Dance Dance Danseur

ダンス・ダンス・ダンスール

270 chapters

32 volumes

2015 – present

In "Dance Dance Danseur," Junpei Murao develops a passion for ballet after being captivated by his older sister's performances, particularly when a male dancer takes the stage. Inspired, he starts learning from her and eventually enrolls in ballet classes. Despite enduring constant mockery from classmates and pressure from his father to pursue a more masculine sport, Junpei stays committed. A tragedy occurs when his father suffers a fatal heart attack, causing Junpei to give up ballet and take up Jeet Kune Do, a martial arts style influenced by Bruce Lee. By middle school, Junpei has taken on his father’s expectations and excels at Jeet Kune Do. While demonstrating for friends, he accidentally blends ballet moves into his martial arts routine, executing a spectacular kick that impresses Miyako Godai. She challenges him to join her mother’s ballet studio, forcefully drawing him back into the world of dance. Now, Junpei wrestles with balancing his tough exterior and his genuine love for ballet.