Ainori Love Wagon: Asian Journey Season 1, Episode 5: The Smiling Country

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.

29 min

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.

29 min

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.

29 min

4

Written on Petals

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

29 min

5

The Smiling Country

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.

29 min

6

Say That To My Face!

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

27 min

7

Robot

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

29 min

8

Saving Lives

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."

26 min

9

Over the Rainbow

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

26 min

10

The Sky Lanterns

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

29 min

11

A Harsh Wind Blows

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

29 min

12

The Moon Above

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

30 min

13

Sparkling Tears

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

30 min

14

Time to Fight

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

30 min

15

The Fear in her Soul

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

33 min

16

Mama

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

29 min

17

True Confession

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!

32 min

18

You Lied

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.

32 min

19

Broken

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.

32 min

20

Love Wagon of Tears

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

29 min

21

Shy Boy

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.

28 min

22

The Shape of Love

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

37 min