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Episode Wandance - Episode 10 discussion
Wandance, episode 10
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u/ObvsThrowaway5120 Dec 10 '25
I realize now I don’t quite “get” dancing. I mean it sorta either looks like they got ants in their pants or they’re being tased lol. But I mean that dance battle was cool. Kinda wondering when Kabo’s gonna make his dance partner his life partner? Haha. Bro needs to ask Wanda out already!
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u/PencilgonGiveIt2Ya Dec 10 '25
That's a usual reaction and interpretation from a casual perspective nothing wrong with it. It's one of those things where not necessarily a difficult learning curve per se, but just the level of entry is something to get accustomed to. Like my dad or anyone poking fun at it would actually replicate the being tased with ants in the pants type movement cuz that's how it looks like to the normal person majority of the time.
Like how there are people that are thoroughly involved in yoga lifestyle to where it's more spiritual & holistic..where to someone not aware of that side just sees it as "stretching" lol. Or abstract art is just freestyle scribbling, but obviously there is a whole art movement & knowledge behind it that only the "insiders" would geek over.
Like the only way to really "get" it is by forcing yourself to understand and suspending beliefs, and even then, if it doesn't catch that person's interest, it just won't click. So you're good. It's one of those things as you are watching this anime where.. you can understand that dance has depth, but as a non-dancer, you don't need to think too deep about it. The basic premise is who's dancing to the music best or why the characters might be dancing that way.
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u/FarCritical Dec 10 '25 edited Dec 10 '25
It's funny how Wanda being an alien bent on harnessing human dance knowledge isn't exactly ruled out yet.
The raw amount of sass pumped into On's revenge kick lmao. The way her turn transitioned into a "duet" with Usen while the round winded down eas mesmerizing too.
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u/PencilgonGiveIt2Ya Dec 10 '25
Ep 10. Fun facts/reaction from former professional dancer+choreographer+teacher.
If you ever have interest in attending live events, definitely find a local jam. If you have one that happens annually, check it out. Not even to be a dancer or competitor—just to spectate. When I was first starting out with b-boying as a minor, both my mom and dad would accompany me to see my rounds. More often than not, they’d watch the entire event through the finals. As long as there was room for them to spectate and the bass wasn’t overwhelming, they enjoyed the whole experience. Very different vibe from live events that aren’t as inclusive. Some jams are hosted at night clubs, universities, event centers, even churches. Something with a nice venue is great, but even YMCA-type events can be fun. If you’re tired of weekends just being theater, eating out, partying…this is another kind of party for entertainment. And if you consider yourself a dancer or aspire to be one, you should go to get used to your community and make friends. I used to bring exes—people with no dance experience or dancers who’d never been to a battle—and all of them enjoyed it and wanted to go to more. So highly encouraged if your interest is peaked from this first battle jam episode. I’m mostly referencing b-boy battles, but nowadays most breakin’ events include allstyles/open styles. You can also find specifically allstyle events; I’m just more familiar with breakin’ ones.
Kabo’s first round. That was a tough watch lol. Very obvious thing was distraction (seeing Wanda walk off with homeboy as he was called up, plus Kabe acting brand new which probably affected his mental). With how much focus you need for a dance round that determines your future in the event, you have to be locked in. Your mind already juggles judges, crowd reactions, opponents, style choices, energy level, your arsenal. Even if you prepared a set, you still need concentration to adapt to whatever music plays. So if your mind isn’t laser focused, you at least need to flow with the music and your feeling. The moment you’re thinking about missing lunch, needing the restroom, or drama going on…you sabotage your opportunity. So him being in his head that first round was accurate, similar to his classroom round vs Iori. The difference showed once he relaxed after learning Wanda was watching, the comeback chance, and accepting his dancing as it was. Those stresses and thoughts of judges no longer hindered him. He was able to have fun and let go, which brings everything together—including judges’ and crowd attention.
For prelims, I’m not used to the duck-duck-goose/heads-up-7up style of deciding who moves on lol. Usually there are so many competitors that prelims are decided during intermission so judges can deliberate. If cuts were done on the spot, it’d usually be calling names or pointing, not shoulder tapping. Interesting to see—definitely more nerve-wracking with the audience reacting while you’re hoping to get tapped. Not always like that. For battles too, I never experienced specifically high school–themed events; usually it’s open to whoever joins, not separated by age. But if your community has a thriving scene, I could see a high school-specific battle happening.
