“Orb: On the Movements of the Earth” Stage Play Unveils Cast Visuals Featuring Masataka Kubota and Toko Miura

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Based on award-winning manga Orb: On the Movements of the Earth
Stars Masataka Kubota as Oczy, Toko Miura as Jolenta
Directed by a globally renowned creative team
Performances begin October 8 at New National Theatre Tokyo
Touring Aichi, Hiroshima, Osaka, and Fukuoka after Tokyo

The stage adaptation of Orb: On the Movements of the Earth, the acclaimed historical manga by Uoto, has revealed its principal cast members and solo visuals. Masataka Kubota, known for his emotionally intense performances, takes on the role of Oczy—a gladiator who fears looking at the sky and has lost hope in the world.

Toko Miura portrays Jolenta, a passionate astronomer grappling with societal restrictions on women. Yusuke Onuki plays Gras, a man who passes on hope for the future to Oczy. Additional cast includes Sakura Kiryu as Draka, Mitsuru Fukikoshi as Antoni, and Song Ha as Badeni, the monk who reaches the truth of heliocentrism after meeting Oczy. Mirai Moriyama portrays the inquisitor Nowak, a man who relentlessly pursues heretics in the name of peace and justice.

Rafal will be played in a double cast by Ousuke Ono and Komai Mahiro, who also serve as singers in the production.

A Fusion of Movement, Drama, and Music

The story follows a group of individuals who risk their lives in pursuit of the truth about Earth’s motion, set in an era when such knowledge could cost them everything. The production brings together an international creative team to present a unique blend of physical expression, theatrical performance, and live music.

From Manga to Stage

Originally serialized in Big Comic Spirits in 2020, Orb quickly gained nationwide popularity. It earned second place in the 2021 Manga Taishō and won the Grand Prize at the 26th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize. An anime adaptation aired on NHK General TV, with its final episode recently broadcast.

The stage play runs from October 8 to 26, 2025, at the Middle Theatre of the New National Theatre Tokyo, followed by performances in Aichi, Hiroshima, Osaka, and Fukuoka.

FAQ

Q: What is Orb: On the Movements of the Earth about?
A: It tells the story of people in a repressive era who risk everything to uncover the heliocentric truth—that Earth moves.

Q: Who plays the lead role Oczy?
A: Masataka Kubota portrays Oczy, a gladiator trapped between societal expectations and personal awakening.

Q: Who is Jolenta?
A: Played by Toko Miura, Jolenta is a woman whose love for astronomy clashes with the limitations imposed on her as a woman.

Q: When and where is the play performed?
A: October 8–26, 2025, at New National Theatre Tokyo, followed by a Japan tour to Aichi, Hiroshima, Osaka, and Fukuoka.

Q: Is the stage play based on a manga?
A: Yes, it is adapted from the manga Orb by Uoto, which won major awards and was also recently adapted into an anime.

Source : ORICON NEWS