What is Dance Till Tomorrow?#
Dance Till Tomorrow (also known as Asatte Dance) is a blend of comedy and romance that follows the chaotic life of Suekichi Terayama. Suekichi is a college student who is more passionate about his behind-the-scenes role in the avant-garde theater troupe “Bondage Horse”—and his crush on its leader, Miss Shimomura—than his actual studies.
His life takes a dramatic turn when he inherits 450 million yen from his great-grandfather, provided he can actually graduate from college and start a career. The plot thickens with the arrival of Aya, a seductive woman who appears in his bed the morning after the funeral and forces her way into his life. While Suekichi suspects she is only after his money, her charms are difficult to resist. With a theater-loving yakuza, a lawyer, an ex-husband, and the young Miyuki added to the mix, Suekichi’s life quickly spirals out of control.
If you enjoy romantic comedies with high stakes and eccentric characters, you can watch the anime on Prime Video.
Is the Anime Really Finished?#
When considering if Dance Till Tomorrow is “finished,” it is important to note that the anime is an adaptation of a manga series that began in 1989. The anime aired from July to October 1991.
Because it is an adaptation, viewers who want the full experience of the story may find that the anime serves as an introduction. To ensure you have the complete narrative and a satisfying conclusion to Suekichi’s chaotic journey, we highly recommend checking out the original source material. You can buy the manga to see how the story unfolds beyond the screen.
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Recommended Watch and Read Order#
Depending on your preferences, there are a few ways to approach this series. For detailed connections between the different versions, please refer to the relationship tree provided on this page.
Release Order#
If you want to experience the franchise as it was released to the public:
- Read the manga (started 1989).
- Watch the anime (aired 1991).
Completionist Order#
For those who want every detail and extra piece of content, we suggest reading the manga first to establish the full plot and character depth, followed by the anime to see the avant-garde comedy brought to life.
The “Anime-First” Path#
If you prefer to dive into the animation first, start with the anime. If you find yourself wanting more or feeling that the story is incomplete, you can then transition into the manga to fill in the gaps.
Additional Resources#
For fans looking to collect more of this series, you can buy Dance Till Tomorrow merchandise to celebrate this unique 90s comedy.
Dance Till Tomorrow • manga • 1989-07
└─(adaptation)→ ASaTTe DaNCE • anime • 1991-07-25 to 1991-10-21