The World Is Dancing (2026)
In 1374, amid the turmoil of the Northern and Southern Courts' long running conflict, a boy named Oniyasha is born into a family of sarugaku theater performers. He spends his days in a kind of quiet gloom, haunted by a simple but persistent question: Why do people dance? Then, one day, he witnesses a dance that he feels to be “good”—and everything begins to change. This is the story of the beautiful young boy who would one day shape the art of Noh and be remembered as Zeami.
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Episodes
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1. Why Do People Dance?2026-07-02 · 24mIn the midst of an era of conflict, Oniyasha wrestles with a question he cannot answer.
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2. You Have a Body2026-07-09 · 24mFascinated by the woman's haunting performance, Oniyasha seeks her out and requests to watch her dance again.
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3. You Have Your Own Sense of "Good"2026-07-16 · 24mThe Kanze Troupe has a once-in-a-lifetime chance to perform for the shogun, but it's an opportunity that weighs heavily on Oniyasha's shoulders.
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4. Differing Scales of Progress2026-07-23 · 24mAs the Kanze Troupe takes the stage at Imakumano, Oniyasha gains a new perspective on both his father and the shogun.
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5. A Budding Throb2026-07-30 · 24mTwo rival troupes hold a competition, and the stakes couldn't be higher. The losing troupe must forfeit the shogun's patronage and disband.
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6. Connection2026-08-06 · 24mOniyasha gets a second chance, but he'll have to regain his confidence before facing Zojiro again.
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7. In Between2026-08-13 · 24mOniyasha and Kogane struggle to accept Toku's fate.
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8. To the Other Side of the Bridge2026-08-20 · 24mOniyasha's stunning performance compels Zojiro to concede defeat. Yet the competition continues, and both performers are forced to face their own limitations.
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9. Concealed Feelings2026-08-27 · 24mOniyasha and Zojiro have decided to collaborate, but that doesn't mean everyone is happy about it. Meanwhile, Chiharu struggles with feelings of inadequacy.
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10. A World Overflowing2026-09-03 · 24mOniyasha and Zojiro take the stage for the final round, but the competition will end in a way no one predicted.
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11. The Moon Before It's Full2026-09-10 · 24mYears later, the leader of the Hiyoshi Troupe, Inuo, receives a message telling him to come to Sanjobomon.
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12. Reclaiming Intentions2026-09-17 · 24mBurdened by a changing body, Oniyasha returns to old friends and the village he once called home. Perhaps he can find the resolve to move forward there.
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13. Noh2026-09-24 · 24mOniyasha performs with Inuo on stage.
Cast
Yumiri HanamoriOniyasha (voice)
Shimba TsuchiyaIshiya (voice)
Maaya UchidaKogane (voice)
Romi ParkZojiro (voice)
Katsuyuki KonishiKan'ami (voice)
Haruki IshiyaJunigoro (voice)
Takahiro SakuraiAshikaga Yoshimitsu (voice)
Nobuo TobitaNijo Yoshimoto (voice)
Mamiko NotoNariko (voice)
Inori MinaseChiharu (voice)
Hazuki SetoSatsuki (voice)
Yoji MatsudaInuo (voice)
Miyuki SawashiroShirabyoshi (voice)
Kenichirou MatsudaYoriyuki Hosokawa (voice)Images
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