As confirmed by the show’s official staff on Thursday, July 25, 2024, via a promotional video and teaser visual, the anime Orb: On the Movements of the Earth is scheduled to premiere in October 2024. The staff also announced the broadcast details and the names of the main cast members.
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth anime, produced by Madhouse, is an adaptation of the medieval drama manga series of the same name, written and illustrated by Uoto. The manga was serialized in Shogakukan’s Weekly Big Comic Spirits magazine from September 2020 to April 2022, with a total of eight tankobon volumes released.
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth – Anime Debuts in October 2024
On Thursday, July 25, 2024, Orb: On the Movements of the Earth anime’s official website and X (formerly Twitter) account released a promotional video and visual, revealing that the highly anticipated series will debut in October 2024, coinciding with the arrival of Fall.
The staff also disclosed the broadcast information in their announcement. Orb: On the Movements of the Earth anime is set to premiere on NHK General TV in Japan every Saturday at 11:45 p.m. JST, starting in October 2024. A specific release date will be announced at a later time.
The recent teaser trailer, which highlights Rafal and other key characters, provides viewers with a glimpse into the story. The brief footage opens with Rafal’s monologue, in which he refers to all people in the world as “idiots.”
As stated in the video, the story takes place during a period when the geocentric theory was widely accepted as the ultimate truth, and any opposing theories were deemed as severe offenses. The PV introduces Rafal to Hubert, an enigmatic scholar, and sparks Rafal’s fascination with the world.
In addition to the PV, the official staff has also released a teaser visual for the upcoming anime Orb: On the Movements of the Earth. The illustration features the protagonist, Rafal, gazing at the universe from the perspective of the earth. This visual serves as confirmation of the anime’s planned release in October 2024.
The cast information for the anime Orb: On the Movements of the Earth has recently been revealed. Maaya Sakamoto, renowned for her roles as Ciel Phantomhive in Black Butler and Shinobu Oshino in the Monogatari series, has been chosen to play the character of Rafal.
Kenjiro Tsuda, known for his role as Kento Nanami in Jujutsu Kaisen, will be joining the voice cast of this series as Novak. Renowned voice actor Sho Hayami, best known for his portrayal of Sosuke Aizen in Bleach, will also be lending his voice to the enigmatic scholar, Hubert. Additional cast members will be announced in the future.
The anime’s official website has received comments from the voice actors, expressing their joy at being part of the franchise. Furthermore, Uoto-san, the original author, has shared his genuine happiness at his work being adapted into an anime.
Additionally, it has been determined that Madhouse will handle the production of the anime. The renowned studio has a track record of creating numerous successful series, such as Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, One Punch Man season 1, Monster, and others. Further details regarding the main staff members will probably be disclosed at a later time.
About Orb: On the Movements of the Earth Anime
The Orb: On the Movements of the Earth anime follows the storyline from Uoto’s manga series. It takes place during the fifteenth century, a time when geocentric theory was widely accepted. Unfortunately, anyone who believed in the heliocentric model, with the Sun at the center, risked being burned at the stake.
Rafal, a young genius, is enlightened by his mentor about the true reality. Motivated by his inquisitive nature and thirst for knowledge, he sets out to challenge the beliefs of society. The anime chronicles Rafal’s quest to uncover the findings of his teacher.
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