(dub) 5 : Steam Gorilla Guide

: 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 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. (Dub) 5 : Steam Gorilla

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

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 . For more discussion on the science behind this

Watch the Science Kingdom build and test their technological marvel in this clip:

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

: 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.