Senku Ishigami, a 16-year-old scientific prodigy born in 2004 and adopted by astronaut Byakuya Ishigami, spent his youth conducting experiments with his adoptive father’s guarded encouragement, crafting innovations like a miniature rocket. In 2019, a mysterious petrification event encased humanity in stone for millennia. Senku, retaining consciousness, meticulously counted each passing second to preserve his sanity. Revived in 5738 AD, he spearheads the resurrection of civilization through science, founding the Kingdom of Science and leading Ishigami Village—established by descendants of Byakuya’s astronaut crew.
A strategist driven by logic and unshakable confidence, Senku employs calculated deception to advance societal progress while valuing loyalty to allies, even risking his safety for their sake. Though dismissive of romantic pursuits, he supports others’ relationships and privately grieves losses like Byakuya’s death. His expertise in chemistry, physics, and engineering yields breakthroughs such as revival fluid and communication devices, while allies like Taiju, Kohaku, Chrome, and Gen compensate for his physical vulnerabilities, including frailty and cold sensitivity.
Navigating conflicts with adversaries like Tsukasa Shishio and forming uneasy alliances with former foes such as Ukyo and Dr. Xeno, Senku voyages to Treasure Island and North America, confronting petrification-wielding enemies and recruiting navigator Ryusui Nanami. Discoveries of Byakuya’s platinum reserves enable mass revival fluid production, while encounters with the enigmatic "Why-Man" propel a lunar mission. Post-revival scars on his face heal fully after a rocket-based awakening. Later reflections on legacy see him bridging rivalries with Dr. Xeno to unite scientific minds for space exploration. Spin-off narratives hint at evolving bonds, including lighthearted discussions of marriage with Kohaku, though his focus remains anchored to advancing humanity’s scientific frontiers.