The BEST episodes of Ikebukuro West Gate Park

Every episode of Ikebukuro West Gate Park ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of 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.

Last Updated: 8/26/2024Network: TBS (JP)Status: Ended
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Mandarin Orange Episode
star
9.50
2 votes

#1 - Mandarin Orange Episode

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/28/2000

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

Directors: 伊佐野英樹
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Carrot Episode
star
8.75
4 votes

#2 - Carrot Episode

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/21/2000

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.

Directors: 堤幸彦
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Yōshichi Episode
star
8.67
3 votes

#3 - Yōshichi Episode

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/26/2000

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.

Directors: Fuminori Kaneko
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Shiitake Mushroom Episode
star
8.50
2 votes

#4 - Shiitake Mushroom Episode

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/5/2000

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.

Directors: Fuminori Kaneko
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Gorilla Episode
star
8.00
2 votes

#5 - Gorilla Episode

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/12/2000

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

Directors: 堤幸彦
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Samurai Episode
star
8.00
2 votes

#6 - Samurai Episode

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/23/2000

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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Strawberry Episode
star
7.43
7 votes

#7 - Strawberry Episode

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/14/2000

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.

Directors: 堤幸彦
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6th Channel Episode
star
7.00
3 votes

#8 - 6th Channel Episode

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/19/2000

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.

Directors: 堤幸彦
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Yōhachi Episode
star
7.00
2 votes

#9 - Yōhachi Episode

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/2/2000

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.

Directors: 伊佐野英樹
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Kyūshū Island Episode
star
4.50
2 votes

#10 - Kyūshū Island Episode

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/9/2000

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

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Jutte Episode
star
4.50
2 votes

#11 - Jutte Episode

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/16/2000

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.

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