The BEST episodes written by 石田衣良
#1 - Mandarin Orange Episode
Ikebukuro West Gate Park - Season 1 - Episode 3
After an unexpected reunion with an old friend, Makoto must find the missing daughter of a desperate yakuza boss — or else lose a finger.
#2 - Carrot Episode
Ikebukuro West Gate Park - Season 1 - Episode 2
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 - Yōshichi Episode
Ikebukuro West Gate Park - Season 1 - Episode 7
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.
#4 - Shiitake Mushroom Episode
Ikebukuro West Gate Park - Season 1 - Episode 4
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 - Samurai Episode
Ikebukuro West Gate Park - Season 1 - Episode 11
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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#6 - Strawberry Episode
Ikebukuro West Gate Park - Season 1 - Episode 1
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.
#7 - 6th Channel Episode
Ikebukuro West Gate Park - Season 1 - Episode 6
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.
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#8 - Yōhachi Episode
Ikebukuro West Gate Park - Season 1 - Episode 8
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
Ikebukuro West Gate Park - Season 1 - Episode 9
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
Ikebukuro West Gate Park - Season 1 - Episode 10
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.