“Shy middle-schooler Tatara discovers competitive dance after being saved from bullies by a dance instructor.”
Welcome to the Ballroom
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Synopsis
Shy middle-schooler Tatara discovers competitive dance after being saved from bullies by a dance instructor.
Tatara Fujita is a shy middle schooler who has no particular plan for the future. He has gotten through life by avoiding any kind of confrontation and blending in with the crowd. But blending in isn't enough to get out of trouble, as some bullies harass him for money. Luckily, he is saved by a man named Kaname Sengoku. Kaname invites Tatara to his dance studio. Although he would normally never set foot in such a place, Tatara is captivated by Sengoku's commanding presence. Granted an opportunity to dance with fellow classmate Shizuku Hanaoka—who often practices at the studio—Tatara realizes there's something about the idea of being put in the limelight and dancing where people will see him that keeps him coming back. With an earnest, passionate drive to improve, Tatara begins his journey into the world of competitive dance.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 76 sampled reviews
What 76 viewers settled on.
Mostly aligned
σ 1.57 · some divergence
4.7 pts
Recommenders 8.7 · others 4.0
↑ 1.16
Running avg · Aug 2017 → Mar 2025
- 9 “This ballroom-dancing sports anime defied my usual expectations of the genre, delivering a well-crafted story that concludes satisfyingly without needless extensions. While I initially questioned...”
- 10 “This is a good anime that shines through its captivating dancing scenes and gorgeous dresses, with the main character's growth throughout the series being particularly noteworthy. The only minor...”
- 9 “This ballroom dance anime delivers the same intense, heart-pumping excitement as traditional sports anime while maintaining a refreshingly realistic approach without any supernatural elements. The...”
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A Tv Production · Summer 2017
Production I.G.Dentsu · Mainichi Broadcasting System
- Format 24 × 24′ eps × min
- Total runtime 9h 36m all episodes
- Aired Jul 2017 – Dec 2017 Summer 2017
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-12138 catalog
Produced by
- Dentsu Producer
- Mainichi Broadcasting System Producer
- Pony Canyon Producer
- Kodansha Producer
- Movic Producer
- Bandai Namco Games Producer
- Toy's Factory Producer
- Animatic Producer
Licensed by
- Ponycan USA Licensor