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Orb: On the Movements of the Earth
25 Episodes
25 min each
FALL 2024
Synopsis
The setting is 15th-century Poland. It was a time when heretical ideas lead those to who possessed such a mindset to being burned at the stake for their beliefs. The protagonist, Rafał, a child prodigy, is expected to major in theology, the most important subject at the time, at the university where he plans to skip a grade. One day, however, he comes across a mysterious man, and is now studying a possible "truth" in the midst of heretical thought!
Drama
Format
Unknown
Episodes
25
Per Episode
25 min
Source
Unknown
Episodes
25 / 25 Episodes
1
Episode 1
Heliocentrism How About That
A gifted young student plans to study theology at university, but his true passion is astronomy. One day, he meets a mysterious scholar named Hubert.
2
Episode 2
And Now Im Going To Move The Earth
Rafal is intrigued by Hubert’s heliocentric theory. Later, Hubert is arrested by an inquisitor but he gives Rafal a pendant before being whisked away.
3
Episode 3
I... Believe in Heliocentrism
Nowak convinces Potocki to admit to Rafal's heresy. Once arrested, Rafal is given a choice: recant his belief in heliocentrism or submit to torture.
4
Episode 4
The Fact That This World Is Far More Beautiful Than Heaven
The duelist Oczy wishes for death so he can escape his hopeless world and go to heaven. His colleague finds meaning in life by observing the stars.
5
Episode 5
Even If I Die... This World Will Continue
Gras aborts the mission, placing himself and Oczy in mortal danger from Nowak. They both flee for the mountains, where they find a stone chest.
6
Episode 6
Move... the World
Oczy seeks the help of Badeni, the demoted monk who incurred the Church's wrath by turning his curiosity to the riddles of the sky.
7
Episode 7
Matters of the Truth
Gifted scholar Jolenta suffers discrimination as the only girl at an astronomy institute. Badeni seeks resources to prove the heliocentric theory.
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Episode 8
We Must Become Icarus
Badeni offers Jolenta a chance to pursue the truth of the skies, but she is overcome with fear. Afterward, she overhears bold words from Count Piast.
9
Episode 9
This Is What It Means... to Learn Something, I Think
A middle-aged Piast vows to prove his professor's geocentric model. In the present, he agrees to let Badeni use his records — on one condition.
10
Episode 10
Truth
Oczy tells Badeni that he is learning to read and write. Later, Badeni's claim that knowledge should be held by a select few bothers a fellow monk.
11
Episode 11
Terror
Nowak gives two rookie inquisitors a terrifying first taste of their new roles. Badeni meets with Jolenta and tells her he has completed his theory.
12
Episode 12
Heliocentrism Is My Faith
Nowak asks Badeni to show him his research. He inspects Badeni’s premises but doesn’t find anything incriminating — until he spots a certain item.
13
Episode 13
Freedom
In a medical area within the inquisition chamber, a wounded Oczy awakes to see Nowak, who has kept him alive in hopes of extracting information.
14
Episode 14
Tonight`s Sky...
Badeni must choose between revealing the location of the heretical documents on heliocentric theory or prolonging Oczy’s torture at Nowak’s hands.
15
Episode 15
Is It... My Turn?
Nowak believes his beloved daughter has been executed as a heretic. Father Grabowski comes across a letter from Badeni containing an unusual request.
16
Episode 16
It`s Time to Begin the Operation
Twenty-five years later, Captain Schmidt of the extremist Heretic Liberation Front infiltrates a church and steals an important item.
17
Episode 17
I Could Make a Lot of Money with This Book... Maybe
A young nomad woman haunted by poverty devotes her life to obtaining wealth. One night, she discovers the book that Frei hid in the abandoned village.
18
Episode 18
To Liberate Information
Bishop Antoni orders Draka to hand over the book, but Schmidt’s men suddenly intervene. Determined to change her fate, she takes a bold action.
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Episode 19
Wandering is How You Find What's Right
Hoping to track down the people who stole the book, an inquisitor seeks advice from Nowak, who now spends his days drowning his sorrows.
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Episode 20
I, Love Heliocentrism
As the Heretic Liberation Front prepares to depart, Jolenta entrusts Draka with a letter. Soon after, Nowak and the inquisitors approach the barn.
21
Episode 21
Times are Changing
Schmidt and the others regroup with their Liberation Front comrades and begin printing the book. However, a traitor brings their operation to a halt.
22
Episode 22
You Are Not Historical Figures
As Nowak's group attacks the Liberation Front, Draka and Schmidt begin their escape. Upon reaching town, Draka makes a proposition to Bishop Antoni.
23
Episode 23
Making Comrades in the Same Era
A deluded Nowak turns against Antoni and attempts to burn down the church. Draka fights back and escapes but incurs a terrible wound.
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Episode 24
Episode 24
Albert goes to deliver an order of bread to a church. While there, he encounters a mysterious priest who encourages him to confess his sins.
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Episode 25
Episode 25
Albert leaves the academic gathering and returns home to an awful sight. In the present, the priest gives Albert advice and makes his own confession.
Characters
Voice Actors
Maaya Sakamoto (japanese)
Rafał
Main
Voice Actors
Yuuichi Nakamura (japanese)
Badeni
Main
Voice Actors
Katsuyuki Konishi (japanese)
Oczy
Main
Voice Actors
Kenjirou Tsuda (japanese)
Nowak
Main
Voice Actors
Miyuri Shimabukuro (japanese)
Draka
Main
Voice Actors
Satoshi Hino (japanese)
Schmitt
Main
Staff
Uoto
Original Creator
Kenichi Shimizu
Director
Shingo Irie
Series Composition
Masanori Shino
Character Design
Yasutoshi Kawai
Art Director
Narumi Konno
Color Design
Comments
Information
Aired
Oct 04, 2024
to Mar 14, 2025
Season
FALL 2024
Source
Unknown
Format
Unknown
Studios
MADHOUSE
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