"Senzai Is Fresh, Okina Is Solemn" "The Creaking Floorboard Sounds and Everything Are Magnificent"—Great Response Admiring the Difference in Dancing Between Father and Son, "The World Is Dancing" Episode 4

Episode 4 of the Noh-themed anime "The World Is Dancing" has been broadcasting sequentially since July 23. Praise has been spreading across social media for the dance sequence, which showcased the distinct levels of skill between Oniyasha (voiced by Yumiri Hanamori) and his father, Kan'ami (voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi).

In Episode 4, "Though the Scale of Hakobi Differs," the grand once-in-a-lifetime stage of the "Imakumano Minazukiai" finally arrived. Oniyasha performed the youthful dance of "Senzai" while keeping in mind, "Don't focus too much on the beat, just do it as practiced...!"

Meanwhile, his father Kan'ami, the head of the Kanze troupe, performed the dance of "Okina." Every single movement was filled with immense weight and dignity, leaving Oniyasha completely overwhelmed, thinking, "Am I watching something extraordinary right now? Is my father... really this magnificent...?!"

Many viewers seemed to focus on the differences between their dances, with comments spreading on social media such as, "Senzai was fresh, while Okina was solemn," "Oniyasha's dance was wonderful with its sounds and rustling clothes, but Kan'ami's performance—even the creaking floorboard sounds—was utterly magnificent...," and "Oniyasha's dance feels slightly light and his footfalls don't quite hit the center, whereas Kan'ami's dance conveys immense weight and his footfalls are crisp and distinct."

Voices praising the quality of the work have continued to pour in, stating, "To think they drew Sarugaku art to this extent when there's likely no precedent," "Am I witnessing something truly incredible right now? (Sarugaku animation)," and "The story is engaging, and the animation is mind-blowing."