Dr. Stone - Figures
Dr. Stone is a popular shonen manga series that is serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump and was first released in March 2017. The manga is created through a collaborative effort of Riichiro Inagaki and Boichi, who act as the writer and illustrator respectively. The manga series quickly gained traction among readers of the popular manga magazine, resulting in an anime adaptation being produced by studio 8PAN in 2019. With the success of the Dr. Stone series, many fans became eager to collect various kinds of merchandise, with one of the most popular types being collectible figures of the many characters from the series. From the small selection of figures that have currently been produced, some of the most popular include the “Dr. Stone Figure of Stone World” and the “Gals Series Dr. Stone Kohaku.
Dr. Stone Figure of Stone World Figure
This item is a collection of two different figures that a user can choose between. The first figure is of Gen Asagiri, the psychology expert, while the second is an uncolored version of the protagonist, Senku Ishigami. Although both figures are a part of the same collection, each figure is available for purchase individually. The figure of Gen is fully colored and has him wearing his standard apricot-colored yukata and purple overcoat. He is posed standing straight up with his hands pointing in various directions, possibly hinting toward his skills with sleight-of-hand. The figure of Senku recreates the pose he makes in one of the key visuals for the anime adaptation. This pose has Senku wearing his hand-crafted clothing and shoes as he holds a beaker out in one hand. This figure is also left uncolored, making it look like he is crafted with stone.
- Product Name: Dr. Stone Figure of Stone World
- Series: Dr. Stone
- Manufacturer: Banpresto
- Specifications: Painted, non-articulated, non-scale figure
- Height (approx.): 18 cm
Gals Series Dr. Stone Kohaku Figure
This figure from MegaHouse features one of the main heroines of Dr. Stone, the beautiful, yet deadly Kohaku. She is seen wearing her classic outfit, which is made up of a simple blue dress tied with rope below her chest, stone sandals, and orange buckler that she wears behind her back. This figure also captures many other aspects of her original design, like her blue eyes and light blonde hair that she wears in a ponytail. She is posed in a rather dynamic position as well. She appears to be dashing away from something but glances behind her so she is not caught off guard. Kohaku also wields a pair of knives as well, which are her signature weapon.
- Product Name: Gals Series Dr. Stone Kohaku
- Series: Dr. Stone
- Product Line: Gals Series
- Manufacturer: MegaHouse
- Specifications: Painted, non-articulated, non-scale PVC and ABS figure with stand
- Height (Approx.): 170 mm
The Dr. Stone Series Story
The story of Dr. Stone is set in a post-apocalyptic world where most of humanity was suddenly turned into stone after a strange flash of light spread across the entire world. After several thousand years had passed, a select few people regained consciousness and their corporeal form. What they were greeted with, however, was a world that had become overrun by nature and the few humans that had reverted to a very primitive society.
Series Overview
The plot of Dr. Stone centers around the protagonist, Senku Ishigami, and his efforts to return humanity to its former glory through his intelligence and extensive knowledge of humanity’s previous technological advancements. After becoming naturally de-petrified, he conducts experiments and uncovers the science behind de-petrification and uses it to revive his friend Taiju and eventually create “Revival Fluid”, which can be used to instantly de-petrify someone. Senku eventually forms the “Kingdom of Science” with residents of Ishigami Village. His efforts are opposed by Tsukasa Shishio and the members of his faction, who strive to create a society free of advanced technology and adults.
Series Characters
Characters in the series are generally split into two factions for the first major saga: the Kingdom of Science and Tsukasa’s Empire. Those belonging to the Kingdom of Science include the protagonist and founder, Senku Ishigami, as well as other petrified humans like Taiju Oki, Yuzuriha Ogawa, and Gen Asagiri. Many members from Ishigami Village also join the cause, adding more manpower and specialized skills to the faction. Such characters are Senku’s right-hand man, Chrome, Kohaku, and the craftsman, Kaseki. On the other hand, important characters in Tsukasa’s Empire are generally young, yet very skilled individuals. Such characters are Tsukasa himself, Hyoga, Ukyo Saionji, and more.
The Dr. Stone Series Development
Like many other manga series published in Weekly Shonen Jump, Dr. Stone gained a significant reader base after its serialization in the popular magazine. The following is a short summary of the production of the manga and its anime adaptation.
Series Production
The conception of the Dr. Stone manga began as one of several ideas that he proposed to his editor, who expressed interest in the story as wanted to see how it would evolve with time. The South Korean artist, Boichi, was later brought in to do the illustrations for the manga. The first chapter was published in Weekly Shonen Jump on March 6th, 2017. As the series gained popularity, a 24-episode anime adaptation produced by studio 8PAN was announced and aired in 2019. This adaptation was directed by Shinya Iino, used character designs by Yuko Iwasa, and has a soundtrack composed by Hiroaki Tsutsumi, Tatsuya Kato, and Yuki Kanesaka.
Series Reception
As of January 2021, Dr. Stone has 19 tankoban volumes that have been published and over eight million units in circulation. The series also consistently ranks highly in popularity polls, often ranking in the top twenty shonen series in various polls. The anime is similarly popular, with major content publishers like Crunchyroll and IGN ranking it as one of the best series of the decade.
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Dr. Stone Figure of Stone World
Gals Series Dr. Stone Kohaku
Senku Ishigami Figures
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