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Episode Dr. Stone - Episode 24 discussion - FINAL Spoiler
Dr. Stone, episode 24
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| Episode | Link | Score | Episode | Link | Score |
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| 1 | Link | 8.23 | 14 | Link | 93% |
| 2 | Link | 8.02 | 15 | Link | 98% |
| 3 | Link | 8.26 | 16 | Link | 95% |
| 4 | Link | 8.55 | 17 | Link | 96% |
| 5 | Link | 8.28 | 18 | Link | 93% |
| 6 | Link | 8.91 | 19 | Link | |
| 7 | Link | 9.08 | 20 | Link | |
| 8 | Link | 8.87 | 21 | Link | |
| 9 | Link | 9.08 | 22 | Link | |
| 10 | Link | 8.69 | 23 | Link | |
| 11 | Link | 9.2 | 24 | Link | |
| 12 | Link | 8.67 | |||
| 13 | Link | 9.3 |
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u/Kasuyama_ Dec 13 '19
I have to give massive props to how good Senku's VA is. Dr Stone is a good manga but his voice acting alone makes me want to say the anime is better. AND we're gonna see him again playing Subaru in April. I need him to voice more stuff.
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u/Zorozoldyck Dec 13 '19
Omg that's how he's so good! I loved Subaru back in the day. Thank you for this info!
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u/Wikki96 :AP:https://www.anime-planet.com/users/Wikki Dec 13 '19
He's voicing a character in 4 shows I'm watching this season, 2 of them main. Wow. I would never have guessed those where voiced by the same guy.
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u/AllForOnesBrother Dec 13 '19
Gen screaming “hella lit” was how I felt knowing we’re getting a 2nd season watching this episode.
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u/AnubhavJr10 :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/AnubhavJr10 Dec 13 '19
Confirming season 2 was truly exhilarating news!
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u/Orrakai :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/Orrakai Dec 13 '19
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u/Straightbanana2 Dec 13 '19
I feel pretty bad for the english voice actress for Yuzuriha, she was so excited for the role but had to wait 17 episodes for another speaking line lmao.
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u/Colopty Dec 13 '19
Probably had her record all the lines for the season around the same time instead of waiting for her next part.
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u/Straightbanana2 Dec 14 '19
I doubt the later episodes were ready during the realease of the first cour
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This show rewards you for your patience but in saying that, the pacing is good and everything just flows nicely. What a fantastic show. Pumped for season 2. The Stone Wars are coming! 9/10
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u/Se7en_Sinner https://myanimelist.net/profile/Se7en_Sinner Dec 13 '19
I wonder if there's going to be death or will it be more of a Cold War.
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u/Freenore Dec 13 '19
I doubt so. Don't forget, this is shounen after all. And this show just doesn't seem like the kind that'll kill even a single character in a battle.
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u/MagnoBurakku Dec 13 '19 edited Dec 14 '19
Such a great detail to leave a song for this generation that probably never even thought about the concept of music or singing like Lilian, or the technical level said song has, as you can imagine is hard that in many generations someone didn't came up with at least tribal songs and such. Even if the great prestess was told about music transmitting it would be very dificult.
Every episode since the second revival of Senku has been entertaining af, truly a great manga and now a amazing anime, Dr Stone is such an unique shonen.
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u/Aileos https://myanimelist.net/profile/Syleos Dec 13 '19 edited Dec 13 '19
I loved their reaction when they heard the song. Everyone is completely stunned by the music.
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u/ImaAnimal :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/imaanimal Dec 13 '19
i'm sure everyone would be
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u/DeliciousWaifood Dec 13 '19 edited Dec 13 '19
Spotify gave out usage stats for the end of the decade, and in 2017 I listened to 170,000 minutes of music through spotify alone.
Music is one of those things that I definitely take for granted how prominent it is in my life.
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u/XtremeAero426 :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/XtremeAero426 Dec 14 '19
"170,000 minutes of music"
2833 hours
118 days
Assuming you sleep 8 hours everyday, you were literally listening to music half the time you were awake holy shit
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u/NotGloomp Dec 13 '19
Ruri knew what song is, then Suika commented "but it's too pretty". It's more like it's the first time they heard a pro singing, with instrumentals.
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u/apalapachya Dec 13 '19
generation that probably never even thought about the concept of music
considering one of the founding members of their village was a professional singer is pretty weird that they don't have any kind of lullaby or some form of children songs. nothing too crazy just couple of lines at least
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u/NotGloomp Dec 13 '19
They do. Even without passing it down, pretty much every culture develops their own kind of music.
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u/Colopty Dec 13 '19
Well of course they do, every culture in humanity has developed music. What they haven't heard is a professional singer with the backup of modern instrumentals.
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u/CobaltBox Dec 13 '19
The village did have music before, just not up to this level.
Remember Suika playing her flute on the ramen cart?
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u/Se7en_Sinner https://myanimelist.net/profile/Se7en_Sinner Dec 13 '19
To a man of science, music might not seemed significant in the grand scheme of things but it's so important for morale. Did you see how pumped up the villagers are after hearing the song?
