RIDE ON TIME (連続ドキュメンタリー RIDE ON TIME)

In 2022, seven individuals made their world debut.

Hello, we are Travis Japan!

Travis Japan.

Since their formation, they have always aimed for one place.

MY DREAMY HOLLYWOOD WHERE ALL THE WINDS ARE JUMPIN', DANCING

JUST STEP OUTSIDE AND FREE YOUR SOUL ALL NIGHT DANCING

MY DREAMY HOLLYWOOD UNCONTROLLABLE FEELING

THIS IS IT, LET US FIND IT HERE OUR GLORIOUS FUTURE

OCTOBER 26TH LOS ANGELES

It's October.

With their one-year debut anniversary approaching,

they are in Los Angeles.

-Is it beef? -It is.

Looks delicious.

Let's eat!

They came to this city to fulfill a year-long wish.

Hey, you're only taking mine!

Appearing on the audition show which gave them the opportunity to debut.

Last time, they made it to the semi-finals.

2022 ADVANCED TO SEMI-FINALS

This time, they aimed for even better results

but ended up disappointed, not making it to the semi-finals.

2023 ELIMINATED BEFORE SEMI-FINALS

It's boring if it's too easy.

There are lots of people who say they want to go abroad,

but I think most would lose heart.

-Most? -Yes, most.

They might insist that they won't get discouraged.

-That's very true. -They might still want to try.

Yeah.

But it's not to be taken lightly.

-We're going. -Do your best.

We're off.

And so, their activities in America began again.

This is documentary series, RIDE ON TIME.

Wow, this looks like a really nice town.

Yeah.

Today, they are shooting a YouTube video for a popular shop in Los Angeles.

Their English skills were put to the test here.

The next location was a photo shoot for a web magazine

that showcases cutting-edge culture.

It's the first time a Japanese group has been chosen for the cover,

which has featured big artists like Billie Eilish.

" Yabai ."

I can't tell which part is the leg hole.

When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

The seven members have been styled in a way completely different from usual.

Wow, this is so cool.

-Amazing. - Yabai !

Yabai.

Yabai.

-Maji yabai. -Maji?

- Maji. -Maji?

Maji.

Seriously awesome.

They conclude with the Travis Japan, abbreviated to TJ, pose.

There are a lot of dreams we want to achieve.

They, how to say it, are not limited to America, though.

All over the world.

We're doing this with the intention of spreading our reach globally.

-But America is a big part. -It really is.

Because it's so big.

To achieve that dream,

It's important they get to stand on as many stages as possible.

OCTOBER 27TH / 28TH

Today, at a fair introducing Japanese culture,

is their first of two days of performing on a special stage.

-Shall we go without in-ears? -Sure. Jump.

It's fine, right?

Let's go without them.

Does everyone have their mics?

-I've got mine. -Shizuya doesn't have his yet.

SHIZUYA YOSHIZAWA

With just your mic...

Everything is different from their usual concerts.

Lower the audio for Umi and Genta.

There's a lot of feedback.

The audio is getting picked up by our mics...

Without in-ear monitors, we'll have to work with the environment...

Okay.

Even though the rehearsal has started, Shimekake's mic isn't working.

RYUYA SHIMEKAKE

MEMBERS COME TO HELP OUT

-It's working. -It works.

Thank you.

It's become a performance that tests their true potential.

Thanks.

The performance starts at a venue reminiscent of a summer festival.

Admission is free.

A large number of the local people don't know about Travis Japan.

It doesn't matter if the stage is big or small,

we want to bring the same energy and go all out.

Then, a problem occurs...

THE BACKING TRACK CUT OUT...

Thank you.

They sang as if nothing had happened.

We've become able to turn mishaps into something positive , as Travis Japan.

Now, even if the music stops, we don't freeze.

We're able to stay calm now.

We can just talk about it amongst each other after.

Hello.

Let's go.

Let's do our best.

Then, on the second day, just 30 minutes before the performance,

the organizers make a sudden request...

They want us to reduce the number of songs.

All sound has to stop by 10 p.m.

Then let's do six songs.

They abruptly change the setlist from eight songs to six.

-I want to sing"Still on a journey." -Yeah.

Should we include that and do two-two-two?

And do "JUST DANCE" at the end?

That might be the best.

-It would wrap up it up nicely. -It would.

Okay.

Thanks.

And then in November...

Thank you.

Meetings begin for their first arena tour centered around an album.

Kawashima is in charge of the overall production.