After the Stone Wars and the Ryusui special, Dr. Stone Season 3 took the story off its home island and out to sea, with a plot that is much more interesting and far bigger in scope. Here’s where the season takes place, what happens, who made it, and how to watch it in 2026.
Quick answer: Dr. Stone Season 3, titled Dr. Stone: New World, takes place in a petrified Japan and then on the open ocean. Senku’s Kingdom of Science builds the steamship Perseus and sails to Treasure Island, the remote island where the petrification weapon is hidden. The season aired in two parts in 2023 (22 episodes) and streams on Crunchyroll.
Dr. Stone Season 3 at a Glance
| Detail | Season 3: New World |
|---|---|
| Episodes | 22, split into two parts of 11 |
| Part 1 | April 6 to June 15, 2023 |
| Part 2 | October 12 to December 21, 2023 |
| Studio | TMS Entertainment |
| Japanese broadcast | Tokyo MX and KBS, among others |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll (outside Asia) |
| English dub on TV | Adult Swim’s Toonami, June 2023 to February 2024 |
| What came next | Season 4, Dr. Stone: Science Future |
Where Does Dr. Stone Season 3 Take Place?
The season moves through three main settings:
- The Kingdom of Science in Japan. The early episodes stay near Ishigami Village, where the team gathers resources and builds the Perseus.
- The open sea. Led by captain Ryusui Nanami, the crew sets out on Senku’s version of an Age of Exploration.
- Treasure Island. This remote island is ruled by its chief and his right-hand man, Ibara, who control the petrification device.
Dr. Stone Season 3 Storyline
Senku Ishigami was the first to wake up after a mysterious flash of light turned all of humanity to stone. Since then, he has used science to rebuild civilization from nothing.
By Season 3, Senku has won the Stone Wars and has a much bigger goal. He wants to find the source of the petrification and to make enough revival fluid to bring everyone back. That means leaving home.
Ishigami Village is the community his father, Byakuya, and his fellow astronauts founded after returning from space. Now the trail leads further away, because the team traces the petrification weapon, the Medusa device, to Treasure Island.
Part 1: The Age of Exploration
- The team needs oil, so it heads out to find it, sets up a refinery, and builds the Perseus.
- Ryusui becomes captain, and the crew prepares for a long voyage.
- The ship reaches Treasure Island and the team begins scouting it.
Part 2: The Treasure Island Arc
- The crew discovers that Ibara uses the Medusa device to control the island.
- Several members of the team are petrified, and the survivors have to fight back with science.
- The arc ends with the team setting its sights on the true origin of the petrification, which sets up the final season.
Some characters don’t appear much, or are present in the third season only briefly, because the story splits the cast between the base and the voyage.
Cast and Staff of Dr. Stone Season 3
The manga series Dr. Stone was written by Riichiro Inagaki and illustrated by Boichi. It ran in Weekly Shonen Jump from March 2017 to March 2022, and it’s collected in 27 volumes.
| Role | Japanese | English dub |
|---|---|---|
| Senku Ishigami | Yusuke Kobayashi | Aaron Dismuke |
| Studio | TMS Entertainment | |
| Director | Shuhei Matsushita, taking over from Shinya Iino, who directed the first two seasons |
Opening and ending songs
| Part | Opening | Ending |
|---|---|---|
| Part 1 | “Wasuregataki” by Huwie Ishizaki | “Where Do We Go?” by Okamoto’s |
| Part 2 | “Haruka” by Ryujin Kiyoshi | “Suki ni Shinayo” by Anly |
The Full Dr. Stone Anime Timeline
| Season | Title | Aired | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Stone | July to December 2019 | 24 |
| 2 | Stone Wars | January to March 2021 | 11 |
| Special | Ryusui | July 10, 2022 | 1 |
| 3 | New World | April to December 2023 | 22 |
| 4 | Science Future | January 2025 to June 2026, in three parts | Final season |
Season 4, Science Future, was announced right after the Season 3 finale. Its final part aired from April to June 2026, bringing the anime to its finale.
How to Watch Dr. Stone Season 3
- Crunchyroll streams all of Season 3 with subtitles and several dubs in most regions outside Asia. If you have trouble signing in, our Crunchyroll login guide covers the common fixes.
- Toonami on Adult Swim aired the English dub in the US.
- The manga is the best way to get the full story, including details the anime trims. If you prefer reading on the go, see our list of apps for reading manga online, and stick to official, licensed sources.
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FAQs About Dr. Stone Season 3
Where does Dr. Stone Season 3 take place?
It starts at the Kingdom of Science in Japan, follows the crew across the ocean on the Perseus, and centers on Treasure Island.
How many episodes does Dr. Stone Season 3 have?
22 episodes, split into two parts of 11.
When did Dr. Stone Season 3 air?
Part 1 aired from April 6 to June 15, 2023. Part 2 aired from October 12 to December 21, 2023.
Is Dr. Stone Season 3 on Crunchyroll?
Yes. Crunchyroll streams it in most regions outside Asia.
Is there a Dr. Stone Season 4?
Yes. Dr. Stone: Science Future is the fourth and final season. It aired in three parts between January 2025 and June 2026.
Do I need to watch the Ryusui special before Season 3?
Yes, it’s recommended. The special shows how the team brings back Ryusui, who captains the ship in Season 3.
Conclusion
Dr. Stone Season 3 is where the series stops being about one village and becomes a journey across the world. The New World season takes Senku from rebuilding Japan to sailing to Treasure Island, and it sets up the final answers in Science Future. If you’re catching up in 2026, the full series is now complete, so you can watch it from start to finish.
This article is independent and isn’t affiliated with TMS Entertainment, Crunchyroll, Shueisha, or the creators of Dr. Stone. Release and streaming details can change, so check official sources.
