Ikebukuro West Gate Park

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.

DramaCrimeComedyAction & AdventureMystery

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.