Arakawa Under the Bridge

Kou Ichinomiya has always held up his family's tradition of never being indebted to anyone. While trying to retrieve his pants from a bridge pillar, they fall, dragging him down into the river, where he is saved by a strange girl named Nino. Suffering from an asthma attack induced by being indebted to Nino, he accepts the only way he can pay her back; by falling in love with her. In keeping w...

Realizing he is now spending time with a girl for the first time in his life, Kou has trouble coming up with a conversation to have with Nino. After taking a bath in an oil drum, Kou is introduced to some of the other strange residents of Arakawa, but makes a bad first impression when he reveals himself as Nino's lover. They then attend mass held by a trigger-happy man dressed in a nun's outf...

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.

The first part of the show concludes the Rec/Nino date that began in the previous episode. It feels like those two are growing closer. 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...

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

Rec the Maestro versus Hoshi the Rock Star-Episode 6 kicks off with their fierce musical struggle. 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.

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

Episode 8 is chock-full of excitement as Rec's secretaries arrive to checkup on him. Rec presents the residents as his newly hired staff, causing even more problems for him. Later, Rec and Nino take another step closer thanks to the misguided nudge from the jealous Takai.

Stella's transformation is the highlight of this episode! The production team was so excited, they assigned a special Key Animation Supervisor specifically to her performance. What will become of Maria, the target of Stella's wrath? Plus, a piece of Hoshi's past is revealed!

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?! Then, find out just how much of a morning person Maria isn't!

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

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!

This volume wraps up with the heartwarming tales of Last Samurai and the lovey-dovey Billy and Jacqueline, along with the grownups of Arakawa trying to show Stella and the Tetsujin Twins a good time. So anyway...what the hell is the deal with that hidden treasure?!