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The World Is Dancing

2026Show1 season13 episodes

AnimationDrama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

Summary

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.

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  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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The World Is Dancing episodes

1 season · 13 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Hito wa Naze Mau no ka, 8.1
  2. S1 E2 Anta ni wa Karada ga Aru ja Nai ka, 8.7
  3. S1 E3 Kimi ni wa Kimi no Yosa ga Aru, 8.4
  4. S1 E4 Hakobi no Ôkisa wa Chigaedo, 8.4
  5. S1 E5 Moederu Kodô, 8.2
  6. S1 E6 Musubitsuki, 8.6
  7. S1 E7 Hazama nite, 8.6
  8. S1 E8 Hashi no Mukou e, 8.3
  9. S1 E9 Himetaru Omoi, 7.9
  10. S1 E10 Afureta Sekai, 8.9
  11. S1 E11 Komochizuki, 8.6
  12. S1 E12 Shoshin, 8.4
  13. S1 E13 Nou, 9.0

Cast

15 of 15 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Sohei Fuchimoto, Toshimasa Kuroyanagi, Naru Hosoma
Written by
Sawako Kawamitsu
Music by
Daisuke Shinoda

Everyone

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Facts

July 2, 2026 · September 24, 2026 · Ended

First aired
July 2, 2026
Last aired
September 24, 2026
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 13 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Animation, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The World Is Dancing?"

Questions about The World Is Dancing

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The World Is Dancing?

It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The World Is Dancing worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 7.3).

Is The World Is Dancing okay for kids?

ViolenceStrong language

Yes: its content advisories are violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The World Is Dancing?

5 h

About 5 hours: 13 episodes in 1 season of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2026 to 2026.

Can I half-watch The World Is Dancing?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for complexity and 8 for philosophical.

Is The World Is Dancing plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (10 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The World Is Dancing in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.