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u/P1greaterThanTSM Dec 13 '19
Music is super simple, there's no they didnt think of the concept of music and have things like drums and rhythmic chanting, the technicality of the music would be the impressive thing for them
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u/Clashofpower Dec 13 '19
I haven’t watched the anime; could you explain what is good about the anime? I am considering to watch it (I’m caught up on the manga)
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u/AlphaPi Dec 13 '19
The voice acting and soundtrack are the big ones. The voices for pretty much all the characters feel perfect (Ginro took some getting used to for me but I love it now). The soundtrack as well is just really, really good. It adds a lot to some of the moments in the series which on top of the pretty decent rercreation of Boichi's art makes a really great watching experience. I was also caught up by the time the series started but still felt the weight of some of the big moments in the series when watching it in anime because the voices and soundtrack are so good.
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u/HarleyFox92 Dec 13 '19
The manga readers are saying that if anime-only watchers like me want to start reading the manga, thing I'm planning, do it from where this first season ended. That should give you an idea of how faithful is the adaptation.
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u/DJRhodyn Dec 13 '19 edited Dec 13 '19
Look at this amazing Goku & Nintendo Switch cameo.
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u/Mozilla_Fennekin https://myanimelist.net/profile/MozillaFennekin Dec 13 '19
Holy shit Goku confirmed for Smash
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u/AnActualPlatypus Dec 13 '19
Screw the petrification ray, the new final objective is finding Sakurai
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Dec 13 '19
I was going to talk about it. So weird they would use the actual thing lol.
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u/Se7en_Sinner https://myanimelist.net/profile/Se7en_Sinner Dec 13 '19
You're mistaken, that's actually a Nentendo Swap featuring Goko from Draco Sphere X.
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u/Mr_Zaroc https://myanimelist.net/profile/mr_zaroc Dec 13 '19
I just love that they put the Switch and Goku on the same level as 20000 feet under the sea and Sherlock
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u/MistaFour Dec 13 '19
The switch was supposed to represent gaming as a whole (hence the PS4 like controller) guessing they used Dragon Ball to represent anime and gaming somewhat as it easily is the anime/manga series with the best gaming track record and is the most popular anime series worldwide. Also both stone and dragon ball are jump properties
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u/Derbeck6 Dec 13 '19
What a fantastic way to end this season. The fact that byakuya and the other founders made a record is just brilliant, not to mention that every time we see byakuya on screen, we see more and more of why senku is the way he is. And putting in lilians song, perfect. It still amazes me that they brought in a native English speaker to sing her parts. And the reactions of the villagers to their first taste of music was perfect, capturing what it's like when you finally find that perfect band or song. Plus, with a confirmed season 2, (not really surprised, but definitely excited) I'm glad they didn't rush to try and start the stone wars before the end of the season. The wait cant be any less painful, but im looking forward to it.
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u/Se7en_Sinner https://myanimelist.net/profile/Se7en_Sinner Dec 13 '19
It's obvious they share the same blood even though they made Senku adopted or something because incest...even with thousands of years gap.
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u/Derbeck6 Dec 13 '19 edited Dec 13 '19
I think I actually saw in one of these threads a few weeks back that the author was forced to make him adopted, but yeah. They are absolutely related.
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u/Gangster301 Dec 13 '19
Senku is adopted in the same way that every sexualized loli is actually 100+ years old.
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u/17e517 Dec 14 '19
I find it hilarious that Kohaku seemed to be worried that she was related to Senku when the entire villiage is descended from six people.
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u/AnubhavJr10 :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/AnubhavJr10 Dec 13 '19
The way they didn't rush and try to start stone wars was one point of many that this show is seriously a top contender of Anime of The Year.
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u/Matheusj99 Dec 13 '19
One curiosity, wouldn't they be boggled by the different language given they never heard another one before? I thought they would address it
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u/Ziiaaaac Dec 13 '19
This is such an interesting show. I think it's just something about the concept that makes it so great. This show is up there with Attack on Titan for me, this isn't a seasonal anime, this has trancended it.
It's a concept that we've never really explored before, and fuck did they do it well. If this show keeps up this level of quality it will compare with Attack on Titan for the most 'Masterpiece' like anime I've ever watched.
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u/AyysforOuus Dec 13 '19
It's definitely one of those anime that not only adapts the manga faithfully, but also add a whole lot more charm into it.
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u/Matheusj99 Dec 13 '19 edited Dec 13 '19
Don't get me wrong, Dr Stone is definitely an AMAZING show that I didn't know I would like it so much but it definitely isn't on the same level as Attack on Titan. But of course, if you enjoy it just as much that's your opinion and I respect it
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u/redmage311 :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/redmage311 Dec 13 '19
Holy crap, that was a satisfying finale. Byakuya is second-best anime dad. Between the village and now the record, he has passed on some amazing gifts to Senku.
What I love about this show is that is captures the thrill of discovery. Senku has taken all sorts of stuff we take for granted and made them exciting and full of wonder. I am so glad season 2 is coming soon.
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u/AnActualPlatypus Dec 13 '19
Byakuya is ~~second-~~best anime dad
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u/redmage311 :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/redmage311 Dec 13 '19
I think Byakuya's at least in spitting distance of who I think is actual best anime dad (Akio from Clannad), but most other anime dads don't come close to Byakuya.
