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.

Documentary

Seasons

1. King & Prince:Season 1, Episode 1

Air Date: 2018-10-06

Johnny's group King & Prince has been working hard since its debut in March 2018. Its members openly share how they feel about it all.

2. King & Prince:Season 1, Episode 2

Air Date: 2018-10-13

King & Prince recalls the many obstacles it faced on the way to its impressive debut, including its struggles while in Johnny's Jr.

3. King & Prince:Season 1, Episode 3

Air Date: 2018-10-20

As King & Prince busies itself with preparations for its first concert tour, members Genki Iwahashi and Yuta Jinguji clash during a rehearsal.

4. King & Prince:Season 1, Episode 4

Air Date: 2018-10-27

Filled with nervous anticipation, King & Prince embarks on its first concert tour. Later, its members talk about their hopes for the future.

5. Johnny’s Concert Staff: Episode 1

Air Date: 2018-11-03

Four new tour staff members prepare for an important concert. Their responsibilities: stage management, special effects, sound and special props.

6. Johnny’s Concert Staff: Episode 2

Air Date: 2018-11-10

On 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.

7. Johnny’s Concert Staff: Episode 3

Air Date: 2018-11-17

The sound team is faced with an urgent problem during rehearsals. Later, the four staff members struggle with their nerves as the concert approaches.

8. Johnny’s Concert Staff: Episode 4

Air Date: 2018-11-24

As Hey! Say! Jump's concert tour begins, the four new staff members nervously watch over the production, hoping that nothing goes wrong.

9. KAT-TUN: Episode 1

Air Date: 2018-12-01

After a two-year hiatus, Kat-tun is back in action. Despite losing multiple members, Kamenashi, Nakamaru and Ueda explain why they decided to stay.

10. KAT-TUN: Episode 2

Air Date: 2018-12-08

Kat-tun holds its first concert after returning from hiatus. Each member finds a way to showcase their individuality during the show.

11. KAT-TUN: Episode 3

Air Date: 2018-12-15

As 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.

12. KAT-TUN: Episode 4

Air Date: 2018-12-22

Kat-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.

13. NEWS: Episode 1

Air Date: 2019-01-12

After overcoming numerous setbacks, News celebrates its 15th anniversary with its biggest-ever tour to reassure fans the group is still going strong.

14. NEWS: Episode 2

Air Date: 2019-01-19

Published author Shigeaki Kato focuses on his writing, Keiichiro Koyama visits a respected Johnny's artist and Yuya Tegoshi drops by his old school.

15. NEWS: Episode 3

Air Date: 2019-01-26

The members of News prepare for their first-ever solo countdown concert as the clock ticks down to their live New Year's Eve performance.

16. King & Prince "KISEKI"

Air Date: 2019-02-02

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.

17. Kansai Johnny's Jr.: Episode 1

Air Date: 2019-02-09

Though 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.

18. Kansai Johnny's Jr.: Episode 2

Air Date: 2019-02-16

The 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.

19. Kansai Johnny's Jr.: Episode 3

Air Date: 2019-02-23

Kansai Johnny's Jr. kicks off its 35-concert Christmas event. But something happens along the way that tests the strength of the group.

20. Kansai Johnny's Jr.: Episode 4

Air Date: 2019-03-02

After two members decide to leave the group, Kansai Johnny's Jr. performs together one last time during the Japanese New Year's celebration.

21. Takizawa Kabuki: Episode 1

Air Date: 2019-03-09

Snow Man, a popular sub-group of Johnny's Jr., prepares to perform in a famous kabuki-style theater production created by Hideaki Takizawa.

22. Takizawa Kabuki: Episode 2

Air Date: 2019-03-16

Snow Man gains three new members, testing the group's solidarity as it continues its grueling preparations for its upcoming theater performances.

23. Takizawa Kabuki: Episode 3

Air Date: 2019-03-23

It's almost time for Snow Man's theater debut. One member practices his complicated stage makeup while others rehearse an acrobatic drum performance.

