The battle begins, father versus son, for control of Arakawa! Bearing the burden of the wishes of his new-found friends, Rec stands tall against his father's evil machinations! But what options does he even have? Also, Nino's nuttiness is on a roll!

On a whim, the Chief decides to play the King Game, setting into motion a potentially deadly battle. The winner of the game is allowed to issue a single royal decree that everyone else must obey. Everyone prepares their signature attacks and secret all...

It all begins with the incident in the confessional. Hoshi deludes himself straight into depression, and Rec's insensitive comments only exacerbate the situation. Later, study Rec's technique as he struggles to ask Nino out on a date.

The Amazon was once in love with Rec, but now it seems she's fallen for Hoshi...! Where will her fickle heart lead her next? Also, don't miss the scenes where Nino and the other girls show up in yukata and swimsuits!

Rec takes his first tentative steps as the sole teacher for the Arakawa residents. How will he overcome each obstacle-Hoshi, the Chief, Stella, and even Sister?! Later, Rec navigates the minefield of P-ko's clumsiness, and P-ko's not-so-secret crush is...

We find out that the rocket taking everyone to Venus has a weight limit! The residents split into teams to try out different dieting techniques. What kind of results can we expect? And what kind of aftereffects might the twins experience!?

This volume wraps up with the heartwarming tales of Last Samurai and the lovey-dovey Billy and Jacqueline, along with the grownups of Arakawa trying to show Stella and the Tetsujin Twins a good time. So anyway...what the hell is the deal with that hidd...

First up, we catch a glimpse of Whitey and Shimazaki getting a little too close for comfort! It turns out they were just expressing their passion for line-riding, but Rec images something completely different. Later, Last Samurai and the Chief outdo th...

Stella's transformation is the highlight of this episode! The production team was so excited, they assigned a special Key Animation Supervisor specifically to her performance. What will become of Maria, the target of Stella's wrath? Plus, a piece of Ho...

The Amazon returns to the riverbank with her annoyingly cutesy routine, and Rec is as baffled as ever at her advances. But when the Tengu squad manages to hypnotize him, the story takes a turn for the weird. Where will this twisted love triangle go fro...

Sister's tough exterior racks under Maria's onslaught. Hyper Clumsy Girl Alpha P-ko makes her first appearance. Rec struggles with his new "freeloader" label. This episode is jam-packed with drama! And pay attention to Maria's aggressively sadistic op...

A conversation between the river's two middle-aged men leads to a push for health awareness and check-ups for everyone under the bridge. Rec and the others don't think too much of it, but their well-being is more important to Nino than anyone realized!...

The first half reveals each resident's secret side when they pay Nino's place a visit. The second half indulges in a men-only marathon. Who will come out on top!? Oh, and uh...don't worry about that Amazon lady that shows up in the middle!

Shimazaki continues investigating Nino, while deceiving Rec's dad at the same time. But then...she activates the Death Trap! Elsewhere, Nino reveals to Rec that her parents have contacted her. Upon hearing this, Rec...

Has the Arakawa crisis finally come to an end? Who is that man in the shadows who swooped in to save the day? Mysteries abound! meanwhile, rec's determination to stand up against his father has brought him and Nino even closer!

In the top half, the Captain comes roaring back with a vengeance. What's his reason for being here, again? Later, we finally get a glimpse into Billy and Jacqueline's stormy past. Their love, a love between a bird and an insect that transcends classes ...