Ainori Love Wagon: Asian Journey

41min

Reality

Seven men and women board a pink bus in search of true love. On a journey through Asia with strangers, their goal is to return to Japan as a couple.

Episodes

Cast

A New Journey Begins

1. A New Journey Begins

29min

26th Oct 2017

The love bus rolls into Vietnam for the start of the trip, with female members Yume-chin, Depparin and Asuka joining the guys in Ho Chi Minh City.

Battle of the Sexes

2. Battle of the Sexes

29min

2nd Nov 2017

Yumechin and Taka hit it off at the beach, but their time at the night market doesn't go so well. Depparin starts to have feelings for someone.

The Lotus Flower

3. The Lotus Flower

29min

9th Nov 2017

The group visits the home of a local family, prompting a discussion about happiness. Asuka seems troubled, while Taka gets advice from Depparin.

Written on Petals

4. Written on Petals

29min

16th Nov 2017

With the Love Wagon still rolling through Vietnam, Taka prepares a present for Yumechin. Then he decides to ask her a very important question.

The Smiling Country

5. The Smiling Country

29min

23rd Nov 2017

ShyBoy joins the group as they tour Myanmar and learn about the culture of not getting angry. Depparin and Asuka both have their eyes on Yuchan.

Say That To My Face!

6. Say That To My Face!

27min

30th Nov 2017

A stray remark from Hatomune devastates Yumechin's confidence, giving Asuka a chance. With stress building up, Depparin gets angry at the staff.

Robot

7. Robot

29min

7th Dec 2017

The day after the argument, Depparin talks with Hatomune, Yuchan and the staff. Everyone decides to make a fresh start on their journey together.

Saving Lives

8. Saving Lives

26min

14th Dec 2017

The love wagon rolls into Mandalay to meet Dr. Yoshioka, who's dedicated his life to providing medical care to children, and to discuss "happiness."

Over the Rainbow

9. Over the Rainbow

26min

21st Dec 2017

Yumechin makes a confession to Hatomune, who has one night to decide his response. Then the love bus rolls into the next country: Taiwan.

The Sky Lanterns

10. The Sky Lanterns

29min

28th Dec 2017

Smitten at first sight, ShyBoy begins spending time with Kasuga. Depparin struggles with the clueless Yuchan, while Hatomune spends time with Asuka.

A Harsh Wind Blows

11. A Harsh Wind Blows

29min

4th Jan 2018

Hatomune confesses, then waits for an answer from Asuka. The staff have a surprising announcement for the remaining members.

The Moon Above

12. The Moon Above

30min

11th Jan 2018

Overwhelmed by the fallout from her decision, Asuka has a close call one night. Depparin struggles to choose between Yuchan and Akira.

Sparkling Tears

13. Sparkling Tears

30min

18th Jan 2018

Depparin waits for an answer after making her confession. On the way to Thailand, one of the members vows to make a fresh start.

Time to Fight

14. Time to Fight

30min

25th Jan 2018

The group meets their new member Tom, who has a very unusual relationship status. Yuchan takes extreme measures to look manly.

The Fear in her Soul

15. The Fear in her Soul

33min

1st Feb 2018

The group learns about gender expression in Thailand before visiting another orphanage. ShyBoy worries about Kasuga hitting it off with Tom.

Mama

16. Mama

29min

8th Feb 2018

ShyBoy shows off for Kasuga in various ways, including singing and playing the guitar. His lyrics inspire Asuka to make a decision.

True Confession

17. True Confession

32min

15th Feb 2018

After Asuka's confession, Yuchan decides to make a declaration of his own, and everyone waits for Asuka's reply. Then it's on to Malaysia!

You Lied

18. You Lied

32min

22nd Feb 2018

The group gets to know new member, Shacho. They then talk to a family of Japanese expats about life in Malaysia. ShyBoy learns something disturbing.

Broken

19. Broken

32min

1st Mar 2018

Kanya has her eyes on Shacho, but Tom's life story intrigues her. Kasuga and ShyBoy wonder what to do about their relationship, but can't decide.

Love Wagon of Tears

20. Love Wagon of Tears

29min

8th Mar 2018

Shacho takes Kanya on a nighttime boat ride, but fails to foil her interest in Tom. ShyBoy tries to make things right with Kasuga.

Shy Boy

21. Shy Boy

28min

15th Mar 2018

After talking over his worries with Shacho, ShyBoy finally tells Kasuga how he feels. The next day, he waits in the pouring rain for her answer.

The Shape of Love

22. The Shape of Love

37min

22nd Mar 2018

The Love Wagon makes its final stop in Singapore, where Shacho decides to confess. After they return to Tokyo, one more surprise awaits.

First air date

26th Oct 2017

Last air date

28th Mar 2019

Status

Ended

Type

Reality

Original language

ja

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