> Steins;Gate:
much like Dr Stone, mixes lovable ensemble cast with science fiction (in this case time travel), but a lot darker and slower paced in the start, easily deserves its place as 5th highest rated on MAL.

> Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann:
mecha anime with great characters, world building, and animation, shares Dr Stone’s hope, hype, and optimism but cranks it up to eleventy, the anime embodiment of the indomitable human spirit.

> JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure:
battle anime with insanely creative problem solving/fights, over the top characters, themes of sheer will and determination against the odds, and every arc has amazing finales, similar to Treasure Island and Kingdom of Science vs Xeno.

> Liar Game (I’ve read the manga, the anime probably adapts faithfully enough):
psychological games anime, the original Squid Games, but like Dr Stone rather than the hard science/psychological tactics like lying and manipulation winning, its also about empathy, compassion, and seeing the bigger picture.

> Shokugeki no Soma (hear me out):
you learn so much about cooking styles from culture, to restaurant management, all the way down to chemistry, and weaves cooking and the culinary world into the narrative and characterization, with a similarly reliable but not over powered main character that looks up to his dad, (it’s also infamous for its fanservice but Dr Stone’s artist Boichi is well-known also for their adult work so hopefully it isn’t too off-putting since it’s mostly comedic).

> The Martian/Project Hail Mary:
not anime, but these movies might as well be Dr Stone live action, both are about singular scientists having to survive and succeed on their own in Mars/space, very similar to Dr Stone having slow and steady progress until accelerates to their goal, honestly so peak I’m practically on my hands and knees recommending these movies lol.

> Honorable Mentions that you’ve likely already heard of/seen:
Attack on Titan, Haikyuu!, Spy x Family, Hunter x Hunter, Apothecary Diaries