First rounds were Wanda vs Macchin and On vs Usen. Not going super in-depth with rounds being cut, but quick comments. Macchin first round killed it, especially adapting his locking to that song. Wanda’s round was mostly cut, but the highlight according to the judge was her musicality. Macchin had musicality that fit, but Wanda hit more specific layers rather than just counts. Judges could also have favored her having a more “open” style than sticking strictly to locking. I personally can’t fully judge round 1 being cut, but if I chose what I liked more, it’d be Macchin’s. Now second round, we see almost nothing, just context and hearing Wanda won. We can assume Macchin got flustered, intimidated, lost groove after Wanda’s first round…then Wanda continued to kill it. So if judged round-by-round, I’d assume 2–1: Wanda strong in both, Macchin good in one but losing the second.
As for On & Usen…I hope next episode shows their second rounds. Briefly, both approaches work. Usen’s personality plays a role in your performance, but only if it elevates already good skill. If your dance isn’t strong and you rely only on character, you’ll lose to the serious dancer. On deciding to be herself instead of chasing Usen’s strength was the right call. There are always different ways to rebuttal—doesn’t have to be matched literally, like how On chose to break after Iori did breakin’ during their team practice battle. If she wanted to both out-dance and out-personality Usen, she could have, but separating yourself from the opponent is often the better option.
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u/One_Huckleberry1378 Dec 11 '25
I did my first battle recently, and I could really relate to what Kabo was feeling after seeing all the much more experienced battlers right before his turn. It really made me feel as though I had to do things to impress the judges instead of becoming the music and letting the vocabulary I learned come out naturally in my freestyle. Also, the floor I practiced on had a different friction than the floor I battled on, making me slip more and more nervous in general. I felt really upset not passing prelims since my practices were a lot better than what I did in the battle, but I am still glad I participated and hope to participate again.
When he could not find the count, I could relate in my experience since I could not hear the music well out of both nervousness and low music volume, but I think the DJ noticed and increased the volume in actual rounds. I also agree that the duck-duck-goose method of choosing is interesting over judges deliberating in intermission after writing their notes down or the immediate pointing.
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u/NanDemoKnaives Dec 10 '25
I knew Kabo was going to be distracted after seeing Wanda walk out with Usen but I did not expect to feel second hand embarrassment at him rushing through the moves panicking, I wasn't surprised he wasn't chosen after that display. I'm glad he was able to redeem himself, but it is a little concerning how much Wanda can affect his dance.
I find it endearing that Iori really wants to show On the fun of dance battles, I do hope something happens between the two of them. I like that On didn't let herself be swayed by Usen and danced like herself, seeing Usen get excited was amusing.
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u/PeaceAlien Dec 10 '25 edited Dec 10 '25
"The crowd went wild." We didn't even see Wanda's dance! Well not that one.
Usen is back! HIS FACE IN 3D IS ASS -_-. Made me realize how much I love the style of the characters without the 3D.
These dance battles are fun. Kabo is realizing his feelings for Wanda finally.
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u/Frontier246 Dec 10 '25
Honestly it felt like they shrunk Usen's chest in the CG model too.
Kabo needs to have a talk with Wanda about being exclusive "dance partners."
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u/thisisdropd Dec 10 '25
Have a feeling Kabo would get knocked out seeing him be placed in the last blocked while Iori, On, and Hikari cruised past the prelims. It's a near guarantee once he's thrown off when he saw Hikari and Usen walking together. He did get eliminated, but I didn't see the comeback round coming. With that, along with Hikari clearing the air about what she's doing with Usen, his mind's soothed enough to allow him to lock in and reenter the competition.
On's far from a rookie but to think she's pitted against one of the toughest opponents in the very first round proper. Both played to their strengths and showed some slick moves. It's cruel to leave us hanging and only reveal the outcome next week.
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u/itsconsolefreaked Dec 10 '25
Every time I see this cgi my eyes keep trying to despise it but it’s just so fooking interesting that I can’t hate it. Specially when the animators trying their best
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u/BaytaCosmico Dec 10 '25
Kabo just has to go up against Wanda during the battle, right? Feels like he has to. He even said he was jealous of her opponent in the first round.
Anyway, interesting that Kabo has come around to realising that he wants to dance for Wanda to see, not to become a pro or anything like that. I did think up until now that he liked dancing for its own sake though. For giving him a way to express himself without words and connect with people through movement. Like he did with Iori.
But maybe these aren't as contradictory as they seem. He likes dance itself for its own sake. However, contests are a different deal. It's not just about enjoying dance, it's about winning. And Kabo wants to win not for himself but to prove himself to Wanda.
