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Arakawa Under the Bridge

Synopsis: Kou Ichinomiya is the son of a rich businessman who has a firm belief in his elite status. As such, he is determined to avoid being in debt to someone; But one day, after a confrontation with some children on the Arakawa Bridge, he ends up falling into the river running down. Fortunately to him, a passerby is there to save him - but now, he owes his life to this stranger!

Annoyed by this, Kou insists on paying his back, but this may be the worst business the arrogant entrepreneur has done. The stranger-a stoic homeless girl, who wore trails, known only as Nino-Vive in a cardboard box under the bridge and wants only one thing: fall in love. Asking Kou to be her boyfriend, he has no choice but to accept, forcing him to leave his comfortable home and start a new life under the bridge!


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- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Manga and Products
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
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Information

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Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Arakawa Under the Bridge
  • Anime Name in Japanese: 荒川アンダー ザ ブリッジ
  • Anime Name in English: Arakawa Under the Bridge
  • Other names: Arakawa UTB

Production information

  • Producers: Square Enix, Starchild Records, Rakuonsha
  • Licensors: NIS America, Inc.
  • Studios: Shaft

Anime Information

  • Type: TV
  • Episodes: 13
  • Date: April 5, 2010 - June. 28, 2010 - Mondays at 0135 (JST)
  • Genres: comedy, romance
  • Subjects: Unknown
  • Target: Seinen

Anime Reviews

  • note: 7.571
  • Popularity: 146245

Video Trailer/Opening

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  • Date: 2023-06-29T07:20:41-03:00

    • Curiosities

    Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Arakawa Under the Bridge": 

    • The name "Arakawa" in the anime title refers to the Arakawa River, which flows through the city of Tokyo, where the story takes place.
    • The creator of the original manga, Hikaru Nakamura, is known for his works of surrealist and absurd comedy, which often present eccentric characters and bizarre situations.
    • The main character, Kou Ichinomiya, is based on a royal story that the author heard about a man who refused to be saved by a stranger, even if it meant drowned.
    • The anime was produced by Shaft studio, which is known for its unique and distinctive visual style, which includes unusual camera angles, fast cuts and extensive use of symbolism.
    • The anime has a wide variety of eccentric and colorful characters, including a man who dresses like a kappa (a spirit of Japanese water), a woman who dresses like a nun and a man who dresses like a polar bear.
    • The anime was well received by critics and the public for its unique mix of comedy, drama and romance, as well as its innovative approach to narrative and character development.
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    Manga and Products from Arakawa Under the Bridge

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    Main Characters

    Below is the main characters of: "Arakawa Under the Bridge"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character: 

    • Kou Ichinomiya (Hiroshi Kamiya) - A rich young man who ends up living under the bridge after an incident.
    • NINO (Maaya Sakamoto) - A mysterious girl who lives under the bridge and becomes Kou's passion.
    • Recruit (Keiji Fujiwara) - A man who presents himself as a talent recruiter, but is actually a beggar.
    • Sister (Takehito Koyasu) - A man who dresses like a nun and is the leader of the residents under the bridge.
    • MARIA (MIYUKI SAWASHIRO) - A woman who dresses like an India and is the assistant of Sister.
    • Hoshi (Hiroki Yasumoto) - A man who dresses like an astronaut and is obsessed with UFOs.
    • Stella (Chiwa Saito) - A woman who dresses like an Amazon and is Kou's ex -girlfriend.
    • P -KO (Haruka Tomatsu) - A girl who dresses like a robot and is the younger sister of Recruit.

    Summary and events

    1. Kou Ichinomiya, a young businessman, falls into the river and is saved by a strange girl named Nino.
    2. Nino lives under the Arakawa bridge with a group of eccentric people and Kou ends up being taken there.
    3. Kou tries to adapt to life on the bridge and ends up falling in love with Nino.
    4. He knows the other residents of the bridge, including a man who dresses in Kappa, a nun with a mysterious past and a man who considers himself a "God."
    5. Kou faces several challenges to adapt to life on the bridge, including a baseball tournament against a rival team.
    6. He also discovers that Nino is actually an alien who came to Earth in search of his lost sister.
    7. Kou helps Nino to find her sister, but ends up being kidnapped by a secret organization who wants to study the aliens.
    8. Nino and the other residents of the Bridge unite to rescue Kou and defeat the secret organization.
    9. In the end, Kou and Nino confess their love for each other and decide to be together, while the other residents of the bridge continue to live their eccentric lives under the Arakawa Bridge.

    What happens in the end?

    At the end of Arakawa Under The Bridge, Kou and Nino finally confess their feelings for each other and start dating. The rest of the characters continue to live their eccentric lives under the bridge, but now with the addition of Kou and Nino's relationship. The manga ends with a scene of Kou and Nino kissing under the bridge.

    GAMES, MOVIES, OVAs and SPECIALS

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    Meaning of Arakawa Under the Bridge

    Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

    荒川アンダー ザ ブリッジ
    • 荒川 (Arakawa) - Name of the river that crosses Tokyo
    • アンダアンダアンダ (under) - Under, below
    • ザ (The) - Article defined in English
    • ブリッジ (Bridge) - Bridge
    The anime "Arakawa Under the Bridge" is set under the Arakawa Bridge, where a young man named Kou Ichinomiya is saved by a girl named Nino, who lives under the bridge. Kou, who always lived following the philosophy of never owing anything to anyone, feels obliged to return the favor and ends up getting involved with Nino and the other eccentric residents of the bridge. The anime name makes reference to the place where the story takes place.

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    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

    Arakawa Under the Bridge has a total of 13 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
    You can watch the anime Arakawa Under the Bridge on Crunchyroll, Netflix, or any other streaming site where the work is available. Availability will depend on your current location.
    The decision to produce new seasons of the anime Arakawa Under the Bridge usually depends on various factors, such as DVD/Blu-ray sales, merchandise, popularity of the original material. This information can be found throughout the page. The anime's popularity reached on "MyAnimeList" the following number of members: 146245