Byakuya Ishigami

Senku Ishigami's adoptive father was Byakuya Ishigami. When the Earth's surface began to mass-petrify, he was an astronaut living on the International Space Station. You don't often come across someone who values their child so highly. Byakuya never gives up on his son Senku and never doubts his ability. He believes in him to the very end.

Senku was adored by Byakuya, who was a devoted and helpful parent. To give Senku the resources he needed to further his love of research, he even sold his car. He was a kind man who was prepared to put in a lot of effort to ensure Senku had a bright future. A teacher to the very end, he knew Senku would be able to find the record buried under his grave stone, so he sent his son a coded message in The Hundred Tales passed down to his successors in Ishigami Village.

And Byakuya Ishigami really put his money where his mouth was, working nonstop and even having to sell his car to pay for Senku lab supplies. completely aware that he would rank among the greatest in the future. He had faith that his son would survive, even in the face of overwhelming odds and the seeming end of humanity. He left a heartfelt note for his brilliant son in the future, along with some insightful educational advice.

Anime: Dr. Stone