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Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!

2026Movie2 h 2 min

ComedyDrama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic718.0Rotten Tomatoes90%85%

A deeply romantic, moving comedy movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

Haru and Luis love competing in Tokyo’s ballroom dance scene, but after tragedy strikes, Haru withdraws into isolation. When friends coax her back to the studio, she develops an infatuation with the new instructor. She must face what comes next as sparks fly.

Feels like

  • Ballroom Dance Drama
  • Healing Romance
  • Tokyo Urban Setting
  • Emotional Recovery
  • Graceful Movement
  • Heartwarming Narrative
  • Competitive Spirit
  • Grief and Renewal
  • Choreographed Beauty

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Josef Kubota Wladyka
Written by
Josef Kubota Wladyka, Nicholas Huynh
Produced by
Josef Kubota Wladyka, Mao Nagakura, Kimberly Parker Zox
Music by
Nathan Halpern

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Facts

September 23, 2026 · 2 h 2 min · Comedy, Drama, Romance

Released
September 23, 2026
Runtime
2 h 2 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original language
Japanese
Also spoken
English, Spanish
Made in
United States, Japan

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty! worth watching?"

Questions about Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty! worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 71).

Is Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty! okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty! good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty! make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty! in English?

JapaneseEnglishSpanish

No, it was made in Japanese, with some English and Spanish.