The World Is Dancing

Season 1

2026 · 13 episodes · 5h 12m in all · 7.1/10

Episodes

1. 

   1. Why Do People Dance?

   2 Jul 2026 · 24 min · 6.0/10

   In the midst of an era of conflict, Oniyasha wrestles with a question he cannot answer.

2. 

   2. You Have a Body

   9 Jul 2026 · 24 min · 7.0/10

   Fascinated by the woman's haunting performance, Oniyasha seeks her out and requests to watch her dance again.

3. 

   3. You Have Your Own Sense of "Good"

   16 Jul 2026 · 24 min · 8.0/10

   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.

4. 

   4. Differing Scales of Progress

   23 Jul 2026 · 24 min · 8.0/10

   As the Kanze Troupe takes the stage at Imakumano, Oniyasha gains a new perspective on both his father and the shogun.

5. 

   5. A Budding Throb

   30 Jul 2026 · 24 min · 7.0/10

   Two rival troupes hold a competition, and the stakes couldn't be higher. The losing troupe must forfeit the shogun's patronage and disband.

6. 

   6. Connection

   6 Aug 2026 · 24 min · 8.0/10

   Oniyasha gets a second chance, but he'll have to regain his confidence before facing Zojiro again.

7. 

   7. In Between

   13 Aug 2026 · 24 min · 6.0/10

   Oniyasha and Kogane struggle to accept Toku's fate.

8. 

   8. To the Other Side of the Bridge

   20 Aug 2026 · 24 min

   Oniyasha's stunning performance compels Zojiro to concede defeat. Yet the competition continues, and both performers are forced to face their own limitations.

9. 

   9. Concealed Feelings

   27 Aug 2026 · 24 min

   Oniyasha and Zojiro have decided to collaborate, but that doesn't mean everyone is happy about it. Meanwhile, Chiharu struggles with feelings of inadequacy.

10. 

    10. A World Overflowing

    3 Sept 2026 · 24 min

    Oniyasha and Zojiro take the stage for the final round, but the competition will end in a way no one predicted.

11. 

    11. The Moon Before It's Full

    10 Sept 2026 · 24 min

    Years later, the leader of the Hiyoshi Troupe, Inuo, receives a message telling him to come to Sanjobomon.

12. 

    12. Reclaiming Intentions

    17 Sept 2026 · 24 min

    Burdened 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.

13. 

    13. Noh

    24 Sept 2026 · 24 min

    Oniyasha performs with Inuo on stage.