24. Takizawa Kabuki: Episode 4

Air Date: 2019-03-30

During 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.

1. King & Prince: Season 2, Episode 1

Air Date: 2019-10-19

After debuting in outfits evocative of their group name, King & Prince begin to show a more mature side as they prepare for their sophomore tour.

2. King & Prince: Season 2, Episode 2

Air Date: 2019-10-26

Now in their second year, King & Prince display their growth as a group as they take an active role in their costume designs and stage production.

3. King & Prince: Season 2, Episode 3

Air Date: 2019-11-02

Both Yutas push themselves to the limit as they rehearse for their demanding roles in a musical all while continuing to tour with King & Prince.

4. Tomoyuki Yara: Episode 1

Air Date: 2019-11-09

Veteran performer Tomoyuki Yara prepares himself and a rookie dancer for the event that his entire 20-year career has been building toward.

5. Tomoyuki Yara: Episode 2

Air Date: 2019-11-16

Tomoyuki teams up with top musicians and dancers to assemble a performance that transitions through the sounds and dances of the 70s to today.

6. Travis Japan × Tomoyuki Yara

Air Date: 2019-11-23

Tomoyuki lends his expertise and choreographs a dance for the seven-member group Travis Japan ahead of their first-ever solo performance.

7. Bishonen: Episode 1

Air Date: 2019-11-30

Bishonen, a group of six teenage performers, search for what makes them unique. Taisho rehearses a solo song that holds a deep meaning for him.

8. Bishonen: Episode 2

Air Date: 2019-12-07

With no stage lighting or effects, Bishonen face their most trying performance yet when they participate in an event thousands of miles from home.

9. SixTONES: Episode 1

Air Date: 2019-12-14

Four years on from their formation, the six completely different members of SixTones recount their road to success and discuss what the future holds.

10. SixTONES: Episode 2

Air Date: 2019-12-21

The members of SixTones juggle their budding acting careers, rehearsals and personal lives ahead of a career-changing announcement at the Tokyo Dome.

11. SixTONES: Episode 3

Air Date: 2020-01-11

Things start ramping up for SixTones as they enter the recording booth for the first time and begin rehearsals for their debut music video.

12. SixTONES: Episode 4

Air Date: 2020-01-18

SixTones members Shintaro and Jesse offer an intimate glimpse into their lives before fame ahead of a momentous performance at the Yokohama Arena.

13. King & Prince: Season 2, Episode 4

Air Date: 2020-01-25

King & Prince's Sho, Ren and Kaito open up about what "The show must go on" means to them and step on stage at Johnny's' biggest event of the year.

14. HiHi Jets: Episode 1

Air Date: 2020-02-01

HiHi Jets, a group that performs on roller skates, plan to kick off their show by skating down a steep ramp -- but member Yuto can't quite nail it.

15. HiHi Jets: Episode 2

Air Date: 2020-02-08

HiHi Jets are invited to perform in the popular musical, Dream Boys. The group members get to work practicing a baton-passing act for the show.

16. Kis-My-Ft2: Episode 1

Air Date: 2020-02-15

The cameras follow the members of Kis-My-Ft2 and their varying stories. Taisuke talks about the ups and downs of starring in his first musical.

17. Kis-My-Ft2: Episode 2

Air Date: 2020-02-22

Busaiku talk about life away from Kis-My-Ft2 as they rehearse for their first stage production. The nature of their roles presents a unique challenge.

18. Kis-My-Ft2: Episode 3

Air Date: 2020-02-29

Kis-My-Ft2 host an annual charity radio event. Takashi feels emotional when Kento plays piano alongside a choir of visually impaired children.

19. Kis-My-Ft2: Episode 4

Air Date: 2020-03-07

The members of Kis-My-Ft2 put their roller skating skills to the test as they perform at the Asia Fashion Awards -- the boys' first overseas show.

