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The World Is Dancing

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S1 E13 · Noh

About The World Is Dancing

The World Is Dancing is a drama anime series that premiered on TOKYO MX on July 2, 2026. It has 1 season and 13 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 13 "Noh", aired on September 24, 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

13 episodes · 1 season

Season 1

2026 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 1 month ago

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    13. Noh

    Finale

    Oniyasha performs with Inuo on stage.

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    12. Reclaiming Intentions

    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.

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    11. The Moon Before It's Full

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

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    10. A World Overflowing

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

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    9. Concealed Feelings

    Oniyasha 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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    8. To the Other Side of the Bridge

    Oniyasha'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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    7. In Between

    Oniyasha and Kogane struggle to accept Toku's fate.

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    6. Connection

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

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    5. A Budding Throb

    Two 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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    4. Differing Scales of Progress

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

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    3. 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.

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    2. You Have a Body

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

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    1. Why Do People Dance?

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

Cast & crew

  • Nobunaga Shimazaki

    Nobunaga Shimazaki

    Oniyasha (voice)

The World Is Dancing FAQ

Will there be new episodes of The World Is Dancing?

The World Is Dancing has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on September 24, 2026.

When did the latest episode of The World Is Dancing come out?

The most recent episode of The World Is Dancing, Season 1 Episode 13 "Noh", aired on September 24, 2026.

How many seasons of The World Is Dancing are there?

The World Is Dancing has 1 season with 13 episodes in total.

When did The World Is Dancing first air?

The World Is Dancing first aired on TOKYO MX on July 2, 2026.

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