The highly anticipated TV anime adaptation of Uoto’s historical manga Orb: On the Movements of the Earth has unveiled its main trailer, setting the premiere date for October 5, 2024. Produced by Madhouse, the first two episodes will air back-to-back on Japan’s NHK General TV, with a global streaming release on Netflix immediately following each episode.
The trailer highlights the anime’s atmospheric music, featuring the opening theme “Kaiju” by Sakanaction and the ending theme “Aporia” by Yorushika. Kensuke Ushio, known for his work on Chainsaw Man, is responsible for the series’ soundtrack.
New Cast Announcements
In addition to the previously confirmed cast members, which include Maaya Sakamoto as Rafal, Kenjiro Tsuda as Nobak, and Show Hayami as Hubert, three more voice actors have been revealed. Katsuyuki Konishi (Demon Slayer’s Tengen Uzui) will voice Oczy, a substitute fighter. Yuichi Nakamura (The Irregular at Magic High School’s Tatsuya Shiba) takes on the role of Badeni, a monk, and Saya Hitomi will play Jolenta, an assistant in astronomical research.
Key Staff Members Behind the Series
The series is helmed by director Kenichi Shimizu (ALL OUT!!), with Shingo Irie overseeing series composition. Masanori Shino serves as character designer, and Kisuke Koizumi is the sound director, rounding out a talented team. Madhouse, known for delivering high-quality animation, is leading production.
About the Manga
Uoto’s Orb: On the Movements of the Earth was serialized in Shogakukan’s Weekly Big Comic Spirits from September 2020 to April 2022, concluding with eight volumes. The story has been well-received both in Japan and abroad, with an official English version published by Seven Seas Entertainment. The manga is set in 15th-century Europe, where the Inquisition burns heretics at the stake. The protagonist, Rafal, a brilliant young mind destined for theological study, instead places his faith in Reason. His revolutionary idea that the Earth orbits the Sun leads him into conflict with the powerful religious authorities.
The plot deepens a decade later, when two members of the Watch Guild, Oczy and Gras, discover a hidden chest containing Rafal’s heretical writings. They must decide whether to risk their lives by selling the forbidden knowledge or face the dire consequences of holding such dangerous truths.
As the October 5 premiere approaches, fans can look forward to an immersive adaptation that promises to bring Uoto’s gripping tale of science, faith, and rebellion to life on screen.