The World Is DancingOne does not need dance to live.
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.
WriterSawako Kawamitsu
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August 27, 2026
Why Do People Dance?
Jul 2, 2026
In the midst of an era of conflict, Oniyasha wrestles with a question he cannot answer.
You Have a Body
Jul 9, 2026
Fascinated by the woman's haunting performance, Oniyasha seeks her out and requests to watch her dance again.
You Have Your Own Sense of "Good"
Jul 16, 2026
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.
Differing Scales of Progress
Jul 23, 2026
As the Kanze Troupe takes the stage at Imakumano, Oniyasha gains a new perspective on both his father and the shogun.
A Budding Throb
Jul 30, 2026
Two rival troupes hold a competition, and the stakes couldn't be higher. The losing troupe must forfeit the shogun's patronage and disband.
Connection
Aug 6, 2026
Oniyasha gets a second chance, but he'll have to regain his confidence before facing Zojiro again.
In Between
Aug 13, 2026
Oniyasha and Kogane struggle to accept Toku's fate.
To the Other Side of the Bridge
Aug 20, 2026
Oniyasha's stunning performance compels Zojiro to concede defeat. Yet the competition continues, and both performers are forced to face their own limitations.
Episode 9
Aug 27, 2026
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Episode 10
Sep 3, 2026
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Episode 11
Sep 10, 2026
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Episode 12
Sep 17, 2026
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Episode 13
Sep 24, 2026
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