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.

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  • Chasing the Dream
    第1話
    Chasing the DreamIn 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.
  • Weight of a Nation
    第2話
    Weight of a NationThe 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.
  • Rising Tide
    第3話
    Rising TideIn 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".
  • Legacy
    第4話
    LegacyFamily legacy is explored as surfers Sara Kohrogi and Connor O'Leary connect with their Japanese roots.
  • Power of the Ocean
    第5話
    Power of the OceanThe 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.
  • Ebb and Flow
    第6話
    Ebb and FlowAs the surfers deal with loss and setbacks, some question their pursuit of competitive surfing.
  • Undercurrents
    第7話
    UndercurrentsConnor O'Leary fights for a comeback on the WSL Challenger Series, facing off against Olympic silver medalist Kanoa Igarashi in France.
  • Sea of Change
    第8話
    Sea of ChangeAs 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.
  • Connor O'LearySelf
  • Mahina MaedaSelf
  • Hiroto OhharaSelf
  • Sara KohrogiSelf
  • Shino MatsudaSelf
  • Kanoa IgarashiSelf
  • Christopher G. Cowenエグゼクティブプロデューサー
  • Jason Baffaエグゼクティブプロデューサー
  • Andrew Friedエグゼクティブプロデューサー
  • Dane Lillegardエグゼクティブプロデューサー
  • Aaron AbesonAssistant Editor

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