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Tag Archives: Arakawa
Arakawa Under the Bridge x Bridge Review
Arakawa Under the Bridge x Bridge, as the sequel to Arakawa Under the Bridge (season one), once again follows the whimsical lifestyles of the residents under the bridge through the eyes of Recruit. Recruit, after chancing upon a community with … Continue reading
Posted in Anime/ Manga, Arakawa Under the Bridge, Review
Tagged Amazoness, Anime, Arakawa, Arakawa Under the Bridge, Arakawa Under the Bridge x Bridge, Bridge x Bridge, Bridge^2, Etsuko Yakushimaru, 荒川アンダー ザ ブリッジ, hoshi, ichinomiya kou, Manga, Maria, Nino, nino-san, Recruit, ric, screencap, season 2, sketch comedy, Stella, Yakushimaru Etsuko
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Typography Under the Bridge – Wordplay in Arakawa
Typography is a fascinating aspect of art that has significant impact on the viewer experience. There is a science to every detail: font choice, typesetting, context design… etc. It is all around us. With the ubiquity of visual advertisements and … Continue reading
Posted in Anime/ Manga, Arakawa Under the Bridge, Editorial
Tagged animation, Anime, Arakawa, Arakawa Under the Bridge, Arakawa Under the Bridge x Bridge, Bridge x2, Cosmos vs. Alien, Etsuko Yakushimaru, 荒川アンダー ザ ブリッジ, Manga, Nino, opening, Recruit, screencap, typography, wordplay, Yakushimaru Etsuko
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The Homeless in Arakawa Under the Bridge
Arakawa Under the Bridge is one of the lighter and fluffier anime of this season. However, underlying that gorgeous autumn palette, lovable Nino, and comedic randomness is a rather serious social issue. Call it occupational disease or simply “watching it … Continue reading
Posted in Anime/ Manga, Arakawa Under the Bridge, Editorial
Tagged Anime, Arakawa, Arakawa Under the Bridge, editorial, fish, homeless, homelessness, Japan, Japan economy, Japan homelessness, Manga, Nino, Recruit, unemployment
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Arakawa Under the Bridge Review
Arakawa Under the Bridge is certainly an odd but fascinating anime. The premise is deceptively simple. Kou, a successful, brilliant young man, is saved by a mysterious Venusian, Nino. Because of this favor, Kou becomes Nino’s lover. He is then … Continue reading →