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The Best Episodes of The World Is Dancing Season 1

Every episode of The World Is Dancing Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The World Is Dancing Season 1!

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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
    The World Is Dancing Season 1 Episode 1 - Why Do People Dance?
    6.0/10(103 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. The World Is Dancing Season 1 Episode 2 - You Have a Body
    8.0/10(55 votes)

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

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

    #4 - 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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  5. The World Is Dancing Season 1 Episode 5 - A Budding Throb
    0.0/10(0 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 6 - Connection
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #6 - 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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Why Do People Dance?" is the best rated episode of "The World Is Dancing" season 1. It scored 6/10 based on 103 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 7/2/2026. This episode is rated 2.0 points higher than the second-best, "You Have a Body".