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Orb: On the Movements of the Earth

Set in 15th-century Poland, Orb: On the Movements of the Earth follows Rafał, a child prodigy expected to excel in theology. His life changes when he encounters a mysterious individual, leading him down a path of scientific inquiry and the pursuit of truth amidst a society where such ideas are considered heresy, risking severe punishment for his beliefs. The anime explores themes of intellectual curiosity, religious dogma, and the conflict between faith and reason in a historical setting.

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Synopsis

In a world where humanity’s dreams and the cosmos entwine, a young astronomer embarks on a quest to decipher the celestial forces shaping their fragile planet. Through breathtaking landscapes and an emotional tapestry of discovery, Orb invites you to ponder the balance between human ambition and the mysteries of the universe. It’s not just a journey of science but of the soul, as the protagonist learns that understanding the Earth means understanding oneself.

Official Description

In a certain European country in the 15th century, a child prodigy named Rafał is allowed to skip grades and enter university . He responded to the expectations of those around him and declared that he would major in theology, which was considered the most important subject at the time. However, he was unable to give up his passion for astronomy, which he had been passionate about for a long time. One day, he meets an enigmatic scholar named Hubert. Hubert was tortured and imprisoned for breaking the taboo based on heretical thought . What he was researching was a shocking "hypothesis" about the universe.