TOKYO, Japan – March 17, 2026 – CyberAgent, Inc. is excited to share that the TV anime The World Is Dancing (co-produced by CyberAgent and Shochiku) will start airing from July 2026.
Along with the announcement, the latest teaser trailer has been revealed. The trailer introduces additional cast members Shimba Tsuchiya, Maaya Uchida, Romi Park, Katsuyuki Konishi, and Haruki Ishiya, along with a lineup of distinguished staff. We’re also unveiling a special illustration of the main characters drawn by original author Kazuto Mihara, plus his celebratory comment.
The World Is Dancing is a manga by Kazuto Mihara that ran in Kodansha’s Seinen magazine Morning. Despite being only six volumes long, it drew strong attention for its tightly woven story and themes that still resonate today.
The English version of the original manga is available online on Chapter 1 - Free Preview.
In an era of constant conflict, a beautiful, intensely curious boy named Oniyasha meets people, laughs, cries, and faces his own weaknesses as he shapes a new form of dance for a world steeped in impermanence.
This is a “dancing story” that might have unfolded when the boy who would one day create Noh—Zeami—was still known as Oniyasha, carried across 600 years to the present.
■ TV Anime The World Is Dancing Premieres This July
Teaser Trailer Now Streaming & Additional Cast Unveiled!
Teaser Trailer YouTube: https://youtu.be/UHdskWgY-GY
The teaser trailer opens with a striking line from Oniyasha (the boy who will later be known as Zeami), voiced by Yumiri Hanamori:“People live and die whether or not they dance.”
From there, the trailer rapidly introduces new characters and cast members. Katsuyuki Konishi plays Kan’ami, Oniyasha’s father and the man who, together with Zeami, is known for elevating Noh into a fully realized art form. The teaser also reveals the participation of Shimba Tsuchiya, Maaya Uchida, Romi Park, and Haruki Ishiya.
Check out the full media kit
■ “AnimeJapan 2026” – Exhibition Information for The World Is Dancing
The World Is Dancing will be featured at AnimeJapan 2026, held at Tokyo Big Sight on Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29. The series’ presence will include an exhibit, AnimeJapan‑exclusive footage, and exclusive giveaway items. We’d love for you to stop by and check it out.
Shochiku Anime Booth: Tokyo Big Sight, East Hall 5, Booth J‑25
CyberAgent Anime Booth: Tokyo Big Sight, East Hall 5, Booth J‑49
In addition, a talk event featuring Yumiri Hanamori has been confirmed at the TOKYO MX booth:
Event Title: “The World Is Dancing” Director Toshimasa Kuroyanagi × Yumiri Hanamori AJ Special Talk
Date & Time: Saturday, March 28, 12:00–12:30 (JST)
Venue: TOKYO MX Booth, A‑39, East Hall 7, Tokyo Big Sight
Guests: Yumiri Hanamori (CV: Oniyasha), Toshimasa Kuroyanagi (Director), MC: Producer Mizoguchi (CygamesPictures)
■ About The World Is Dancing
Follow “The World Is Dancing” on Social Media:
Official Website: https://sh-anime.shochiku.co.jp/worldisdancing-anime
Official X: https://x.com/wid_anime (@wid_anime)
INTRODUCTION:
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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