Name: Ainori Love Wagon: Asian Journey
Genre: Reality, Foreign, Romance
Rating: 3.6
Cast: Urata Naoya

Urata Naoya

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.

Ainori Love Wagon: Asian Journey

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.

A New Journey Begins

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.

Battle of the Sexes

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

The Lotus Flower

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

Written on Petals

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.

The Smiling Country

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

Say That To My Face!

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

Robot

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."

Saving Lives

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

Over the Rainbow

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

The Sky Lanterns

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

A Harsh Wind Blows

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

The Moon Above

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

Sparkling Tears

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

Time to Fight

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

The Fear in her Soul

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

Mama

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!

True Confession

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.

You Lied

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.

Broken

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

Love Wagon of Tears

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.

Shy Boy

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

The Shape of Love

he members start their journey in India. Tom and Yuchan reboard the bus, while others are all new. And one infamous member rides again.

Incursion

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.

The Loudmouth and the Crybaby

The members learn about India's rapidly growing economy, including its IT prowess. Isamuchan realizes Yuchan may be interested in someone else.

The Door to Despair

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.

Origami

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.

The Pure Arabian Sea

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.

Love and Sorrow in Kathmandu

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.

Love at the End of the Century

The members learn about the problem of child prostitution in Nepal before visiting the Ainori school. Yuchan frets about telling Myanmar her feelings.

The Redacted Diary

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.

In the Arms of the Himalayas

The travelers head to their third country, Uzbekistan, where they meet their new members: artificial intelligence developer AI and actress Sakurako.

The Power of Music

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.

Take Me Camping

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.

Yesterday's Enemy, Today's Friend

After Moa shares her painful secret, an emotional Dr. Morimori ponders his response. Then the love wagon rolls on to its next destination: Kazakhstan.

The Doctor's Tears

In Astana, Hidekun and new member Mya start spending more time together. Depparin gets upset, but AI unexpectedly tries to cheer her up.

Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

The members meet a Japanese man from Karafuto who had been forcibly brought to Kazakhstan after WWII. AI begins to feel Depparin's absence.

Smile

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.

AI in Love

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.

You're Even Pretty When You Cry

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.

Shakespeare in Love

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.

Shocking Twist

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.

Half and Half

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.

The Promise

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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