The World Is Dancing

The story follows Oniyasha (the childhood name of Zeami) 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 ==

; / : :The protagonist, a young prodigy obsessed with finding a new way to express human emotion through movement. ; : :Oniyasha's father and the leader of the Sarugaku troupe. He is a master of his craft but represents the traditional standards Oniyasha seeks to expand. ; :The young, powerful Shogun who becomes a patron of the arts and takes a special interest in Oniyasha's talent. ; : :A kind-hearted member of the Sarugaku troupe who does not perform onstage due to a leg condition though is skilled at chanting. He is one of Oniyasha's closest friends and often helps him with his practice. ; : :A dependable boy who spends time with his friend Oniyasha outside of practice. Although rough around the edges, he holds an interest in dance. ; : :The strict, young leader of the Dengaku Shinza troupe serving as the driving force behind the troupe’s morale. He is also critical towards Oniyasha. ; : :A serious and well-mannered member of the Kanze troupe who is skilled with the kotsuzumi. ; == Media ==

Manga Written and illustrated by Kazuto Mihara, The World Is Dancing was serialized in Kodansha's manga magazine Morning from March 25, 2021, to October 27, 2022. It was collected in six tankōbon volumes released from August 23, 2021, to November 22, 2022. == References ==