Volume 5 of Arakawa Under the Bridge collects manga volumes 9-10 in an omnibus edition and features story and art by Hikaru Nakamura.

The aura of craziness emanating from the Arakawa river bank keeps luring in those who want to fly their own freak flag, including, of all people, Rec’s secretary Shimazaki. As the day of the launch to Venus, Nino’s home planet, draws ever closer, everyone must make their preparations and say farewell to those who are earth-bound. Will the rocket, filled with the hopes of its crew, be able to make the interplanetary journey…?

Volume 6 of Arakawa Under the Bridge collects manga volumes 11-12 in an omnibus edition and features story and art by Hikaru Nakamura.

The Venus-bound rocket successfully launched against all odds… and now Rec is back after an out-of-this-world encounter with Nino’s folks, and even Takai had his own alien encounter that leaves him transformed. As the seasons turn, everyone’s eccentricities spiral out and twine together, and the Mayor finds himself expecting…!

Volume 7 of Arakawa Under the Bridge collects manga volumes 13-14 in an omnibus edition and features story and art by Hikaru Nakamura.

Under the waters of the Arakawa lies the Kapa House. Under the Kapa House is a secret room only those dubbed “mayor” are allowed to enter. Inside the room someone casts charms to protect the Arakawa river bank from unwanted intruders…

Volume 8 of Arakawa Under the Bridge is the final volume and contains Arakawa volume 15 which features story and art by Hikaru Nakamura.

The heartwarming romantic antics of the river bank denizens–both human and alien–draw to a close in this final volume. Shadowy incidents in the past are brought to light, and each character takes a fateful step towards the future. Nino finally ventures outside, yet is foiled by fowl…Rec goes after her, even though the risk of literal heartbreak is real. Join the gang under the bridge for one last hurrah!

FINAL VOLUME