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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Akabane Station

赤羽駅

This major JR station serves as the gateway to the Arakawa riverbank area and appears in several scenes where characters travel to and from the outside world. The station's urban environment contrasts sharply with the riverside community setting.

Akabane Station 15 min

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Arakawa Riverbank

荒川河川敷

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.

Akabane Station 60 min

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Shin-Arakawa Bridge

新荒川大橋

This bridge spanning the Arakawa River is one of the key structural elements that appears in the anime's background. The bridge's distinctive architecture and its position over the river community makes it an iconic landmark for fans visiting the area.

Akabane Station 30 min

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Arakawa Chisui Bridge

荒川治水橋

This pedestrian bridge provides an elevated view of the Arakawa riverbank and the areas where the anime's community would be located. The bridge offers fans a perfect vantage point to survey the entire setting and take panoramic photos of the location.

Shimo Station 45 min