Orb: On the Movements of the Earth (Chi. Chikyuu no Undou ni Tsuite) (2024)

“Disclaimer: Consider the possibility of this review containing minor spoilers.

Chi. Chikyuu no Undou ni Tsuite, or Orb: About the Movements of the Earth, as it came to be known in English, is the dark horse anime from last and this year, coming out without any hype behind and being one of the best and most praised, despite remaining relatively niche.

To start with, it is important to say that it is one of the most serious anime in years. It has a little bit of comedy and action in it but they are so briefly in the show, especially the former, that they might as well not count. It easily enters into that list of anti-anime or non-anime shows for people that is not into the medium much because of the typical idea they have about it.

With that said, Orb is clear” read more