"Eh..." "Too harsh" Anime "Orb:" Episode 20, the "shocking reunion" of Nowak & Jolenta father and daughter leaves viewers speechless.

In episode 20 of the anime "Orb: On the Movements of the Earth," aired on February 8, Nowak (CV: Kenjiro Tsuda) corners the leader of the "Heretical Liberation Front." However, the leader turns out to be Nowak's daughter, Jolenta (CV: Toa Yukinari), who takes a shocking action that leaves viewers heartbroken, wondering, "Is there such a reunion...?"

Since hearing that his daughter Jolenta was executed for associating with heretics who believed in the heliocentric theory, Nowak lost all purpose in life. But when he learns of an incident related to the heliocentric theory, he becomes determined to "kill the heliocentric theory."

In episode 20, "I Love the Heliocentric Theory," Nowak finally reaches the hideout of the Heretical Liberation Front, who are trying to spread the heliocentric theory. However, the leader of the Front is actually Jolenta, who is still alive. Before Nowak realizes her identity, Jolenta blows up the hideout, leaving father and daughter to part ways without exchanging words.

The tragic reunion of father and daughter sent shockwaves across the internet, with comments such as "What...," "This is the worst outcome," "Is there such a reunion...?" and "I thought they would talk... but not like this."

The anime "Orb: On the Movements of the Earth" is based on a popular manga by Uoto, which has swept multiple awards, including the 26th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize Manga Award. It tells the story of people who risked their beliefs and lives to prove the heliocentric theory.

Episode 20: "I Love the Heliocentric Theory"
【Synopsis】
The "Heretical Liberation Front" continues its steady preparations for printing and is finally about to join forces with the workshop that has the printing press. However, Jolenta decides to stay behind at the hideout for some reason. Draka is entrusted with a letter from Jolenta, which contains words left behind by Rafal.
Meanwhile, Nowak, driven by hatred, is closing in on the hideout. At the moment of the tragic reunion between father and daughter, what action does Jolenta take?

(C)Uoto/Shogakukan /On the Movements of the Earth Project

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