Depiction of Transportation in Anime Movies Dr. Stone

Abstract

Dr. Stone is a sci-fi, adventure, and survival anime adapted from a manga by Riichiro Inagaki and Boichi. The anime is set in a post-apocalyptic world where all of humanity has been petrified by a mysterious phenomenon for over 3,700 years. The story centers on Senku Ishigami, a teenage genius who is determined to rebuild civilization with science. One important aspect of his development is transportation, which supports mobility and exploration. This research analyzes the types, functions, and comparison of transportation in Dr. Stone with the real world using a descriptive method based on scene observations in the anime. The results show a gradual depiction, from walking, steam cars, to ships. In addition to providing scientific education, this anime displays technological innovation realistically in the reconstruction of civilization.