On the YouTube channel "MEW’S BOX: Culture Video Media," a video has been released featuring manga editor Chiyoda reflecting on the period when creator Uoto was developing the concept for "Orb," as well as its journey from serialization to anime adaptation.

From October 2024 to March 2025, the manga "Orb: On the Movements of the Earth" gained renewed attention through a two-season anime adaptation. Its appeal stretches beyond mere historical romance or intellectual curiosity about heliocentrism; its heart lies in the unwavering human pursuit of truth. Through insights shared by the creator Uoto and the initiating editor, Chiyoda, readers glimpse profound philosophies that reach far beyond the story itself, reflecting the resolve underlying their creative vision.

The Bold Vision of Creator Uoto and Editor Chiyoda

"Orb" emerged from the unconventional talent of Uoto, who penned this provocative work at just 23 years old. Having already garnered industry attention with his debut, "Hyaku M (100m)," a manga about the 100-meter sprint, Uoto ambitiously set out to explore heliocentrism for his next project. Although initially rejected by another publisher, the concept found new life upon meeting editor Chiyoda. Recalling their collaboration, Chiyoda stated, "Even without knowing the full storyline initially, I was convinced it would be extraordinary just because it was Uoto tackling heliocentrism."

A Revolutionary Storytelling Structure

The storytelling structure itself is bold and distinctive. "Orb" utilizes a relay-style narrative, frequently shifting protagonists across generations. Characters readers become attached to meet sudden deaths, their beliefs and aspirations inherited by subsequent characters. "Mainstream manga often thrives on character-driven appeal," Chiyoda remarked. "'Orb' deliberately counters that trend." The death of the first protagonist early in volume one notably shocked many readers.

Source : MEW’S BOX: Culture Video Media