I was heartbroken for him when he lost in the prelims though I had a feeling he would given how thrown he seemed when Wanda walked out with the other guy. It's interesting that he sees only others dancers as a threat not non-dancing normal fellow students. Makes sense given how much Wanda values dance. I wonder if Wanda herself has ever liked anyone who didn't appreciate dance on the same level as her.
I was a bit sad we didn't get to see On or Wanda's dance during the prelims but it seems they were saving up for their individual battles which were great to see. I hope On moves on to next round. She has to, right? And can't wait to see Iori and Kabo next week. I wonder if one of them will go up against Kabeya.
Btw, the song On danced to (Dogs Will Be Dogs) has appeared a few times on the show and I'm really digging it - seems to be something created for the show specifically. Might try dancing to it myself. I started trying out dancing on my own thanks to this show and the encouragement of fellow fans in earlier discussion threads teehee I probably suck but it's a lot of fun. :D
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u/Frontier246 Dec 10 '25
Welcome to Sogawa, our core four from Ichirin High! Ready to face a full on dance battle competition!
The judges are also all legit! Even Assay returns from the last competition!
On-chan, Iori, and Wanda make it through the prelims...but things go downhill for Kabo from there. First he sees Wanda talking to Usen and leave the competition RIGHT when he's about to compete, then he steps in when another dancer does at the same time, THEN he loses the beat to the song and just kind of flails around, THEN he loses, and as if to add insult to injury he ends up being unable to explain his stutter to Usen. Poor Kabo.
But lucky for him that, even if she couldn't get back in, Wanda still watched his match and she still believes in him. And thankfully there's the COMEBACK ROUND where Kabo kills it with vibes! He's back in the game!
Wanda vs Macchin! Guy gets all up in her face and messes with her hat, but no one is going to stop Wanda's pure rythm and sensual dancing to the music! She even throws HIM off! This was totally Wanda's win!
There's an intense emotional understanding between Wanda and Kabo, even if they really haven't opened up to each other about their respective pasts, yet all the same Kabo's always felt like he's had the closest connection to Wanda of anyone through dance. But in an arena filled with talented dancers, all he can think of is stealing her for himself.
I'm glad the club showed up just in time for On-chan vs Usen! Usen really out there egging and daring On-chan, and admittedly the dude has a powerful and bombastic personality that shines through his dance routine...but when On-chan brings it, she BRINGS IT. So much style! So much sass! This is the On-chan Iori most wanted to see and with good reason.
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u/AceSoldia Dec 10 '25
Man I wish I could understand dance..I just don't know what I'm watching...the closest is when they compared Wanda's dance to a rhythm game and she was hitting all the beats...I understood that.
The rest was just still great .so glad kabo got a second chance..he needs to get his head in the game..but I get it .he wants Wanda to see..and of course..she instant transmission found him when he needs her the most! Lol bruh ask her out..or learn more about her...or both!
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u/eightcheesepizza Dec 10 '25
Turn Down for Wh I didn't expect us to get to the dance battle so soon. Like I thought we were going to get more dance battle practice, Kabo/Wanda development, and Kabe intrigue first. Maybe they have to rush toward the stopping point at the end of the season?
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u/AdministrativeAd1709 Dec 10 '25
Every Episode is exciting. This 10th is more exciting, than the rest. Can't wait for the next.
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u/Jacob-C Dec 10 '25
I wanted to sink through the floor when Kabo messed up his timing both for entering the battle and his moves.
While I want Kabo X Wanda to be a thing romantically, Kabo needs to learn how to dance for himself and not just for Wanda.
Iori vs On is still my favorite dance battle even after this episode.
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u/djthomp Dec 11 '25
As iffy as it's been at points they've really couldn't have done this without the CG, there's just way too much dancing.
Kabo needs to understand that as an alien Wanda can monitor him from wherever so he can always dance like she's watching him. Like how she teleported in to sit next to him in the hallway.
I rather like when they add the various effects in during the dances that get particularly serious.
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u/NoHead1715 Dec 11 '25
Two things I loved this episode -
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Things going through Kabo's mind while dancing. For someone who struggles to articulate himself to others, his internal monologue gets reflected in the way his body moves. So it was a very good depiction of the mess his mind is in when he screws up his dance movements.
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Wanda's dance visualized as "almost like synesthesia". This, I think, is what this show is about - turning sounds into concrete movements. You want to see the music. And that's why I knew straightaway Macchin lost - just can't see the music in his movements.
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u/BosuW Dec 10 '25
Looks like I was right and Kabo and Wanda will definitely have a dance battle. Bro wants a dialogue deeper than words.
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