Series synopsis
RIDE ON TIME is a Japanese documentary television series that premiered on Fuji TV on October 6, 2018. It stars Masayuki Sakamoto, Hiroshi Nagano and Shunsuke Kazama.
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.
Premise
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 and characters
Leading cast
- Masayuki Sakamoto as Self
- Hiroshi Nagano as Self
- Shunsuke Kazama as Narration (voice)
Guest cast
- Yoshihiko Inohara as Self
- Go Morita as Self
- Ken Miyake as Self
- Junichi Okada as Self
- Takuya Nishimura as Self
Episodes
This series spans 7 seasons with 130 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 24 | October 6, 2018 | March 30, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 21 | October 19, 2019 | March 21, 2020 |
| Season 3 | 21 | October 24, 2020 | March 20, 2021 |
| Season 4 | 20 | October 30, 2021 | March 26, 2022 |
| Season 5 | 19 | November 5, 2022 | March 25, 2023 |
| Season 6 | 12 | May 10, 2024 | June 26, 2024 |
| Season 7 | 13 | November 6, 2025 | December 18, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
King & Prince:Season 1, Episode 1 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. |
October 6, 2018 |
| 2 |
King & Prince:Season 1, Episode 2 King & Prince recalls the many obstacles it faced on the way to its impressive debut, including its struggles while in Johnny's Jr. |
October 13, 2018 |
| 3 |
King & Prince:Season 1, Episode 3 As King & Prince busies itself with preparations for its first concert tour, members Genki Iwahashi and Yuta Jinguji clash during a rehearsal. |
October 20, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
King & Prince: Season 2, Episode 1 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. |
October 19, 2019 |
| 2 |
King & Prince: Season 2, Episode 2 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. |
October 26, 2019 |
| 3 |
King & Prince: Season 2, Episode 3 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. |
November 2, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Kansai Johnny's Episode 1 As COVID-19 causes concert cancellations across the country, five groups from Japan's Kansai region prepare for a series of livestream performances. |
October 24, 2020 |
| 2 |
Kansai Johnny's Episode 2 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. |
October 31, 2020 |
| 3 |
Kansai Johnny's Episode 3 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. |
November 7, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
JOHNNY’S WEST Episode 1 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. |
October 30, 2021 |
| 2 |
JOHNNY’S WEST Episode 2 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. |
November 6, 2021 |
| 3 |
JOHNNY’S WEST Episode 3 With frequent TV and stage appearances, Johnnys’ WEST are a phenomenal success. The tight-knit group members share their memories from over the years. |
November 13, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | November 5, 2022 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | November 12, 2022 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | November 19, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | May 10, 2024 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | May 12, 2024 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | May 15, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Just two months after the formation, ACEes face a five-city arena tour. As their bond grows, they realize they must talk about something important. |
November 6, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Midway through rehearsals, ACEes attempt a full run-through. The five press on, but the back-to-back dance numbers push their stamina to the limit. |
November 6, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The night before the first concert, rehearsals run late as the group discusses how to best entertain their fans. Ryuto suggests new staging ideas. |
November 13, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Fuji TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 6, 2018 |
| Last aired | December 18, 2025 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | continue |