The Orbital Children
2022 • Production +h
- Format
- ONA
- Aired
- 2022
- Episodes
- 6
- Status
- Finished
- Studio
- Production +h · Netflix · Avex Pictures
- Genres
- Adventure · Science fiction
The anime is set in 2045, where the Internet and AI are commonplace even in space, and centers on a group of children stranded in space after a large-scale accident occurs in a space station. By using narrowband, social networking, and a drone that they can manipulate through smartphones and low-intelligence AI, they overcome many crises.
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The Orbital Children was conceived and directed by Mitsuo Iso, a visionary animator renowned for his work on Neon Genesis Evangelion and his own directorial debut, Dennō Coil. Produced by the studio Production +h, the series was created to explore themes of transhumanism and the digital landscape within a near-future setting, reflecting Iso's long-standing interest in how technological advancement reshapes human society and adolescent development.
Released in 2022, the series was designed with a distinct visual aesthetic that emphasizes the technical constraints and possibilities of space exploration, blending hard science fiction with a grounded, character-focused narrative. Upon its release, it received critical acclaim for its intricate world-building and its commitment to portraying complex scientific concepts, ultimately securing its place as a significant entry in modern Japanese science fiction animation.
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