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First Impression: Orb: On the Movements of the Earth
Rafal is a child prodigy in the 15th century in a country named P, at a time when people thought differently about many things. Back then, theology was…
First Look: Orb: On the Movements of the Earth
In 15th-century Poland, religion is king, and those who suggest otherwise or fall prey to wicked beliefs are burned at the stake for heresy. Rafal, a highly intelligent…
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth – Episode 1
Step back in time to witness a young man suss out the secrets of the Sun and Earth, all while having to evade the grim reality of life…
First Look: Orb: On the Movements of the Earth
In 15th-century Poland, religion is king, and those who suggest otherwise or fall prey to wicked beliefs are burned at the stake for heresy. Rafal, a highly intelligent…
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In this episode of Orb, Count Piast says that good scholars need to be like Icarus and keep trying to approach the sun – which is a metaphor…
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth – Episodes 1 and 2 Review
Welcome! Yesterday, the first two episodes of Orb: On the Movement of the Earth were released. I expected to like Orb, and I was correct. In fact, I…
Manga Talk: Orb On the Movements of the Earth volume 1-2
I dive into the story and themes of Orb on the Movements of the Earth. Story follows characters in the 15th Century studying astrology and the ideas of…
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth Episode 6 Review – Riddles from God
Are religion and science incompatible? The answer is no, not necessarily. You can believe in God and still be pro-science. Badeni from Orb is a character who proves…
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth Episode 7 Review – New Favorite Character!
The new character introduced is Jolenta, a talented and intelligent writer/researcher who can’t get credit for her work because she’s a woman. Let’s take a look at this…
Chi.: Chikyuu no Undou ni Tsuite (Orb: On the Movements of the Earth) – 05
If you're the sort of anime viewer that thinks words like "serious" and "ambitious" equal pretentious you should probably bail at this point.
Chi.: Chikyuu no Undou ni Tsuite (Orb: On the Movements of the Earth) – 06
The essential nature of the divide is brought forth beautifully and poetically, as Orb has a talent for doing.
Chi.: Chikyuu no Undou ni Tsuite (Orb: On the Movements of the Earth) – 03
Oppression is oppression, and atrocities are atrocities. And kudos to any writer who chooses to use their gifts to expose such evil.
Chi.: Chikyuu no Undou ni Tsuite (Orb: On the Movements of the Earth) – 04
There are many fundamental questions being posed here, not least the idea of whether asking questions is in itself incompatible with the concept of faith.
Chi.: Chikyuu no Undou ni Tsuite (Orb: On the Movements of the Earth) – 08
This is getting complicated.
Chi.: Chikyuu no Undou ni Tsuite (Orb: On the Movements of the Earth) – 07
Golly, I wonder who Jolenta's father is.
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First Impressions: Chi.: Chikyuu no Undou ni Tsuite (Orb: On the Movements of the Earth)
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Orb: On the Movement of the Earth Episode 3 Review – Sayonara, Rafal
We’ll start with a recap of Orb’s third episode, which is now available on Netflix, depending on your region. After I go over the main plot points, I’ll…
Orb: On the Movement of the Earth Episode 4 Review – The Doubting Duelist
Greetings! The second arc of Orb has begun with a new main character: Orczy the duelist. These are my thoughts on him and the fourth episode as a…
Orb: On the Movement of the Earth Episode 5 Review: Hope In the World
It’s time for more Orb: On the Movement of the Earth! I have no motivation for an interesting introduction today. Episode 5: Even If I Die, This World…
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