‘Orb: On the Movements of the Earth’ Confirms Stage Play for October 2025

The Orb: On the Movements of the Earth manga ran from 2020 to 2022 and was compiled in just eight volumes; a much smaller number than most major titles. Still, the manga became a proper cult classic with a loyal and devoted following, which was increased thanks to the anime adaptation.

And while the anime never reached the level of popularity of major mainstream titles, it drew solid numbers and while the anime ended on March 15, 2025, the franchise will continue, as a stage play has been confirmed for October.

The stage play, titled Butai Chi -Chikyū no Undō ni Tsuite- (Stage Orb: On the Movements of the Earth), will have its premiere in October at the New National Theatre in Tokyo. The official poster has been revealed:

The cast will consist of Masataka Kubota, Tōko Miura, Yūsuke Ōnuki, Mitsuru Fukikoshi, Songha, and Mirai Moriyama. A promo image of the cast members has also been revealed:

Keishi Nagatsuka will write the script, while Israeli director and choreographer Avshalom Pollak (The Cat that Lived a Million Times, Hyakki Opera Rashōmon stage plays) will be directing the stage play. Umitarō Abe (Drifting Home, Penguin Highway anime) will be in charge of composing the music, and Ella Rothschild is in charge of choreography.

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