Kaseki
Veteran Craftsman
A 60-year-old craftsman and Senku's assistant in crafting. Supports the reconstruction of scientific civilization with years of experience and technical skills.
Quotes
- “Technology connects people”
- “Infused with the craftsman's soul”
- “Change the future with the power of science”
- “Civilization is the accumulation of each and every one”
- “It's too early to give up”
Trivia
- One of the oldest members in Senku's Kingdom of Science.
- Hands notably rough upon revival from petrification.
- Usually strict, but teaches skills to the youth generously.
- Initially voiced by Kōichi Fujiwara.
- Motif is the traditional Japanese craftsman archetype.
Alternate names
Kaseki
Artisan Kaseki
Grandpa Craftsman
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
- Birth year
- 60 years old
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- An elderly man with graying hair. Features craftsman-like arm strength and manual dexterity, and always wears a serious expression.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Silver
- Distinguishing features
-
- Gray hair
- Craftsman's rough hands
- Deep wrinkles
- Iconic items
-
- Work clothes
- Tools
- Hat
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Hard worker
- Detailed personality
- Serious and sincere, with strong pride as a craftsman. Humble yet possesses absolute confidence in his techniques. Has deep trust in Senku.
- Keywords
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- Kind
- Diligent
- Technician
- Humble
- Master
- Motto
- Skills are born from experience and passion
- Talents
-
- Exceptional craftsmanship
- Creativity
- Problem-solving skills
- Manual dexterity
- Tool handling
- Skills
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- Woodworking
- Stonework
- Tool manufacturing
- Machine assembly
- Recycling techniques
- Motivation
- To rebuild civilization with the power of science and leave reliable skills for future generations.
- Habits
- Often tells old stories while working. Has a stubborn side but strives to learn flexibly.
- Favorite foods
- Simmered dishes, Amazake, Miso soup
- Hobbies
- Crafting, Craft production, Tool collection
- Disliked situations
- Rushed jobs, Sloppy work
- Disliked foods
- Spicy food, Raw vegetables
History
- Backstory
- Honed skills over many years as a traditional craftsman, making significant technical contributions to Senku and others' civilization rebuilding. Supports the youth with experience and wisdom.
- Debut date
- March 6, 2017
- Work title
- Dr.STONE
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Appears from Chapter 2
Revival from petrification
- Significant event
- Revival from petrification
- Description
- Revived from the petrification phenomenon and joins Senku's civilization rebuilding efforts.
Craftsman activities in the Kingdom of Science
- Significant event
- Craftsman activities in the Kingdom of Science
- Description
- Under Senku's guidance, produces numerous tools and machines to support civilization revival.
Passing skills to the youth
- Significant event
- Passing skills to the youth
- Description
- Earnestly trains successors, contributing to the development of technicians who will shape civilization's future.
Relationships
Senku
Mentor
Trusted by Senku, plays a key role in the technical aspects of the Kingdom of Science.
Taiju
Teammate
Revived from petrification together as comrades in civilization rebuilding activities.
Kingdom of Science
Kingdom of Science: strategist
Media appearances
Dr.STONE
Manga / Supporting
Serialization began in 2017
Dr.STONE
Anime / Supporting
2019 TV series
Voice cast and creators
Kōichi Fujiwara
- Voice actor
- Kōichi Fujiwara
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime version
Toshiaki Kitamura
- Voice actor
- Toshiaki Kitamura
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Season 2
Riichiro Inagaki
- Creator name
- Riichiro Inagaki
- Role
- Original author
Boichi
- Creator name
- Boichi
- Role
- Illustrator
TMS Entertainment
- Creator name
- TMS Entertainment
- Role
- Animation studio
Shueisha
- Creator name
- Shueisha
- Role
- Publisher
Related goods
Kaseki Figure
- Item name
- Kaseki Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Kaseki Craftsman Set Stationery
- Item name
- Kaseki Craftsman Set Stationery
- Category
- Stationery
- Availability
- Limited