'Orb: On the Movements of the Earth' is a poignant anime that tells the story of Rafal, a young prodigy living in a time when questioning dogma leads to severe consequences. Inspired by the theory of heliocentrism, Rafal’s journey is filled with emotional turmoil and philosophical dialogues reminiscent of adult stories like 'Vinland Saga.' The show's exquisite animation showcases detailed character expressions and breathtaking night skies, enhancing the experience as characters navigate their dangerous pursuit of knowledge against the backdrop of the Church's Inquisition.
Though one is set a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away and the other in a fictionalized version of 15th century Poland, you could swap the Death Star plans in that one hallway scene in Rogue One for an even vaguer and more abstract concept - the theory of heliocentrism - and you get at the core of this poignant, emotionally devastating, thought-provoking, inspirational anime.
Determined to find out more, Rafal becomes part of a struggle for knowledge and wonder, and one in a long line of characters who become obsessed with the idea of heliocentrism.
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