6.9/107 votes#1 - A New Journey Begins
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/26/2017
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.
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6.7/106 votes#2 - Battle of the Sexes
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 11/2/2017
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.
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- 7.0/106 votes
#3 - The Lotus Flower
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 11/9/2017
The group visits the home of a local family, prompting a discussion about happiness. Asuka seems troubled, while Taka gets advice from Depparin.
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- 7.0/106 votes
#4 - Written on Petals
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 11/16/2017
With the Love Wagon still rolling through Vietnam, Taka prepares a present for Yumechin. Then he decides to ask her a very important question.
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- 6.8/106 votes
#5 - The Smiling Country
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/23/2017
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.
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- 7.8/107 votes
#6 - Say That To My Face!
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 11/30/2017
A stray remark from Hatomune devastates Yumechin's confidence, giving Asuka a chance. With stress building up, Depparin gets angry at the staff.
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- 8.0/101 votes
#7 - Robot
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 12/7/2017
The day after the argument, Depparin talks with Hatomune, Yuchan and the staff. Everyone decides to make a fresh start on their journey together.
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- 9.0/101 votes
#8 - Saving Lives
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 12/14/2017
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."
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- 9.0/101 votes
#9 - Over the Rainbow
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/21/2017
Yumechin makes a confession to Hatomune, who has one night to decide his response. Then the love bus rolls into the next country: Taiwan.
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- 8.0/101 votes
#10 - The Sky Lanterns
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/28/2017
Smitten at first sight, ShyBoy begins spending time with Kasuga. Depparin struggles with the clueless Yuchan, while Hatomune spends time with Asuka.
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- 9.0/101 votes
#11 - A Harsh Wind Blows
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 1/4/2018
Hatomune confesses, then waits for an answer from Asuka. The staff have a surprising announcement for the remaining members.
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- 9.0/101 votes
#12 - The Moon Above
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/11/2018
Overwhelmed by the fallout from her decision, Asuka has a close call one night. Depparin struggles to choose between Yuchan and Akira.
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- 6.8/106 votes
#13 - Sparkling Tears
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/18/2018
Depparin waits for an answer after making her confession. On the way to Thailand, one of the members vows to make a fresh start.
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- 8.0/101 votes
#14 - Time to Fight
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1/25/2018
The group meets their new member Tom, who has a very unusual relationship status. Yuchan takes extreme measures to look manly.
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- 9.0/101 votes
#15 - The Fear in her Soul
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 2/1/2018
The group learns about gender expression in Thailand before visiting another orphanage. ShyBoy worries about Kasuga hitting it off with Tom.
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- 9.0/101 votes
#16 - Mama
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 2/8/2018
ShyBoy shows off for Kasuga in various ways, including singing and playing the guitar. His lyrics inspire Asuka to make a decision.
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- 10.0/101 votes
#17 - True Confession
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 2/15/2018
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!
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- 9.0/101 votes
#18 - You Lied
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 2/22/2018
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.
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- 9.0/101 votes
#19 - Broken
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 3/1/2018
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.
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- 9.0/101 votes
#20 - Love Wagon of Tears
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 3/8/2018
Shacho takes Kanya on a nighttime boat ride, but fails to foil her interest in Tom. ShyBoy tries to make things right with Kasuga.
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- 10.0/101 votes
#21 - Shy Boy
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 3/15/2018
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.
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- 10.0/101 votes
#22 - The Shape of Love
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 3/22/2018
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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The Best Episodes of Ainori Love Wagon: Asian Journey Season 1
Every episode of Ainori Love Wagon: Asian Journey Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Ainori Love Wagon: Asian Journey Season 1!
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...
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"A New Journey Begins" is the best rated episode of "Ainori Love Wagon: Asian Journey" season 1. It scored 6.9/10 based on 7 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 10/26/2017. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Battle of the Sexes".