Ikebukuro West Gate Park (2000)

Action · Comedy · Crime

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.

IMDb rating: 7.9 (1,448 votes)
Episode average: 8.6 ↑ +0.7 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Netflix
Language: JA
Type: TV series

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Seasons

Season 1 (2000)

8.56 avg 11 episodes 8.4 → 8.8

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	We Are Not Garbage	8.4	45
2	I Will Take The Enemy!	8.7	42
3	Ballad Dedicated To A Princess	8.6	41
4	Lover From A Distant Country	8.5	42
5	The Most Masculine Girl In The World	8.5	40
6	My Only Friend	8.4	38
7	Don't Put Your Hand On My Baba!	8.6	38
8	I Fell In Love With A Girl From Odaiba	8.5	38
9	Farewell, Dear Friends	8.5	38
10	My City Has Become A Battlefield	8.7	36
11	The Longest Day In 'Bukuro, June the 23rd	8.8	37