The World Is Dancing
The World is Dancing is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kazuto Mihara. It was serialized in Kodansha's manga magazine Morning from March 2021 to October 2022, with its chapters collected in six volumes.
Set during the Muromachi period, the story follows Zeami Motokiyo, a pivotal figure in the development of Noh drama. An anime television series adaptation produced by CygamesPictures is scheduled to premiere in Q3 2026.
Plot
The story follows Oniyasha during the 14th century. In an era defined by political instability and social upheaval, Oniyasha struggles to find his own voice within his father Kan'ami's performance troupe. Rather than just following tradition, Oniyasha seeks to capture the "rhythm of the world" through dance. The series explores his journey of artistic awakening, his relationship with the Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, and the philosophical evolution of Noh theater.Characters
;Oniyasha / Zeami Motokiyo;Kan'ami
;Ashikaga Yoshimitsu