Orb: On the Movements of the Earth focuses on those who want to prove that the Earth orbits the Sun and not vice versa to the church in the 15th century.
The battle between science and religion is gruesome, but the characters are adamant in their quest.
The manga proves that humanity will always strive for truth.
It will also receive an anime adaptation from Madhouse.
We often see stories in which characters say that they are ready to die for the truth to be revealed. They seem fanatical, hell-bent on their beliefs, and depending on the way the author portrays them, we either sympathize or consider them a bit antisocial. If you also fall for this, Orb: On the Movements of the Earth (Chi.: Chikyuu no Undou ni Tsuite) will probably make you question some things.
It's a manga series that was finished in 2022 after 62 chapters. Its setting is historical, but the countries and religions are not specified (though it seems like it's Poland). The story is grim: a child prodigy, Rafal, assists a scholar, Hubert, in his research on Earth movement, and their findings point out that actually the Earth moves around the Sun. The events take place in the 15th century, when heliocentrism theory was frowned upon, and inquisitors were more than happy to deal with those who were spouting heresy.
Truth always prevails
The whole premise is this battle between science and religion, the unkillable desire of intellectuals to get closer to the truth, even if it will get them killed, and to educate others, even if they're going to be silenced by authorities. It's a story about resilience in the name of truth. The downside is that a lot of people just don't care about the truth. You may go against the church and make them recognize the science, but a simple farmer won't notice the change, and won't care at all. So why preserving truth and doing everything you can for it to be heard is so important?
Over the course of the story, the protagonists are changing, and all of them have their own reasons to believe in heliocentrism and make it a known fact. Some are purely curious, others want fame; one's motivation is money, another's is the will to rebel against the system. And characters are one of the strongest points of that story. They have proper development, their motivations are not confusing: they seem realistic.
Seems like an adventure
While this is a prevailing topic, it also combines the elements of a road story, mystery, heavily relies on drama, politics, and inner intrigues. The latter part is the reason why it's so dialogue-heavy, in addition to the philosophical debates, astronomical calculations, and church teachings. Thankfully, it doesn't feel like an info dump, and the paneling is done in a way that allows the text to not feel stifling. The art style itself, however, is not that captivating.
It's a story that focuses on humanity's will to seek out the truth, spread it, and apply it to their lives. If you wanted to jump into a science-heavy story after Dr. Stone, this one fits perfectly. And in 2022, Madhouse said that they're going to adapt the series into anime. Maybe the release date will be announced soon.
Science worth dying for.
Summary:
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth focuses on those who want to prove that the Earth orbits the Sun and not vice versa to the church in the 15th century.
The battle between science and religion is gruesome, but the characters are adamant in their quest.
The manga proves that humanity will always strive for truth.
It will also receive an anime adaptation from Madhouse.
We often see stories in which characters say that they are ready to die for the truth to be revealed. They seem fanatical, hell-bent on their beliefs, and depending on the way the author portrays them, we either sympathize or consider them a bit antisocial. If you also fall for this, Orb: On the Movements of the Earth (Chi.: Chikyuu no Undou ni Tsuite) will probably make you question some things.
It's a manga series that was finished in 2022 after 62 chapters. Its setting is historical, but the countries and religions are not specified (though it seems like it's Poland). The story is grim: a child prodigy, Rafal, assists a scholar, Hubert, in his research on Earth movement, and their findings point out that actually the Earth moves around the Sun. The events take place in the 15th century, when heliocentrism theory was frowned upon, and inquisitors were more than happy to deal with those who were spouting heresy.
Truth always prevails
The whole premise is this battle between science and religion, the unkillable desire of intellectuals to get closer to the truth, even if it will get them killed, and to educate others, even if they're going to be silenced by authorities. It's a story about resilience in the name of truth. The downside is that a lot of people just don't care about the truth. You may go against the church and make them recognize the science, but a simple farmer won't notice the change, and won't care at all. So why preserving truth and doing everything you can for it to be heard is so important?
Over the course of the story, the protagonists are changing, and all of them have their own reasons to believe in heliocentrism and make it a known fact. Some are purely curious, others want fame; one's motivation is money, another's is the will to rebel against the system. And characters are one of the strongest points of that story. They have proper development, their motivations are not confusing: they seem realistic.
Seems like an adventure
While this is a prevailing topic, it also combines the elements of a road story, mystery, heavily relies on drama, politics, and inner intrigues. The latter part is the reason why it's so dialogue-heavy, in addition to the philosophical debates, astronomical calculations, and church teachings. Thankfully, it doesn't feel like an info dump, and the paneling is done in a way that allows the text to not feel stifling. The art style itself, however, is not that captivating.
It's a story that focuses on humanity's will to seek out the truth, spread it, and apply it to their lives. If you wanted to jump into a science-heavy story after Dr. Stone, this one fits perfectly. And in 2022, Madhouse said that they're going to adapt the series into anime. Maybe the release date will be announced soon.
