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(dub) 5 :: Steam Gorilla

: The resulting material is incredibly tough. In a demonstration, Kinro attempts to pierce a paper shield with his spear, only for the spear to shatter upon impact.

Watch the Science Kingdom build and test their technological marvel in this clip: (Dub) 5 : Steam Gorilla

In the context of the anime , the "paper" referred to in the episode titled " Steam Gorilla " (Season 2, Episode 5) is Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) , or more specifically, hardened paper armor . : The resulting material is incredibly tough

Senku uses this "super paper" to upgrade the Steam Gorilla from a transport vehicle into a . Key Details of the Steam Gorilla's Armor: Senku uses this "super paper" to upgrade the

For more discussion on the science behind this episode, you can check out community threads on the Dr. Stone Reddit or the AnimeDubs subreddit .

: Senku creates a primitive but powerful composite material by layering paper and coating it with liquid plastic (formulated from coal tar and other chemicals).

: The paper-shields serve as lightweight, bullet-resistant (or spear-resistant) armor for the vehicle, allowing the Science Kingdom to charge into Tsukasa's territory for the rescue of Chrome.