Amid the great animes from Fall of 2024, Orb: On the Movements of the Earth is definitely one of the most underrated ones streaming on Netflix, being overshadowed by popular series like Ranma 1/2 and Blue Box. The anime produced by Madhouse is an adaptation of the critically acclaimed manga by Uoto, nominated for multiple awards and winner of the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2022 against highly appraised works like Jojolion and Oshi no Ko. However, Orb has flown under the radar of many Western fans because of its historical setting.

Contrastingly, Orb: On the Movements of the Earth is proving its potential to reach the audience in Japan, standing out among other series not only because of its premise about the heliocentric model, with an original take on the conflict between Polish astronomers and the Inquisition, which isnt everyones cup of tea, but by captivating viewers with its deeper message about human curiosity,...