
FRONTRUNNERS highlights professionals at the very forefront of their field. We showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future.
Episodes
4 seasons and 55 episodes so far
The Food That Built America2019Rating: 7.9 out of 10
Marvel's 6162020Rating: 7.4 out of 10
How Do They Do It?2006Rating: 7.5 out of 10
The Imagineering Story2019Rating: 8.1 out of 10
Modern Marvels1993Rating: 8.1 out of 10
Baseball1994Rating: 7.5 out of 10
Long Way Up2020Rating: 7.5 out of 10
30 for 302009Rating: 7.5 out of 10
Doctor Who Confidential2005Rating: 8.0 out of 10
10 Years with Hayao Miyazaki2019Rating: 7.8 out of 10
The World According to Jeff Goldblum2019Rating: 6.6 out of 10
Secrets of the Dead2000Rating: 6.4 out of 10
The Story of Film: An Odyssey2011Rating: 7.7 out of 10
Horizon1964Rating: 7.5 out of 10
MPower2023Rating: 6.8 out of 10
Disney Gallery / Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett2022Rating: 6.2 out of 10
Savage Builds2019Rating: 7.2 out of 10
LIGHT & MAGIC2022Rating: 7.9 out of 10
The Reluctant Traveller with Eugene Levy2023Rating: 7.5 out of 10
Grand Designs1999Rating: 7.2 out of 10Season 4, 13 episodes

Matsubara Masanori uses a natural, sustainable farming method to produce cheese that wins international prizes. His cows and goats live in the mountains, feeding on leaves and grass.

92-year-old Shiraishi Yuriko teaches women in Côte d'Ivoire to make surimi, a Japanese fish paste, supporting their independence and improving nutrition across the nation.

Japanese pizza entrepreneur Masuko Yosuke is revolutionizing the restaurant industry in Vietnam and beyond, working to spread happiness through delicious food, great hospitality and green initiatives.

Health tech entrepreneur Ajima Masumi has developed an app to analyze the condition of children with developmental disorders, aiming to help them reach their potential regardless of their background.

In 2024, an earthquake damaged the production of Wajima lacquerware, a tradition with a shrinking number of practitioners. Lacquer artist Akagi Akito works to pass on his skills, and revive the craft.

In 2024, master blender Akuto Ichiro was inducted into a prestigious international whisky Hall of Fame. His latest challenge is to produce grain whisky, using corn grown in northern Japan.

Every year, breeders of colorful carp (koi) compete in Tokyo for the title of World Champion. The Mano brothers, Futoshi and Shigeru, endured a devastating earthquake, and are seeking victory.

Social entrepreneur Doya Yuto supports Ghana through his fashion brand and NPO. By providing fair wages and reinvesting profits, he builds schools and expands education in disadvantaged communities.

Japan's population is aging, and millions suffer from dysphagia-they find it difficult to chew and swallow food. Nutritionist Egashira Fumie has helped thousands continue to eat normally.

Higashi Mitsuhiro works to revitalize regional communities by combining solar power generation with agriculture. He's been perfecting the idea in Japan, and has begun implementing it in Ethiopia.

Yabusame is traditional horseback archery. It's preserved as a Shinto ritual, but is not accessible to all. Kamimura Ayuko runs competitions open to women and international participants.

Ohno-Matsui Kyoko is an expert in high myopia—severe nearsightedness. She runs the world's first specialized clinic, and pushes the boundaries of diagnosis and treatment.

Nakamura Takatoshi runs a recycling company in Vietnam. He works with junk buyers, who collect recyclables from shops and homes, to improve the country's recycling rate and build a sustainable future.



