In 2045, two children born on the moon and three kids from Earth try to survive after an accident on their space station leaves them stranded.
The best episode of "The Orbital Children" is "Lunatic Seven", rated 7.2/10 from 49 user votes. It was directed by Asuka Kuroda, Satoshi Furuhashi and written by Mitsuo Iso. "Lunatic Seven" aired on 1/28/2022 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "A Story Ends".
The rabbit mascot comes to aid the children, who are trapped in a room leaking air. But to escape, the kids must walk outside in space to reach a ship.
Director: Asuka Kuroda, Satoshi Furuhashi
Writer: Mitsuo Iso
The kids learn the truth about the harrowing prophecy of Seven and the extremists who support him as comets continue to hurdle toward Earth.
Director: Hideki Ito
Writer: Mitsuo Iso
Mina, Doc, Taiyo, and the crew try to evacuate everyone from the space station. Meanwhile, Toya makes one last stand to save them all.
Director: Mitsuo Iso, Kazuo Terada
Writer: Mitsuo Iso
Toya and Taiyo make their way through the station to find their friends after the shockwave from the passing comet knocks out oxygen and the internet.
Director: Hideki Ito
Writer: Mitsuo Iso
Toya makes contact with his uncle, the Captain, but further disaster threatens the kids and humanity as a whole when someone takes over the station.
Director: Akira Honma
Writer: Mitsuo Iso
Born on the moon, Toya half-heartedly welcomes three kids from Earth to his home in space. But during the welcome party a terrifying accident occurs.
Director: Mitsuo Iso, Kazuo Terada
Writer: Mitsuo Iso