20. Koichi Domoto: Episode 1

Air Date: 2020-03-14

Koichi Domoto talks about his 20 years in Endless Shock and what makes it special. He also reveals some advice the legendary Johnny gave him.

21. Koichi Domoto: Episode 2

Air Date: 2020-03-21

Koichi and the cast rehearse a Travis Payne-inspired dance. Later, he explains what Endless Shock means to him, and why he continues to star in it.

1. Kansai Johnny's Episode 1

Air Date: 2020-10-24

As COVID-19 causes concert cancellations across the country, five groups from Japan's Kansai region prepare for a series of livestream performances.

2. Kansai Johnny's Episode 2

Air Date: 2020-10-31

Ae! group and Lil Kansai rehearse for their first-ever livestream concert without their fans in attendance. Singing and dancing will be the easy part.

3. Kansai Johnny's Episode 3

Air Date: 2020-11-07

After their tour of Japan is canceled due to the pandemic, Johnny’s West work hard to entertain their fans via a show streamed live from Osaka.

4. Kansai Johnny's Episode 4

Air Date: 2020-11-14

Amid the hurdles of the pandemic, Naniwa Danshi work to prove their independence by taking the reins on the production of their upcoming concert.

5. Sexy Zone Episode 1

Air Date: 2020-11-21

Now older and wiser, the members of Sexy Zone look back on the previous nine years together and their experiences debuting at such a young age.

6. Sexy Zone Episode 2

Air Date: 2020-11-28

Looking to broaden their horizons, the Sexy Zone members tackle various solo projects, ranging from photoshoots to commercials and quiz shows.

7. Sexy Zone Episode 3

Air Date: 2020-12-05

With So Matsushima returning to the group, Sexy Zone must get their bearings before their first five-man performance in almost two years.

8. Sexy Zone Episode 4

Air Date: 2020-12-12

The day of Sexy Zone's online concert finally arrives. Performing in an empty venue, the members give everything they’ve got to entertain their fans.

9. Snow Man Episode 1

Air Date: 2020-12-19

Debuting in early 2020, Snow Man's freshman year is cut short by the pandemic. However, that won't stop them from giving the fans what they want.

10. Snow Man Episode 2

Air Date: 2020-12-26

Filming begins on Snow Man's kabuki-themed movie. Raul performs a solo dance number, and the members get a workout in a grueling taiko drum section.

11. Snow Man Episode 3

Air Date: 2021-01-09

The newest members of Snow Man challenge themselves with a variety of solo projects. Koji takes on photography while Ren tries his hand at acting.

12. Snow Man Episode 4

Air Date: 2021-01-16

Though unable to perform in front of a live audience, Snow Man finally get their chance to step on stage and deliver an explosive debut concert.

13. Travis Japan Episode 1

Air Date: 2021-01-23

Travis Japan have long wowed audiences with their outstanding and original choreography. However, it's time for them to prove they can raise the bar.

14. Travis Japan Episode 2

Air Date: 2021-01-30

Reminiscing about the formation of the group, the members of Travis Japan explain how they went from not getting along to being perfectly in sync.

15. Travis Japan Episode 3

Air Date: 2021-02-06

Accomplished performer Tomoyuki Yara returns to instruct Travis Japan but finds that the members have yet to fully implement his previous advice.

16. Travis Japan Episode 4

Air Date: 2021-02-13

The Shinbashi Embujo reopens its doors for Toraja Ninjapan 2020 after a seven-month hiatus. Travis Japan aim to deliver an electrifying performance.

17. Sexy Zone Episode 5

Air Date: 2021-02-20

After an unexpected change to their lineup, the members of Sexy Zone begin shooting a challenging new music video to mark their 10th year together.

18. V6 Episode 1

Air Date: 2021-02-27

Celebrating 25 years as a group, V6 prepare for their first live show in three years. The three youngest members speak about their solo endeavors.

19. V6 Episode 2

Air Date: 2021-03-06

V6 rehearse for their anniversary concert, but the physical toll hits some harder than others. The three eldest members look back on their careers.

