Dr. Stone is a complete manga by Riichiro Inagaki (story) and Boichi (art), published 2017–2022 in 26 volumes. A mysterious light petrifies every human on Earth. 3,700 years later, scientific genius Senku Ishigami wakes up and sets out to rebuild civilization from scratch using science. Dr. Stone is unique in manga for making science genuinely exciting — each arc involves Senku inventing technology to solve problems, from antibiotics to boats to electricity. The series is complete and all 26 volumes are available from Viz Media.
Use the sections below for the full reading order, volume list, and follow-up recommendations.
All Dr Stone Volumes in Order
Read in publication order from Vol. 1 to the latest.
- Dr. STONE, Vol. 1: Stone World
- Dr. STONE, Vol. 2: Two Kingdoms Of The Stone World
- Dr. STONE, Vol. 3: Two Million Years Of Being
- Dr. STONE, Vol. 4: Senku's Lab
- Dr. STONE, Vol. 5: Tale for the Ages
- Dr. STONE, Vol. 6: Stone Wars
- Dr. STONE, Vol. 7: Voices From Here To Eternity
- Dr. STONE, Vol. 8: Hotline
- Dr. STONE, Vol. 9: Final Battle
- Dr. STONE, Vol. 10: Wings Of Humanity
- Dr. STONE, Vol. 11: First Contact
- Dr. STONE, Vol. 12: The Secret Of Petrification
- Dr. STONE, Vol. 13: Science Wars
- Dr. STONE, Vol. 14: Medusa's True Face
- Dr. STONE, Vol. 15: The Strongest Weapon Is...
- Dr. STONE, Vol. 16: Medusa Vs. Science
- Dr. STONE, Vol. 17: Pioneers Of Earth
- Dr. STONE, Vol. 18: Science Is Elegant
- Dr. STONE, Vol. 19: Corn City: Population One Million
- Dr. STONE, Vol. 20: Medusa Mechanism
- Dr. STONE, Vol. 21: Stone Sanctuary
- Dr. STONE, Vol. 22: Our Stone World
- Dr. STONE, Vol. 23
- Dr. STONE, Vol. 24: Stone To Space
- Dr. STONE, Vol. 25: Zero
- Dr. STONE, Vol. 26
- Dr. STONE, Vol. 27
Dr Stone Reading Order
1. Stone World / Kingdom of Science (Volumes 1–5)
Senku escapes the petrification, meets the physically powerful Taiju and the primitive Tsukasa, and begins rebuilding civilization. The Kingdom of Science vs. Tsukasa’s Empire of Might establishes the series’ core conflict: reason vs. might.
2. Kingdom of Science vs. Tsukasa Empire (Volumes 5–12)
The Kingdom of Science must develop gunpowder, glass, and eventually mobile phones to communicate with Senku’s friends while surviving Tsukasa’s powerful followers. Each arc is essentially a science challenge where the solution is invented step-by-step.
3. American / Final Arc (Volumes 19–26)
Senku’s crew sails to America and discovers the origin of the petrification event. The final arc delivers answers about the petrification’s cause and a satisfying conclusion to the series’ scientific journey.
Where to Read Dr Stone
Manga Plus offers free access to the first and latest chapters. Physical volumes are available from the publisher. We recommend buying official volumes to support the creator.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr Stone
- How many Dr. Stone volumes are there? Dr. Stone has 26 volumes. The series is complete, ending in 2022. All 26 volumes are available in English from Viz Media.
- Is Dr. Stone manga educational? Yes, genuinely. Every science concept Senku uses (gunpowder composition, electrolysis, alcohol distillation) is explained accurately. Readers have reported actually learning science from the series.
- What order should I read Dr. Stone? Read Dr. Stone in publication order, Vol. 1–26. It is a single continuous story. Start at Vol. 1 and read through the complete 26-volume run.
- Is Dr. Stone anime worth watching? Yes. The anime by TMS/8PAN and then E&H Production adapts the full series across three seasons. It is a faithful, well-produced adaptation.