Arakawa Under the Bridge
荒川アンダー ザ ブリッジ
Genres
- Comedy
- Romance
Tags
all 17- ComedySurreal Comedy93
- DemographicSeinen90
- Main CastEnsemble Cast86
- OtherPhilosophy85
- Main CastMale Protagonist85
- Main CastFemale Protagonist79
- SceneOutdoor Activities77
- TraitsNun76
- TraitsHomeless75
- TechnicalEpisodic73
- RomanceHeterosexual60
- TraitsCrossdressing60
- TraitsKuudere43
- TraitsTwins40
- OrganisationsYakuza40
- RomanceLove Triangle33
- TraitsSamurai33
Genres: Comedy, Romance. Tags: Surreal Comedy, Seinen, Ensemble Cast, Philosophy, Male Protagonist, Female Protagonist, Outdoor Activities, Nun, Homeless, Episodic, Heterosexual, Crossdressing.
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This Season
Rated TV
Episode Progress
Complete13 / 13 episodes aired
All 13 episodes available on Crunchyroll, Hulu
- Premiered
- Spring 2010
- Aired
- Apr 5, 2010 – Jun 28, 2010
- Broadcast
- Monday · 01:35:00
- Duration
- 24 min
- Time to Complete
- 5h 12m
- Rating
- PG - Children
- Studio
- Shaft
Alternative Titles
ja荒川アンダー ザ ブリッジ
Synopsis
Kou Ichinomiya is the son of a wealthy businessman who holds a firm belief in his elite status. As such, he is determined to avoid becoming indebted to anyone; but one day, after a run-in with some mischievous kids on Arakawa Bridge, he ends up falling into the river running underneath. Luckily for him, a passerby is there to save him—but now, he owes his life to this stranger! Angered by this, Kou insists on paying her back, but this may just be the worst deal the arrogant businessman has ever made. The stranger—a stoic, tracksuit-wearing homeless girl known only as Nino—lives in a cardboard box under the bridge and wants only one thing: to fall in love. Asking Kou to be her boyfriend, he has no choice but to accept, forcing him to move out of his comfortable home and start a new life under the bridge! [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Synopsis
Episode 4 of Arakawa Under the Bridge was longer than the airing block it was scheduled for, so the epilogue and opening were cut out and streamed online instead.
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Franchise Timeline
Arakawa Under the Bridge is entry 1 of 2 in the Arakawa Under the Bridge watch order — the first entry in this franchise's main story.
Franchise Timeline
Arakawa Under the Bridge
Essential·Core entries only — skip filler and side content
- 1Arakawa Under the BridgeSeason 12010
- 2Arakawa Under the Bridge x BridgeSeason 22010
Complete·Everything including OVAs, specials & side stories
- 1
- 2
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Kitsu
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Episode Guide
Aired so far: 13 / 13
Main Story
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in Arakawa Under the Bridge?
Arakawa Under the Bridge consists of 13 episodes in total. Each episode has a standard runtime of approximately 24 minutes.
Is Arakawa Under the Bridge finished or will there be more?
The series is finished. It serves as the first entry in a two-part franchise, followed by the sequel Arakawa Under the Bridge x Bridge.
Where can I stream Arakawa Under the Bridge?
You can watch Arakawa Under the Bridge on major streaming platforms including Crunchyroll and Hulu.
What is the premise of Arakawa Under the Bridge?
The story follows Kou Ichinomiya, an arrogant and wealthy businessman who prides himself on never owing anyone a debt. After being saved from drowning by a homeless girl named Nino, he finds himself forced to repay her by living under the Arakawa Bridge, leading to a unique romantic comedy.
Which studio produced Arakawa Under the Bridge?
The anime was produced by the studio Shaft. It was directed by Miyamoto, Yukihiro, with additional notable contributions from staff members like Shinbou, Akiyuki and Akao, Deko.
If I enjoy Arakawa Under the Bridge, what should I watch next?
Fans of the eccentric humor and style found in this series often enjoy titles like Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei, Bakemonogatari, and Hinamatsuri. You might also like Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl or Nichijou - My Ordinary Life.
Is Arakawa Under the Bridge based on a manga?
Yes, Arakawa Under the Bridge is based on the original work by Nakamura, Hikaru.
Information
- Type
- TV
- Status
- Finished
- Premiered
- Spring 2010
- Aired
- Apr 5, 2010 – Jun 28, 2010
- Broadcast
- Monday · 01:35:00
- Episodes
- 13 / 13
- Duration
- 24 min
- Time to Complete
- 5h 12m
- Rating
- PG - Children
- Studio
- Shaft
Alternative Titles
ja荒川アンダー ザ ブリッジ
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