Orb: On the Movements of the Earth
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth

Episodes

25 episodes · 2024

The setting is 15th-century Europe. 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! (Source: Shogakukan, translated)

Season8.6
Heliocentrism. How About That?
E01

Heliocentrism. How About That?

8.2
2024-10-0525 min

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.

And Now... I'm Going to Move the Earth
E02

And Now... I'm Going to Move the Earth

7.8
2024-10-0525 min

Rafał is intrigued by Hubert’s heliocentric theory. Later, Hubert is arrested by an inquisitor but he gives Rafał a pendant before being whisked away.

I... Believe in Heliocentrism
E03

I... Believe in Heliocentrism

8.6
2024-10-1225 min

Nowak convinces Potocki to admit to Rafał's heresy. Once arrested, Rafał is given a choice: recant his belief in heliocentrism or submit to torture.

The Fact That This World Is Far More Beautiful Than Heaven
E04

The Fact That This World Is Far More Beautiful Than Heaven

7.5
2024-10-1925 min

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.

Even If I Die... This World Will Continue
E05

Even If I Die... This World Will Continue

7.3
2024-10-2625 min

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.

Move... The World
E06

Move... The World

7.8
2024-11-0225 min

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.

Matters of the Truth
E07

Matters of the Truth

7.2
2024-11-0925 min

Gifted scholar Jolenta suffers discrimination as the only girl at an astronomy institute. Badeni seeks resources to prove the heliocentric theory.

We Must Become Icarus
E08

We Must Become Icarus

7.4
2024-11-1625 min

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.

This Is What It Means... To Learn Something, I Think
E09

This Is What It Means... To Learn Something, I Think

7.8
2024-11-2325 min

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.

Truth
E10

Truth

7.4
2024-11-3025 min

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.

Terror
E11

Terror

7.2
2024-12-0725 min

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.

Heliocentrism Is My Faith
E12

Heliocentrism Is My Faith

8
2024-12-1425 min

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.

Freedom
E13

Freedom

8
2024-12-2125 min

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.

Tonight's Sky...
E14

Tonight's Sky...

7.4
2024-12-2825 min

Badeni must choose between revealing the location of the heretical documents on heliocentric theory or prolonging Oczy's torture at Nowak's hands.

Is It... My Turn?
E15

Is It... My Turn?

7.6
2025-01-0425 min

Nowak believes his beloved daughter has been executed as a heretic. Father Grabowski comes across a letter from Badeni containing an unusual request.

It's Time to Begin the Operation
E16

It's Time to Begin the Operation

6.6
2025-01-1125 min

Twenty-five years later, Captain Schmidt of the extremist Heretic Liberation Front infiltrates a church and steals an important item.

I Could Make a Lot of Money with This Book… Maybe
E17

I Could Make a Lot of Money with This Book… Maybe

7
2025-01-1825 min

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.

To Liberate Information
E18

To Liberate Information

7.2
2025-01-2525 min

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.

Wandering Is How You Find What's Right
E19

Wandering Is How You Find What's Right

7.2
2025-02-0125 min

Hoping to track down the people who stole the book, an inquisitor seeks advice from Nowak, who now spends his days drowning his sorrows.

I Love Heliocentrism
E20

I Love Heliocentrism

7
2025-02-0825 min

As the Heretic Liberation Front prepares to depart, Jolenta entrusts Draka with a letter. Soon after, Nowak and the inquisitors approach the barn.

The Times Are Changing
E21

The Times Are Changing

7.2
2025-02-1525 min

Schmidt and the others regroup with their Liberation Front comrades and begin printing the book. However, a traitor brings their operation to a halt.

Neither of You Will Be Known to History
E22

Neither of You Will Be Known to History

7
2025-02-2225 min

As Nowak's group attacks the Liberation Front, Draka and Schmidt begin their escape. Upon reaching town, Draka makes a proposition to Bishop Antoni.

Comrades
E23

Comrades

7.4
2025-03-0125 min

A deluded Nowak turns against Antoni and attempts to burn down the church. Draka fights back and escapes but incurs a terrible wound.

Thaumazein
E24

Thaumazein

6.6
2025-03-0825 min

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.

『?』
E25

『?』

6.8
2025-03-1525 min

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.