Orb: On the Movements of the Earth Omnibus Vol. 02 (Vol. 03-04)

Orb: On the Movements of the Earth Omnibus Vol. 02 (Vol. 03-04)

INTO THE ABYSS OF DESPAIR

The fascination Gras found in the heliocentric theory is left in the hands of Oczy. Clinging to faint hope in heliocentric theory, Oczy visits the brilliant, aloof monk Badeni with the stone box newly in his possession. Oczy and Badeni seek a new collaborator to help prove the theory. They find a girl despairing of the world, crushed by an era that laughs at the notion of a female scholar.

Also entrusted with the research of Count Piast, a luminary of the geocentric theory, Badeni digs yet deeper into his efforts to prove the heliocentric theory. But even as they each pursue their respective hopes, overwhelming despair comes creeping up to them. Close your eyes. Plug your ears. Be ordinary. That’s the only way to resist true knowledge.

Biographical Notes:

Uoto is an award-winning manga creator in Japan best known for Orb: On the Movements of the Earth.

Title Notes:

Award winning Series Winner of the 26th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2022 and the Mandō Kobayashi Manga Grand Prix in 2021; nominated for the Shogakukan Manga Award in 2021 and 2022; won second place in the 14th Manga Taishō Awards in 2021; ranked on multiple annual “Best Of” lists in 2021 and 2022.

Perfect for fans of Vinland Saga, 20th Century Boys, Daisuke Igarashi’s Witches, and other acclaimed historical manga; historical sci-fi that inspired an anime like Irina: the Vampire Cosmonaut; period piece manga series like MARS RED, Versailles of the Dead, and The Valiant Must Fall; historical fiction series that span large periods of time such as Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentōshō; thought-provoking science fiction along the lines of Robo Sapiens; and the autobiographical graphic novel Persepol.

Popular genres of historical fiction, mystery/suspense, science fiction (scientific intrigue and astronomy instead of aliens and robots), drama.

This Adult title is rated for Older Teen audiences (15+).

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