The highly anticipated “Wandance” hip-hop anime has released its second full promotional video, offering fans a deeper look into the series’ musical landscape, a vast array of voice and dance cast members, additional production staff, and confirming its premiere date of October 8, 2025. The anime, based on Coffee’s popular manga, is set to deliver a dynamic and music-filled coming-of-age story to audiences worldwide via Disney+.
Premiere Details and Global Streaming
“Wandance” will officially begin its broadcast in Japan on October 8, 2025, airing on TV Asahi and its affiliated channels, followed by AT-X on October 10 and BS Asahi on October 11. For international viewers, the series will be exclusively available for streaming on Disney+. Japanese audiences will also have a wide range of streaming options including Amazon Prime Video, d Anime Store, DMM TV, J:COM STREAM, TELASA, Lemino, Fuji TV On Demand, and YouTube, among others, starting October 9.
The Rhythm of “Wandance”: Featured Songs and Artists
The new promotional video provided a first listen to key musical elements of the anime. The insert song “Kujira” is performed by Yaffle feat. Sahnya, setting a vibrant tone for the series’ dance sequences. Boy band BE:FIRST will perform the opening theme song titled “Stare In Wonder,” while the female dance group ELSEE will contribute the ending theme song, “Wondrous.”
Beyond these highlights, the “Wandance” anime boasts an extensive soundtrack featuring over 30 original songs from a diverse roster of artists. This impressive lineup includes Yujin Aramaki, Alisa, Black Boboi, Daigo Sakuragi, Funi, GZO, Hidetake Takayama, Jazztronik, JiN and Seann Bowe, Jua, Kazutake Takeuchi, Marcello Jonno, Michael Yano a.k.a ARK, Monjoe, Riehata, Rikki, Sahnya, Shinichi Osawa, Shinichiro Maruyama, Toru Ishikawa, Uru, Weauxmaque, Wez Atlas, and Yaffle. The series will also incorporate existing tracks from the legendary Scatman John, with Naoki “naotyu” Chiba composing the overall music.
A Full Cast Takes the Stage: Voice Actors and Dance Performers
The anime’s commitment to realistic and captivating dance is evident in its dual casting approach, featuring both a voice cast and a dedicated “dance cast” for motion capture.
The main voice cast includes:
- Kaboku Kotani: Voiced by Koki Uchiyama
- Hikari Wanda: Voiced by Hina Yomiya
- On Miyao: Voiced by Ayaka Suwa
- Iori Itsukushima: Voiced by Toshiki Masuda
- Gaku Kabeya: Voiced by Yuma Uchida
- Usen Takumi: Voiced by Yuu Hayashi
- Assay: Voiced by Chikahiro Kobayashi
The newly revealed additional voice cast members further expand the ensemble:
- Hoto, Uyo, and Macchin: Voiced by Daiki Kobayashi
- Seiya: Voiced by Junpei Baba
- Shiki Kanno: Voiced by Haruka Satō
- Aika Naitō: Voiced by Haruka Terui
- Anna Itami: Voiced by Rumi Ōkubo
- Rame Tokiwa: Voiced by Keiko Manaka
- Hitomi Shimoda: Voiced by Yui Watanabe
- Kona Ōkōuchi: Voiced by Ayaka Nanase
- Sakura Kami: Voiced by Hana Tamegai
- Monme Hirai: Voiced by Rin Kusumi
- Moa Mukogawa: Voiced by Konomi Inagaki
- Miru Ōmori: Voiced by Honoka Inoue
- Yura NIkami: Voiced by Momoko Miyashiro
- Aoi Date: Voiced by Kana Ogino
- Kokoro Shimoda: Voiced by Miyuki Wakayama
- Rin Ishikawa: Voiced by Tsukino Chikasada
- Sayaka Takada: Voiced by Momoka Ogizono
To bring the intricate dance sequences to life, a specialized dance cast handles the motion capture for the main characters:
- Kaboku Kotani: Performed by KAITA
- Hikari Wanda: Performed by KANATA
- On Miyao: Performed by ReiNa
- Iori Itsukushima: Performed by YOUTEE
- Gaku Kabeya: Performed by YU-KI
Behind the Scenes: Production Staff
The anime is a co-production by animation studios Madhouse and Cyclone Graphics, with Michiya Kato at the helm as director. Kato is also credited for the script and visual effects. Renowned K-Pop choreographer Riehata serves as the dance producer, ensuring authentic and engaging dance performances.
Additional staff members confirmed include:
- Character Designer & Chief Animation Director: Satoshi Tasaki and Taiki Imamura
- Video Director: Kana Ida
- Motion Capture Supervisor: Rei Sugimoto
The Story of “Wandance”
The “Wandance” anime adapts Coffee’s popular manga, which began serialization in Kodansha’s Monthly Afternoon magazine in January 2019. Kodansha USA licenses the manga for English release. The story follows Kaboku Kotani, a shy high school student with a stutter, who plans to go through high school unnoticed. His life takes a turn when he encounters Hikari Wanda, a first-year student who dances freely and without inhibition. Inspired by her unbridled expression, Kaboku decides to step out of his comfort zone and join the dance club, embarking on a journey of self-discovery through the power of hip-hop. The manga had accumulated 13 tankōbon volumes as of August 2024.
