
In 1374, amid the turmoil of the Northern and Southern Courts' long running conflict, a boy named Oniyasha is born into a family of sarugaku theater performers. He spends his days in a kind of quiet gloom, haunted by a simple but persistent question: Why do people dance? Then, one day, he witnesses a dance that he feels to be “good”—and everything begins to change. This is the story of the beautiful young boy who would one day shape the art of Noh and be remembered as Zeami.
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2026-07-02
Aired 2026-07-02
In the midst of an era of conflict, Oniyasha wrestles with a question he cannot answer.

2026-07-09
Aired 2026-07-09
Fascinated by the woman's haunting performance, Oniyasha seeks her out and requests to watch her dance again.

2026-07-16
Aired 2026-07-16
The Kanze Troupe has a once-in-a-lifetime chance to perform for the shogun, but it's an opportunity that weighs heavily on Oniyasha's shoulders.

2026-07-23
Aired 2026-07-23
As the Kanze Troupe takes the stage at Imakumano, Oniyasha gains a new perspective on both his father and the shogun.

2026-07-30
Aired 2026-07-30
Two rival troupes hold a competition, and the stakes couldn't be higher. The losing troupe must forfeit the shogun's patronage and disband.

2026-08-06
Aired 2026-08-06
Oniyasha gets a second chance, but he'll have to regain his confidence before facing Zojiro again.

2026-08-13
Aired 2026-08-13
Oniyasha and Kogane struggle to accept Toku's fate.

2026-08-20
Aired 2026-08-20
Oniyasha's stunning performance compels Zojiro to concede defeat. Yet the competition continues, and both performers are forced to face their own limitations.

2026-08-27
Aired 2026-08-27
Oniyasha and Zojiro have decided to collaborate, but that doesn't mean everyone is happy about it. Meanwhile, Chiharu struggles with feelings of inadequacy.

2026-09-03
Aired 2026-09-03
Oniyasha and Zojiro take the stage for the final round, but the competition will end in a way no one predicted.

2026-09-10
Aired 2026-09-10
Years later, the leader of the Hiyoshi Troupe, Inuo, receives a message telling him to come to Sanjobomon.

2026-09-17
Aired 2026-09-17
Burdened by a changing body, Oniyasha returns to old friends and the village he once called home. Perhaps he can find the resolve to move forward there.

2026-09-24
Aired 2026-09-24
Oniyasha performs with Inuo on stage.
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