The final season of the popular anime series Dr. Stone, titled Dr. Stone: Science Future, has added a new voice to its cast. Minami Hinata, known for her role as Bojji in Ranking of Kings, will be voicing the character Charlotte. This announcement coincided with the premiere of episode 11 of the current season.
Minami Hinata Joins the Cast of Dr. Stone: Science Future
Minami Hinata’s role as Charlotte was revealed alongside the premiere of episode 11 of Dr. Stone: Science Future. Charlotte is a subordinate of Stanley Snyder, a key antagonist in the series. Hinata’s addition to the cast brings her talent to the science-adventure anime as it progresses through its final season.
Who is Minami Hinata?
Minami Hinata is a Japanese voice actress affiliated with Axl One. She was born on January 24th in Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. Hinata is known for her roles in several anime series, including:
- Bojji in Ranking of Kings
- Yu Ayase in Mikadono San Shimai wa Angai, Choroi
- Subaru Nanyo in Pole Princess!! Movie
In 2023, Hinata received the Seiyu Award for Best Rookie Actress, solidifying her status as a rising star in the voice acting industry. She stands at 1.60 meters (5′ 3″) tall. Besides voice acting, her hobbies include reading, playing games, and drawing illustrations.
Dr. Stone: Science Future Overview
Dr. Stone: Science Future is the fourth and final season of the anime adaptation of the manga series written by Riichiro Inagaki and illustrated by Boichi. The series is directed by Shuhei Matsushita at studio TMS Entertainment, with Kurasumi Sunayama handling series composition, Yuko Iwasa designing the characters, and Tatsuya Kato, Hiroaki Tsutsumi, and Yukihiro Kanesaka composing the music.
Premise
The anime is set thousands of years after a mysterious phenomenon turned all of humanity into stone. Senku Ishigami, a genius with a love for science, awakens in this “Stone World” and sets out to rebuild civilization using his scientific knowledge.
Story
Facing a world of stone and the total collapse of civilization, Senku is determined to use science to rebuild the world. Starting with his strong childhood friend Taiju Oki, they begin to re-establish civilization from scratch. Depicting two million years of scientific history from the Stone Age to the present day, the crafting adventure story begins. In this final season, Senku and his crew journey to North America to gather resources for his ambitious space program.
Release
Dr. Stone: Science Future premiered on January 9, 2025, on Tokyo MX and other Japanese channels. The season is divided into three cours (quarters of the year) with breaks in between. Crunchyroll is streaming the anime in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and CIS, including same-day English dubs. The first cour is expected to run for 12 episodes.
Music
The opening theme song for the first cour is “CASANOVA POSSE” by ALI, while the ending theme song is “Rolling Stone” by BREIMEN.
Previous Dr. Stone: Science Future Cast Announcements
Besides Minami Hinata, several other new cast members have been announced for Dr. Stone: Science Future:
- Hiroki Yasumoto as Brody, a former U.S. military technician appearing in episode 7.
- Akira Sekine as Luna, Chiharu Sawashiro as Carlos, and Taishi Murata as Max, appearing in episode 6.
- Kenji Nojima as Dr. Xeno
- Kōji Yusa as Stanley Snyder
- Mariko Higashiuchi as Maya
Where to Watch Dr. Stone
The Dr. Stone anime series, including Dr. Stone: Science Future, is available for streaming on:
- Crunchyroll
- Netflix
Dr. Stone Manga
The Dr. Stone manga, written by Riichiro Inagaki and illustrated by Boichi, was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from March 2017 to March 2022. Viz Media publishes the manga in English.
