Arakawa Under the Bridge

2010

4.4

7 reviews

TV-14

Rating

Eligible

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Season 1 episodes (13)

1 1 BRIDGE

7/5/11

The beginning of Nino and Rec's love story...as well as an overwhelmingly intense introduction to another "unique" character under the bridge.

2 2 BRIDGE

7/5/11

As Rec strolls down memory lane, the story pushes ahead with more and more Arakawa residents making their debuts. And just to be clear, the fluctuation in the heights of the Tetsujin Twins is intentional. It's definitely not a mistake.

3 3 BRIDGE

7/5/11

It all begins with the incident in the confessional. Hoshi deludes himself straight into depression, and Rec's insensitive comments only exacerbate the situation. Later, study Rec's technique as he struggles to ask Nino out on a date.

4 4 BRIDGE

7/5/11

The first part of the show concludes the Rec/Nino date that began in the previous episode. Then, Stella and Maria finally make their debuts in the second half of the show. You'd think more girls would help the show calm down, but...

5 5 BRIDGE

7/5/11

Hyper Clumsy Girl Alpha P-ko makes her first appearance, while Rec struggles with his new "freeloader" label. This episode is jam-packed with drama! And pay special attention to Maria's aggressively sadistic opening theme.

6 6 BRIDGE

7/5/11

Rec the Maestro versus Hoshi the Rock Star. Who will take center stage in Nino's heart?! Later, the Tetsujin Twins take swimming lessons with Nino and her youthful swimsuit, and Rec begins to grow as an Arakawa resident.

7 7 BRIDGE

7/5/11

Rec takes his first tentative steps as the sole teacher for the Arakawa residents. How will he overcome each obstacle?! Later, Rec navigates the minefield of P-ko's clumsiness, and P-ko's not-so-secret crush is revealed.

8 8 BRIDGE

7/5/11

Episode 8 is chock-full of excitement as Rec's secretaries arrive to check up on him. Rec presents the residents as his newly hired staff, causing even more problems for him.

9 9 BRIDGE

7/5/11

Stella's transformation is the highlight of this episode! What will become of Maria, the target of Stella's wrath? Plus, a piece of Hoshi's past is revealed!

10 10 BRIDGE

7/5/11

All you kappa fans out there, thanks for your patience. The Chief is finally front and center in 10 BRIDGE. How will he deal with the surprise fire drill, and the shocking invasion of Rec's dad's underlings?!

11 11 BRIDGE

7/5/11

The battle begins, father versus son, for control of Arakawa! Bearing the burden of the wishes of his newfound friends, Rec stands tall against his father's evil machinations! But what options does he even have? Also, Nino's nutiness is on a roll!

12 12 BRIDGE

7/5/11

Has the Arakawa crisis finally come to an end? Who is that man in the shadows who swooped in to save the day? Mysteries abound! Meanwhile, Rec's determination to stand up against his father has brought him and Nino even closer.

13 13 BRIDGE

7/5/11

This episode wraps up with the heartwarming tales of Last Samurai and the lovey-dovey Billy and Jacqueline. So anyway...what the hell is the deal with that hidden treasure?!

About this show

Ko Ichinomiya's family motto is "Never be indebted to anyone," but after losing his pants and falling into the Arakawa River, he quickly finds himself in debt to his savior, the cutely insane Nino who happens to live under the bridge. To repay her, he vows to help her with her desire to "experience love." Along the way he'll meet the river's other residents, including a hot-blooded kappa, a Sister in drag, and a literal rock star. The love story between Ko (aka Rec) and Nino is often humorous, sometimes bittersweet. This surreal comedy depicts the exciting lives of these two and all the other maniacal residents of Arakawa under the bridge.

Ratings and reviews

4.4

7 reviews

A Google user

December 23, 2017

Note worthy so far in this interpretive series. Nino don't have to feel she and a total stranger are living together as lovers. Diversity is valuable, hygiene is valuable cavity diary lol, leisure is valuable esp. when sharing amongst quality friends, learning to swim, girls self defense is valuable, I could be delusional yet it keeps me engage. Kudo to one of a kind grandpa, esp. rocking his receding hairline. So far

Douglas Thomas Ryddner

September 18, 2017

Goofy show with an interesting premise, a man who doesn't want to ever owe a personal debt meets odd circumstances

Tim Bell

August 14, 2017

Best show to watch at 3AM while with friends. Discovered it by accident and kept on watching

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