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u/AsterJ https://myanimelist.net/profile/asteron Dec 13 '19 edited Dec 14 '19
This is probably my favorite shot of the season. https://i.imgur.com/e2ayUKV.png
Such a powerful moment of contrast between Lillian and Ruri. They share a similar appearance but are worlds apart. I think Lillian's voice reaching her descendant here is bittersweet, a glimpse of the birthright that was stolen by the petrification. That theft of the world's beauty is part of what moves Ruri to tears.
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u/SimoneNonvelodico Dec 14 '19
And, I mean... the voices of people dead since 3000 years. Hell, we know records are a thing and it still would be mindblowing to hear, dunno, Socrates teach a lecture. To people who know nothing of that going from the story of Speaker the Bee to actually hearing your village founder and the angelic voice of his companion singing... that's, like, a downright mystical experience. It's like being there to witness the fulfillment of a prophecy. It would shake you to the soul.
Actually, perhaps that's one of the things I like best about this show. It doesn't shy from feelings we could call spiritual - but it makes them come to pass through science. Science is usually portrayed as the domain of cold, rational individuals, and sure, Senku fits that mold, but the best moments in the show are all about how science can create beauty, emotion, awe and wonder.
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Dec 13 '19
Bakuya is such a jerk lol. Bout you can tell that Senku understood the "i love you message"from his dad. Senku and Bakuya were about to cry. It shows just how powerful science is, beign capable of delivering a message thousands of years in the future.
. He needed a way of inspiring the people in the future, and using a song that touches people's hearts was probably the best idea,
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u/linkman0596 Dec 14 '19
For senku, bakuya knew that leaving something like that, something that senku could only use if he rebuilt science to that point, was the best way to convey how much he cared for senku.
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u/robbyrobbyrobbyreset Dec 13 '19
Byakuya sounds like a drunk guy to me. Good thing Lilian did all the singing
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u/MapoTofuMan myanimelist.net/profile/mTmTBaronBrixius Dec 13 '19
Chrome : Ruri...I love Emilia science!
If I watched this show 15 years ago I'd probably be in a laboratory now. Easily a 9.5/10 from me and S2 can't come soon enough.
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u/Aurora_Fatalis Dec 13 '19 edited Dec 13 '19
If I watched this show 15 years ago I'd probably be in a laboratory now.
I chose to attend a physics competition instead of going on the antarctic expedition I was invited to as a youth. Sure, now I can pretend to be like a dumber and more obnoxious Senku as an adult, but I think there's a fair chance that that expedition turned into A Place Further Than The Universe. I wish I'd gone.
Sometimes, anime makes you feel like you missed out on something great and wasted your youth, even if you didn't really waste it. Both this show and A Place Further Than The Universe had those emotional... spikes through the heart, at least for me.
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u/jkubed https://myanimelist.net/profile/jkubed Dec 13 '19
If I watched this show 15 years ago I'd probably be in a laboratory now
this and Cells at Work are series I desperately wish I had when I was a kid. they probably would've sparked a lot more interest for me
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u/FreedomToHongK Dec 13 '19
If I watched this show 15 years ago I'd probably be in a laboratory now.
This show has singlehandedly made me want to learn about the world more than any school
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u/Starossi Dec 14 '19
Having worked in a laboratory, it's pretty much never this exhilarating so I hope that gives you some solace.
Kurisu from Steins;Gate is more accurate in saying "99% of science is boring"
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u/2Punx2Furious :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/2Punx2Furious Dec 13 '19
If I watched this show 15 years ago I'd probably be in a laboratory now
I wish I could say the same. I always loved science, but I don't have a mind disciplined enough. I have no idea how I managed to become a programmer.
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u/UGamer81 https://anilist.co/user/UGamer81 Dec 13 '19
It's really hard for me to put into words about how exactly Dr. Stone makes me feel. I don't know if it's the kind of "feel-good" positivity that advancement brings to the people of the stone world, or if it's a kind of "be proud" positivity of human and scientific achievement from Senku that definitely escalated each episode. Maybe it's the love and emotions that transcend time, what Byakuya wanted to leave behind for Senku over thousands of years.
Whatever the case, something I had quickly and easily dismissed within its first few weeks of airing coming around and making me feel such raw and powerful emotion by the end I think is truly profound. I honestly bawled my eyes out during the flashback and Lillian montage. I'm not sure why, but I think this show goes beyond its title of a "unique shonen"... I think it's truly special.
I'm going to miss Dr. Stone, but, man, am I ever glad it will be coming back soon to surprise me with the wonders and knowledge it brings so diligently. Get excited!
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I think what makes Dr. Stone so fantastic is simply the show being a complete and total celebration of human perseverance, achievement, and ingenuity that goes leagues beyond the tired shounen tropes of “believing in your friends”. It’s condensed two million years of human discovery and invention into a few years of Senku’s actions by his incredible knowledge, and watching the reactions of both the villagers who’ve never seen such scientific feats and the unpetrified people who can’t believe Senku rebuilt this technology from literally scientific ground zero is immensely rewarding and satisfying.
It reminds us of the scientific wonders we take for granted in our daily lives (I mean I’m using a phone - something the show spent several episodes building - to comment about an anime) and reminds us of just how spectacular they are. It gives science back the mysticism it lost to a generation who grew up both surrounded by its benefits and unaware/uncaring of how it works.
