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13 episodes

The World Is Dancing - Season 1

First aired Jul 2, 2026Season 1

Browse all 13 episodes in this season, including available images, air dates, runtimes, ratings and episode summaries from TMDB.

Episodes

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Episode 1

Why Do People Dance?

6.0
Jul 2, 202624 min1 votes

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

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Episode 2

You Have a Body

7.0
Jul 9, 202624 min2 votes

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

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Episode 3

You Have Your Own Sense of "Good"

8.0
Jul 16, 202624 min1 votes

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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Episode 4

Differing Scales of Progress

8.0
Jul 23, 202624 min1 votes

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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Episode 5

A Budding Throb

7.0
Jul 30, 202624 min1 votes

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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Episode 6

Connection

8.0
Aug 6, 202624 min1 votes

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

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Episode 7

In Between

6.0
Aug 13, 202624 min2 votes

Oniyasha and Kogane struggle to accept Toku's fate.

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Episode 8

To the Other Side of the Bridge

NR
Aug 20, 202624 min

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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Episode 9

Concealed Feelings

NR
Aug 27, 202624 min

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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Episode 10

A World Overflowing

NR
Sep 3, 202624 min

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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Episode 11

The Moon Before It's Full

NR
Sep 10, 202624 min

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

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Episode 12

Reclaiming Intentions

NR
Sep 17, 202624 min

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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Episode 13

Noh

NR
Sep 24, 202624 min

Oniyasha performs with Inuo on stage.