The WORST episodes of Ainori Love Wagon: Asian Journey

Every episode of Ainori Love Wagon: Asian Journey ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of 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.

Last Updated: 3/26/2025Network: Fuji TVStatus: Ended

7.10

10 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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7.40

5 votes

#2 - The Loudmouth and the Crybaby

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/8/2018

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.

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7.60

5 votes

#3 - Take Me Camping

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/10/2019

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.

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7.60

5 votes

#4 - The Door to Despair

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/15/2018

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

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7.71

7 votes

#5 - Battle of the Sexes

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/2/2017

Yume-chin 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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7.75

4 votes

#6 - The Promise

Season 2 - Episode 21 - Aired 3/21/2019

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.

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7.75

4 votes

#7 - Love at the End of the Century

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/13/2018

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.

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7.80

5 votes

#8 - 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. Yu-chan takes extreme measures to look manly.

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7.80

5 votes

#9 - 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. Shy Boy learns something disturbing.

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7.80

5 votes

#10 - Broken

Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/1/2018

Kanya has her eyes on Shacho, but Tom's life story intrigues her. Kasuga and Shy Boy wonder what to do about their relationship, but can't decide.

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7.80

5 votes

#11 - Incursion

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/1/2018

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

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8.00

4 votes

#12 - She Never Gave Up

Season 2 - Episode 22 - Aired 3/28/2019

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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8.00

4 votes

#13 - Shocking Twist

Season 2 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/7/2019

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.

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8.00

4 votes

#14 - Shakespeare in Love

Season 2 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/28/2019

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.

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8.00

4 votes

#15 - The Power of Music

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/3/2019

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

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8.00

4 votes

#16 - The Redacted Diary

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/20/2018

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

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8.00

4 votes

#17 - The Pure Arabian Sea

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/29/2018

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.

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8.00

5 votes

#18 - Mama

Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/8/2018

Shy Boy 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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8.14

7 votes

#19 - 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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8.14

7 votes

#20 - Robot

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/7/2017

The day after the arguement, Depparin talks with Hatomune, Yu-chan and the staff. Everyone decides to make a fresh start on their journey together.

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8.14

7 votes

#21 - The Smiling Country

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/23/2017

Shy Boy joins the group as they tour Myanmar and learn the culture of not getting angry. Depparin and Asuka both have their eyes on Yu-chan.

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8.14

7 votes

#22 - Written on Petals

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 11/16/2017

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

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8.17

6 votes

#23 - 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 Yu-chan and Akira.

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8.17

6 votes

#24 - 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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8.17

6 votes

#25 - The Sky Lanterns

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/28/2017

Smitten at first sight, Shy Boy begins spending time with Kasuga. Depparin struggles with the clueless Yu-chan, while Hatomune spends time with Asuka.

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