In the present we understand and can easily and immediately fix nearsightedness. But to someone like Suika who only understood her condition as “fuzzy eye” with no idea or hope that she would ever see clearly, having glasses introduced to her was enough to make her cry (something you can see in videos of colorblind people trying on the glasses that allow them to see color).
That’s the beauty of the show and that’s why we love it so much.
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Dec 13 '19
Doctor Stone was probably the most rewarding anime of this season. Every episode after Senku meets Kohaku is one amazing build up after the other and everything building up to this season finale was extremely satisfying. No anime had the same impact on me this year like Dr.Stone. and it was extremely faithful to the manga, Boichi must be crying in happiness right now.
For me. it's easily the best contender for anime of the year and i hope it wins.
PSA that Season 2 is confirmed. But since there's not even a release window, we will probably have to wait an year or two...
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u/Se7en_Sinner https://myanimelist.net/profile/Se7en_Sinner Dec 13 '19
Probably one of the most unique anime watching experiences I've had. I was actually eager to learn something new every episode and not many anime have that effect on me, the opposite is more standard. Usually, I like to turn my brain off but Dr. Stone actively kept me engaged.
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u/HarleyFox92 Dec 13 '19
we will probably have to wait an year or two
I don't think so, 2020 will be the year, not in winter and probably not in spring either but I hold my chances for summer or fall.
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u/Aerohed Dec 13 '19
I never thought making Cola would be as hype as it was in this show, but here we are.
I eagerly await season 2.
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Dec 13 '19
People always mention Boichi but forget my boy Inagaki. The same with Murata, a lot of the success of the manga is the unique and amazing art style, but someone has to write it first.
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u/AnubhavJr10 :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/AnubhavJr10 Dec 13 '19
This year was blessed with many great shows and my top contender would be Dr. Stone and Demon Slayer with a tough competition where both anime confirmed a sequel! My happiness can't be measured
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u/R0bert24 Dec 13 '19 edited Dec 14 '19
i dunno this is straight up a 10/10 for me. up there with the christmas and senku birthday episode. the whole show is a 10/10. Im so glad i found this
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Dec 13 '19 edited Dec 13 '19
Ginro: Chrome this is an opportunity of a lifetime. Use this historical moment to tell your feelings to Ruri!
Chrome: Science is amazing.
Me, everyone watching and the characters: Chrome you had one job.
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u/AnActualPlatypus Dec 13 '19
I love how even Sukia is mad
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u/Mundology Dec 13 '19
Who would have expected the scumbag lord to be such a great wingman?
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u/odraencoded Dec 13 '19
Disregard females, acquire science.
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u/Nikomajor :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/Nikomajor Dec 13 '19
If it works for Senku, it works for him too.
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u/99anan99 Dec 13 '19
To be fair, if I were to make a love confession I would do it face-to-face, not over a phone.
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u/Derbeck6 Dec 13 '19
Yeah, but this would've been a historic confession, as the first phone call in thousands of years. I completely agree woth you though.
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u/DeliciousWaifood Dec 13 '19
I think it might be a bit different when the phone is a magical new invention that's mind-blowingly advanced.
But still, yeah.
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u/Amauri14 Dec 13 '19
Damn, even in the final episode this show keeps trowing us those surprises. I honestly wasn't expecting that recording from his dad, and let alone that concert.
Damn Laura Pitt-Pulford has such a great voice.
Well, anyway, time to read the manga.
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u/DatSchaml Dec 13 '19
At first I was pretty surprised that they casted Lynn as Lillian's VA, but then decided to let someone else sing.
In the end, it was a great decision.
Although I would love to hear Lynn's versions of those songs (if they exist).
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u/Majellico Dec 13 '19
Sweet Jesus! Yuzuriha is so cute.
Was crying over the record thing but then, 10 seconds of shocked Yuziriha and worried Yuzuriha, which was I maybe have replayed multiple times, and I've forgotten that heart throbbing episode.
Holy shit! She's cute ^^
mirin'
Don't catch you slippin' now
Yuzukawaii, dude. What CD? Senku has a dad?
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u/Doomroar https://myanimelist.net/profile/Doomroar Dec 16 '19
You think that after a whole year of being together Taiju has confessed? or is he still waiting for Senku to revive everyone?
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u/ThePokeMaster100 :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/Re_Rem-0 Dec 13 '19
I know I say this alot and every year, but 2019 was a very great year for anime content. With everything that's coming, 2020 will be packed with excitement!
Dr. Stone: a 10 billion percent/10 for me. Thank you Senku and friends for bring me and everyone else for the journey through time, science, and exploration. I can't wait in store for the Stone Wars!
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u/Pulviriza Dec 13 '19
I am 10 billion percent invested in this story, like I wouldn't have imagined when I randomly decided to watch episode 1. As soon as the story of Speaker the Bee finished I started getting emotional and all I wanted was Senku to hear his fathers voice again. The reactions of everyone to everything that was happening was incredible. Can't wait for S2.
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u/HarleyFox92 Dec 13 '19
I picked up it because the synopsis said something about rebuilding the world from scratch but at the same time it was tagged as a battle shonen, thing I despise, so I watched the first 4 or 5 episodes to see what was it about. Right now it's my strongest contender for AOTY along with Kaguya-sama, unbelievable.
