The anime "The World Is Dancing" is based on the 6-volume manga by Kazuto Mihara, which was serialized in "Morning" (Kodansha). It is a story depicting the early life of Zeami, who created Noh during the Muromachi period.
Episode 1: "Why Do People Dance?"
[Synopsis]
"Why do people dance?" 1374, an unstable era where the conflict between the Northern and Southern Courts continues. Oniyasha is a young boy born as the child of Kan'ami, who performs Sarugaku in the Kanzeza troupe. Unable to find the purpose of dancing, Oniyasha spends his days without motivation. One day, however, he sees a Shirabyoshi dancing in a barn, and for the first time in his life, he feels that it is "yoi" (good).
(C)三原和人・講談社／『ワールド イズ ダンシング』製作委員会 (C)K,K/W
