Series synopsis
Ainori Love Wagon: Asian Journey, also known as あいのり is a Japanese reality television series that premiered on Netflix on October 26, 2017. It ended on March 28, 2019.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 44 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 22 | October 26, 2017 | March 22, 2018 |
| Season 2 | 22 | November 1, 2018 | March 28, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A New Journey Begins 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. |
October 26, 2017 |
| 2 |
Battle of the Sexes 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. |
November 2, 2017 |
| 3 |
The Lotus Flower The group visits the home of a local family, prompting a discussion about happiness. Asuka seems troubled, while Taka gets advice from Depparin. |
November 9, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Incursion he members start their journey in India. Tom and Yuchan reboard the bus, while others are all new. And one infamous member rides again. |
November 1, 2018 |
| 2 |
The Loudmouth and the Crybaby 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. |
November 8, 2018 |
| 3 |
The Door to Despair The members learn about India's rapidly growing economy, including its IT prowess. Isamuchan realizes Yuchan may be interested in someone else. |
November 15, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 26, 2017 |
| Last aired | March 28, 2019 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Thursday at 17:00:00 |