Is Dr. Stone manga over? Status explained

The Dr. Stone manga, written by Riichirō Inagaki and drawn by Boichi, captivated readers with its unique storyline and intriguing characters. However, fans have been left wondering about the status of the manga. Did Dr. Stone really come to an end? In this article, we will explore the publication history of the manga and provide insights into whether the series is over or still ongoing.

Dr. Stone began its publication in Shūeisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine on March 6, 2017, and concluded on March 7, 2022. The manga spanned a total of 26 volumes and enjoyed a remarkable five-year run. It was a thrilling journey for fans who followed the story closely.

About the Dr. Stone manga series: Are there plans to continue the manga?

Taiju Oki in the Dr. Stone Manga (image via Shueisha)

At present, there are no confirmed plans for a potential sequel to the Dr. Stone manga. However, fans need not despair. The beloved series continues in the form of an ongoing anime adaptation, with the highly anticipated third season scheduled to premiere in April 2023. This means that fans can still immerse themselves in the world of Dr. Stone through the animated version of the story.

The Dr. Stone manga was first announced in January 2017, and it made its debut in the 14th issue of the 2017 preprint shōnen manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Jump on March 6, 2017. The journey of Dr. Stone reached its conclusion in the 14th issue of 2022, which was released on March 7, 2022.

The release schedule

Taiju Oki the the Dr. Stone Manga (image via Shueisha)

Manga series, including Dr. Stone, generally adhere to a regular release schedule, offering fans the anticipation of new chapters to fuel their excitement and keep the story progressing. The manga schedule went as follows:

Volume: Stone World - July 4, 2017
Volume: Two Kingdoms of the Stone World - September 4, 201
Volume: Where Two Million Years Have Gone - December 4, 2017
Volume: Senku's Lab - February 2, 2018
Volume: Tale for the Ages - April 4, 2018
Volume: Stone Wars - July 4, 2018
Volume: Voices from Here to Eternity - September 4, 2018
Volume: Hotline - December 4, 2018
Volume: Final Battle - February 4, 2019
Volume: Wings of Humanity - April 4, 2019
Volume: First Contact - July 4, 2019 - ISBN
Volume: The Secret of Petrification - September 4, 2019
Volume: Science Wars - November 1, 2019 - ISBN
Volume: Medusa's True Face - February 4, 2020
Volume: The Strongest Weapon is... - April 3, 2020
Volume: Medusa vs. Science - June 3, 2020
Volume: Pioneers of Earth - September 4, 2020
Volume: Science is Elegant - November 4, 2020
Volume: Corn City: Population One Million - January 4, 2021
Volume: Medusa Mechanism - April 4, 2021
Volume: Stone Sanctuary - June 4, 2021
Volume: Our Stone World - August 4, 2021
Volume: Future Engine - November 4, 2021
Volume: Stone to Space - January 1, 2022
Volume: 0 - March 4, 2022
Volume: A Future to Get Excited About - July 4, 2022

Manga publication

Senku and Xeno during their faceoff in Dr. Stone manga (image via Shueisha)

In North America, VIZ Media published the first three chapters of Dr. Stone as part of the "Jump Start" program in their webzine Weekly Shonen Jump. Following its successful introduction, the English version of the manga became a regular series in the same webzine in April 2017. VIZ Media has been publishing bound volumes of Dr. Stone since September 2018, allowing English-speaking fans to enjoy the series in their preferred language.

Additionally, a spin-off manga, titled Dr. Stone reboot: Byakuya, centered around the character of Byakuya Ishigami, was announced in the magazine's 47th issue on October 21, 2019. The spin-off, directed by Boichi, consisted of nine chapters and concluded on December 23, 2019. Kōdansha published these chapters in a single tankōbon volume on March 4, 2020.

Story progression

Senku in the Dr. Stone manga (image via Shueisha)

To summarize, the Dr. Stone manga series concluded in March 2022 with the publication of its final chapter. While there are no known plans for a continuation of the written manga, fans can still enjoy the ongoing anime adaptation. The spin-off manga and light novels have also come to an end, further confirming the conclusion of the series.

As of now, the Dr. Stone manga is considered to be over. However, it's important to note that the world of Dr. Stone is far from forgotten. The anime adaptation has been well-received and continues to bring the story to life on the screen, allowing fans to experience the thrilling adventures of Senku and his companions.

Edited by Upasya Bhowal