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Completed TV R - 17+ (violence & profanity)

Orb: On the Movements of the Earth

チ。―地球の運動について―

Orb: On the Movements of the Earth is a tv anime with 25 listed episodes from Madhouse. Use this page for synopsis, release timing, trailer links, score history, and internal links to its season and genres.

8.72
Score
#57
Ranked
#949
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Episodes: 25
Duration: 25 min per ep
Aired: Oct 5, 2024 to Mar 15, 2025
Source: Manga
Broadcast: Saturdays at 23:45 (JST)

Synopsis

Twelve-year-old prodigy Rafal believes in living rationally, so as to earn praise and respect from society while not being led astray by his emotions. To this end, he publicly states his intention to study theology—the academic field held in highest regard in early 15th century Poland. However, an encounter with a mysterious man upends Rafal's life, sparking an illogical desire to instead pursue his passion for astronomy. Rafal is determined to prove the beauty and rationality of heliocentrism—the theory that the Earth revolves around the Sun. This belief is considered heretical by the powerful Church, which promotes geocentrism—the Sun revolving around the Earth—as the sole truth of the universe. Those whose beliefs do not align with the will of the Church suffer unfathomably gruesome consequences. In pursuit of evidence for a heliocentric model of the universe, Rafal grapples with obtaining precise calculations and building empirical theories. His greatest challenge, however, lies in conducting this research discreetly—lest he wish to meet the same fate as other heretics. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

At a Glance

Type and status

TV · Completed

Season

Fall 2024

Primary studio

Madhouse

Episodes

25

Related Anime

Adaptation

Chi. Chikyuu no Undou ni Tsuite (manga)

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What is Orb: On the Movements of the Earth about?

Twelve-year-old prodigy Rafal believes in living rationally, so as to earn praise and respect from society while not being led astray by his emotions. To this end, he publicly states his intention to study theology—the academic field held in highest regard in early 15th century P

How many episodes does Orb: On the Movements of the Earth have?

Orb: On the Movements of the Earth currently lists 25 episodes.

Who worked on Orb: On the Movements of the Earth and when did it air?

Orb: On the Movements of the Earth is associated with Madhouse and aired Oct 5, 2024 to Mar 15, 2025.