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The Best Episodes of FRONTRUNNERS Season 3

Every episode of FRONTRUNNERS Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of FRONTRUNNERS Season 3!

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.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    FRONTRUNNERS Season 3 Episode 1 - Wildlife Vet - Saito Keisuke
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    #1 - Wildlife Vet - Saito Keisuke

    S3:E1

    Wildlife vet Saito Keisuke has worked with endangered raptors in Hokkaido Prefecture for 30 years. He treats and releases the many birds injured by human activity, while also working to prevent such accidents.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. FRONTRUNNERS Season 3 Episode 2 - Digital Services Innovator - Oba Carlos
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    #2 - Digital Services Innovator - Oba Carlos

    S3:E2

    Oba Carlos is a social entrepreneur leveraging local Wi-Fi networks to close the gap in access to information and opportunity between urban and rural populations in the African nation of Benin.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. FRONTRUNNERS Season 3 Episode 3 - Robotic Surgery Pioneer - Watanabe Go
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    #3 - Robotic Surgery Pioneer - Watanabe Go

    S3:E3

    Watanabe Go is among the world's leading heart surgeons. He's an expert in robot-assisted keyhole surgery techniques that save lives while minimizing burden on the patient.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. FRONTRUNNERS Season 3 Episode 4 - Takama Takeshi - Environmentalist
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    #4 - Takama Takeshi - Environmentalist

    S3:E4

    Japanese researcher Takama Takeshi founded an organization on the island of Bali, Indonesia to study climate change and help farmers to adapt its effects.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. FRONTRUNNERS Season 3 Episode 5 - Fish Leather Maker - Noguchi Tomohisa
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    #5 - Fish Leather Maker - Noguchi Tomohisa

    S3:E5

    Noguchi Tomohisa makes leather from discarded fish skin. We investigate his efforts to utilize waste in the seafood industry, and contribute to sustainability.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. FRONTRUNNERS Season 3 Episode 6 - Tree Surgeon - Goto Mizuho
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    #6 - Tree Surgeon - Goto Mizuho

    S3:E6

    In Japan, around 5,200 trees fall each year, causing accidents that can even be fatal. Tree surgeon Goto Mizuho diagnoses and treats them, utilizing innovative technology and techniques.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. FRONTRUNNERS Season 3 Episode 7 - Peace Educator - Sumioka Kenta
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    #7 - Peace Educator - Sumioka Kenta

    S3:E7

    In Hiroshima, as atomic bomb survivors age, preserving their memories has become a pressing issue. We follow Sumioka Kenta's efforts to further the cause of peace, through the creativity of youth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. FRONTRUNNERS Season 3 Episode 8 - Compost Promoter - Taira Yuiko
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    #8 - Compost Promoter - Taira Yuiko

    S3:E8

    Taira Yuiko promotes composting of food waste to create a sustainable cycle. She works with an NGO in Mongolia to form a local nutrient cycle, enriching the soil and teaching composting techniques.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. FRONTRUNNERS Season 3 Episode 9 - Dollmaker - Nakamura Hiromine
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    #9 - Dollmaker - Nakamura Hiromine

    S3:E9

    Fukuoka's summer traditional festival, Hakata Gion Yamakasa, features huge floats decorated with elaborate dolls. We meet Nakamura Hiromine, a fourth-generation dollmaker fusing this tradition with modern ideas.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. FRONTRUNNERS Season 3 Episode 10 - Master Sculptor of Buddhist Statues - Matsumoto Shukan
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    #10 - Master Sculptor of Buddhist Statues - Matsumoto Shukan

    S3:E10

    Matsumoto Myokei, a "once-in-a-century" sculptor of Buddhist statues, is passing his skills onto his grandson, Shukan. 80 years on from the atomic bomb attacks, Shukan sculpts a message of peace.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. FRONTRUNNERS Season 3 Episode 11 - Chef - Suzuki Yuko
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    #11 - Chef - Suzuki Yuko

    S3:E11

    Mongolia's culture of meat-eating is contributing to health problems in this developing economy. Chef Suzuki Yuko aims to introduce more vegetables through workshops and improved hospital menus.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. FRONTRUNNERS Season 3 Episode 12 - Reconstructive Surgeon for Microtia - Yotsuyanagi Takatoshi
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    #12 - Reconstructive Surgeon for Microtia - Yotsuyanagi Takatoshi

    S3:E12

    Children with microtia are born with underdeveloped ears. Wearing a mask or glasses is difficult, and they may be bullied. We meet Dr. Yotsuyanagi Takatoshi, a leading reconstructive surgeon.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. FRONTRUNNERS Season 3 Episode 13 - Social Entrepreneur - Ishikawa Naohito
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    #13 - Social Entrepreneur - Ishikawa Naohito

    S3:E13

    Social entrepreneur Ishikawa Naohito creates opportunities for Sri Lankans to enrich their lives. Projects include a massage salon employing the visually impaired, and an organic vegetable business.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. FRONTRUNNERS Season 3 Episode 14 - Dry Stone Waller: Kaneko Reo
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    #14 - Dry Stone Waller: Kaneko Reo

    S3:E14

    Much of the stonework supporting Japan's terraced fields is in danger of collapse. There's an urgent need to train new stonemasons to carry out repairs. Kaneko Reo runs workshops around the country.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Wildlife Vet - Saito Keisuke" is the best rated episode of "FRONTRUNNERS" season 3. It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/8/2025. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Digital Services Innovator - Oba Carlos".