Audience reviews
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I can't tell how cringe and brainrot this show is.
In the entire show, there isn't a single joke that is actually laughable. In the name of comedy, characters just keep doing stupid stuff, and you're somehow supposed to laugh at it. Some people even call this kind of trash a high IQ show in their language.
The whole premise is basically a rich, normal guy who ends up living under a bridge with a bunch of complete lunatics. Sounds like it could be funny, but the problem is that almost every character is designed to be as weird as possible rather than actually being entertaining.
We have a stupid bitch as the MFC who is literally yapping and doing things that make absolutely no sense, but you are supposed to laugh at it because apparently it's comedy.
And then we have the main leader, wh…
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Quite possibly one of my new favorites and I think it’s a shame I’ve never heard of it until now. If I had seen it back when it first came out, I can definitely picture this having a major impact on my formative years. It’s funny, nostalgic, and, occasionally, slightly sad.
The comedy is zany and at times, painfully Japanese, but that gives it a lot of rewatch value for me. The jokes are nonstop, so there’s no way I can possibly remember all of them, so rewatching is a treat. It’s a chill anime with fun antics and the occasional laugh out loud joke. I do feel it has a lot of heart and some semblance of a moral or message, but don’t expect tons of character development or for the moral of the story to be in your face. The main focus is comedy and silly character interactions, and changing…
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Arakawa Under the Bridge Review Part 1
[STORY ELEMENT PRESENTATION 7/10] [GOOD FOR A ROM COM]
Arakawa Under the Bridge from the title itself is the main setting of the story, almost all major chain of events and interactions take place here. A strange setting to circle a romance comedy. The joke has somewhat a modern take in the presentation, for it uses a combination of interchanging camera angle views, a wholesome amount of different color pallets to intensify emotional symbolism, and continued with a constant stream of jokes that built upon a major punch line. Put all this recipe together, you would have a very charming and engaging style of comedy from start to finish.
For the most part, the comedy itself is more of a satire commentary on criticizing societal norms, it ranges from s…
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I am really confused about this anime I started in hope that i would get some romance plot development comedy and some drama but all we got is comedy!!!!!
well at least the comedy was satisfactory but i have seen better comedy anime than this so its not the best............
At last i will give it a decent score of 6/10 because of its comedy and the fact that i didn't drop this anime.............
well, some people would say there are many morals and deep meanings but i don't watch anime for these things...........i just want entertainment and this anime barely qualified in this field..don't get me wrong i know deep meanings and moral is very important part of anime but as long as they don't come at the price of entertainment
HERE IS THE QUICK SCORE OF MINE IN ALL ASPECTS OF THIS ANIME:…
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5.0/10
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There are certain tropes that exist within the realm of anime, well, less obviously, comedy anime. Said tropes seem to inhabit the majority of these programs and, to my dismay, negatively influence my enjoyment of these products. Tropes are not inherently bad, as they are a kind of backbone for every piece of entertainment. However, certain tropes you, as a viewer, can grow to harbor an inner disdain for.
Comedy anime, especially of the romantic nature, tends to exude and indulge in these tropes to the point where they instantly put me off of a show. One of said tropes is the idea that our protagonist needs to have some kind of moral or ethical restriction or rule imposed upon th…
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If you like weird, but an amazingly well-written story then this is your kind of show.
This show has a certain type of humour which is not liked by everyone, which I can understand. The humour comes mostly from its weird cast of characters, which often results into something called ‘dry humour’.
The characters make this show great for me. They are unique in their own way and I mean this, they are very unique. They are a bunch of weird people living under a bridge, and without a doubt, they believe everything they do is the most normal thing ever and I love it. They live in peace with one another even though they differ so much. They are accepting a person for who they are which is a wonderful thing.
What makes it even more enjoyable is how you were expecting a sort of normal main char…
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This was a very cute, very hilarious, touching, kind of show. It subtly hit on a few very real philosophies and ideas about the kinds of expectations a parent or guardian can have for their kid. It touched on a few deeper topics, which gave this show just a little more appeal and juice that it needed on top of all of the hullabaloo. And th soundtrack is AWESOME, i listen to the ending song of season 1 almost every day. Suneohair FTW!!!
This show is one of the most fun and random shows i've seen, and it was a great time watching the MC adapt to life going from the rich kid life to living under a bridge with other bridge dweller cats.
