Works covered

Behind the Lore starts with one pilot work — Dr Stone — and will open more works as the audience grows. Each work is covered episode by episode, exhaustively documenting the inventions, techniques, phenomena and concepts mentioned.

Chemistry Physics Metallurgy Pilot

Dr Stone

Inagaki & Boichi · Shueisha / VIZ Media · 26 volumes (completed), 110+ anime episodes. The science manga reference: rebuilding civilization from scratch.

📺 110 episodes 📖 232 chapters
Medicine Pharmacology Coming soon

The Apothecary Diaries

Natsu Hyuuga · Square Enix / Square Enix Manga. Ancient Chinese pharmacology, diagnosis, poisons, anatomy. Coverage planned after Dr Stone Season 1.

Biomechanics Physiology Coming soon

Hajime no Ippo

George Morikawa · Kodansha. Biomechanics of the punch, physiology of effort, training, injuries. Coverage depending on traction.

Biology Immunology Long term

Cells at Work

Akane Shimizu · Kodansha / Kodansha Comics USA. Cell anatomy, immunology, infections, vaccines. Strong candidate for biological depth.

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