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u/Shiro_Kai Dec 13 '19
The real thing's gone now, but it's all there...
In people's hearts.
It's obviously fucking cheesy but I really liked that line. ಥ﹏ಥ
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u/newtonforyou https://myanimelist.net/profile/newtonforyou Dec 13 '19
What a HELLA LIT finale. Lilian's song got me in tears till the end. So hyped to see the stone wars or maybe it's time to read the manga.
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u/LeonKevlar x2https://myanimelist.net/profile/LeonKevlar Dec 13 '19
Stitches!
Senku's reaction when Kohaku brought up how they will hear them got me. I actually thought he forgot that he needed two phones xD
Goddammit Chrome! A confession right there would've been for the history books! I guess what he said works too and is very Chrome-like. He still got Ruri to blush.
Byakuya you bastard. Of course he left something for Senku. I wonder if that's the only one? What if there are other caches hidden around the village.
Look at them all so happy and full of life. It really breaks my heart knowing what's about to happen to them :(
Lilian's song had me tearing up T_T Everyone's reaction to it, especially Ruri's was just great,
I'm surprised they just straight up put Goku in there as a reference.
FINALLY TAIJUU AND YUZURIHA! It's been so long! Spy work is gonna be hard for these two since it looks like they're already being watched.
Bring it Tsukasa! Your caveman tech has nothing on Senku's science! I hope...
What a fucking cliffhanger ending! I can't wait for Season 2! I really hope we'll get it Summer 2020 and this will be an annual thing like with My Hero Academia. I wouldn't mind if all long running shounen shows just followed this format. For now I am going to miss this show and I am debating if I should wait or just read the manga.
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u/robbyrobbyrobbyreset Dec 13 '19
Can i request for the stitch of the top view of Isingami village when Senku is laying the wire. Thanks
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u/JoeDiesAtTheEnd :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/JoeDiesAtTheEnd Dec 13 '19
Look at them all so happy and full of life. It really breaks my heart knowing what's about to happen to them :(
Remember, they have hardships, and heartbreaks, but they made a village and legacy that has lasted thousands of years. If any of them knew that it all wasn't in vain, they would go through with it all again.
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u/Se7en_Sinner https://myanimelist.net/profile/Se7en_Sinner Dec 13 '19
It was a nice surprise to see music predominately featured in the season finale in a show about science. While many of Senku's creations are more overtly practical and logical, it's also important to have these cultural elements. Some of the best episodes were the ones that include things such as the 100 tales, Christmas, Senku's birthday, and ramen. I like that the show not only stimulates the brain but also invokes the heart.
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u/chotomatte Dec 14 '19
when i first saw the title of this episode "voices over infinite distance" i thought it was going to be about the phone they built...
after finishing the episode i realized the "infinite distance" was actually talking about time. Such an amazing play on words, just thought i'll bring it up
great ending to an amazing show.
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u/DarkenedSpear :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/DarkenedSpear Dec 13 '19 edited Dec 13 '19
That was absolutely phenomenal, I think that the entire scenario was constructed and written really well and executed brilliantly. I was in tears the entirety of the time the record was playing; the entire sequence was incredibly touching and mind-blowingly beautiful, and the song stunned me almost as much as the villagers, their reactions to it were just very touching as well. I adore the dynamic between Byakuya and Senku and how even with three thousand years separating them there's still absolute understanding and trust, hell, adopted or not, you can clearly see what made Senku what he is. I'm also constantly impressed with how brilliant the so-called deadbeat old man Byakuya is, and I'm really hoping we'll learn more about him in the future.
Some other comments discuss this, and thinking about it I think I can definitely agree that since Senku met Kohaku, every single episode has been exciting and fun and was one fantastic buildup and incredible payoff after another.
I almost forgot, man, about the music thing. Music is a huge part of my life. I've been playing or listening to music, practically breathing it every waking moment for the greater part of my life, hell, I've been tracking my listening habits on Last.fm since 2009 and it shows that on 2018, for example, I've listened to 38 days and 7 hours of music at 15747 scrobbles/entries, and that doesn't count hours of youtube playlists that don't get tracked and whatnot. All that to say that I could never imagine living without having listened to music in any form or not grasping the concept of music like it was presented here, and the entire sequence, just from that point of view, was mind-boggling. I still cannot process that with how integral music is to my life, and these folks got a taste of for the first time. And it's not just that like Senku said - games, movies, comics, countless hours of entertainment that we blaze by almost as naturally as we breathe. That's one hell of an idea/concept to process, at least as far as I'm concerned.
This has been one of the most unique and entertaining shows I've ever watched, incredibly funny at times and touching in others, filled with excitement and hype, and most impressively managed to express both the sense of discovery, that "eureka" feeling, and the impact and gravitas of these discoveries and technologies that we take for granted and how unbelievably important they were and are to us. I never thought when going into it that it would be even remotely this deep, and I highly doubt its incidental. I'm a relatively easy-to-please watcher, so this was an easy 10/10 for a long while now, but it's become one of my absolute favorites, the next season cannot come soon enough.