Okay besides all that, this show is SO troll funny humour, weird relationships between characters, and a very wide variety of the kinds of characters, and t…
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* Enjoyment and laugh levels overload,WHY IS THIS SO UNDERRATED??!!?!*
Like literally i can't describe it with more than 3 sentences. Firstly, one of the best comedies ever created. It lacks common sense, but that's the whole point!!
Absolutely hilarious, original and outstandingly beautiful.
Epic voice actors and fucking unique story and characters.
If it was only a Comedy-parody this would be a 9/10 but since its has "Comical"-->romance that kinda ruined it. Whatsoever it wasn't bad. It could have been better . . .
In my opinion, this was 4 hours full of laugh and enjoyment.The only problem is, that in the end you will wanna learn the truth behind the characters. (I hope 2nd season will cover the backstory)
What are you waiting for? Bookmark it, watch it you won't regret it if you like…
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Charming. This is what I constantly thought of when watching Arakawa Under The Bridge. Despite the insane plot and the ridiculous characters, this show was full of charm. Whether there was a hint of deeper meanings between it's comedic outtakes, or its abundance of heartwarming scenes, there never once was a dull moment during my time at under the Arakawa Bridge!
Story:
The story of Arakawa Under The Bridge is something that tends to turn many people off due to it's nonlinear approach. The story goes as follows; a guy who believes in never owing anybody anything gets his life saved after falling off a bridge by a strange girl. This creates a debt the size of well, his life! In order to repay this girl, he must show her what it means to love thus making him her lover. This sudden turn of…
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Often times people like to think of themselves as “the normal one.”
At least this is the case for Kou, a self-proclaimed part of the “elite.” From the day he was born Kou was taught to never be indebted to someone. For the most part Kou does a pretty good job of it too, that is until he loses his pants and falls into the Arakawa River. Now we have one indebted Kou, and a savior named Nino that wants Kou to help her experience love. He accepts, and begins living under the Arakawa Bridge with a group of bizarre social misfits.
It sounds a bit absurd I know; but this absurdity is what makes it so great. Arakawa Under the Bridge uses a unique mix of absurdism and slapstick humor with a few deeper messages added along the way to bring you a really nice comedic experience overall. The story…
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Thanks for taking the time to read my review of Arakawa Under the Bridge!
Story: I found the premise of the show to be very intriguing. After the first episode, however, it's clear that the main focus of the story is the people who live under the bridge. While Ko and Nino bond throughout the series, Ko's interactions with the secondary characters are the main attraction. The short mini-story format to each episode helps keep the whole feeling of the show light and easy-going.
Art: An interesting mix of styles are used throughout the series. You have some very beautiful backgrounds and character portrayal during the more moving parts, and silly faces for almost every other time. The constant switching suits the zany feel of the show. The character designs are all varied, and interesting.…
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Life is the crazily raging river running from past to future. There is a bridge called society and expectations that lets us cross over the river, should we, like most people take it.
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The story of 'Arakawa under the bridge' revolves around male protagonist Ichinomiya Ko, born with a silver spoon in his mouth, an elite of society in every regard (good at everything), and has strong family tradition to never rely on anyone. The opening episode is him on this bridge crossing over the river. Much like how he is progressing forward, but crossing over what true "life" is.
In an unexpected turn of events, Ko meets the female protagonist Nino who saves his life. Feeling indebted to Nino, Ko attempts to pay her back and follow the family policy of never relying on anyone. Oddly enough, Lo…
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Comedy is a tough aspect to grade, since it is largely subjective in nature. Just because I find Kramer and Jerry arguing about the trajectory of someones spit on Seinfeld hilarious, doesn't mean others will. Likewise, just because someone else finds a guy walking into a woman's bath by incident and getting knocked into the stratosphere for it amusing, certainly doesn't mean I do.
But, and I think most other people will agree, some of the best comedy is stuff that actually has an underlying message to it. When humor can actively facilitate an overall message that the work in question has, then it all works on multiple fronts. And, well, this is something that Arakawa Under The Bridge does well.
Arakawa starts with the protagonist, Ichinomiya Kou, standing on a bridge completely pants-le…
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Note: This review will cover both seasons.
