Orb: On the Movements of the Earth Stage Play Unveils Trailer Featuring PK shampoo’s Song “Hoshi”

Orb: On the Movements of the Earth Stage Play Reveals First Trailer with Theme Song by PK shampoo

The highly anticipated stage play adaptation of Orb: On the Movements of the Earth has officially released its first promotional trailer. The video not only introduces the play’s main cast but also features the theme song “Hoshi” performed by the acclaimed Japanese rock band PK shampoo — a personal favorite of the manga's creator, Uoto.

Based on the award-winning manga serialized in Weekly Big Comic Spirits since 2020, Orb continues to grow in popularity after its successful anime adaptation aired on NHK General TV from October 2024 to March 2025 and streamed globally via Netflix.

Trailer Breakdown and Featured Song

The newly released trailer gives fans a preview of the dramatic visuals and emotional stakes expected in the theatrical production. Highlighting themes of personal sacrifice, intellectual freedom, and ideological resistance, the trailer’s narration is underscored by the band PK shampoo’s emotionally charged track “Hoshi,” reinforcing the philosophical core of the story.

Uoto’s admiration for PK shampoo has been publicly acknowledged, making this collaboration a natural fit for the play’s aesthetic and message.

Performance Schedule and Venues

The stage play begins its run at the New National Theatre’s Playhouse in Tokyo from October 8 to October 26, 2025. All 23 scheduled performances in Tokyo have already sold out, indicating massive early interest.

Following the Tokyo run, the production will continue to Aichi, Hiroshima, Osaka, and Fukuoka for regional performances. Tickets for the remaining cities are now available through general sales.

Creative Team Behind the Stage Adaptation

The Orb stage play is being led by a seasoned team of theatrical professionals:

• Director: Avshalom Pollak (The Cat That Lived a Million Times)

• Scriptwriter: Keishi Nagatsuka

• Music Composer: Kaitaro Abe

• Choreographer: Ella Rothschild

This multidisciplinary team brings cinematic depth, emotional nuance, and physical storytelling to the philosophical themes of the source material.

Main Cast Lineup

The official cast includes an impressive lineup of actors bringing Uoto’s complex characters to life:

• Oczy – Portrayed by Masataka Kubota

• Nowak – Played by Mirai Moriyama

• Jolenta – Played by Toko Miura

• Gras – Portrayed by Yusuke Oonuki

• Draka – Played by Sakura Kiryu

• Antoni – Played by Mitsuru Fukikoshi

• Badeni – Portrayed by Songha

This ensemble promises a compelling theatrical experience with strong emotional and intellectual weight.

The Manga and Anime: A Quick Recap

Originally launched in 2020, Orb: On the Movements of the Earth now has eight collected volumes available in Japan. The English version is licensed and released by Seven Seas Entertainment, helping the story reach global audiences.

Plot Summary:
Set in 15th-century Europe, the story follows Rafal, a prodigious young thinker destined for theological study. However, his dedication to reason leads him to challenge the dominant belief system of the time by proposing that the Earth orbits the Sun—a belief that could lead him straight to the Inquisition’s stake.

Years later, two Watch Guild members—Oczy and Gras—discover Rafal’s hidden manuscripts. What follows is a tension-filled narrative of ideological struggle, scientific curiosity, and moral choices in a time of religious oppression.

Stage Play Visual and Tagline

The key visual released alongside the trailer features the tagline:

“Do you have a belief that you would not compromise even if it meant sacrificing your life? Do you have a virtue that you want to stick to even if the whole world is against you?”

This haunting question encapsulates the essence of the play’s philosophical and emotional inquiry.

Final Thoughts

As the manga, anime, and now stage adaptation expand the legacy of Orb: On the Movements of the Earth, fans of historical drama, intellectual thrillers, and theatrical storytelling will find this production especially powerful.

With a fully sold-out Tokyo premiere and a highly acclaimed production team, the stage play promises to deliver a moving and thought-provoking experience.

Stay tuned for reviews, performance clips, and ticket updates as the production continues its national tour in Fall 2025.