S01E0124:121. Why Do People Dance?In the midst of an era of conflict, Oniyasha wrestles with a question he cannot answer.Episodes — Season 1
Season pageS01E0124:121. Why Do People Dance?In the midst of an era of conflict, Oniyasha wrestles with a question he cannot answer.
S01E0224:422. You Have a BodyFascinated by the woman's haunting performance, Oniyasha seeks her out and requests to watch her dance again.
S01E0324:563. You Have Your Own Sense of "Good"The 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.
S01E0424:314. Differing Scales of ProgressAs the Kanze Troupe takes the stage at Imakumano, Oniyasha gains a new perspective on both his father and the shogun.
S01E0524:135. A Budding ThrobTwo rival troupes hold a competition, and the stakes couldn't be higher. The losing troupe must forfeit the shogun's patronage and disband.
S01E0624:516. ConnectionOniyasha gets a second chance, but he'll have to regain his confidence before facing Zojiro again.
S01E0724:577. In BetweenOniyasha and Kogane struggle to accept Toku's fate.
S01E0824:408. To the Other Side of the BridgeOniyasha's stunning performance compels Zojiro to concede defeat. Yet the competition continues, and both performers are forced to face their own limitations.
S01E0924:069. Concealed FeelingsOniyasha and Zojiro have decided to collaborate, but that doesn't mean everyone is happy about it. Meanwhile, Chiharu struggles with feelings of inadequacy.
S01E1024:4710. A World OverflowingOniyasha and Zojiro take the stage for the final round, but the competition will end in a way no one predicted.
S01E1124:1311. The Moon Before It's FullYears later, the leader of the Hiyoshi Troupe, Inuo, receives a message telling him to come to Sanjobomon.
S01E1224:3912. Reclaiming IntentionsBurdened 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.
S01E1324:4913. NohOniyasha performs with Inuo on stage.Where to stream The World Is Dancing
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The World Is Dancing synopsis
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.
The World Is Dancing cast
Yumiri HanamoriOniyasha (voice) · 13 ep.
Shimba TsuchiyaIshiya (voice) · 13 ep.
Maaya UchidaKogane (voice) · 13 ep.
Romi ParkZojiro (voice) · 13 ep.
Katsuyuki KonishiKan'ami (voice) · 13 ep.
Haruki IshiyaJunigoro (voice) · 13 ep.
Takahiro SakuraiAshikaga Yoshimitsu (voice) · 13 ep.
Nobuo TobitaNijo Yoshimoto (voice) · 13 ep.
Mamiko NotoNariko (voice) · 13 ep.
Inori MinaseChiharu (voice) · 13 ep.
Hazuki SetoSatsuki (voice) · 13 ep.
Yoji MatsudaInuo (voice) · 13 ep.
Miyuki SawashiroShirabyoshi (voice) · 13 ep.
Kenichirou MatsudaYoriyuki Hosokawa (voice) · 13 ep.
Nobunaga ShimazakiOniyasha (voice) · 1 ep.The World Is Dancing trailer
About the series The World Is Dancing
The World Is Dancing is a series (animation and drama), airing on TOKYO MX and KBS Kyoto since 2026. It has 1 season and 13 episodes of about 24 minutes each. The series ended on September 24, 2026. Cast members include Yumiri Hanamori, Shimba Tsuchiya and Maaya Uchida. It is rated 6.2/10 by 5 TMDB users.
Frequently asked questions about The World Is Dancing
Where to watch The World Is Dancing online?
No legal streaming offer is listed in the United States for The World Is Dancing yet (source: JustWatch via TMDB). Each episode has its own page with this information.
How many seasons of The World Is Dancing are there?
The World Is Dancing has 1 season for a total of 13 episodes.
Has The World Is Dancing ended?
Yes, the series has ended: the last episode aired on September 24, 2026.
Who stars in The World Is Dancing?
The lead actors are Yumiri Hanamori (Oniyasha (voice)), Shimba Tsuchiya (Ishiya (voice)), Maaya Uchida (Kogane (voice)), Romi Park (Zojiro (voice)), Katsuyuki Konishi (Kan'ami (voice)).
