“Junpei abandons ballet after father's death, but rediscovers his passion through a classmate's invitation to her mother's studio.”
Dance Dance Danseur
ダンス・ダンス・ダンスール
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Synopsis
Junpei abandons ballet after father's death, but rediscovers his passion through a classmate's invitation to her mother's studio.
While watching his older sister's ballet performance, Junpei Murao discovers his interest in dancing art, staring in awe when a male performer starts to dance in the spotlight. Soon after, he devotes himself to learning as much as possible from his sister and later in ballet class. His love for ballet even trumps the constant teasing from his friends and his father's insistence that he should pick a more manly sport. However, when his father passes from a heart attack, he throws ballet to the side and pursues Jeet Kune Do, a martial art influenced by Bruce Lee. Leaping forward into middle school, Junpei is fully living up to the wishes of his beloved father. One day, while showing off Jeet Kune Do to his friends, he combines ballet and the martial art, pulling off an impressive kick that catches the eye of classmate Miyako Godai. She confronts Junpei, wanting him to compete for her mother's ballet studio, and she drags him there. As he is pulled further back into the world of ballet, his life becomes a game of balance between his outward appearance and what his heart really wants.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 5 sampled reviews
What 5 readers settled on.
Mostly aligned
σ 1.17 · some divergence
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Not enough recommend signal yet
↑ 0.20
Running avg · Nov 2016 → Jan 2024
- 7 “The story features highly intriguing drama and an engaging hook that successfully draws the reader in, making it a great pick for fans of sports drama with a touch of romance. However, the pacing...”
- 10 “This manga is an absolute masterpiece that has completely consumed my thoughts, offering a level of emotional investment and healthy relationship development that is second to none. While I worry...”
- 8 “The series features high-quality, professional artwork and is generally well-crafted from a visual standpoint. However, I struggle with the protagonist’s unlikable personality, his shallow...”
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A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Dance Dance Danseur begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Published Sep 2015 – ongoing
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M38482 catalog