Arakawa Under the Bridge

Arakawa Under the Bridge (2011)

EndedScripted showDrama, Comedy, Fantasy

Ichinomiya "Riku" Kou, a young upper-class man who tries to live a life without any debts to anyone, and a strange yet beautiful homeless girl called Nino who claims to be from the Venus. Unfortunately for him, he ends up owing his life to Nino and has no choice but to live with her under the bridge by the Arakawa river in order to follow his debt-free policy.

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Scheduleevery Tuesday at 00:55 (25 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E10Episode 10Sept. 27, 2011
S01E09Episode 9Sept. 20, 2011
S01E08Episode 8Sept. 13, 2011
S01E07Episode 7Sept. 6, 2011
S01E06Episode 6Aug. 30, 2011
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'Arakawa Under the Bridge' premiere?

'Arakawa Under the Bridge' premiered on April 4, 2010.

Who is the protagonist of 'Arakawa Under the Bridge'?

The protagonist of 'Arakawa Under the Bridge' is Kou Ichinomiya.

What kind of person is Kou Ichinomiya?

Kou Ichinomiya is a serious and prideful young man who values self-reliance and hard work.

What happens to Kou Ichinomiya at the beginning of the show?

At the beginning of the show, Kou Ichinomiya falls into the Arakawa River and is saved by a homeless girl named Nino.

What kind of community exists under the Arakawa Bridge?

A quirky and diverse community of homeless people exists under the Arakawa Bridge.

Who is the leader of the community under the Arakawa Bridge?

The leader of the community under the Arakawa Bridge is a man who calls himself "Village Chief".

Who is the girl who saves Kou Ichinomiya in the first episode?

The girl who saves Kou Ichinomiya in the first episode is named Nino.

What is Nino's personality like?

Nino is an odd and mysterious girl who is always wearing a nun's habit. She speaks in a strange, poetic manner.

What is Kou Ichinomiya's acrophobia?

Kou Ichinomiya has a fear of heights due to a traumatic experience he had in his childhood.

What is the significance of the star in Arakawa Under the Bridge?

The star in Arakawa Under the Bridge is a symbol for the "Arakawa family," representing the community under the bridge and their sense of unity.

What kind of person is Hoshi in Arakawa Under the Bridge?

Hoshi is a man who claims to be from Venus and has a habit of stripping down to his underwear. He is one of the more comedic characters in the show.

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Also known as

  • 荒川爆笑團 (China)
  • 荒川アンダーザブリッジ (Japan)

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