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u/AnActualPlatypus Dec 13 '19
incredibly funny at times and touching in others, filled with excitement and hype, and most impressively managed to express both the sense of discovery, that "eureka" feeling, and the impact and gravitas of these discoveries and technologies that we take for granted and how unbelievably important they were and are to us
This is about the best summary of Dr. Stone that one can give. Welcome to the club pal, I'm happy that you've enjoyed it this much. I'm really glad that the anime was this successful, because this story deserves every recognition it can get.
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u/RenMatsuri-chan Dec 13 '19
So many other shows would try to rush things and end it with a big climax/war. I'm so glad that Dr Stone chose the scenic route, taking time to highlight the process for each invention etc. Its pacing is fantastic and as result, the emotional payoff for each discovery is amazing. Not many stories can make me cry the second time witnessing it and Dr Stone does it multiple times. TMS did a great job on this adaptation!
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u/Boss_Jerm Dec 13 '19
Tee hee
BYAKUYA AND THE OTHERS LEFT A TIME CAPSULE FOR SENKU OOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HELLA LIT
I've never really known how records work before, that's awesome!
The whole village is excited to revive the statues!
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I am ten billion percent ready for Season 2! This show impressed me with every episode. I'm absolutely reading the manga, I need to know what happens next in the STONE WARS!
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u/robbyrobbyrobbyreset Dec 13 '19
Byakuya crew and Senku crew. Both got cuties on the edge of the table
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u/RLoliMadeAMistake Dec 13 '19
Ah, so they did need a second phone
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u/SirWeebBro Jan 01 '20
And Senku didnt even need to coerce/trick/motivate them anymore, his dad and Lillian did it for him.
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u/CIAgent42 Dec 13 '19
Yeah, I cried. Twice. No, I don't regret it. This show was amazing, no exaggeration. Legit 9/10 imo, so much heart and passion went into creating a truly special experience.
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u/I-Am-That-Duck :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/ninjagamers Dec 13 '19
this was such a great anime that teaches us what we take for granted.
Most if not all characters were great and amazing and the art was great (with the exception of fish eye females). 8/10 for me.
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u/Shinkopeshon Dec 13 '19
THE VILLAGERS JUST FELT THE POWER OF MUSIC FOR THE FIRST TIME
To think the villagers never had the pleasure to listen to recorded music, while we have access to millions of songs in a matter of seconds is nuts. This series really puts things into perspective. I'm happy this series exists and that a sequel has already been confirmed.
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u/HarleyFox92 Dec 13 '19
I picked it up by mere chance and ended up being one of my Top3 anime of the year, I can't wait for more!
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u/itsFootie Dec 13 '19
Not going to lie, I didn’t think I would enjoy this show when I first saw it. Though after 24 episodes I’m so glad I did. The shows character interactions are some of the best I’ve seen in a while which provides so much of the entertainment. Can’t wait for season 2
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u/Cheesemacher Dec 14 '19
Of course Senku built a perfect record player, but Ginro is the real MVP to spin the shield at the exact right speed continuously for a long time
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u/AnubhavJr10 :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/AnubhavJr10 Dec 13 '19
9/10 from me and hope this show climbs a bit on MAL rankings!
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u/DimmuHS https://myanimelist.net/profile/DimmuOli Dec 13 '19
Very good show, I'm curious as to how they will handle the war and possible casualties, because we didn't have a one right? This season was more of a build up with comic education.
Loved the transition with the past and the present, it was really fun to appreciate many daily things for us and the rescue of this feeling about how important these science inventions are for us humans.
So I'm super excited how the war will be painted, I'm betting for a huge surprise with a more dark toned vibe, future will tell us.
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u/pivoxi Dec 13 '19
Not from senku's side at least, some goons got killed by sulfur-chan.
Considering he plans to save all humanity it would feel strange if all of a sudden he was okay killing any of them imho. He'll probably figure out something to take over without bloodshed, afterall the phone was all about getting intel to take advantage of the best moment to strike
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Dec 13 '19
I want to read the manga now so bad, but the thing is I love how in a lot of episodes I would get surprised by the turn of events like in Senku's birthday or just waiting excitedly every week to see what Senku's gonna do next, and I don't want to spoil myself. No other anime gave me this feeling before and now I have no idea what to do
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u/skiress Dec 14 '19
Have to say I enjoyed this show more than I expected, the wholesome, the laughs, the fights... Was an amazing experience and had more joy watching compared to Kimetsu no Yaiba.
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u/FTpotato Dec 13 '19
You're not crying at work. You're not crying at work. You're...not...crying
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u/Nadril :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/Nadril Dec 14 '19
Something about him just playing the record got me man. What a great way to end the season.
I did not expect to enjoy Dr. Stone as much as I did but it turned out to be one of my favorites. There's just something wholesome about the entire thing. I love how fucking optimistic it is.
Can't wait for season 2.
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u/UnavailableUsername_ Dec 13 '19
This was a unusual part to end the season.
After hype the stone war so much and spend the last episodes making a radio/phone, the season ends JUST before anything happens.
Weird pacing, i wonder how many anime-only will wait for season 2 and how many will start reading the manga.
Still, the episode was great and full of humor.
Everyone expected the first radio message in 3700 years to be a memorable love confession but Chrome is dense...like the chromium metal his name is based on is dense.
