Chasing Waves
“To honour the past. To pursue a dream. To fuel the soul.”
Series 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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 8 Episodes
41 min per episode
2023 – Present
Premiered: Wed, Jan 11, 2023
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 8: “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.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official US TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-01-11
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher G. Cowen
Christopher G. Cowen, Jason Baffa, Andrew Fried, Dane Lillegard
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
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What is Chasing Waves about?
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.
How many seasons does Chasing Waves have?
Chasing Waves comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Chasing Waves?
Key cast members in Chasing Waves include Connor O'Leary, Mahina Maeda, Hiroto Ohhara, Sara Kohrogi, Shino Matsuda.
Who created or directed Chasing Waves?
Chasing Waves was developed and directed by Christopher G. Cowen.