Dr. Stone: What is Gen Asagiri's Role in the Story?

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As Senku Ishigami finds more and more allies that share the same vision as he does, it becomes possible for him to create an ideal place for himself and the people around him, a place that can help him fulfill his ambition, a place that he can call home; the Kingdom of Science.

Just like any other community, the Kingdom of Science has a very clear division of labor. Senku is part of the research and development division, Tsukasa is responsible for defense, Taiju is responsible for manual labor, Kaseki is responsible for construction, and Kohaku intelligence. Other characters would share their time and ability in any of those divisions. But what about Gen Asagiri? What is the role of a mentalist like Gen in the story of Dr. Stone?

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Before going over his role in the Kingdom of Science, let's talk about who Gen Asagiri is first. That way, we will be able to properly understand what he can bring to the table.

Gen Asagiri was a highly accomplished magician and mentalist in Japan. He was in the middle of a live national television show broadcast when he was petrified. As a Magician, Gen is a highly creative and resourceful person, as noted by the time he packed several fake blood pouches underneath his clothes to deceive his opponent just in case he ever got attacked. Not only that, but as a mentalist, he is also very adept at understanding and manipulating the human psyche. He is an incredibly smooth talker as well. Those two things are Gen's greatest assets.

Although Gen doesn't really have any practical scientific knowledge, nor is he even interested in the topic in the first place, Gen holds a very crucial role that not many other characters can fulfill. Because while he