Chasing Waves - Season 1

Chasing Waves - Season 1

Season 1

In the wake of surfing's debut at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Chasing Waves features the people and places that are defining Japan's reach in the global surf culture and examines the diverse regions, unique characters, and endless surf along the over 18,000 miles of coastline that makes Japan one of a kind. The character-driven documentary series, shot with state-of-the-art 4K cameras and stunning 16mm archival film, follows athletes from various cultural backgrounds as they pursue their dreams and paints a captivating picture of Japanese life and showcases what it takes to succeed in the international surf industry. The docu-series features extraordinary pro surfers Mahina Maeda, Yuma Takanuki, Sara Kohrogi, 2021 Olympic Silver Medalist Kanoa Igarashi and Australian-Japanese surfer Connor O'Leary. From the indoor wave pool called the "Ocean Dome" in Miyazaki to the hallowed grounds of the stalwart surfers in the icy waters of Hokkaido, Chasing Waves paints a holistic picture of the world of Japanese surfing culture through those who live it in a magical new way.

Network
Episodes8
DatesJan. 11, 2023 - Jan. 11, 2023

Episodes

Chasing the Dream
Season 1Episode 1

Chasing the Dream

In the wake of surfing's Olympic debut in Tokyo, Chasing Waves shines a spotlight on the people and places that are defining Japan's reach in the global surf culture.

Jan. 11, 2023
Weight of a Nation
Season 1Episode 2

Weight of a Nation

The weight of a nation rests on Team Japan as the athletes prepare for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. Mahina Maeda and Kanoa Igarashi reflect on their multicultural identities.

Jan. 11, 2023
Rising Tide
Season 1Episode 3

Rising Tide

In the wake of surfing's Olympic debut in Japan, we learn there are two types of surfers, those who compete, and those who are "free".

Jan. 11, 2023
Legacy
Season 1Episode 4

Legacy

Family legacy is explored as surfers Sara Kohrogi and Connor O'Leary connect with their Japanese roots.

Jan. 11, 2023
Power of the Ocean
Season 1Episode 5

Power of the Ocean

The raw power of the ocean is revealed as Mahina Maeda learns to surf big waves and Yuma Takanuki explores the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and a tsunami's devastating impact on the surf community in Fukushima.

Jan. 11, 2023
Ebb and Flow
Season 1Episode 6

Ebb and Flow

As the surfers deal with loss and setbacks, some question their pursuit of competitive surfing.

Jan. 11, 2023
Undercurrents
Season 1Episode 7

Undercurrents

Connor O'Leary fights for a comeback on the WSL Challenger Series, facing off against Olympic silver medalist Kanoa Igarashi in France.

Jan. 11, 2023
Sea of Change
Season 1Episode 8

Sea of Change

As surfing becomes a permanent Olympic sport, the athletes look to the future. Mahina Maeda and Sara Kohrogi return to Japan to learn about a rite of passage they missed while growing up in America.

Jan. 11, 2023

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