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Chasing Waves

Chasing Waves

To honour the past. To pursue a dream. To fuel the soul.

TV-PG2023•41m•4.8/10
Documentary

Ratings

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4.8/10(4)

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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Production

Boardwalk Pictures, STATION 10 Media

Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

January 11, 2023

Last Aired

January 11, 2023

Networks

Disney+

Created By

Christopher G. Cowen

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Chasing the Dream
E1
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 defining Japan's reach in the global surf culture.
Weight of a Nation
E2
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 Kanoa Igarashi reflect on their multicultural identities.
Rising Tide
E3
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 those who are "free".
Legacy
E4
Legacy
Air date: 2023-01-11
Family legacy is explored as surfers Sara Kohrogi and Connor O'Leary connect with their Japanese roots.
Power of the Ocean
E5
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 Tōhoku earthquake and a tsunami's devastating impact on the surf community in Fukushima.
Ebb and Flow
E6
Ebb and Flow
Air date: 2023-01-11
As the surfers deal with loss and setbacks, some question their pursuit of competitive surfing.
Undercurrents
E7
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 Igarashi in France.
Sea of Change
E8
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 to Japan to learn about a rite of passage they missed while growing up in America.

Cast

Connor O'Leary

Self

Mahina Maeda

Self

Hiroto Ohhara

Self

Sara Kohrogi

Self

Shino Matsuda

Self

Kanoa Igarashi

Kanoa Igarashi

Self

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