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The World Is Dancing

Series Overview

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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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedScripted
Original Network
TOKYO MX
KBS Kyoto
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 13 Episodes

24 min per episode

Air Date Window

2026 – 2026

Premiered: Thu, Jul 2, 2026

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Thu, Sep 24, 2026

Season 1, Episode 13: “Noh”

Oniyasha performs with Inuo on stage.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Trailer [Subtitled]Official

Type: Trailer • Published 2026-06-08

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Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Toshimasa Kuroyanagi

Screenplay & Story

Sawako Kawamitsu

Original Score & Music

Daisuke Shinoda

Director of Photography

Yutaro Kikuchi

Film Editing

Daisuke Hiraki

Department Leadership Roster

Yutaro Kikuchi

Director of Photography

Daisuke Hiraki

Editor

Daisuke Shinoda

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: 10

10: Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.

International Certification Matrix

France (CNC)10

Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The World Is Dancing

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What is The World Is Dancing about?

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.

How many seasons does The World Is Dancing have?

The World Is Dancing comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The World Is Dancing?

Key cast members in The World Is Dancing include Yumiri Hanamori, Shimba Tsuchiya, Maaya Uchida, Romi Park, Katsuyuki Konishi.

Who created or directed The World Is Dancing?

The World Is Dancing was developed and directed by Toshimasa Kuroyanagi.