Kagurabachi has been one of the hottest Weekly Shonen Jump series since its debut three years ago. This naturally means that fans have been looking forward to the upcoming announcement just as much. The first glimpse shared by the animation studio is already impressive enough, which is why expectations for the adaptation are higher than ever. The animation studio behind Kagurabachi, Cypic, was formerly known as CygamesPictures, and it was initially a subsidiary of Cygames. In February 2026, all shares were transferred to CyberAgent, the parent company. The studio also rebranded as Cypic before announcing the anime adaptation of the major Shonen Jump anime. While Kagurabachi is set to premiere worldwide next year, the animation studio released a gorgeous new Summer 2026 anime, The World Is Dancing, on July 2nd.
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The anime is exclusively streaming on HIDIVE, and it only debuted in Japanese audio with subtitles. A recent update by the streaming platform confirms that the English dub will premiere on August 26th, 2026. While Crunchyroll only takes a couple of weeks to release the dubbed versions, it’s common to see delays on other platforms. The World Is Dancing is one of the biggest anime on HIDIVE as of now, and it’s also one of the most gorgeous anime series ever.
What Is The World Is Dancing About?
This gorgeous coming-of-age anime takes place in 14th-century Japan, in an era when the Northern and Southern Courts were engaged in constant conflict. The story focuses on Oniyasha, a 12-year-old boy who was born into the life of acting and dance with a traveling theater troupe.
The boy is unable to understand the importance of learning the art and struggles to fit into the world he was born into. As he struggles to find the purpose and meaning behind dancing, his life takes a drastic turn after a chance encounter.
The World Is Dancing Is One of The Best Anime of The Year
This historical anime is based on a critically acclaimed manga written and illustrated by Kazuto Mihara. The manga began serialization in Kodansha’s Morning magazine in 2021 and wrapped up the story in 60 chapters. All chapters were later compiled into six volumes, and the English translation is already available for sale on the official website of Kodansha.
The story follows a fictionalized account of Zeami Motokiyo, who went by the name of Oniyasha in his childhood. Motokiyo is a legendary figure in Japanese culture who revolutionized the art form and founded the Noh theater, the oldest surviving theater art in the world. The manga by Mihara follows his journey during one of Japan’s most turbulent political and culturally vibrant eras.
Since the manga is only 60 chapters long, and the official trailer gives a glimpse at the protagonist’s adult appearance, we can expect the story to wrap up in one season. The episode count is expected to be released after the anime premiere. It’s a perfectly short story focusing on the protagonist’s life journey as he finds a purpose in life. Everything from the striking animation and the soundtrack easily makes it one of the best anime of the year.
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