20 anime like Arakawa Under the Bridge
These are the shows Arakawa Under the Bridge fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with Arakawa Under the Bridge, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 4 come from the same studio. 17 are short series of 13 episodes or fewer.
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Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei
TV · 2007 · 12 eps · 76/100
Like Arakawa Under the Bridge, it leans into episodic and surreal comedy. Shaft animated both. Many fans of Arakawa Under the Bridge recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- 2
HINAMATSURI
TV · 2018 · 12 eps · 80/100
Like Arakawa Under the Bridge, it leans into ensemble cast and surreal comedy. Fans of Arakawa Under the Bridge recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Sci-Fi
- Slice of Life
- Supernatural
- 3
Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl
TV · 2011 · 12 eps · 68/100
Like Arakawa Under the Bridge, it leans into male protagonist and female protagonist. Shaft animated both. Fans of Arakawa Under the Bridge recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
- 4
Nichijou - My Ordinary Life
TV · 2011 · 26 eps · 83/100
Like Arakawa Under the Bridge, it leans into surreal comedy and episodic. It is a longer watch at 26 episodes. Fans of Arakawa Under the Bridge recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
- 5
And Yet The Town Moves
TV · 2010 · 12 eps · 74/100
Like Arakawa Under the Bridge, it leans into female protagonist and surreal comedy. Shaft animated both. Fans of Arakawa Under the Bridge recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
- 6
Princess Jellyfish
TV · 2010 · 11 eps · 79/100
Like Arakawa Under the Bridge, it leans into female protagonist and crossdressing. Fans of Arakawa Under the Bridge recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Romance
- Slice of Life
- 7
Gintama
TV · 2006 · 201 eps · 85/100
Like Arakawa Under the Bridge, it leans into ensemble cast and male protagonist. It is a longer watch at 201 episodes. Fans of Arakawa Under the Bridge recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Drama
- Sci-Fi
- 8
The Tatami Galaxy
TV · 2010 · 11 eps · 84/100
Like Arakawa Under the Bridge, it leans into surreal comedy and philosophy. Fans of Arakawa Under the Bridge recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Mystery
- Psychological
- Romance
- 9
Humanity Has Declined
TV · 2012 · 12 eps · 75/100
Like Arakawa Under the Bridge, it leans into surreal comedy and female protagonist. Fans of Arakawa Under the Bridge recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Fantasy
- Sci-Fi
- 10
Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun
TV · 2014 · 12 eps · 76/100
Like Arakawa Under the Bridge, it leans into ensemble cast and female protagonist. Fans of Arakawa Under the Bridge recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Romance
- Slice of Life
- 11
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
TV short · 2016 · 120 eps · 83/100
Like Arakawa Under the Bridge, it leans into surreal comedy and episodic. It is a longer watch at 120 episodes. Fans of Arakawa Under the Bridge recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
- Supernatural
- 12
Tsuritama
TV · 2012 · 12 eps · 73/100
Like Arakawa Under the Bridge, it leans into male protagonist and outdoor activities. Fans of Arakawa Under the Bridge recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Sci-Fi
- Slice of Life
- Sports
- 13
Level E
TV · 2011 · 13 eps · 71/100
Like Arakawa Under the Bridge, it leans into episodic and surreal comedy. Fans of Arakawa Under the Bridge recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Sci-Fi
- 14
Astro Note
TV · 2024 · 12 eps · 64/100
Like Arakawa Under the Bridge, it leans into heterosexual. Fans of Arakawa Under the Bridge recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Romance
- Sci-Fi
- 15
Amagi Brilliant Park
TV · 2014 · 13 eps · 72/100
Like Arakawa Under the Bridge, it leans into ensemble cast and male protagonist. Fans of Arakawa Under the Bridge recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Fantasy
- 16
Grand Blue Dreaming
TV · 2018 · 12 eps · 82/100
Like Arakawa Under the Bridge, it leans into seinen and male protagonist. Fans of Arakawa Under the Bridge recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
- Sports
- 17
Katte ni Kaizou
OVA · 2011 · 6 eps · 66/100
Like Arakawa Under the Bridge, it leans into surreal comedy. Shaft animated both. Fans of Arakawa Under the Bridge recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Sci-Fi
- 18
The Kawai Complex Guide to Manors and Hostel Behavior
TV · 2014 · 12 eps · 74/100
Like Arakawa Under the Bridge, it leans into male protagonist and heterosexual. Fans of Arakawa Under the Bridge recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Romance
- Slice of Life
- 19
Welcome to Irabu's Office
TV · 2009 · 11 eps · 76/100
Like Arakawa Under the Bridge, it leans into surreal comedy and episodic. Fans of Arakawa Under the Bridge recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Drama
- Psychological
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Saint☆Onii-san
OVA · 2012 · 2 eps · 72/100
Like Arakawa Under the Bridge, it leans into male protagonist. Fans of Arakawa Under the Bridge recommend it as a next watch.
- Comedy
- Slice of Life
- Supernatural
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