Ainori Love Wagon: Asian Journey
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Ainori Love Wagon: Asian Journey

7.5 / 10
2017
2 seasons
44 episodes
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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.

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Seasons

  • A New Journey Begins

    1.A New Journey Begins

    7.5
    26-10-201729m

    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.

  • Ep 2

    2.Battle of the Sexes

    7.0
    02-11-201729m

    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.

  • Ep 3

    3.The Lotus Flower

    9.0
    09-11-201729m

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

  • Ep 4

    4.Written on Petals

    8.0
    16-11-201729m

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

  • Ep 5

    5.The Smiling Country

    8.0
    23-11-201729m

    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.

  • Ep 6

    6.Say That To My Face!

    8.0
    30-11-201727m

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

  • Ep 7

    7.Robot

    8.0
    07-12-201729m

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

  • Ep 8

    8.Saving Lives

    9.0
    14-12-201726m

    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."

  • Ep 9

    9.Over the Rainbow

    9.0
    21-12-201726m

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

  • Ep 10

    10.The Sky Lanterns

    8.0
    28-12-201729m

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

  • Ep 11

    11.A Harsh Wind Blows

    9.0
    04-01-201829m

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

  • Ep 12

    12.The Moon Above

    9.0
    11-01-201830m

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

  • Ep 13

    13.Sparkling Tears

    9.0
    18-01-201830m

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

  • Ep 14

    14.Time to Fight

    8.0
    25-01-201830m

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

  • Ep 15

    15.The Fear in her Soul

    9.0
    01-02-201833m

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

  • Ep 16

    16.Mama

    9.0
    08-02-201829m

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

  • Ep 17

    17.True Confession

    10.0
    15-02-201832m

    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!

  • Ep 18

    18.You Lied

    9.0
    22-02-201832m

    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.

  • Ep 19

    19.Broken

    9.0
    01-03-201832m

    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.

  • Ep 20

    20.Love Wagon of Tears

    9.0
    08-03-201829m

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

  • Ep 21

    21.Shy Boy

    10.0
    15-03-201828m

    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.

  • Ep 22

    22.The Shape of Love

    10.0
    22-03-201837m

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

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