Riichiro Inagaki

Several millenia after humans were petrified by a flash of light, high schoolers Taiju and his friend Senku awaken and begin working on how to use science to reawaken human civilization.

"Upon arriving at a primitive village, science fanatic Senku schemes to recruit the villagers to help him bring about a new civilization based on science. His first target is a young, inquisitive villager named Chrome, whom Senku wins over by besting him in a scientific battle of wits. Their first big task? To find a cure for Kohaku's older sister and the village shamaness--Ruri!"--Back cover.

"Senku and friends continue their quest to procure a sulfa drug panacea for Ruri, the village shamaness who is gravely ill! The toughest ingredient to obtain is sulfuric acid, the search for which will lead them on a death-defying journey! Meanwhile, the Grand Bout Martial Arts Tournament approaches, with the chief's throne offered as a prize to the winner!"--Page [4] of cover.

"The race across South America is on as the team dives into the Amazon rain forest, hoping to reach the source of petrification. When they arrive, Senku and friends discover a scene that's so full of malice it's sickening! Deeper into the Amazon--at the so-called Stone Sanctuary--the final battle against Stanley draws near!"--Back cover.

"Imagine waking to a world where every last human has been mysteriously turned to stone... One fateful day, all of humanity turned to stone. Many millennia later, Taiju frees himself from the petrification and finds himself surrounded by statues. The situation looks grim--until he runs into his science-loving friend Senku! Together they plan to restart civilization with the power of science! Senku and company are determined to reach the moon, but...

"One fateful day, all of humanity turned to stone. Many millennia later, Taiju frees himself from the petrification and finds himself surrounded by statues. The situation looks grim -- until he runs into his science-loving friend Senku! Together they plan to restart civilization with the power of science!... The advent of the hot-air balloon introduces maps. And with more allies than ever, Senku and company start a food revolution to create tasty,...

"Senku has reached that final frontier his own father once traversed--outer space! Unfortunately, the moon mission runs into a sudden, unexpected crisis. Who or what is Why-Man's true identity? And what fate awaits humanity? The science-powered adventure comes to its dramatic conclusion!"--

"Imagine waking to a world where every last human has been mysteriously turned to stone...One fateful day, all of humanity turned to stone. Many millennia later, Taiju frees himself from the petrification and finds himself surrounded by statues. The situation looks grim--until he runs into his science-loving friend Senku! Together they plan to restart civilization with the power of science!... The Kingdom of Science is now in uncharted waters! Motivated...

"The battle between the Kingdom of Science and Petrification Kingdom is down to a mano a mano match between Senku and Ibara! With his petrified friends' spirits supporting him, can Senku finally get his hands on the all-powerful petrification weapon?! Later, a shocking revelation about the mysterious "Why-Man" leads the Kingdom of Science on a new adventure!"--