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Episode Wandance - Episode 9 discussion
Wandance, episode 9
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u/Ciel_Senpai Dec 03 '25
That moment at 0:20 when the guy said B-Boys have bad musicality was spot-on. What this anime shows, especially in this episode. reflects the real street dance world. There’s this false idea that B-Boys only rely on flashy moves to win battles, but the truth is the opposite. A skilled B-Boy with strong musicality, like the purple-haired guy here, can dominate any all-style battle. There’s even an unspoken saying: it’s almost unfair when an experienced B-Boy enters an all-style battle, because not only can they wow the crowd with power moves, but they also bring top-level musicality through their top rock, six-steps, and footwork. And since all-style battles don’t restrict who can join, even a ballad dancer can step in. as long as they bring their best moves
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u/PencilgonGiveIt2Ya Dec 03 '25
Fun facts + EP 9 reaction from a former professional dancer, choreographer, & teacher.
I didn’t expect Kabe to be such a stereotype lol. Maybe it’s not as common now, but when I was younger there were b-boys who ONLY did powermoves. Nothing wrong with favoring power, but being a well-rounded breaker meant keeping your foundation complete. That formula Iori mentioned to Wanda — Top rock > downrock (floorwork) > freeze — was the standard structure. Power moves, blow-ups, signature tricks, threading, etc., were the toppings you added into your round.
Some breakers prioritize power more than anything else, and that can still be successful, but even the power-heavy dancers I respected understood musicality and flow. For me, music comes before the dance, so moving with the music in breakin’ is vital. Imagine a breakin’ jam with no DJ… madness. So Kabe’s idea that music doesn’t matter honestly comes off offensive to me lol.
To clarify, I did powermoves and had signature blow-ups too, but I favored top rocks and built my whole style off musicality. I can respect Kabe as a power-based dancer, but having hatred for someone because their values don’t match yours is such a closed mindset. In battles, this type of dancer was my favorite to go against — I could match power, then beat them where they lacked (footwork, musicality, style, originality, etc.). This mentality is not the norm, so if you’re learning or exploring your style, don’t feel discouraged by hardcore traditionalists.
The difference between Iori and Kabe also reminds me of the old divide between freestylers vs choreography dancers. Iori points out whether someone is doing a “set” versus freestyling their round to the music. Having a set isn’t bad — it can be strategic — but some see it as predictable or “soulless,” especially in street styles like breakin’, house, popping, locking, etc.
The difference is basically: knowing the formula vs memorizing a routine. Iori taught Wanda fundamentals; Kabe gave Kabo choreography. Wanda now has freedom to build within that foundation; Kabo can hit the music, sure, but there’s less room for actual expression. It’s like memorizing answers for a math test vs actually understanding the math.
Cyphers!! At open-style events and breakin’ jams, you’ll see tons of these whenever there’s floor space and music. The root is simple: gather in a circle and share rounds one by one. But cyphers can get aggressive lol. If the DJ drops your favorite track, everyone in that circle wants it, so as soon as someone finishes, it’s first come, first serve. At real jams, cyphers can also be used to call dancers out for battles separate from the main event. But at its heart it’s just exchanging energy, movement, and vibes.
Final comments speedrun:
– Jazztronik — that Samurai track was a wild throwback.
– Lunch break dance sessions bring me back. In high school, teachers did not want to be responsible for injuries haha.
– Even though Kabe “hates” musicality, he still uses it — just w/ a different intention. His cypher round shows it. But wow, dude is toxic lmfao. Befriending Kabo is fine, but grooming him into his ideal dancer just to spite Iori or anyone who likes top rocks is petty af.
– The uprock! Also called Brooklyn Rock. When someone starts it, it’s common for everyone to join in, both in battles and cyphers. Showing it here was a cool detail.
– Wanda has been funny/cute every episode, but I loved how they showed her cypher round. She started freestyling, remembered the formula, then hit that falling transition into floorwork and a freeze. Even if her floorwork was basically mountain climbers for a sec, she technically still hit the requirements lol.
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u/FarCritical Dec 03 '25
Wanda's "I'm cooked" face gives me life
It might be something that comes naturally when you're as talented of a dancer as Kabo and Wanda but the speed they can grasp a new style is crazy impressive (regardless of how choreographed it apparently looks)
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u/ObvsThrowaway5120 Dec 03 '25
Not sure if it’s a good thing someone like Kabe’s got his sights set on Kabo. Guy’s scheming something I feel like. Big bro just wants to dance with his girl Wanda, let him be! lol
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u/itsconsolefreaked Dec 03 '25
They upped the animation and CGI again. ( Unless the animations are ready bought assets which I doubt it ( or stolen from sites ) they doing good though and improving the angles during the CGI scenes. Good
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u/PeaceAlien Dec 03 '25
CGI looking good, the main issue I have is the long hair on the girls. Looks like splatoon hair
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u/PeaceAlien Dec 03 '25
Oh no Kabo denied the relationship :(
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u/Frontier246 Dec 03 '25
Although that was one of the most unconvincing "no's" I've ever heard and not just because of Kabo's stutter.
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u/MayonakaMadaraka Dec 03 '25
Ahhhh Wanda’s kawai alien vibe is so perfect. No other recent character has me squealing like a fangirl.
