It's set in **1374 (early Muromachi period)**, amid the turmoil of the Northern and Southern Courts. A boy named **Oniyasha**, born into a family that dances Sarugaku, spends gloomy days carrying the question "why do people dance?"
One day, he encounters a "good" dance. The story of a beautiful boy who will later create **Noh** and come to be called **Zeami** begins to unfold.
Produced by Cypic, theme song "Shuushou" by Macaroni Empitsu. Premieres July 2, 2026 (Thu) 🎭
📝 魅力・見どころ・特徴 ネタバレ控えめ
01① The Boyhood of Zeami, Master of Noh
The subject is the boyhood of **Zeami**, the real-life master who perfected Japan's traditional art of Noh.
A robust historical work that depicts a textbook historical figure as a youth ensemble and a drama of the performing arts.
A one-of-a-kind story built around the universal question "why do people dance?" 🎭
02② Set in the Muromachi Era's Northern–Southern Court Turmoil
Set in the **era of the Northern–Southern Court turmoil (from 1374)**, when two imperial courts clashed.
Against the backdrop of a war-torn age, it depicts the dawn of the performing arts as Noh is born from Sarugaku.
Historical figures like Ashikaga Yoshimitsu appear, and the weighty, history-rooted world is a highlight ⚔️
03③ The Theme: "Why Do People Dance?"
Oniyasha's question "why do people dance?" is the theme running through the whole story.
Sparked by an encounter with a "good" dance, the boy awakens to art and pursues the world's "rhythm (dance)."
The spiritual journey of a boy striving to master the art moves the viewer's heart ✨
04④ A Serious, Authentic Production Lineup
Produced by Cypic, directed by Toshimasa Kuroyanagi, series composition and script by Sawako Kawamitsu.
A **Noh supervisor, history supervisor, and professional choreographers** join, a lineup that earnestly tackles the expression of "dance."
The participation of historian Katsuyuki Shimizu and choreographer Kaiji Moriyama speaks to the work's authenticity 🎬
05⑤ Macaroni Empitsu's Theme "Shuushou"
The opening theme is **"Shuushou" (Yosugara) by Macaroni Empitsu**.
A song by the popular band breathes modern heat into the story of a boy living in the Muromachi world.
Though a historical work, it conveys the universal shine of youth through the power of music 🎵
06⑥ A Lavish Cast of Skilled Voice Actors
Protagonist Oniyasha (Zeami) is voiced by Yumiri Hanamori.
The cast gathers standouts like Maaya Uchida, Takahiro Sakurai, Katsuyuki Konishi, Mamiko Noto, Inori Minase, Miyuki Sawashiro, Romi Park, and Yoji Matsuda.
Watch for the lavish cast coloring historical figures — Takahiro Sakurai as Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, Katsuyuki Konishi as Kan'ami 🎤
07⑦ Prime Video Early Streaming Before Broadcast
On Prime Video, it streams **fastest from 22:00 on June 29**, ahead of the July 2 broadcast.
Great news for those who want to enjoy the story early.
The broadcast airs on TOKYO MX, BS Asahi, and others 📱
08⑧ 📺 Broadcast & Streaming Info
Premiere: July 2, 2026 (Thu)~ (Prime Video early stream: from June 29, 22:00)
Channels: TOKYO MX, BS Asahi, and others
Studio: Cypic
Check the official site for the latest info 📱
💡 注目ポイント・展開予想 軽めネタバレ
The story is expected to depict the life of Oniyasha, who awakens to art after encountering a "good" dance and perfects Noh as Zeami.
Meetings and partings with his father Kan'ami, Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, and rival performer Inuoh hone the boy's art.
What answer will Oniyasha find to "why do people dance?" — being present at the moment a genius is born is the work's greatest charm.
🧾 これまでのあらすじ ネタバレあり
This is a new anime starting in summer 2026.
In 1374, amid the Northern–Southern Court turmoil, a boy named Oniyasha born into a Sarugaku-dancing family carries the question "why do people dance?" — and one day encounters a "good" dance, where the story begins.
The source is the manga by Kazuhito Mihara (serialized in Kodansha's 'Morning'), a historical ensemble drama depicting the boyhood of Zeami, master of Noh.
✅ 観る・注目するおすすめポイント
Wholeheartedly recommended for fans of historical works, art stories, and robust youth ensembles.
It especially resonates with fans of the film 'Inu-Oh' and works depicting the path of the art.
Depicting the birth of the traditional art of Noh as a fresh youth story — please savor this uniquely Japanese work.
👀 トリビア・驚きの小ネタ集
・The protagonist's childhood name "Oniyasha" is Zeami's actual childhood name.
・An authentic lineup with a Noh supervisor, history supervisor, and pro choreographers (Kaiji Moriyama, Mikiko Kawamura).
・Shochiku is involved in distribution and production, with the fusion of traditional arts and anime drawing buzz.
💫 未回収の伏線 ネタバレあり
Points drawing attention before broadcast:
● What was the "good" dance Oniyasha encounters?
● How does Zeami, who will perfect Noh, awaken to art?
● How does meeting Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu change Oniyasha's fate?
● How is the relationship with rival performer Inuoh portrayed?
● How beautifully can animation express "dance"?
Great hopes ride on the "dance" animation, made with a Noh supervisor and professional choreographers.
💌 次シーズンで絶対バズる名セリフ予想
● "Why do people dance?"
—The core question Oniyasha keeps carrying.
● "The world is dancing."
—Echoing the title, the sense of a boy who has awakened to art.
Once it airs, lines overlapping dance and life should pour from Oniyasha as he walks the path of the art 🎭