First serialised between 2020 and 2022, Orb: On the Movements of the Earth is set in 15th-century Europe, in an age when the geocentric worldview reigned as absolute truth. The story follows individuals who risk their lives to prove the heliocentric theory, driven by an unwavering devotion to knowledge and cosmic beauty. With more than 5.5 million copies in circulation and numerous awards to its name, the manga continues to resonate with readers through its passionate meditation on truth and intellectual courage.
Tokyo City View transforms its soaring observation deck into a site of intellectual wonder with this special collaboration. Set 250 metres above sea level, the exhibition reimagines the familiar Tokyo skyline as a stage for inquiry, where everyday scenery becomes a field for the pursuit of knowledge.
Key scenes and lines from the work unfold dynamically within the vast, sky-connected space. A highlight is the Starry Sky Theatre, created in collaboration with planetarium innovator Takayuki Ohira. The next-generation Megastar system is used to project millions of stars above the glittering Tokyo nightscape, merging the medieval heavens with the luminous modern city. The result is an immersive encounter across time – an experience that promises to change the way visitors see the world.
