Anime WANDANCE unveiled its first trailer ahead of its exclusive release on Disney+ in October 2025. The project is a collaboration between MADHOUSE and CYCLONE GRAPHICS and features street dance as the main element of the story.
A Shy Student's Journey of Self-Discovery through Dance
WANDANCE follows the story of Kaboku Kotani, a quiet high school student who struggles with a stutter. He tends to avoid attention and social interaction. One day, he meets Hikari Wanda, a classmate who is confident and active in dance.
That encounter prompted Kaboku to try something he had never done before-join the school's dance club. Through new experiences in an environment full of energy and expression, Kaboku begins to find new ways to understand himself and open himself up to the outside world.
The anime's first trailer also features the song "Get Something Out of Your Mind" by Yaffle feat. Yujin AmarakiIt is the rhythmic atmosphere that reinforces the theme of the story.
Unique Production: Professional Dance Producer to MADHOUSE Studio
One of the distinguishing elements WANDANCE is the presence of Rie Hata as dance producer. She is internationally known as the "Queen of Swag" and has extensive experience in street dance. Her participation in this production adds a professional dimension to the choreography.
The project is also produced by two animation studios:
- MADHOUSE, who is known through various popular anime titles
- CYCLONE GRAPHICSwhich also supports the visual aspect and animation of the movements
This collaboration between the choreographer and the animation studio is an important foundation in presenting precise and realistic dance animation.
Production Staff and Voiceover
Here is the list of the main staff and voice actors involved in the anime WANDANCE.
Staff:
- Original Work: Coffee
- Animation Studio: MADHOUSE, CYCLONE GRAPHICS
- Dance Producer: Rie Hata
Voice Cast:
- Koki Uchiyama as Kaboku Kotani
- Hina Yomiya as Hikari Wanda
- Ayaka Suwa as On Miyao
- Toshiki Masuda as Iori Itsukushima
- Yuma Uchida as Gaku Kabeya
- Yu Hayashi as Usen Takumi
- Chikahiro Kobayashi as Assay
Wandance to Air Exclusively on Disney+
Anime WANDANCE is scheduled to air exclusively on Disney+ starting October 2025. This is part of the platform's efforts to expand its catalog of original anime in the global market. There is no further information on the number of episodes or regional subtitles, but distribution has been confirmed only through Disney+.
About Wandance
WANDANCE is an adaptation of the manga of the same name by Coffeewhich was first published in January 2019 through the magazine Monthly Afternoon. The manga has also been published in English by Kodansha USA.
The story highlights personal development through the medium of dance and the dynamics of high school teenage life. Through a combination of visual animation, music, and choreography developed by professionals in the field, WANDANCE is one of the anime titles on the list of important releases in October 2025.
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