Wandance Hip-Hop Dance Anime Announces Exciting New Cast Members
Discover the dynamic collaborations of Ayaka Suwa, Toshiki Masuda, Yūma Uchida, Yuu Hayashi, and Chikahiro Kobayashi in this engaging blog post.
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'Wandance' Anime Reveals Cast and Launch Details
The official website for the upcoming anime adaptation of Coffee's hip-hop dance manga Wandance has unveiled the second round of cast members. The show is set to premiere in October 2024.
Meet the Cast
Here's a look at some of the talented voice actors bringing this vibrant story to life:
- Ayaka Suwa as On Miyao, the leader of the dance club at Ichirin High School.
- Toshiki Masuda as Iori Itsukushima, a second-year student in the dance club.
- Yūma Uchida as Gaku Kabeya, a top-tier breakdancer (b-boy).
- Yuu Hayashi as Usen Takumi, leader of a rival school dance club.
- Chikahiro Kobayashi as Assei, a professional dancer in the PTSG dance team.
About the Story
"Wandance" tells the story of Kaboku, who always followed the expected path in life—until he witnesses Hikari Wanda dance. Inspired by her bold, expressive moves, he begins a journey of self-discovery through urban hip-hop dance.
- Story Highlights:
- Kaboku’s life feels predictable and empty until he encounters Wanda.
- Wanda, a fiery member of the hip-hop dance club, transforms his perspective.
- The series captures thrilling dance scenes and charming characters.
Creative Team and Production
- The anime is directed by Michiya Katō at Madhouse and Cyclone Graphics.
- The dance choreography is supervised by RIEHATA, renowned for working with groups like EXILE, KAT-TUN, BTS, EXO, and Red Velvet.
Visuals and Promotion
The anime's visual teaser shows the vibrant cast and dynamic dance scenes.
Distribution
- Disney+ will stream Wandance worldwide.
- In the U.S., it is expected to be available on Hulu.
Manga Origins and Availability
- Coffee launched the manga in 2019 in Afternoon magazine.
- It is also published on Kodansha's Magazine Pocket app.
- The manga’s 13th volume was released in August 2024, with the 11th volume available in English from Kodansha USA Publishing on November 12.
Find Out More
- For additional updates, visit the Wandance anime's official website.
- To see more visuals and news, check out the Wandance anime's Twitter account.