Movie Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty! (2026)

Story

Haru and Luis share a passion for competitive ballroom dancing in Tokyo. After tragedy strikes, Haru withdraws into isolation and steps away from the dance world. Friends coax her back to the studio, where the arrival of a new instructor stirs an unexpected infatuation. As sparks fly, Haru must face what comes next and decide how to move forward.

Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty! blends melodrama, comedy and drama in a character-driven story about loss, attraction and the difficult path back to other people. The lively ballroom setting contrasts with Haru’s withdrawn state, leaving room for humor and romantic uncertainty alongside more serious emotional questions.

Overview

Released in 2026 and directed by Josef Kubota Wladyka, this Japan and USA production is set in Tokyo’s ballroom dance scene. Its emotional core is Haru’s return to the studio, where friendship, new attraction and the pull of competition begin to overlap. The film mixes intimate drama, romantic tension and a lighter comic touch, following a woman who is slowly learning to take part in life again.

It should appeal to viewers who enjoy emotionally grounded stories with a dash of comedy, dance-world settings and portraits of people finding their footing after a painful turning point.

Cast and Characters

The cast includes Yuriko Kikuchi, Alberto Guerra, Alejandro Edda, You and Damian Alcazar. The story centers on Haru and Luis, who share a love of dance, as well as the friends who encourage Haru and the new instructor whose arrival changes the mood in the studio.