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The Best Episodes of The World Is Dancing

Every episode of The World Is Dancing ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The World Is Dancing!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The World Is Dancing Season 1 Episode 2 - You Have a Body
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - You Have a Body

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The World Is Dancing Season 1 Episode 3 - You Have Your Own Sense of "Good"
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - You Have Your Own Sense of "Good"

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The World Is Dancing Season 1 Episode 4 - Differing Scales of Progress
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Differing Scales of Progress

    S1:E4

    As the Kanze Troupe takes the stage at Imakumano, Oniyasha gains a new perspective on both his father and the shogun.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The World Is Dancing Season 1 Episode 6 - Connection
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Connection

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The World Is Dancing Season 1 Episode 5 - A Budding Throb
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - A Budding Throb

    S1:E5

    Two rival troupes hold a competition, and the stakes couldn't be higher. The losing troupe must forfeit the shogun's patronage and disband.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The World Is Dancing Season 1 Episode 1 - Why Do People Dance?
    6.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Why Do People Dance?

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The World Is Dancing Season 1 Episode 7 - In Between
    4.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - In Between

    S1:E7

    Oniyasha and Kogane struggle to accept Toku's fate.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The World Is Dancing Season 1 Episode 8 - To the Other Side of the Bridge
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #8 - To the Other Side of the Bridge

    S1:E8

    Oniyasha's stunning performance compels Zojiro to concede defeat. Yet the competition continues, and both performers are forced to face their own limitations.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The World Is Dancing Season 1 Episode 9 - Concealed Feelings
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Concealed Feelings

    S1:E9

    Oniyasha and Zojiro have decided to collaborate, but that doesn't mean everyone is happy about it. Meanwhile, Chiharu struggles with feelings of inadequacy.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The World Is Dancing Season 1 Episode 10 - A World Overflowing
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #10 - A World Overflowing

    S1:E10

    Oniyasha and Zojiro take the stage for the final round, but the competition will end in a way no one predicted.

    Director:Naru Hosoma
    Writer:Sawako Kawamitsu

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  11. The World Is Dancing Season 1 Episode 11 - The Moon Before It's Full
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #11 - The Moon Before It's Full

    S1:E11

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

    Director:Yuki Yonemori
    Writer:Sawako Kawamitsu

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Best Episodes Summary

"You Have a Body" is the best rated episode of "The World Is Dancing". It scored 8/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/9/2026. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "You Have Your Own Sense of "Good"".