Anime Like Welcome to the Ballroom(2026)

Finished Welcome to the Ballroom and looking for something similar? Here are 10 shows that fans actually recommend — especially if you're into Sports and Performing Arts.

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Haikyu!!

Haikyu!!

8.43TV25 eps2014Production I.G

Ever since having witnessed the "Little Giant" and his astonishing skills on the volleyball court, Shouyou Hinata has been bewitched by the dynamic nature of the sport. Even though his attempt to make his debut as a volleyball regular during a middle school tournament went up in...

SportsSchoolTeam SportsShounen
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Yuri!!! On Ice

Yuri!!! On Ice

7.90TV12 eps2016MAPPA

Reeling from his crushing defeat at the Grand Prix Finale, Yuuri Katsuki, once Japan's most promising figure skater, returns to his family home to assess his options for the future. At age 23, Yuuri's window for success in skating is closing rapidly, and his love of pork cutlets...

Award WinningSportsPerforming Arts
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Fighting Spirit

Fighting Spirit

8.78TV75 eps2000Madhouse

In his father's absence, teenager Ippo Makunouchi works hard to help his mother run her fishing boat rental business. Ippo's timid nature, his lack of sleep, and the sea smell make him an easy target for relentless bullies who leave him bruised and beaten on a daily basis....

SportsCombat SportsShounen
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Dance Dance Danseur

Dance Dance Danseur

7.80TV11 eps2022MAPPA

Junpei Murao's love affair with ballet began at a young age during his sister's ballet recital, when a male ballet dancer roused his interest with a gripping performance. But for Junpei, nothing could be worse than his peers finding out about his secret passion for ballet and...

DramaPerforming ArtsSeinen
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Your Lie in April

Your Lie in April

8.64TV22 eps2014A-1 Pictures

Kousei Arima is a child prodigy known as the "Human Metronome" for playing the piano with precision and perfection. Guided by a strict mother and rigorous training, Kousei dominates every competition he enters, earning the admiration of his musical peers and praise from...

DramaRomanceLove PolygonMusic
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Baby Steps

Baby Steps

7.79TV25 eps2014Studio Pierrot

Diligent and methodical honor student Eiichirou Maruo decides to exercise more during the little free time he has available because he is worried about his health. For this reason, after seeing a flyer, he joins the Southern Tennis Club at the beginning of his freshman year. ...

SportsSchoolShounen
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Run with the Wind

Run with the Wind

8.38TV23 eps2018Production I.G

Former ace runner of Sendai Josei High School, Kakeru Kurahara is chased away from a convenience store for shoplifting. Shaking off his pursuer, he runs into Haiji Kiyose, another student from his university. Haiji is impressed by Kakeru's agility and persuades him to live in...

DramaSportsAdult Cast
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Smile Down the Runway

Smile Down the Runway

7.54TV12 eps2020Ezόla

Being the daughter of a modeling agency owner, Chiyuki Fujito aspires to represent her father's agency in the prestigious Paris Fashion Week, shining under the spotlight as a runway model. However, although she is equipped with great looks and talent, she unfortunately lacks a...

DramaSchoolShowbizVisual Arts
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Glass Mask

Glass Mask

8.05TV51 eps2005Tokyo Movie Shinsha

Two Girls. One Dream. And the entire world for a stage. At 13 years old, Maya Kitajima seems destined to spend the rest of her life toiling in a crowded restaurant alongside her bitter and unstable mother. But when her incredible acting talent is discovered by the legendary...

DramaRomancePerforming ArtsShowbiz
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Over Drive

Over Drive

7.52TV26 eps2007Xebec

Mikoto Shinozaki is a high school student lacking in social awareness. In addition, due to his untidy appearance and low self-esteem, he is an easy target for bullies. Regardless, any misfortune that falls upon Mikoto is partly his own fault—at least, that is what Yuki Fukuzawa,...

SportsRacingShounen

Frequently Asked Questions

What anime is similar to Welcome to the Ballroom?

Fans who liked Welcome to the Ballroom tend to recommend Haikyu!!, Yuri!!! On Ice, Fighting Spirit the most. If you're into Sports and Performing Arts, any of these are a solid pick.

Is Welcome to the Ballroom worth watching?

Welcome to the Ballroom has a 8.18 on MAL from 368,054 ratings. That puts it in the top tier — most fans love it and recommend it without hesitation.

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