Netflix is set to premiere 10DANCE, a live-action film that captures the intense world of competitive dance where pride, passion, and romance collide in 2025. Directed by Keishi Otomo, known for his work on the live-action Rurouni Kenshin movies, this adaptation stars Ryoma Takeuchi (Roppongi Class, Black Pean) and Keita Machida (Yu Yu Hakusho, Glass Heart) as two rival dancers whose journey on the dance floor leads to an unexpected connection.
Ryoma Takeuchi and Keita Machida reunite in their first project together in nearly eight years. In his first foray into ballroom dancing, Takeuchi makes his Netflix debut portraying Shinya Suzuki, the Japanese champion of Latin Dance. Machida plays Shinya Sugiki, the Japanese champion and second-ranked dancer in the world in the Standard Ballroom category.
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“This film challenges us to explore the depths of love and its capacity,” Director Otomo shares. “When two people dance passionately together, they become so in sync that it feels as if they transform into something greater, transcending boundaries with hidden emotions and passions. With Ryoma Takeuchi and Keita Machida, we aim to deliver a glamorous and fresh dance film that captivates audiences.”
Inouesatoh, the manga’s author, reflects: “Initially, I felt anxious about the adaptation, fearing it would be impossible without a significant budget and talented team. However, knowing Netflix and Director Otomo are involved eased my worries. The casting of Mr. Takeuchi and Mr. Machida is perfect, capturing the essence of the characters. I am confident they will express the sensuality and joy beyond the manga, and I eagerly await the film’s completion.”
The film passionately tells the story of these two Shinyas — living in entirely different worlds with opposing personalities — as they form an unlikely duo, aiming to win the 10-Dance Competition while clashing yet developing feelings for each other along the way.
The manga 10DANCE, serialized in Young Magazine by Kodansha, gained popularity as a pioneer in competitive dance comics. Celebrated for its unique storytelling, it won the “This BL is Amazing!” Award in 2019. It is no wonder Netflix chose this latest manga to adapt and bring to viewers everywhere on their streaming service.
10DANCE is set to stream in 2025, exclusively on Netflix.
The Story of 10DANCE
Shinya Suzuki (Ryoma Takeuchi) is the Japanese champion of Latin Dance, while Shinya Sugiki (Keita Machida) is the Japanese champion and second-ranked dancer in Standard Ballroom in the world. They are often compared to each other because of their similar names despite dancing in different categories, which frustrates the competitive Suzuki. One day, Suzuki receives a surprise when Sugiki asks him to team up and win the 10-Dance Competition.
The 10-Dance is a competition in which top dancers perform five varieties of Latin Dance and five varieties of Standard Ballroom. Knowing how difficult it would be, Suzuki initially rejects Sugiki’s proposal to teach each other their respective styles and compete on the world stage, but Sugiki’s provocative attitude sparks Suzuki’s competitive spirit and spurs him to begrudgingly accept.The two men’s opposite personalities clash as they devote themselves to daily lessons, but they grow steadily closer over time. Before long, Suzuki realizes he has started developing a romantic attraction to Sugiki.
Cast & Crew
Starring: Ryoma Takeuchi & Keita Machida
Director: Keishi Otomo
Screenplay: Tomoka Yoshida, Keishi Otomo
Cinematography: Tatsunosuke Sasaki
Lighting: Takeshi Suzuki
Sound Recordist: Takeshi Kawamata
Production Designers: Eri Sakushima, Takuro Kato
Music: Masaru Yokoyama
Executive Producer: Yoshihiro Sato
Producers: Takako Miyauchi, Kota Ishizuka
Production Company: Episcope
Produced by: Netflix
