#DrSTONE最終回
"The Reactions of the Dr. STONE Characters"
Thank you for posting an interest in the medal ceremony scene.
To explain, this scene was intended to portray the different reactions of four characters to receiving a medal.
Kohaku has no interest in the meaning, authority, or prestige of medals.
To her, this is simply a rather boring moment.
That said, she's not unhappy at all.
She's surrounded by Senku and her friends, so she's comfortable and content—comfortable enough to doze off.
Ryusui, on the other hand, is thoroughly enjoying both the fact that he received a medal and the reasons why he earned it.
Senku, in my view, has no particular interest in medals, authority, honor, or rewards.
However, I think he is quietly moved by the realization that human civilization has returned, and that he played a major role in making it happen.
Stanley's reaction may seem completely different from his usual self, but I actually think he is being exactly who he has always been.
In other words, he is a soldier.
And a soldier, above all else.
To a soldier, a medal is one of the highest honors imaginable.
Asoldier should take pride in it and show respect for what it represents.
As a soldier himself, Stanley feels a responsibility to uphold the dignity and significance of such honors.
That is why he stands perfectly straight, observes every formality, and takes pride in the moment he receives the medal.
That's what a soldier does.
#DrSTONE
You truly created an incredible anime.
I was so moved that I must have watched it dozens of times.
I even showed it to everyone.
And regarding that scene in Dr. STONE where Stanley touches Xeno’s face—I did not draw it as a “happy reunion” gesture.
More precisely, it was meant as: “Hey, are you alright?”
Stanley is checking Xeno’s face to see whether he is safe and healthy.
Even though Stanley awakened later, the first thing he cared about was whether Xeno had survived.
And when he realizes Xeno seems well, he smiles slightly.
And the concept of the Corn City soldiers originally came from my all time favorite film, "Predator(1987)."
There is a scene where the Predator examines Dutch’s face (his skull) using heat vision.
That scene was the homage behind this moment—
except I used the meaning in the complete opposite way. Hehe
But I also absolutely love what the anime staff created.
As I always say, anime belongs to the people who make the anime(including fan-anime).
I support adaptations carrying the thoughts and emotions of the creators themselves, not just the original author.
So in that sense, I really want to applaud this interpretation too.
Bravo!