Ikebukuro West Gate Park
Living in an area known for its juvenile crime, 21-year-old Makoto has become a member of a youth gang called the G-Boys. Known for his cool head and ability to get things done, Makoto becomes a key troubleshooter for the gang by diffusing tense situations and keeping his friends out of harm's way. However, the death of his girlfriend and an escalating turf war with a rival gang threaten to be more than Makoto can handle.
Seasons
1. Strawberry Episode
Air Date: 2000-04-14
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
Air Date: 2000-04-21
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
Air Date: 2000-04-28
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
Air Date: 2000-05-05
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
Air Date: 2000-05-12
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
Air Date: 2000-05-19
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
Air Date: 2000-05-26
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
Air Date: 2000-06-02
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
Air Date: 2000-06-09
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
Air Date: 2000-06-16
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
Air Date: 2000-06-23
Makoto hides himself away at home as the showdown between Takashi and Kyoichi approaches — until a new development sends him running to the police.
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Rating
7.8/10
Release Date
2000-04-14
Episodes
11 (1 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Videos
Production Companies
TBS
TBS HOLDINGS
Office Crescendo