RIDE ON TIME
Take a deep dive into the beautiful world of Japan's top male idol groups from number one producer Johnny's in this revealing docuseries.
Cast: Shunsuke Kazama
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24 episodes
1. King & Prince:Season 1, Episode 1Johnny's group King & Prince has been working hard since its debut in March 2018. Its members openly share how they feel about it all.TV-PGCC23minOct 6, 2018
2. King & Prince:Season 1, Episode 2King & Prince recalls the many obstacles it faced on the way to its impressive debut, including its struggles while in Johnny's Jr.TV-PGCC24minOct 13, 2018
3. King & Prince:Season 1, Episode 3As King & Prince busies itself with preparations for its first concert tour, members Genki Iwahashi and Yuta Jinguji clash during a rehearsal.TV-PGCC24minOct 20, 2018
4. King & Prince:Season 1, Episode 4Filled with nervous anticipation, King & Prince embarks on its first concert tour. Later, its members talk about their hopes for the future.TV-PGCC24minOct 27, 2018
5. Johnny’s Concert Staff: Episode 1Four new tour staff members prepare for an important concert. Their responsibilities: stage management, special effects, sound and special props.TV-PGCC24minNov 3, 2018
6. Johnny’s Concert Staff: Episode 2On the day before the tour, the staff must solve some unexpected problems. Yabe, new on the special effects team, explains why she chose her job.TV-PGCC24minNov 10, 2018
7. Johnny’s Concert Staff: Episode 3The sound team is faced with an urgent problem during rehearsals. Later, the four staff members struggle with their nerves as the concert approaches.TV-PGCC24minNov 17, 2018
8. Johnny’s Concert Staff: Episode 4As Hey! Say! Jump's concert tour begins, the four new staff members nervously watch over the production, hoping that nothing goes wrong.TV-PGCC24minNov 24, 2018
9. KAT-TUN: Episode 1After a two-year hiatus, Kat-tun is back in action. Despite losing multiple members, Kamenashi, Nakamaru and Ueda explain why they decided to stay.TV-PGCC24minDec 1, 2018
10. KAT-TUN: Episode 2Kat-tun holds its first concert after returning from hiatus. Each member finds a way to showcase their individuality during the show.TV-PGCC24minDec 8, 2018
11. KAT-TUN: Episode 3As Kat-tun prepares to record a new album, Kamenashi films a commercial, Ueda explains his love for boxing and Nakamaru visits a video game designer.TV-PGCC24minDec 15, 2018
12. KAT-TUN: Episode 4Kat-tun's next tour is announced in celebration of its first album in four years. As the group designs the stage, each member voices his own opinion.TV-PGCC24minDec 22, 2018
13. NEWS: Episode 1After overcoming numerous setbacks, News celebrates its 15th anniversary with its biggest-ever tour to reassure fans the group is still going strong.TV-PGCC24minJan 12, 2019
14. NEWS: Episode 2Published author Shigeaki Kato focuses on his writing, Keiichiro Koyama visits a respected Johnny's artist and Yuya Tegoshi drops by his old school.TV-PGCC23minJan 19, 2019
15. NEWS: Episode 3The members of News prepare for their first-ever solo countdown concert as the clock ticks down to their live New Year's Eve performance.TV-PGCC22minJan 26, 2019
16. King & Prince "KISEKI"King & Prince looks back on a successful first year, including its first hit single and an appearance in Japan's biggest New Year's Eve concert.TV-PGCC24minFeb 2, 2019
17. Kansai Johnny's Jr.: Episode 1Though not widely known outside of its region, Kansai Johnny's Jr. has many adoring fans. Its members start preparing for a series of Christmas shows.TV-PGCC24minFeb 9, 2019
18. Kansai Johnny's Jr.: Episode 2The members of Naniwa Danshi, a sub-group of Kansai Johnny's Jr., get ready for their appearance in a concert featuring Johnny's group Kanjani Eight.TV-PGCC24minFeb 16, 2019
19. Kansai Johnny's Jr.: Episode 3Kansai Johnny's Jr. kicks off its 35-concert Christmas event. But something happens along the way that tests the strength of the group.TV-PGCC23minFeb 23, 2019
20. Kansai Johnny's Jr.: Episode 4After two members decide to leave the group, Kansai Johnny's Jr. performs together one last time during the Japanese New Year's celebration.TV-PGCC24minMar 2, 2019
21. Takizawa Kabuki: Episode 1Snow Man, a popular sub-group of Johnny's Jr., prepares to perform in a famous kabuki-style theater production created by Hideaki Takizawa.TV-PGCC24minMar 9, 2019
22. Takizawa Kabuki: Episode 2Snow Man gains three new members, testing the group's solidarity as it continues its grueling preparations for its upcoming theater performances.TV-PGCC24minMar 16, 2019
23. Takizawa Kabuki: Episode 3It's almost time for Snow Man's theater debut. One member practices his complicated stage makeup while others rehearse an acrobatic drum performance.TV-PGCC24minMar 23, 2019
24. Takizawa Kabuki: Episode 4During a rehearsal, Snow Man's Hikaru Iwamoto loses his footing on a ladder and injures his leg just days before performances are set to begin.TV-PGCC24minMar 30, 2019
RIDE ON TIME
★ 6.0/1020187 seasons130 episodesReturning Series
Take a deep dive into the beautiful world of Japan's top male idol groups from number one producer Johnny's in this revealing docuseries.
Creators and cast
- Cast
- Shunsuke Kazama
- Studio
- SlowHand, J Storm, Fuji Television Network