Common sense. It is the set of knowledge and comprehension of the world that society expects you to have. Now imagine a place containing a seemingly jumbled society of unique characters where common sense is naught. The phrase itself hasn’t even entered its lexicon. And yet, strangely, the society is perfectly functional. This is the Arakawa riverbed.
Arakawa Under the Bridge starts off as a rather bizarre romance. Ichinomiya Kou, a self-proclaimed elite, all-around prodigy, falls into the Arakawa River and nearly drowns. He is saved by Nino, an enigmatic young woman who proclaims that she is a Venusian. However, Kou was always taught to never be indebted to another person, and now, he owes the biggest debt of all to Nino for saving his life. As…
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At first, I thought this anime is like a normal love story.
But when I watch the first episode, the story was totally ridiculous.
But in the fun way.
There's a lot of weird people under the bridge.
Although, some of them looked normal.
You'll totally laugh after watching this anime. Their stupidity is the best!
All the charcters are well create.
Their attitude is somewhat unique. All their past life is a mystery.
Don't know where they come from, who are they, what's their background, and why did they live under the bridge?!
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When I heard the premise for "Arakawa", I was immediately attracted to it. Something so strange, but yet simple. One man living under a bridge, and the small community that he spends his time with. It received plenty of positive reception from the reviewers on MAL, so I dove right in. And what I found was a charming, albeit eccentric slice-of-life that quickly became one of my favorites in the genre.
First and foremost, this is a character driven show. By no means will anything happen beyond the two main conflicts (the main character's acceptance into the community, and the other big one, which I won't mention for the sake of those who have yet to see "Under the Bridge"), and your enjoyment of this series will rest solely on your ability to enjoy this type of show.
If shows like "Azumang…
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So, this show is a random humor enthusiast's heaven. It is sometimes funny, sometimes stupid, and often both.
That could be the end of my review right there, but there's always more to talk about. For example, the art. The art is great. It is produced by shaft, directed by Akiyuki Shinbou, and is typical of Shinbou/shaft. If you are unfamiliar with shaft/Shinbou style artwork (most famous for Bakemonogatari), it is basically a collage of unconventional anime styles, that shifts around depending on the story. Lots of random fast cuts to land/city-scapes, sudden changes in the detail of animation, etc. It all is used in a way that seems to compliment the zany and random story. Also, in a great innovation, we now have windmill hair!!!
The music is fun, even though the lyrics are silly. I'm…
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From the time we are young, are parents all/ teach us certain things. No matter what these deal with, there will usually be a very common theme: what society wants us to do.
Yes, from a very young age, most of us will be told to continue the flow of society's ideas, and to never question them. But, what makes these ideas right?
This is the question that we are faced with while watching Arakawa Under the Bridge, a story about, well, living under a bridge. A bridge under which almost no laws will ever reach you, with the possible exception of public indecency...
We see a romance that blossoms under this bridge, as Ko, a man whose parents who have installed far beyond just the rule that society is always correct, is pulled into entering a relationship with Nino, a person who claims to be a…
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Short Review:
A show with soo much promise ruined by amataur animatiors, apart from the great characters nothing else is that good, the story which i like didnt progress from the first episode and made this feel cheap and tacky, it seemed like they knew that season 2 would follow and didnt really bother with this show apart from getting the viewer to understand the characters for next season.
Also i have to add the art in this show is dreadful one of the worst i've EVER seen.
Longer Review:
This show looked so unique from the Preview so i decided to watch this, and i felt this could be the "Dark Horse" of the current season, a series that could be amazing that many would of not watched or planned too.
I want to keep this short, i have so many negitive views about this show, for one the…
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'Arakawa Under the Bridge' is about Ichinomiya Kou, an elite (someone who holds a high ranking position or works in a blue-chip company. A "winner" in Japanese society) who's been taught to never get indebted to anyone, gets careless one day over Arakawa and gets saved by a girl. The girl's name is Nino, who turns out to be a denpa-kei (people with "overactive imagination" or nutcase, e.g. Nodame) who claims to be from Venus, and doesn't want anything in return. After a long debate, she tells Ichinomiya that there is one thing that he can do for her: "Let me fall in love." And so, Ichinomiya starts living under the bridge in Arakawa as Nino's boyfriend in order to repay his debt.
Arakawa ("Rough River" in kanji) is a major river that runs through Tokyo. This is the river you have to cross…
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