On its first broadcast anniversary, “Chi: About the Movement of the Earth” gets a free all-episodes marathon on ABEMA tonight at 6:30 PM JST (Sun, Oct 5, 2025). All 25 episodes will also be free on demand for one week, so you can binge or catch up at your own pace.
Free marathon tonight on ABEMA: all 25 episodes at 6:30 PM JST
ABEMA celebrates the anime’s first broadcast anniversary with a full-series stream. Head to the ABEMA SPECIAL channel at 6:30 PM JST to start from episode 1 and ride straight through the finale.
One-week free VOD window: how to pace a full-series binge
Miss the live start? No problem. Every episode stays free for one week after the stream. Plan two or three viewing blocks, hydrate, and set mini-breaks between story turns—the show’s tension builds fast.
Where to watch: channel and program link
Channel: ABEMA SPECIAL
Program link: ABEMA program page
Official site: Anime “Chi” official site
What newcomers should know before episode one starts
This is a serious historical drama about scholarship, conscience, and risk. Set in 15th-century Europe, it follows people who stake their lives to test an idea that could upend dogma. It’s thoughtful, dialogue-driven, and gripping.
Cast, creators, and the sound of conviction
Studio: Madhouse. Director: Kenichi Shimizu. Series Composition: Shingo Irie. Character Design: Masaru Sakamoto. Music: Kensuke Ushio.
Main cast: Maaya Sakamoto (Rafau), Kenjiro Tsuda (Novak), Sho Hayami (Hubert), Katsuyuki Konishi (Okzy), Yuichi Nakamura (Badeni), Saya Hitomi (Jolenta), Miyuri Shimabukuro (Duraka), Satoshi Hino (Schmidt).
Themes: Sakanaction “Kaijū” (OP) / Yorushika “Aporia” (ED).
Set a reminder for 6:30 PM JST, open the program link, and invite a friend—then use the one-week free window if you need breaks between arcs.
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