10Dance Ending Explained | 10 Dance Movie Netflix

If you just finished 10Dance on Netflix and you’re sitting there staring at the credits wondering what the heck just happened between Shinya Suzuki and Shinya Siguki, you’re not alone. This 2025 Japanese adaptation of Inoue Sato’s BL manga is gorgeous to look at—those dance sequences are slick and intense—but it leaves you with a romance that feels more like a tease than a payoff. The film builds this slow-burn tension between two rival dancers from totally different worlds, only to end on a note that’s equal parts tender and maddening. Let’s unpack it all, from their rocky start to that ambiguous final scene.

The story centers on Suzuki, a fiery Latin dancer with Cuban roots who’s all passion and rhythm, and Siguki, the cool, technically perfect ballroom champ from a strict Japanese background. They first clash at a national competition where they’re forced to dance together for a showcase, and Suzuki instantly hates Siguki—not just for his “soulless” style, but for reasons he can’t quite name. A year later, Siguki proposes they train each other: he’ll teach Suzuki ballroom, Suzuki teaches him Latin, all to prep for the grueling 10Dance world championship that demands mastery of all ten styles.

At first, it’s pure friction. Suzuki’s loose, expressive moves come naturally from his Havana upbringing, while Siguki’s rigid elegance is drilled into him from childhood lessons under a legendary (and toxic) mentor figure. Their personalities mirror their dances—Suzuki’s warm and instinctive, Siguki’s controlled and distant. But as they switch roles in practice (Siguki leading forcefully, Suzuki following and loving the dominance), the hatred starts cracking. Shirtless training sessions, lingering touches, intense eye contact—it becomes clear the “rivalry” was repressed attraction all along.

They finally give in with a dramatic subway kiss: Siguki chases Suzuki’s train, warns him he can stop it at any time, and Suzuki pulls him closer instead. It’s electric, passionate, and feels like the turning point. They keep it secret but dive deep into the relationship, exploring each other physically and emotionally.

Things get complicated with backstory reveals. Siguki confesses a dark past: early in his career, he brutally abused his then-partner Fusako during a competition (physically and sexually coercive) out of frustration and twisted dominance issues drilled into him by mentors who idolized stoic, controlling “gentlemen.” Fusako blocked it out entirely, even denying video evidence of the event. It’s a heavy moment showing how Siguki’s upbringing warped him, and he’s genuinely horrified looking back.

The big crack comes at the world championship. Siguki and Fusako take silver, losing to his ex-partner Liana (now with rival Giulio) amid clear bias against Siguki’s Japanese heritage. When asked for an exhibition dance, Siguki happily pairs with Liana again, clearly still carrying a torch. Suzuki, already simmering over the unfair judging, sees it as Siguki prioritizing image and old flames over their relationship—and over standing up to prejudice.

Post-event, Siguki abruptly ends things, saying their romance would damage his career further. It’s cold, especially after how vulnerable they’ve been. Suzuki’s devastated, feeling used—Siguki got the Latin training he needed, now discards him. It stings like betrayal.

Months later at the 2026 Asian Cup, Suzuki competes but loses (more federation politics stacking the deck). Siguki, as guest, surprises everyone by inviting Suzuki for the closing performance instead of Fusako. They dance beautifully, chemistry crackling. Suzuki leans in for a kiss, desperate to reconnect. Siguki returns a few soft ones… then pulls back with a challenge: “See you at 10Dance.”

And fade out.

That ending is classic bittersweet BL ambiguity. They clearly still burn for each other—the kisses prove it—but Siguki’s prioritizing competition and public image over fully committing. It’s toxic in a realistic way: he’s not ready to risk everything for love, especially in a conservative dance world. Suzuki’s left hanging, hopeful yet hurt.

The film stays faithful to the manga’s slow-burn vibe, where rivalry and romance keep circling without easy resolution. No grand declaration, no running into each other’s arms forever—just intense connection complicated by pride, prejudice, and personal demons.

If you’re frustrated, yeah, same. It’s beautifully shot and the dancing is mesmerizing, but the romance feels stuck in limbo. Leaves you wanting a sequel where they actually face 10Dance together (as partners or rivals?). For now, it’s a gorgeous, melancholic snapshot of desire that’s powerful but afraid to fully ignite. What did you make of Siguki’s final line—hopeful or heartbreaking?