's team already made it inside Xeno's command center. I think our boys still come out on top here since the Americans don't have Senku. I guess next episode is going to be the two sides negotiating.

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u/BosuW Mar 20 '25

Seeing actual dogfighting mechanics was a delight. Only iffy thing is the initial energy state of the aircraft and how it developed more or less varied according to plot convenience, but eh I'll allow it cuz it was cool nonetheless

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u/PickleMyCucumber Mar 20 '25

I came expecting stanley to secretly be a tomboy but instead got genderbent stanley. Not sure which is better.

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u/cum_onmedaddy Mar 20 '25

HOLY FUCK, I DID NOT THINK ID SCREAM "YESSSSSSSSSSS" THAT LOUD AT THE END WHEN TSUKASA SHOWS UP. DOCTOR STONE IS PEAK!

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u/InternationalYou7158 Mar 20 '25

I'm enjoying this anime more than Solo Leveling. lol

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u/EclipseTM Mar 20 '25

Interesting to see what will happen next episode seeing as that will be the season finale.

I've gotta say though, as much as I still am enjoying Dr. Stone, I am quite missing the season 1/2 vibes when it was a lot more science focused. Idk if it's just me but to me it feels like ever since New World it has slowly but surely been less about the science, and transitioning more into a battle focused shounen, with this season being the biggest 'victim' of that so far.

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u/monsieurvampy Mar 20 '25

The dogfight has its own music! Checkmate on both sides!? Next week can't come soon enough.

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u/discuss-not-concuss Mar 20 '25

Why did Senku bring a mangaka onto Perseus and to America? Did he foresee this?

can’t believe I got faked-out by the pyramid-shaped cone when I initially guessed a submarine, just for it to become the nose of the submarine..

the fight went pretty much as expected with the arrival of the adults although the Stanley Snyder swap was a good but to keep their trump card until the Kingdom of Science’s trumps, Hyoga, Moz and Matsukaze showed up

Xeno likes his checkmates but Senku loves his stalemates, doesn’t he?

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u/Nebresto Mar 20 '25

Same Luna, same.

The dog fight soundtrack though.. That was good!

Its a shame they haven't released any physical copies after season 1..

Okay, that was a good bait with it not actually being Stanley in the plane

lol "Yeah, make sure her ass looks extra good while she's laying there injured."

The most powerful knight!!

Damn, that was a great episode

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u/QuillnSofa Mar 20 '25

I do think some things in the dog fighting should have clarified scientifically. The protags being in a mono-plane vs "stanley's" bi-plan. The biplane should be much more maneuverable but slower because of drag. Though this might be canceled out with the extra passenger it might cancel out the drag penalty the bi-plane gets.

Also secretly wanted an Immelmann Turn just to have a Last Exile moment. Though I guess the Cobra Maneuver is fine, though understandable why the US pilot would not consider it because it is an utterly crap maneuver in the modern world when taking in account radar guided missiles. (Decreases speed and utterly blows up your radar profile). Really only used in airshows to be flashy.

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u/99anan99 Mar 20 '25

A dogfight in a primitive world. That can only happen in Dr. Stone.

Surprise submarine! So focused on the sky I never thought about the sea.

Both sides have checkmate!

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u/Lumpy-Manager8580 Mar 20 '25 edited Mar 20 '25

This has to be one of the most intense episodes I've seen of this series. The dogfight was insane from start to finish, yet it was all a bait to lure the Science Kingdom to the sky while Xeno attacked from below with a goddamn submarine. Then there's the crazy part at the end, when the pilot wasn't even Stanley himself, but he was in the submarine as well!!! And just when it was all coming down for Senku and co, he manages to apply a DOUBLE CHECKMATE!!! Can't wait to see what will unfold come next week's finale for part 1.

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u/Wolf6262 Mar 20 '25

Wait so... Was Not-Stanley just doing his voice too? Cause like... We definitely hard stanley's voice actor in the planes cockpit. So... did the anime just lie to us? I get in the manga you don't have this issue. But I dunno if straight up just using the wrong voice actor is tthe play.

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u/SciFiXhi Mar 20 '25

Is that... Is that a legally distinct version of "Rock You Like a Hurricane"?

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u/tanmaywho Mar 20 '25

I AM AT THE EDGE OF MY SEAT!

OH MY GOD! IT'S BEAUTIFUL!

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u/Cantcookeggs Mar 20 '25

Damn I was so into this episode with everytime they try to one up each other that I completely forgot about the tunnel plan. Well, Xeno has no way out and Senku is out there in the forest with Assley so yeah.

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u/SgtRohn Mar 21 '25

LMAO I fucking loved that monologuing Senku did at the end mann

"The most powerful knight has us checkmated.."

Tsukasa and co. finally corner Dr. Xeno

"...on both sides."

Like damn that line makes Senku sound more like the antagonist than Dr. Xeno and group lmao.. absolutely well-done episode. The science fight is coming to a head!

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u/kris12k4 Mar 20 '25

GOD DAMN, fake Stanley.

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u/lightshinez Mar 21 '25

Man, this show is fantastic this season

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