10DANCE

Two professional dancers, Suzuki Shinya, played by Ryoma Takeuchi, and Sugiki Shinya, played by Keita Machida, come from very different backgrounds and temperaments yet share the same drive. They decide to train together for an important competition, agreeing that pairing up could sharpen their strengths. Early rehearsals are tense, shaped by clashing routines and personal pride. As they keep working, technique and temperament begin to sync, and a chemistry grows that complicates their focus and loyalties. The film follows their rehearsals, offstage conversations, and performances, concentrating on their developing partnership and the emotional costs of pursuing excellence without revealing the outcome of the competition.

Directed by Keishi Otomo and created by Tomoko Yoshida and Satoh Inoue, 10DANCE was released in 2025 and relies heavily on contemporary ballroom choreography. The cast is led by Ryoma Takeuchi and Keita Machida, with Shiori Doi and Anna Ishii in supporting roles.

Box office totals for 10DANCE have not been widely reported. The film opened primarily in Japan with selective international screenings and festival appearances, reaching audiences who follow dance cinema and romantic drama.

Critical response averages 7.0 out of 10, with many reviewers highlighting the chemistry between the two leads and the precision of the dance sequences. Commentary often centers on themes of discipline, personal identity, ambition, and the sacrifices performers make, praising the film for showcasing the physical and emotional labor behind partnership work.

Among dance enthusiasts and online communities, 10DANCE sparked conversation about male partnerships in dance storytelling and renewed interest in films that foreground ballroom technique. Clips of rehearsals and close-up performance moments have been shared by aspiring dancers and commentators discussing form, emotion, and onstage connection.