The synopsis and new images for Episode 6 of the TV anime “Wandance,” titled “The Contest,” have been released. The episode will air on November 12th on the TV Asahi nationwide network’s “IMAnimation W” block and other stations.
The day of the High School Dance Competition has finally arrived for the Ichirin High School Dance Club. With unique rival schools gathered, the tension in the venue is at an all-time high. Kabo takes the stage after receiving encouragement from Iori and Wanda. When veteran dancer and judge Assay is asked what judging criterion he values most, he replies, “Passion.”
■About the “Wandance” TV Anime
This is a coming-of-age story about tackling the “freestyle” dance expression that requires no words. The series is based on the original manga by Coffee.
- Director, Screenplay, VFX: Michiya Kato
- Chief Animation Directors, Character Design: Satoshi Tasaki, Daiki Imamura
- 3DCG Directors: Yuki Akiyama, Tomohisa Shidara
- Motion Capture Supervisor: Rei Sugimoto
- Sound Director: Shoji Hata
- Music Producers: Kohei Chida, Sayaka Konno
- Dance Producer: RIEHATA
- Animation Production: Madhouse x Cyclone Graphics
Kabo Kotani is a high school student with a stutter who struggles to express his feelings. He finds himself captivated by his classmate, Hikari Wanda (Wanda), who pursues dance without worrying about what others think.
“Somehow, I feel like I can be free—”
Drawn out by the music—his emotions, his background, his complexes—he dives into the unfamiliar world of dance, seeking a “freestyle” expression that requires no words!
- Kabo Kotani: Koki Uchiyama
- Hikari Wanda: Hina Yomiya
- On Miyamao: Ayaka Suwa
- Iori Itsujima: Toshiki Masuda
- Gaku Kabetani: Yuma Uchida
- Uzen Takumi: Yu Hayashi
- Assay: Chihiro Kobayashi
(C) Coffee, KODANSHA / Wandance Production Committee
Source: OtaSuke
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