180. Orb and so called "Smart Anime'
Published: October 9, 2025
Duration: 1:20:01
In today’s episode, we’re diving into realism in anime — from speculative realism in the sci-fi classic Legend of the Galactic Heroes to the grounded historical storytelling of Orb: On the Movements of the Earth. We’ll explore how anime captures the human condition, whether through the lens of history or the far reaches of the future.