Sports
Station:
Disney+ (US)
Status:
To Be Determined
Start:
2023-01-11
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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. This character-driven documentary series follows multicultural athletes in pursuit of their dreams, paints a captivating picture of Japanese life and showcases what it takes to succeed in the international surf industry.
There is no Next Episode of Chasing Waves planned.
S1E1 - 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.
Air Date: 11 Jan 2023 06:00 (CDT)
S1E2 - 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.
Air Date: 11 Jan 2023 06:00 (CDT)
S1E3 - 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".
Air Date: 11 Jan 2023 06:00 (CDT)
S1E4 - Legacy
Family legacy is explored as surfers Sara Kohrogi and Connor O'Leary connect with their Japanese roots.
Air Date: 11 Jan 2023 06:00 (CDT)
S1E5 - 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 TÅhoku earthquake and a tsunami's devastating impact on the surf community in Fukushima.
Air Date: 11 Jan 2023 06:00 (CDT)
S1E6 - Ebb and Flow
As the surfers deal with loss and setbacks, some question their pursuit of competitive surfing.
Air Date: 11 Jan 2023 06:00 (CDT)
S1E7 - Undercurrents
Connor O'Leary fights for a comeback on the WSL Challenger Series, facing off against Olympic silver medalist Kanoa Igarashi in France.
Air Date: 11 Jan 2023 06:00 (CDT)
S1E8 - 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.
Air Date: 11 Jan 2023 06:00 (CDT)