#njrnco2

honestly? i actually think the pace of dr stone is one of the good, strong points of the manga, not too fast, and not too slow either. and even tho it's a more plot-driven story than characters-driven story, imo both were done justice and developed organically, so i don't necessarily feel we're getting a premature end.

i don't quite feel it's the end we should get tho--or, more accurately, it's not the type of end nor the type of finale plot twist i was expecting. i've already said in another post i felt super underwhelmed by the revelation of why-man, and like, i'm not saying i don't like it, you know, i think it's interesting, and i like the explanation of why why-man did what they did, it says something interesting about humanity and humans, but like? idk, i guess i feel like it comes a bit out of nowhere and doesn't really fit the themes of the stories we've gotten until now. i think i'd have liked it best if why-man had to do with human origins in one way or another, because then we'd stay right in the theme of humans having the power to decide their fate with their own two hands starting literally from scratch (senku and the science kingdom), or to end it all even after reaching their greatest heights (why-man and the medusas).

i'm definitely still curious about how it will all gonna end tho, but idk about a sequel of any sort? i mean i would read it, or would give it a try at the very least, but the risk with sequels is that depending on how bad it does (or even good), it can impact our love for the original story. also sometimes it's just nice and fitting for stories to end, and the best scenario in some cases, instead of dragging the story on even when there's nothing left to stay. personally whether i'd want a sequel or not wil depend on how many questions the ending will answer and how many it will leave open (open preferably, instead of unanswered). also it's just straight up refreshing dr stone won't become another naruto or one piece tbh lol

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YEAH tell me about it!! i’m so happy my boy is getting the attention he deserves lately. i mean don’t get me wrong he’s always been one of the main characters, and has always had nuance, but it’s so nice to see it happen at the forefront of the manga.