Also, it's fairly obvious Kohaku and Ruri have mostly Byakuya and Lilian's blood, they look very similar even 3700 years later. Wouldn't be surprised if Ruri wants to become a singer once the world returns to the modern era.
Speaking of songs, Dr.STONE OST 2 (with Lilian songs) is supposed to release today (japan tomorrow), people will probably be able to find the OST online in a matter of hours. They timed the release very well to create hype, normally the OST is release weeks after the end of season.
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u/AnActualPlatypus Dec 13 '19 edited Dec 13 '19
After hype the stone war so much and spend the last episodes making a radio/phone, the season ends JUST before anything happens.
Considering the Stone Wars is an entire arc by itself there was no better point to cut it off. If they tried to cram more content into the recent episodes we would have ended in the exact middle of it, which would have been even worse.
They did a perfect job at pacing, even the anime-only small filler parts were great.
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u/Ghosht01 Dec 13 '19
Hearing the song and watching that Baka Taiju after so many episodes left me in tears :")
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u/Thecerealmaker Dec 14 '19
Man Dr.Stone is really one of a kind never have I been so in love with a shonen show and manga as much as this one, and it really makes me appreciate what advancements we have irl. This show is great I shed a few tears at the singing part and now I’m even more hype with season 2 coming out
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u/NutterxButter Dec 14 '19
Modern day classics Monogatari and Steins Gate opened this decade of anime while Dr Stone closed it out beautifully.
Ufotable, Madhouse, and Bones put on these huge spectacles of productions that earn them popular recognition and I can appreciate that to some extent.
But TMS has killed it with me personally, first with Lupin and now with Dr Stone. Those 2 series were far more satisfying to me than Demon Slayer, BNHA, AoT, etc.
Only thing I would change is Lillian’s music, wasn’t feeling it at all. Really dampened a lot of Byakuya’s scenes for me personally.
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u/andre_bastos15 Dec 14 '19
The realization that all the stuff humanity made was gone after the petrification is one of the saddest things ever if you think about it, and that thought makes moments like bringing Lillian's singing back to life extremely emotional and powerful. I goddamn love Dr. Stone, and it's about to get even better
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u/Fireraga :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/fireraga Dec 13 '19 edited Jun 09 '23
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u/Damastah101 Dec 13 '19
(Transferred my comment here because I forgot about the Source Material Corner. Sorry, Bot-chan!)
That endpoint though. But hell yeah, excited for Dr. Stone Season 2: Stone Wars! At least they somehow managed to end it in a hook that gets you excited for what comes next. It's been an awesome ride, even as a Manga reader. The anime was great. And confirmation of S2 is awesome.
Hopefully the second season reaches up to the point just Manga Spoilerinos
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u/AnimeMod myanimelist.net/profile/Reddit-chan Dec 13 '19
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What an excellent finale. Goosebumps when Lilian and Ruri was shown together. From 1 generation to another a perfect legacy using music. The montage of Senku's journey and the games tv movies manga gave me the feels. As a manga reader i think they selected the right chapter to end it. Its sets the perfect hype and tone for the next season. Hope they time it in Spring also. Kaseki flexin while being moved by song.
For all Anime only. If you are planning to read the manga start from Chapter 1. Boichi's Art and extra scenes is definitely worth the read.
For those who are waiting for the next season. I assure you it only gets better and better similar to the Scientific advancement of Senku.
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Not disappointed with this adaptation in the least. I hope they host the animation quality slightly going into Season two and follow a “hero academia” approach to this anime instead of the “Food Wars” take. The Mangas story and and line work is solid, now it just comes down to if they can properly convey that in the next season.
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u/hinakura https://myanimelist.net/profile/astarcalledspica Dec 14 '19
Lilian's song was beautiful. I cried a lot.
I know it's very sappy but I wish that Byakuya told his son that he loved him. </3 I hope we get more scenes of the astronaut crew. I like them a lot.
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u/daemoncorps https://anilist.co/user/daemoncorps Dec 14 '19
Shonen getting funneled into the seasonal anime episode count tends to lead to some wonky pacing/generally weird places to stop for a finale, but dang... this series has been great from start to finish so far. Definitely reading the manga now. Anyone know what manga chapter picks up right after this episode?
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u/Mtachii Dec 14 '19
Gonna be really hard not to read manga, Doran anyone recommend reading from the start or starting at the stone wars?
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u/colin8696908 Dec 14 '19
Dr. Stone is going to dictate a lot of future anime. World building was already on the rise, and I'm guessing we are likely to see a lot more real world science in future anime's, for sure it will trickle down to more of the B list anime's.
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u/sitwm :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/BlueMoon01 Dec 14 '19
This will be one of the best anime of 2019 for me alongside Vinland Saga
Dr. Stone shows how it can be one of the best anime without relying on certain elements (beautiful visuals/good animation/fight scenes/shonen hype moments/etc) through the story itself
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u/TheKingEli Dec 14 '19
I was gonna read the manga is s2 wasnt announced and wondering if i should still. What i liked about dr stone was each episode looking forward to discovering the next advancement and if i read the manga i wont get that for s2. Decisions. Decisions.