20. V6 Episode 3

Air Date: 2021-03-13

As the date of their concert draws near, V6 meet to discuss exclusive fan club content, their photo book and costumes — all while rehearsing.

21. V6 Episode 4

Air Date: 2021-03-20

Returning to the arena where they first performed, V6 shoot a music video for their fans before the curtain rises on a concert 25 years in the making.

1. JOHNNY’S WEST Episode 1

Air Date: 2021-10-30

After a two-year wait, Johnnys' WEST are finally bringing their Japan-wide tour to live audiences. But there’s plenty of preparation still to be done.

2. JOHNNY’S WEST Episode 2

Air Date: 2021-11-06

2021 marks seven years since Johnnys’ WEST’s debut. Now firmly in the spotlight, the members talk about their forays into acting, modeling and more.

3. JOHNNY’S WEST Episode 3

Air Date: 2021-11-13

With frequent TV and stage appearances, Johnnys’ WEST are a phenomenal success. The tight-knit group members share their memories from over the years.

4. JOHNNY’S WEST Episode 4

Air Date: 2021-11-20

After writing a song of gratitude to his father, Daiki invites him to come and see him perform live. The group contemplates what the future holds.

5. TOKIO inc Episode 1

Air Date: 2021-11-27

Inspired to create something fresh and unique, popular band Tokio form a company. The members' new roles present them with an exciting challenge.

6. TOKIO inc Episode 2

Air Date: 2021-12-04

Tokio tackle the next step of their children's bento box project: shooting a TV commercial. Kokubun gets to work on a new musical composition.

7. TOKIO inc Episode 3

Air Date: 2021-12-11

Tokio visit their new department in the Fukushima Prefectural Government Office. Matsuoka dives into his theater work and shoots an udon commercial.

8. TOKIO inc Episode 4

Air Date: 2021-12-18

Joshima tests his acting chops as he plays the lead role in an Osaka-based TV drama. The members of Tokio consider where life will take them next.

9. Naniwa Danshi Episode 1

Air Date: 2022-01-08

Preparing for their much-anticipated November 2021 debut, the members of Naniwa Danshi stay focused and put everything they have into their music.

10. Naniwa Danshi Episode 2

Air Date: 2022-01-15

Naniwa Danshi’s first-ever national arena tour kicks off. On a day of special significance to the group, a surprise announcement moves them to tears.

11. Naniwa Danshi Episode 3

Air Date: 2022-01-22

While happy and excited about their fast-approaching CD debut, the members of Naniwa Danshi open up about their complicated feelings and anxieties.

12. Naniwa Danshi Episode 4

Air Date: 2022-01-29

Taking the stage at a star-studded music event at Tokyo Dome, Naniwa Danshi cherish every moment as they perform their debut song for the first time.

13. SixTONES Episode 1

Air Date: 2022-02-05

Hard at work on their second album, SixTONES share their thoughts on music and their experiences as performers. Taiga and Juri record a song together.

14. SixTONES Episode 2

Air Date: 2022-02-12

Jesse and Shintaro practice some tricky choreography for an upcoming music video. Meanwhile, Yugo and Juri make an important announcement live on-air.

15. SixTONES Episode 3

Air Date: 2022-02-19

Recording in the summer of 2021, the members of SixTONES contribute their unique vocal talents toward creating a spectacular, one-of-a-kind album.

16. SixTONES Episode 4

Air Date: 2022-02-26

Take a behind-the-scenes peek at SixTONES’s rehearsals and nationwide tour. Taiga and Hokuto revisit the places where their remarkable journey began.

17. Kis-My-Ft2 Episode 1

Air Date: 2022-03-05

Marking a decade since their debut, the members of Kis-My-Ft2 prepare for their first national arena tour in front of live audiences in three years.

18. Kis-My-Ft2 Episode 2

Air Date: 2022-03-12

After a two-year hiatus, Taisuke reprises his role in a stage production. Kento tries to come up with an entirely new dance ahead of the group’s tour.