Welcome to the Ballroom
A warm, energetic coming-of-age sports anime about discovering passion through ballroom dancing, balancing competitive drive with genuine human connection and self-discovery.
Tatara is an average middle school student with no particular dreams until an unexpected incident draws him into the fascinating world of ballroom dancing. “If I can just find one thing to be passionate about...” He dives into the world of dance, believing it's his opportunity to change. “Dance is a passion!”
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Where to watch
Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.
Questions people ask
Does Welcome to the Ballroom leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of series.
Is Welcome to the Ballroom scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.
Is Welcome to the Ballroom violent? Barely. Less violent than 89% of series.
Is Welcome to the Ballroom easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.
Is Welcome to the Ballroom sad? Not especially. Less sad than 68% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Everything like Welcome to the Ballroom, and what each one shares →
Like Welcome to the Ballroom
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Welcome to the Ballroom
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Welcome to the Ballroom, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Welcome to the Ballroom, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Welcome to the Ballroom, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