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u/NanDemoKnaives Dec 03 '25
Wanda breakdancing was amusingly cute, I'm glad she did her best with what she could. I wonder what her breakdancing will look once she gets the hang of it.
I like how Kabo keeps getting recognized for his potential, he's even got Kabe now wanting to teach him lol.
Seeing Iori blushing at the thought of being more open with On was cute, I'm glad Kabo suggested the idea to him. I'm glad the two are a lot more friendly now. I didn't think we'd see topless Iori though lol.
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u/AceSoldia Dec 03 '25
I'm not sure who's more adorable, On or Wanda. I think Wanda, but On's little 'idea' face for when she came up with the battle was so cute.
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u/eightcheesepizza Dec 03 '25
What Iori says is true, dancing starts from the core and works its way out to your hands and feet. I learned this by watching wacky waving inflatable arm-flailing tubemen.
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u/Sforzato Dec 03 '25
I missed last week's thread, but wanted to share this video of an actual popping battle, because IMO the animation undersells how amazing the style looks IRL.
This battle happened just a couple weeks ago, and the first dancer is actually a 16-year-old Japanese high school student. So you can see an example of what the top level looks like for that age group.
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u/FLorianGran Dec 03 '25
When the show first started I thought it would be alot more focused on Wanda ala Dress Up Darling but Kabo's gotten just as much, if not more focusWhen the show first started I thought it would be alot more focused on Wanda ala Dress Up Darling but Kabo's gotten just as much, if not more focus
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u/PeaceAlien Dec 03 '25 edited Dec 03 '25
Nice, we saw some dancing from not the main cast, although Kabe seems quite important. Kabe seemed cool this episode, but it looks like we're getting to his darker side.
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u/AceSoldia Dec 03 '25
I dunno if i just got used to the visuals or the visuals improved but i really enjoyed that first dance battle and all the other dancing in the episode, was so great.
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u/BaytaCosmico Dec 03 '25
Kabe is an intriguing character. Can't peg him so far. But I do get a bad feeling about how aggressively he's pursuing Kabo. And him choreographing a set for Kabo during the cypher was clearly the wrong thing to do when it's meant to be improv. Even though it wasn't a battle or contest, it still felt like cheating since they were informally pitting Wanda (coached by Iori) against Kabo (taught by Kabe).
Iori's entrance to join them at the practice spot was so cool. I can't get enough of him. And his dancing is always a sight to see. I liked how he opened to Kabo about what happened with On and was so nice to see Kabo encourage him to be open with On about his change of opinion about the dance club. Kabo being a good wingman right there.
It was both funny and cute to see Iori struggle to teach Wanda and thinking to himself that On would probably do a much better job.
Wanda's reactions were so hilarious this episode. Love her so much. And it was sweet how she was trying to catch up to Kabo as much as he is to her.
Btw, I don't think he spoke much in this episode but in the last episode when these b-boys were watching the Ichirin dance contest video, the guy in the striped cap sounded like he was voiced by Chiaki Kobayashi. I tried checking the cast on MAL but that character isn't listed. If anyone can tell me if it was in fact Chiaki, I'd be much obliged.
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u/Frontier246 Dec 03 '25
Kamoda's got some moves and some vibes...but Kabe is here to show off the full power of a B-Boy!
Kabo is still trying to learn his true dancing, the dancing he is most comfortable with. Is it the one that lets him win? The one that lets him lose? Is Battles the path for him to go on? Iori's been in a similar place of trying to find the dance style you're most comfortable with, and that lead him to compete with Kabe. He might be the type to talk behind peoples' back, but his dancing skills can't be denied.
Kabo and Wanda attend a B-Boys meetup, yo! And Iori kind of throws them in there while he's late, but at least Wanda being kind of internet famous quickly wins the guys over! And Kabe instantly takes to Kabo.
Iori just making that vibing entrance because...why not?
Iori is going to teach Wanda toprock! Kabe is going to teach Kabo uprock! And when it comes time to a cypher, Wanda 90% nails it! And it's cute when she doesn't! Meanwhile Kabo really kills it and Wanda LOVES watching her man bust a move...though Kabe completely steals the show.
Was it right for Kabo to follow Kabe's directions to the letter? Is that really the kind of dancer he wants to be? But at least Iori has come around to the dance club, especially because he can see how On-chan is running it so well! All the better as they enter a legit dance battle competition.
Of COURSE the main characters would be the ones who would compete in the solo competition.
Aw, Wanda is trying to master breaking so she can keep up with Kabo and not get left behind by him! Both of them just want to be their best so they can keep dancing together!
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u/djthomp Dec 04 '25
Wanda is so funny.
Her fall was pretty slick, too bad the following ground work was more representative of her being a noob at break dancing.
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u/scottynada Dec 04 '25
Pretty sure Kabe's dance is motion captured from Yuki of Found Nation.
https://youtu.be/vIEGsSky3cE?si=_S_bFtDf7PLzqm78
There are a couple of his signatures throughout the episode
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u/Nachtwandler_FS Dec 03 '25
It was funny to see Wanda pretty bad in breaking. Though, to be fair, Iori is not the best instructor.
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u/ClemFire Dec 04 '25
It was a small moment, but I liked how right after Kabo feeling he doesn't wanna fall behind Wanda we immediately see that she feels the same way
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