Chasing Waves(2023)
Documentary
First Air Date: 2023-01-11
Average Runtime: 41m
Rating: 4.8
Votes: 4
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 8
An docu-series exploring the unique and wonderful surf culture in Japan, highlighting the dramatic push and pull between convention and innovation. By chronicling the lives of both the trendsetters and the traditionalists, the series paints a captivating holistic picture of the global surf industry – from Australian-Japanese surfer, Connor O’Leary to freestyle surfers, Olympic hopefuls and businesspeople trying to make their mark.
Keywords
japansurfing
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Episodes: 8E01
Chasing the Dream
Air Date: 2023-01-11
In the wake of surfing's Olympic debut in Tokyo, Chasing Waves shines a spotlight on the people and places that are d...
E02
Weight of a Nation
Air Date: 2023-01-11
The weight of a nation rests on Team Japan as the athletes prepare for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics. Mahina Maeda and ...
E03
Rising Tide
Air Date: 2023-01-11
In the wake of surfing's Olympic debut in Japan, we learn there are two types of surfers, those who compete, and thos...
E04
Legacy
Air Date: 2023-01-11
Family legacy is explored as surfers Sara Kohrogi and Connor O'Leary connect with their Japanese roots.
E05
Power of the Ocean
Air Date: 2023-01-11
The raw power of the ocean is revealed as Mahina Maeda learns to surf big waves and Yuma Takanuki explores the 2011 T...
E06
Ebb and Flow
Air Date: 2023-01-11
As the surfers deal with loss and setbacks, some question their pursuit of competitive surfing.
E07
Undercurrents
Air Date: 2023-01-11
Connor O'Leary fights for a comeback on the WSL Challenger Series, facing off against Olympic silver medalist Kanoa I...
E08
Sea of Change
Air Date: 2023-01-11
As surfing becomes a permanent Olympic sport, the athletes look to the future. Mahina Maeda and Sara Kohrogi return t...
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