Ainori Love Wagon: Asian Journey — Season 1

Aired 26 October 2017 • 29 min

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.

Aired 2 November 2017 • 29 min

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.

Aired 9 November 2017 • 29 min

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

Aired 16 November 2017 • 29 min

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

Aired 23 November 2017 • 29 min

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.

Aired 30 November 2017 • 27 min

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

Aired 7 December 2017 • 29 min

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

Aired 14 December 2017 • 26 min

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."

Aired 21 December 2017 • 26 min

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

Aired 28 December 2017 • 29 min

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

Aired 4 January 2018 • 29 min

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

Aired 11 January 2018 • 30 min

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

Aired 18 January 2018 • 30 min

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

Aired 25 January 2018 • 30 min

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

Aired 1 February 2018 • 33 min

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

Aired 8 February 2018 • 29 min

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

Aired 15 February 2018 • 32 min

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!

Aired 22 February 2018 • 32 min

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.

Aired 1 March 2018 • 32 min

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.

Aired 8 March 2018 • 29 min

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

Aired 15 March 2018 • 28 min

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.

Aired 22 March 2018 • 37 min

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