Watch Arakawa Under the Bridge x Bridge
- 2010
- 2 Seasons
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7.1 (687)
Arakawa Under the Bridge x Bridge is a quirky anime show that premiered in 2010 and is produced by NIS America. The show revolves around a young man named Kou Ichinomiya who comes from a wealthy family and upholds the belief that he must never be indebted to anyone. However, one day, when he falls into the Arakawa River, a homeless girl named Nino rescues him, and he owes her his life.
To repay his debt, Nino asks Kou to be her boyfriend and to live with her under the bridge. Thus, Kou is sucked into the bizarre world of the Arakawa under the bridge community - a motley crew of eccentric characters - who live unconventional and idiosyncratic lives.
Throughout the show, audiences see Kou adapt to the surreal communityâs ways of living and its strange customs. The narrative captures Kou's inner turmoil as he battles with his conservative beliefs as he takes on the challenge of living with Nino and her strange family under the bridge.
The Zetsubou-sensei series creator Kumeta Kouji, created Arakawa Under the Bridge x Bridge with comedy and humor at its core. The show is filled with the director, Shinbo Akiyuki's trademark animation style with stop-start editing and jump-cuts. The whimsical animation style is reminiscent of a pop-up book, with bright, vibrant colors and bold character designs.
The series has a talented cast of voice actors, with Hiroshi Kamiya portraying Kou Ichinomiya excellently. Kamiya, known for his performances in Attack on Titan, Blue Exorcist, and Welcome to the NHK, brings Kou Ichinomiya's character to life in Arakawa Under the Bridge x Bridge with a strong and well-rounded performance.
Maaya Sakamoto voices the quirky and enigmatic Nino, who brings some of the show's biggest and most complex themes to life. Sakamoto, known for her voice acting work in shows like Ghost in the Shell, Black Butler, and Mobile Suit Gundam SEED, brings a surreal, other-worldly voice to Nino, which brings a depth to her quirky character.
Another standout performer is Keiji Fujiwara, who voiced the charismatic and philosophical homeless man, Hoshi. Fujiwara, who also featured in many iconic anime shows, including Fullmetal Alchemist, Naruto, and One Piece, delivers a flawless performance, entertaining the audience with his deadpan humor.
The show's soundtrack is an eclectic mix of piano, drum, and xylophone music, which complements the show's quirky animation style and mood. The opening and ending songs, sung by the voice actors themselves, are catchy and memorable.
Overall, Arakawa Under the Bridge x Bridge is a show that takes viewers on a truly bizarre ride through a surrealist world. The eccentric, quirky characters, the show's weird sense of humor, and its beautiful animation style make it a unique and enjoyable experience for anime fans. The show is a must-watch for those who are looking for something unconventional and different from the typically anime shows.
Arakawa Under the Bridge x Bridge is a series that is currently running and has 2 seasons (26 episodes). The series first aired on October 2, 2010.
