The anime "The World Is Dancing" is based on the manga by Kazuto Mihara (6 volumes in total) serialized in Morning (Kodansha). Set in the Muromachi period, the story depicts the early life of Zeami, who created Noh theater.
Episode 4 "Though the Scale of Destiny Differs"
[Synopsis]
The day of the Arakumano Minazukiai performance arrives. Performing on a grand stage for the first time, Oniyasha witnesses his father Kan'ami's dance of Okina firsthand. After the performance, Oniyasha and his troupe are granted an audience with the Shogun, but Shogun Yoshimitsu, whom he sees for the first time, turns out to be an unexpected person to Oniyasha.
(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
