Wandance

Season 1 Episode 11

Self-Awareness

23m ·★ 7.5 ·Japan · JA· HTB

In the second match of round one in the Inter-High Dance Battle, On faces Usen Takumi, a dancer with a unique style. Kabo is moved by the fierce performances of On and Wanda, unlike anything he has seen in practice. But Kabe thinks battles are meaningless unless you win.

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Episodes

S01E018 Oct 2523m

Wanda's Dance

Kabo, a high school freshman struggling with a stutter, meets Wanda, who dances alone without concern for others. Feeling stifled by what other people think of him, Kabo is captivated by Wanda's free-spirited moves. He begins to take an interest in dance as a form of self-expression.

S01E0215 Oct 2523m

Dance Club Gender Ratio

During a trial session with the dance club, Kabo learns the basic moves and the importance of truly listening to the music from the club president, On. Though awkward at first, Kabo gradually settles into the club and begins practicing one-on-one with Wanda after school.

S01E0322 Oct 2523m

Audition

To prepare for a high school dance contest in June, the dance club holds a freestyle audition. Drawn in by Wanda's dancing, Kabo begins to grasp how to let his body be moved by the music. On the way home, he learns about On's hopes for this year's contest.

S01E0429 Oct 2523m

Choreography Routine

Kabo, Wanda, and Aoi are chosen to take part in the contest. Meanwhile, Yura, who was not selected, struggles to accept the decision. Kabo happens to run into another male club member Iori, who performed in last year's contest.

S01E055 Nov 2523m

Feeling

Kabo is a high school student with a stutter who struggles to express his feelings. He finds himself drawn to his classmate Wanda, who pursues dance without worrying about how others see her. Seeking a form of freestyle expression, Kabo takes on the unfamiliar world of dance.

S01E0612 Nov 2523m

Contest

At last, the day of the dance contest arrives for Ichirin High School. With all the unique rival schools gathered, the tension at the venue peaks. Encouraged by Iori and Wanda, Kabo steps onto the stage. Everything hangs on whether the dancers can bring passion to their performance.

S01E0719 Nov 2523m

Wanda's Pre-High School Days

The results of the high school dance contest are out. Though they are dancing together, Kabo feels distance from Wanda, and recalls how she used to dance alone when they first met. Before entering high school, Wanda worked part-time at a convenience store while practicing dance entirely on her own.

S01E0826 Nov 2523m

Dance Battle

Right after the contest, On and Iori face off in a dance battle. Kabo and Wanda are both in awe of how the pair challenges each other's technique and style as they reach new heights. After the club members judge, Iori selects Kabo as On's next battle opponent.

S01E093 Dec 2523m

The Style Wall

Kabo starts training with Iori during lunch and begins to discover the thrill of dance battles. Iori mentions a skilled dancer called Gaku Kabeya, or Kabe, who specializes in breakdancing. Iori invites Kabo and Wanda to join the B-BOY's practice at the park, where Kabe is also training.

S01E1010 Dec 2523m

Prelims

The solo division of the Inter-High Dance Battle begins, and On, Iori, and Wanda advance smoothly through the prelims. Shaken by Wanda's absence and the unfamiliar environment, Kabo messes up his timing. Confused, he finishes the prelims without showing his true strengths.

S01E1117 Dec 2523m

Self-Awareness

S01E1224 Dec 2523m

Kabo faces Kabe in the semifinals. Taking the first turn, Kabe blindfolds himself with a mask, and finishes the first song as if to say Kabo's dance is not even worth watching. Confronting Kabe's raw emotion head-on, Kabo's own feelings begin to break free.