WANDANCE Episodes 1-4 Now Available for Free Streaming! Takahiro Sakurai Joins the Cast from Episode 5
The first four episodes of the TV anime WANDANCE are now freely available on YouTube’s “Full☆AnimeTV” channel. Furthermore, it has been revealed that Sakurai Takahiro will be joining the cast as an additional character starting from the upcoming fifth episode.
About the WANDANCE Anime
WANDANCE is a TV anime adaptation of Kouhii’s manga, which explores the exciting world of “street dance x romance.” Serialized in Koudansha’s monthly comic magazine “Afternoon,” the manga has already surpassed 1.1 million copies in circulation. The story follows the journey of Kotani Kaboku, affectionately known as Kabo, a high school student who struggles with stuttering and finds it difficult to express his true feelings. However, through his classmate Wanda Hikari, nicknamed Wanda, who fearlessly pursues her own expression without concern for others, Kabo becomes deeply drawn into dance. The anime beautifully portrays his youthful challenge to master “freestyle” dance, a form of expression that transcends words.
Katou Michiya takes on the roles of director, scriptwriter, and VFX supervisor for this exciting project. The animation is a collaborative effort between the veteran major animation studio MADHOUSE and Cyclone Graphics, a studio renowned for its expertise in digital animation. The production team is taking an unprecedentedly authentic approach to a street dance anime, with global dancers participating in motion capture filming, spearheaded by dance producer RIEHATA. Since its broadcast began on October 8th, the series has quickly garnered significant attention and discussion.
Free Streaming and New Cast Announcement
Fans can rejoice as episodes 1 through the latest episode 4 are currently available for free streaming on YouTube. For a limited time of one week, starting October 30th, you can catch up on all the action on YouTube’s “Full AnimeTV” channel.
Adding to the excitement, Sakurai Takahiro has been announced as a new cast member, making his debut in the fifth episode airing next week. Sakurai-san will be lending his voice to the convenience store manager, who is Wanda Hikari’s (CV. Youmiya Hina) boss at her part-time job. His appearance from episode 5 is set to add considerable depth to the narrative of WANDANCE.
Furthermore, the official X (formerly Twitter) account for the TV anime is currently running a follow and repost campaign with luxurious prizes. Participants have the chance to win rare posters signed by the original author, voice cast members, dance producers, and dance cast, as well as original novelty goods. The application period runs until November 5th, so fans are encouraged to participate actively!
The fifth episode of the TV anime WANDANCE will air on November 5th at 23:45 on TV Asahi National Network’s “IMAnimation W” slot.
TV Anime WANDANCE Work Information
Broadcast Information
Television
- Starting October 8, 2025, every Wednesday at 23:45 on TV Asahi National Network’s “IMAnimation W” slot and other channels! (Excluding some regions)
- BS Asahi: Starting October 11 (Saturday), every Saturday at 25:00.
- AT-X: Starting October 10 (Friday), every Friday at 23:00! (Repeated broadcasts available)
Streaming
- Starting October 9 (Thursday), every Thursday at 0:15, exclusively available for unlimited viewing on Disney Plus.
- Pay-per-view sites: Starting October 10 (Friday) at 0:00, available sequentially on:
Prime Video, d Anime Store, DMM TV, J:COM STREAM, Miru Plus, TELASA, Lemino, FOD, Bandai Channel, Nico Nico Channel, Google TV, YouTube, HAPPY! Douga, OnGen Movie, Movie Full, Movie Full Plus, Video Market, music.jp, Kantele Douga.
Original Work Information
- WANDANCE (serialized in Koudansha’s “Afternoon”)
- Author: Kouhii
- Volumes 1-13 of the comic series are currently on sale.
Staff
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Director・Script・VFX | Katou Michiya |
| Chief Animation Director / Character Design | Tasaki Satoshi, Imamura Daiki |
| 3DCG Director | Akiyama Yuuki, Shitara Tomohisa |
| Motion Capture Supervisor | Sugimoto Rei |
| Art Director | Watanabe Youichi |
| Art Design | Satou Hideki |
| Color Design | Sasa Manami |
| Video Direction | Iida Kana |
| Photography Director | Iseki Daichi |
| Editing | Kimura Yoshiko |
| Sound Director | Hata Shouji |
| Sound Effects | Izumo Noriko |
| Music Composer | Chiba “naotyu-” Naoki |
| Music Producer | Chida Kouhei, Kinno Sayaka |
| Dance Producer | RIEHATA |
| Animation Production | MADHOUSE x Cyclone Graphics |
Voice Cast
| Character | Voice Actor |
|---|---|
| Kotani Kaboku | Uchiyama Kouki |
| Wanda Hikari | Youmiya Hina |
| Miyao On | Suwa Ayaka |
| Itsukushima Iori | Masuda Toshiki |
| Kabetani Gaku | Uchida Yuuma |
| Takumi Uchi | Hayashi Yuu |
| Assy | Kobayashi Chikahiro |
Dance Cast
| Character | Dance Performer |
|---|---|
| Kotani Kaboku | KAITA |
| Wanda Hikari | KANATA |
| Miyao On | ReiNa |
| Itsukushima Iori | YOUTEE |
| Kabetani Gaku | YU-KI |
Theme Songs
- Opening Theme: “Stare In Wonder” by BE:FIRST (B-ME)
- Ending Theme: “Wondrous” by ELSEE (Epic Records Japan)
In-Story Music Providing Artists
(Alphabetical order)
Aramaki Yuujin, Alisa, Black Boboi, Daigo Sakuragi, FUNI, GZO, Hidetake Takayama, Jazztronik, JiN, Seann Bowe, Jua, Kaztake Takeuchi, Marcello Jonno, Michael Yano a.k.a ARK, MONJOE, RIEHATA, RIKKI, Sahnya, Scatman John, Shinichi Osawa, Shinichiro Murayama, Toru Ishikawa, URU, Weauxmaque, Wez Atlas, Yaffle
(C) Kouhii・Koudansha／WANDANCE Seisaku Iinkai
Written by Nakase Kou Tarou
