Chasing Waves
S1 · E1IMDB:
4.8
Released
1/11/2023
Duration
0h 50m
Genre
Documentary
Country
Australia
Cast
Connor O'Leary, Mahina Maeda, Hiroto Ohhara
Overview
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.
Chasing Waves
Season 1 · Episode 1IMDB:
4.8Released
1/11/2023
Genre
Documentary
Cast
Connor O'Leary, Mahina Maeda, Hiroto Ohhara
Duration
0h 50m
Country
Australia
Overview
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.
Episodes
EP 1AvailableChasing 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.
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.
EP 2AvailableWeight 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.
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.
EP 3AvailableRising 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".
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".
EP 4AvailableLegacy
Family legacy is explored as surfers Sara Kohrogi and Connor O'Leary connect with their Japanese roots.
Legacy
Family legacy is explored as surfers Sara Kohrogi and Connor O'Leary connect with their Japanese roots.
EP 5AvailablePower 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.
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.
EP 6AvailableEbb and Flow
As the surfers deal with loss and setbacks, some question their pursuit of competitive surfing.
Ebb and Flow
As the surfers deal with loss and setbacks, some question their pursuit of competitive surfing.
EP 7AvailableUndercurrents
Connor O'Leary fights for a comeback on the WSL Challenger Series, facing off against Olympic silver medalist Kanoa Igarashi in France.
Undercurrents
Connor O'Leary fights for a comeback on the WSL Challenger Series, facing off against Olympic silver medalist Kanoa Igarashi in France.
EP 8AvailableSea 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.
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.
Cast
Self
Connor O'Leary
Self
Mahina Maeda
Self
Hiroto Ohhara
Self
Sara Kohrogi
Self
Shino Matsuda
Self
