Season 1
8 episodes · Jan 11, 2023
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S1E1Chasing the Dream
Jan 11, 202342mIn 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.
S1E2Weight of a Nation
Jan 11, 202344mThe 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.
S1E3Rising Tide
Jan 11, 202340mIn 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".
S1E4Legacy
Jan 11, 202347mFamily legacy is explored as surfers Sara Kohrogi and Connor O'Leary connect with their Japanese roots.
S1E5Power of the Ocean
Jan 11, 202342mThe 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.
S1E6Ebb and Flow
Jan 11, 202339mAs the surfers deal with loss and setbacks, some question their pursuit of competitive surfing.
S1E7Undercurrents
Jan 11, 202335mConnor O'Leary fights for a comeback on the WSL Challenger Series, facing off against Olympic silver medalist Kanoa Igarashi in France.
S1E8Sea of Change
Jan 11, 202350mAs 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.