★ 7.7 TV Series
The Elusive Samurai
Born into a life of acting and dance with a traveling theater troupe in 14th-century Japan, 12-year old Oniyasha has one problem—he doesn't know what the point of any of it is. "Why must I step with the… Read more
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Born into a life of acting and dance with a traveling theater troupe in 14th-century Japan, 12-year old Oniyasha has one problem—he doesn't know what the point of any of it is. "Why must I step with the left foot here instead of the right? Why is one performance good and another, bad? Why do people dance at all?" It all seems perfectly arbitrary, until a chance encounter in a run-down shack sets him down a path to revolutionizing the art form and influencing much of Japanese culture to come. A fictionalized account of the early life of Zeami Motokiyo (Oniyasha), the founder of modern Noh theater—the world's oldest surviving theater art—this coming-of-age artist's journey vividly brings to life a man far ahead of his time during one of Japan's most culturally and socially vibrant eras. (Source: Kodansha Comics) Note: World Is Dancing streamed 3 days in advance of the TV broadcast on Prime Video and HIDIVE beginning June 29th, 2026. Regular broadcasting began on July 2nd, 2026.
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Characters & Japanese Voice Cast
Oniyasha
Main
VA: Yumiri Hanamori
Chiharu
Supporting
VA: Inori Minase
Inuou
Supporting
VA: Youji Matsuda
Ishiya
Supporting
VA: Shinba Tsuchiya
Yoshimitsu Ashikaga
Supporting
VA: Takahiro Sakurai
Kogane
Supporting
VA: Maaya Uchida
Zojiro
Supporting
VA: Romi Park
Shirabyoshi
Supporting
VA: Miyuki Sawashiro
Kan’ami
Supporting
VA: Katsuyuki Konishi
Nariko
Supporting
VA: Mamiko Noto
Satsuki
Supporting
VA: Hazuki Seto
Junigoro
Supporting
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The World Is Dancing in India?
The World Is Dancing is available in India on Anime Times. Availability can differ by season and changes over time.
How many episodes does The World Is Dancing have?
The World Is Dancing has 13 episodes.
Which studio made The World Is Dancing?
The World Is Dancing is produced by Cypic.
Facts from AniList (also listed on MyAnimeList); streaming availability from JustWatch India. Last updated 16 October 2026, 9:22 PM IST. Episode times are Japan broadcast times shown in IST. Spotted a mistake? Write to [email protected].