Ainori Love Wagon: Asian Journey
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.
Seasons
1. A New Journey Begins
Air Date: 2017-10-26
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.
2. Battle of the Sexes
Air Date: 2017-11-02
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.
3. The Lotus Flower
Air Date: 2017-11-09
The group visits the home of a local family, prompting a discussion about happiness. Asuka seems troubled, while Taka gets advice from Depparin.
4. Written on Petals
Air Date: 2017-11-16
With the Love Wagon still rolling through Vietnam, Taka prepares a present for Yumechin. Then he decides to ask her a very important question.
5. The Smiling Country
Air Date: 2017-11-23
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.
6. Say That To My Face!
Air Date: 2017-11-30
A stray remark from Hatomune devastates Yumechin's confidence, giving Asuka a chance. With stress building up, Depparin gets angry at the staff.
7. Robot
Air Date: 2017-12-07
The day after the argument, Depparin talks with Hatomune, Yuchan and the staff. Everyone decides to make a fresh start on their journey together.
8. Saving Lives
Air Date: 2017-12-14
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."
9. Over the Rainbow
Air Date: 2017-12-21
Yumechin makes a confession to Hatomune, who has one night to decide his response. Then the love bus rolls into the next country: Taiwan.
10. The Sky Lanterns
Air Date: 2017-12-28
Smitten at first sight, ShyBoy begins spending time with Kasuga. Depparin struggles with the clueless Yuchan, while Hatomune spends time with Asuka.
11. A Harsh Wind Blows
Air Date: 2018-01-04
Hatomune confesses, then waits for an answer from Asuka. The staff have a surprising announcement for the remaining members.
12. The Moon Above
Air Date: 2018-01-11
Overwhelmed by the fallout from her decision, Asuka has a close call one night. Depparin struggles to choose between Yuchan and Akira.
13. Sparkling Tears
Air Date: 2018-01-18
Depparin waits for an answer after making her confession. On the way to Thailand, one of the members vows to make a fresh start.
14. Time to Fight
Air Date: 2018-01-25
The group meets their new member Tom, who has a very unusual relationship status. Yuchan takes extreme measures to look manly.
15. The Fear in her Soul
Air Date: 2018-02-01
The group learns about gender expression in Thailand before visiting another orphanage. ShyBoy worries about Kasuga hitting it off with Tom.
16. Mama
Air Date: 2018-02-08
ShyBoy shows off for Kasuga in various ways, including singing and playing the guitar. His lyrics inspire Asuka to make a decision.
17. True Confession
Air Date: 2018-02-15
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!
18. You Lied
Air Date: 2018-02-22
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.
19. Broken
Air Date: 2018-03-01
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.
20. Love Wagon of Tears
Air Date: 2018-03-08
Shacho takes Kanya on a nighttime boat ride, but fails to foil her interest in Tom. ShyBoy tries to make things right with Kasuga.
21. Shy Boy
Air Date: 2018-03-15
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.
22. The Shape of Love
Air Date: 2018-03-22
The Love Wagon makes its final stop in Singapore, where Shacho decides to confess. After they return to Tokyo, one more surprise awaits.
1. Incursion
Air Date: 2018-11-01
he members start their journey in India. Tom and Yuchan reboard the bus, while others are all new. And one infamous member rides again.
2. The Loudmouth and the Crybaby
Air Date: 2018-11-08
Depparin has a bit too much to drink and starts an argument with Tom, leaving him in tears. Then the male members try some pole exercises.
3. The Door to Despair
Air Date: 2018-11-15
The members learn about India's rapidly growing economy, including its IT prowess. Isamuchan realizes Yuchan may be interested in someone else.
4. Origami
Air Date: 2018-11-22
Isamuchan is happy to spend an evening with Yuchan, but he soon realizes that drastic measures are required to make her notice his feelings for her.
5. The Pure Arabian Sea
Air Date: 2018-11-29
After Yuchan gives Isamuchan her answer, the love wagon heads to Nepal. One member steps up to handle the money and the group meets new member, Hidekun.
6. Love and Sorrow in Kathmandu
Air Date: 2018-12-06
The members go out to a restaurant for Hidekun's welcome party, but Depparin uses the opportunity to let Yuchan and the male members have it.
7. Love at the End of the Century
Air Date: 2018-12-13
In the morning, Yuchan reaches out to Depparin. Later, Depparin talks things over with Hidekun, but Tom is far too traumatized to forgive and forget.
8. The Redacted Diary
Air Date: 2018-12-20
The members learn about the problem of child prostitution in Nepal before visiting the Ainori school. Yuchan frets about telling Myanmar her feelings.
9. In the Arms of the Himalayas
Air Date: 2018-12-27
After hearing of a legend foretelling good luck to those who catch a glimpse of the Himalayas, Yuchan climbs a mountain and makes up her mind.
10. The Power of Music
Air Date: 2019-01-03
The travelers head to their third country, Uzbekistan, where they meet their new members: artificial intelligence developer AI and actress Sakurako.
11. Take Me Camping
Air Date: 2019-01-10
After a few days in Uzbekistan, some of the members' feelings start to change. The group heads out on a yurt camping trip, but not everyone's happy.
12. Yesterday's Enemy, Today's Friend
Air Date: 2019-01-17
The members put the camping disaster behind them and travel to the legendary city of Samarkand. They're invited to a wedding, and love is in the air.
13. The Doctor's Tears
Air Date: 2019-01-24
After Moa shares her painful secret, an emotional Dr. Morimori ponders his response. Then the love wagon rolls on to its next destination: Kazakhstan.
14. Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
Air Date: 2019-01-31
In Astana, Hidekun and new member Mya start spending more time together. Depparin gets upset, but AI unexpectedly tries to cheer her up.
15. Smile
Air Date: 2019-02-07
The members meet a Japanese man from Karafuto who had been forcibly brought to Kazakhstan after WWII. AI begins to feel Depparin's absence.
16. AI in Love
Air Date: 2019-02-14
With Depparin's return, both Hidekun and AI find themselves thinking about her. Knowing Mya has feelings for him, AI decides to let her down easy.
17. You're Even Pretty When You Cry
Air Date: 2019-02-21
AI confesses his feelings to Depparin by reading her a love letter. The next day, she gives him her reply while Hidekun frets on the sidelines.
18. Shakespeare in Love
Air Date: 2019-02-28
The love wagon travels to Kyrgyzstan. Hidekun fails to make a move, while Tom develops a deeper crush on Sakurako after seeing her dance performance.
19. Shocking Twist
Air Date: 2019-03-07
The members have dinner at the home of their driver's friend and learn about bride kidnapping. Depparin's feelings, meanwhile, have begun to shift.
20. Half and Half
Air Date: 2019-03-14
Depparin gets a huge shock when Kasuga and ShyBoy arrive. He plays Depparin a song, and then they give Tom a pep talk about confessing his feelings.
21. The Promise
Air Date: 2019-03-21
After his confession, Tom waits for Sakurako's reply. When the remaining members get ready to climb a mountain, Depparin vows to change for Junki.
22. She Never Gave Up
Air Date: 2019-03-28
On the mountain, Depparin must face her terror and find her courage. Once the members descend, she requests two tickets from the bus driver.
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Rating
7.3/10
Release Date
2017-10-26
Episodes
44 (2 seasons)
Status
Ended