Unravel the tale of a young street dancer, his mesmerizing muse, and a world where rhythm and beat become a language of its own. The dancers’ breathtaking moves will leave you in awe, while the music from the booming speakers will make the manga’s pages tremble in your hands. Within this world, the bad, the innocent, and the sexy all take the stage. Read on to find out more about this vibrant world.
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