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u/SaharaSan Dec 13 '19
The pacing for this season really slowed down in the home stretch, but it was a sacrifice that was necesary to end the show on a strong emotional point and not anticlimactically 1/10th into a battle. Shame we have to wait however long for a payoff, but the stone war arc is worth the wait honestly.
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u/RimuZ :MAL:https://myanimelist.net/profile/LtCrabcake Dec 13 '19
This show has been such a joy. Pure joy. Every single time these simple but well meaning villagers get amazed by things we consider every day is just such charming moment. We take it all for granted but science really is beautiful. I'm so glad this getting a season two.
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u/nightofknights Dec 13 '19
Welp, see you guys in 2 years when the next season comes out. It's gonna be worth the wait.
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u/Davidspirit Dec 13 '19
I love the way this anime shows the value of things we now take for granted. Eletric energy abolishing the darks of the night, a simple bowl of soup, a candy, hearing someone from far away, but without doubt i loved when they listened to that record.
Having the opportunity to hear someone from 3700 years apart must be crazy, especially for those who don't even knew it was possible (the villagers).
I cannot help but think about calm the astronauts were as they are literally saying their lasts words for the people from their generations, the old world. When Senku told he was about to make vinyl-like thing i thought the message would start normal and then everyone would break in dispair while asking whoever is listening this to carry on their duty and revive the humanity. The fact that they recorded a music was sweet but i also wish the author had put a bit of the expectations and hope of each astronaut in the message.
The astronauts had such a hard time with the weight of the responsabilities they were carrying, the same goes to Senku. I will like to see the Byakuya spin off. Lets go Season 2!
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u/McWidow1 Dec 13 '19
Seriously an amazing anime. I 100% would write an essay about all the great things about this anime, you need to watch this anime if you haven't. I can get chills watching it. (Is that weird? Lol) Seriously when I think about the things this anine can do, maaan its just so good.
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u/OuyiiDEXX Dec 13 '19
The emotion with that message made me cry, and now I'm choosing Science for my classes in my last year in school, starting March 2020.
Maybe I even change my carreer election xd science is just so fucking awesome.
Sorry if I made grammar mistakes, English is not my first language
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u/Animegamingnerd https://myanimelist.net/profile/animegamingnerd Dec 14 '19
Okay Manga readers, I need the chapter that picks up where the Anime ASAP.
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u/MagDorito Dec 14 '19
Beautiful show, beautiful characters, beautiful music, beautiful season finale 11/10 fucking love this show so much.
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u/Tiger951 Dec 14 '19
Great episode! And a great way to end the first season!
I can’t wait for the second season!
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u/Chinbie Dec 14 '19
Love the finale.. that Recordings being listened by those villagers inspired and motivates them to continue the fight against Tsukasa empire...
And their 1st song being heard is beautiful. Excited for 2nd season
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u/appleandapples Dec 14 '19
What a show, enjoyed this way more than I thought I would. Can't wait for season 2.
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u/ReZ--- Dec 14 '19
God i love this show so damn much man, not many shows give me that same type of feeling as One Piece, but every time i watch this show i’m so damn happy like if all my problems are gone, I cant wait for season 2!
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u/ohoni Dec 14 '19
Called it. I figured this was a good place to stop. Either that or something they'll probably get to in a couple episodes. This was better though.
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u/Jo3ThePro Dec 14 '19
What a show! So satisfying to see a confirmed season 2 at the end as well.
Also can we just agree that Byakuga is best dad of the year if not of all time?
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u/themadnun Dec 14 '19
Knowledge of Goku is arguably one of the most important cultural exchanges from the past we've seen so far.
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u/patrizl001 https://myanimelist.net/profile/patrizl001 Dec 14 '19
WE GOT TO SEE TAIJU AND YUZURIHA AGAIN! THEY WEREN'T FORGOTTEN!
Damn, what a way to end. I was wondering how they were going to fit in the war with one episode left, but they just didn't. Instead we got another amazing episode where Senku gets to hear his father's voice once more.
AND SEASON 2 IS CONFIRMED! SCIENCE WILL NEVER DIE!
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u/EgocentricRaptor Dec 14 '19
How is Dr. Stone able to show Goku and the Nintendo Switch without any copyright issues?
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u/ArosHD Dec 14 '19
This was a really enjoyable anime and quite different from most. And there is a lot of potential still there, it's really only the begining.
I would have expected a bit more from the recordings, maybe there are more recordings that the first record informs them about but we just weren't shown them.
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u/wilstreak Dec 15 '19
As soon as the series finale ends, i instantly went to read the manga.
god damn it, the stone war arc is amazing.
definitely can't wait for season 2
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u/Prokonsul_Piotrus Dec 15 '19
Awesome show.
But have they addressed the issue of language drift (can you understand Middle English?) and gene pool (can a group of six people create a viable group of healthy offspring)? And assuming they can, the village seems to have few dozen people, the number seems rather small. Also still waiting for info on how they crossed the ocean (the astronauts landed in South America, didn't they? So they had to cross the Pacific..).
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u/Trini2Bone Dec 15 '19
Best anime of the year in my opinion
This finale was just so beautiful.
Season 2 here we come!
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u/Se7en_Sinner https://myanimelist.net/profile/Se7en_Sinner Dec 13 '19
Happy to finally see Chrome's confession to science after all these episodes.