Dr. Stone Chapter 159: Release Date, Spoiler & Discussions

Dr. Stone is a Japanese manga, illustrated by Riichiro Inagaki. A blinding green light strikes the Earth and petrifies humankind around the world— turning every human into stone.

Several millennia later, Taiju awakens to find the modern world completely nonexistent. Among a stone world of statues, Taiju encounters one other living human: his science-loving friend Senku.

Dr. Stone Chapter 159 Updates
Taiju | Source: Fandom

Taiju learns that Senku has developed a grand scheme—to launch the complete revival of civilization with science. They soon uncover a method to revive those petrified.

However, Senkuu’s master plan is threatened when his ideologies are challenged by those who awaken. All the while, the reason for humanity’s petrification remains unknown.

1. Chapter 159 Discussions and Predictions

Now that Dr. Xeno is aware and kind of relieved of Senku being on the enemy ship, he has stopped the assassination of Dr. Taiju and will possibly declare a science battle with Senku.

As the climax of the arc approaches, the readers discuss possible negotiation between Senku and Xeno. But with their opposite ideologies, it will hardly be peace talks.

Dr. Stone Chapter 159 Updates
Dr. Xeno | Source: Fandom

However, Xeno still unaware of Medusa, Senku has the upper hand with the super-science technology. But Xeno has also gained platinum, which could be a disadvantage for Senku.

There are talks that Luna will switch sides after her reluctance to point at the target in the previous chapter.

2. Chapter 159 Raw Scans, Leaks

Raw scans for Chapter 159 of Dr. Stone manga have been leaked and it looks like Senku will live to see another day.

According to the scans, Dr. Xeno informs Stanley that it is Senku who’s the mastermind and orders him to kill Senku. Senku, on the other hand, notices this and creates a bulletproof vest made of potato starch and water.

3. Dr. Stone Chapter 159 Release Date & Delay

Chapter 159 of the Dr. Stone manga will be released on Sunday, July 19, at 9:30 am. Dr. Stone 159 will be titled “Lock On!”

In the next chapter, with Xeno and Senku aware of each other now, the science battle approaches.

I. Is Dr. Stone on a Break This Week?

Dr. Stone manga is published under Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine, a weekly magazine that comes out every Sunday.

Chapter 159 of the Dr. Stone manga is not on a break this week. It will continue in the next issue of the Weekly Shōnen Jump on Sunday, July 19, 9:30 am PDT.

4. Recap of Chapter 158

I. Xeno acquires platinum

Chapter 158, titled “Who’s the Scientist?” begins with Senku revealing his past about his relation to Xeno. On the other hand, Xeno and his group rejoice after they finally get their hands on the platinum ring.

Now they can finally produce nitric acid on a large scale, taking the lead with the military. He now solidifies his idea of becoming the unquestionable leader of the new world.

II. Dr. Taiju or Dr. Senku….?

Luna keeps a watch on Senku and gang, and finally, Dr. Taiju appears on the deck. Now all she has to do is to signal Stanley to shoot that guy.

Dr. Stone Chapter 159 Updates
Senku and Taiju | Source: Fandom

As Senku reveals that since Xeno is their enemy, they can use Medusa to win against him. Luna unable to point at Taiju mouths, the words “Senku possible friend of Xeno,” and this message is transmitted over the radio to Dr. Xeno, who rises in excitement.

As Stanley aims to shoot at Dr. Taiju, Xeno stops him and reveals that Taiju is the decoy, and their real leader is a scientist name Senku. Ryusui notices Stanley and shouts about the presence of a sniper ending the chapter! 

5. Where to Read Dr. Stone

6. About Dr. Stone

Dr. Stone is a Japanese manga series written by Riichiro Inagaki and illustrated by Boichi. It has been serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump since March 2017, with the individual chapters collected and published by Shueisha into sixteen tankōbon volumes as of July 2020.

Viz Media licensed the manga in North America. One fateful day, all of humanity was petrified by a blinding flash of light. After several millennia, high schooler Taiju awakens and finds himself lost in a world of statues.

However, he is not alone! His science-loving friend Ishigami Senku has been up and running for a few months, and he has got a grand plan in mind—to kickstart civilization with the power of science!

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