Original title
連続ドキュメンタリー RIDE ON TIME
Released
10/6/2018
Origin country
JP
Genre
Documentary
Production companies
Fuji Television Network, J Storm, SlowHand
Status
Returning series
Number of seasons
6
Number of episodes
117
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.
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.
King & Prince recalls the many obstacles it faced on the way to its impressive debut, including its struggles while in Johnny's Jr.
As King & Prince busies itself with preparations for its first concert tour, members Genki Iwahashi and Yuta Jinguji clash during a rehearsal.
Filled with nervous anticipation, King & Prince embarks on its first concert tour. Later, its members talk about their hopes for the future.
Four new tour staff members prepare for an important concert. Their responsibilities: stage management, special effects, sound and special props.
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.
The sound team is faced with an urgent problem during rehearsals. Later, the four staff members struggle with their nerves as the concert approaches.
As Hey! Say! Jump's concert tour begins, the four new staff members nervously watch over the production, hoping that nothing goes wrong.
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.
Kat-tun holds its first concert after returning from hiatus. Each member finds a way to showcase their individuality during the show.
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.
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.
After overcoming numerous setbacks, News celebrates its 15th anniversary with its biggest-ever tour to reassure fans the group is still going strong.
Published author Shigeaki Kato focuses on his writing, Keiichiro Koyama visits a respected Johnny's artist and Yuya Tegoshi drops by his old school.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kansai Johnny's Jr. kicks off its 35-concert Christmas event. But something happens along the way that tests the strength of the group.
After two members decide to leave the group, Kansai Johnny's Jr. performs together one last time during the Japanese New Year's celebration.
Snow Man, a popular sub-group of Johnny's Jr., prepares to perform in a famous kabuki-style theater production created by Hideaki Takizawa.
Snow Man gains three new members, testing the group's solidarity as it continues its grueling preparations for its upcoming theater performances.
It's almost time for Snow Man's theater debut. One member practices his complicated stage makeup while others rehearse an acrobatic drum performance.
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.
From new talents to national legends, continue the tell-all journey with Japan and Johnny's top male idol groups, singers and entertainers.
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.
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.
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.
Veteran performer Tomoyuki Yara prepares himself and a rookie dancer for the event that his entire 20-year career has been building toward.
Tomoyuki teams up with top musicians and dancers to assemble a performance that transitions through the sounds and dances of the 70s to today.
Tomoyuki lends his expertise and choreographs a dance for the seven-member group Travis Japan ahead of their first-ever solo performance.
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.
With no stage lighting or effects, Bishonen face their most trying performance yet when they participate in an event thousands of miles from home.
Four years on from their formation, the six completely different members of SixTones recount their road to success and discuss what the future holds.
The members of SixTones juggle their budding acting careers, rehearsals and personal lives ahead of a career-changing announcement at the Tokyo Dome.
Things start ramping up for SixTones as they enter the recording booth for the first time and begin rehearsals for their debut music video.
SixTones members Shintaro and Jesse offer an intimate glimpse into their lives before fame ahead of a momentous performance at the Yokohama Arena.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kis-My-Ft2 host an annual charity radio event. Takashi feels emotional when Kento plays piano alongside a choir of visually impaired children.
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.
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.
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.
Go further behind the glamorous scenes of Japan's top male idol groups as the documentary series continues with more talent and more secrets.
As COVID-19 causes concert cancellations across the country, five groups from Japan's Kansai region prepare for a series of livestream performances.
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.
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.
Amid the hurdles of the pandemic, Naniwa Danshi work to prove their independence by taking the reins on the production of their upcoming concert.
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.
Looking to broaden their horizons, the Sexy Zone members tackle various solo projects, ranging from photoshoots to commercials and quiz shows.
With So Matsushima returning to the group, Sexy Zone must get their bearings before their first five-man performance in almost two years.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Accomplished performer Tomoyuki Yara returns to instruct Travis Japan but finds that the members have yet to fully implement his previous advice.
The Shinbashi Embujo reopens its doors for Toraja Ninjapan 2020 after a seven-month hiatus. Travis Japan aim to deliver an electrifying performance.
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.
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.
V6 rehearse for their anniversary concert, but the physical toll hits some harder than others. The three eldest members look back on their careers.
As the date of their concert draws near, V6 meet to discuss exclusive fan club content, their photo book and costumes — all while rehearsing.
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.
This up close and personal series following Japan's top male idol groups continues, featuring Johnnys' WEST, Tokio, Naniwa Danshi, SixTONES, Kis-My-Ft2.
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.
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.
With frequent TV and stage appearances, Johnnys’ WEST are a phenomenal success. The tight-knit group members share their memories from over the years.
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.
Inspired to create something fresh and unique, popular band Tokio form a company. The members' new roles present them with an exciting challenge.
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.
Tokio visit their new department in the Fukushima Prefectural Government Office. Matsuoka dives into his theater work and shoots an udon commercial.
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.
Preparing for their much-anticipated November 2021 debut, the members of Naniwa Danshi stay focused and put everything they have into their music.
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.
While happy and excited about their fast-approaching CD debut, the members of Naniwa Danshi open up about their complicated feelings and anxieties.
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.
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.
Jesse and Shintaro practice some tricky choreography for an upcoming music video. Meanwhile, Yugo and Juri make an important announcement live on-air.
Recording in the summer of 2021, the members of SixTONES contribute their unique vocal talents toward creating a spectacular, one-of-a-kind album.
Take a behind-the-scenes peek at SixTONES’s rehearsals and nationwide tour. Taiga and Hokuto revisit the places where their remarkable journey began.
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.
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.
As the first day of the tour draws near, Yuta ensures every costume detail is perfect. Toshiya focuses on voice acting, and Wataru takes up writing.
Kis-My-Ft2 rehearse and exchange ideas before finally taking the stage to launch their tour and show their appreciation to their devoted fans.
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