This desperate turn of events, where the protagonist is shot, sparked a flurry of reactions online, with comments like "Nooooo," "Blood," "Is this the end...," "What will happen," "Please be safe," and "Is he going to be okay!?" pouring in.

The "Dr. STONE" anime series is based on a popular manga serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" (published by Shueisha), with the original story by Riichiro Inagaki and illustrations by Boichi. The story is set in a world where civilization has collapsed due to the petrification of all humanity, and it follows the adventures of the science-loving boy, Senku.

Episode 8: "LOCK ON"
[Synopsis]
In the past, Xeno and Senku had a mentor-mentee relationship through science. Both awoke from petrification around the same time and advanced science in their respective locations. After being revived, Xeno plotted to become a dictator guiding the world, by building a castle to manufacture scientific weapons. Now, under Xeno's command, the skilled sniper Stanley is aiming to take the life of the leader of the Kingdom of Science! Luna, who is a spy, is about to signal Stanley from aboard the ship after identifying the target...

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