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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- web series (ONA)
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 32 min
- Total watch time
- 3 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 28, 2022
- Season
- Winter 2022
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Production +h
- Director
- Mitsuo Iso
- Original creator
- Mitsuo Iso
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 68/100
Estimated watch time
3h 12m
⚡ 2 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Space94%Artificial Intelligence90%Survival84%Conspiracy83%Primarily Child Cast75%Software Development65%Robots64%Female Protagonist60%Male Protagonist60%Ensemble Cast60%
ONAFINISHED2022 WINTER6.8 / 10 AniList score
The Orbital Children
地球外少年少女• Chikyuugai Shounen Shoujo
Synopsis
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. (Source: Anime News Network) Note: Also released in Japan as a 2-part film series with the same content, the first part showing in theaters simultaneously with the worldwide Netflix release.
Should you watch The Orbital Children?
The Orbital Children has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 68/100 — 37% of 6,278 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #20 most popular anime of 2022 on AniList.
Of the 10.6K AniList users who started it, 5.1% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 9K have finished it.
At about 3 h 12 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Sci-Fi — especially space, artificial intelligence, survival, conspiracy.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
6 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Mitsuo Iso
- Director
- Mitsuo Iso
- Character design
- Kenichi Yoshida
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Endings (1)
- ED1“Oarana” by Harusaruhi · eps 1-5
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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The Orbital Children FAQ
How many episodes does The Orbital Children have?
The Orbital Children has 6 episodes of about 32 minutes each, roughly 3 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch The Orbital Children?
About 3 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 3 days; at one hour a day, about 4 days.
Is The Orbital Children finished?
Yes. The Orbital Children has finished airing — the final episode aired January 28, 2022.
Is there a season 2 of The Orbital Children?
No sequel is listed for The Orbital Children as of October 2026.
Is The Orbital Children based on a manga?
No. The Orbital Children is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated The Orbital Children?
The Orbital Children was animated by Production +h and directed by Mitsuo Iso.
Where can I watch The Orbital Children?
The Orbital Children is listed on Netflix. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.