Series

Ikebukuro West Gate Park

2000 · 1 season · 11 episodes · Action & Adventure, Comedy, Crime

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Living in Ikebukuro — an area infamous for juvenile crime, 21-year-old Makoto Majima becomes associated with a youth gang called the G-Boys. A troubleshooter known for his cool headedness and ability to get things done, Makoto diffuses tense situations around Ikebukuro to keep his friends and others out of harm's way. However, the mysterious death of his girlfriend and an escalating gang turf war threaten to be more than Makoto can handle.

Seasons

1 season · 11 episodes

1
Strawberry Episode

14 Apr 2000 59m

The carefree Makoto enjoys taking wagers at a bowling alley and getting into mischief with friends in Ikebukuro, where someone evil is on the prowl.
2
Carrot Episode

21 Apr 2000 46m

Finally free from police custody, Makoto hears about Rika’s part-time job dating men for money and the suspicious figure who stopped by her funeral.
3
Mandarin Orange Episode

28 Apr 2000 46m

After an unexpected reunion with an old friend, Makoto must find the missing daughter of a desperate yakuza boss — or else lose a finger.
4
Shiitake Mushroom Episode

5 May 2000 46m

Unable to turn to the police, Chiaki enlists Makoto’s help in protecting her boyfriend from the yakuza after he angers a dangerous drug dealer.
5
Gorilla Episode

12 May 2000 46m

A former classmate requests that Makoto help hunt down a creepy stalker who is relentlessly harassing a woman from an amateur voyeur website.
6
6th Channel Episode

19 May 2000 46m

When a precocious boy Makoto knows from the streets of Ikebukuro is kidnapped, the boy’s mother asks Makoto to help both her son and his abductor.
7
Yōshichi Episode

26 May 2000 46m

When Makoto hears about his mother selling some strange tea, he and Shun sneak into a pyramid scheme seminar in disguise to investigate the situation.
8
Yōhachi Episode

2 Jun 2000 46m

A group of aggrieved high school girls accosts Masa at the bowling alley, threatening him and demanding cash for a classmate who needs an abortion.
9
Kyūshū Island Episode

9 Jun 2000 46m

Suspicions turn toward the G-Boys after Kana is stabbed by someone dressed in yellow. Meanwhile, the Black Angels declare war in Ikebukuro.
10
Jutte Episode

16 Jun 2000 46m

Takashi takes more dramatic action in the aftermath of Shun’s tragedy, causing the battle between the G-Boys and the Black Angels to intensify.
11
Samurai Episode

23 Jun 2000 46m

Makoto hides himself away at home as the showdown between Takashi and Kyoichi approaches — until a new development sends him running to the police.