Chasing Waves

★ 4.8•2023•1 Seasons•ANIME

Documentary

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.

Top Cast

Connor O'Leary

Self

Mahina Maeda

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Hiroto Ohhara

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Sara Kohrogi

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Shino Matsuda

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Kanoa Igarashi

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Episodes

Season:

1. Chasing the Dream

42m

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.

Aired: 1/11/2023

2. Weight of a Nation

44m

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.