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Orb: On the Movements of the Earth

2024 – 2025Show1 season25 episodesTV-MA

AnimationDrama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.4

A slow-burning, philosophical animated series about history and faith and meaning, with standout world-building.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 25 episodes · best: S1E23 "Comrades" 9.5

Episodes

8.5

Story

After learning heretical teachings about the Earth and the Sun, a child prodigy searches for his master's hidden research while evading the Inquisition.

Feels like

  • Intellectual Historical Drama
  • Religious Persecution
  • Scientific Inquiry vs Dogma
  • Slow-Burn Tension
  • Philosophical Debate
  • Renaissance Setting
  • Character-Driven
  • Mature Themes
  • Atmospheric Immersion
  • Dialogue-Centric

Cast

24 of 79 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Asami Kawano, Kotono Watanabe, Hiromichi Matano
Written by
Shingo Irie
Produced by
Yuki Yoshida, Junya Okamoto, Yusuke Ueno
Music by
Kensuke Ushio

Everyone

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Facts

October 5, 2024 · March 15, 2025 · Ended

First aired
October 5, 2024
Last aired
March 15, 2025
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 25 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Orb: On the Movements of the Earth?"

Questions about Orb: On the Movements of the Earth

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Orb: On the Movements of the Earth?

Netflix

In the United States, Orb: On the Movements of the Earth streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Orb: On the Movements of the Earth worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.4).

How long does it take to watch Orb: On the Movements of the Earth?

10 h

About 10 hours: 25 episodes in 1 season of about 25 minutes each, aired from 2024 to 2025.

Can I half-watch Orb: On the Movements of the Earth?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 7 for complexity.

Is Orb: On the Movements of the Earth plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Orb: On the Movements of the Earth in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.