Arakawa Under the Bridge

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. Sorry, Ko—when you fell into that river, I guess you really got

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Arakawa Riverbank

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The Arakawa River embankment serves as the primary setting for the anime, where the main character Kou encounters the eccentric community living under the bridge. This expansive riverbank area with its concrete structures and open spaces directly inspired the anime's unique riverside setting.

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