Episode 1
Strawberry Episode
59m6.0 / 10
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.
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Directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi
TV series
Ikebukuro West Gate Park
2000TV-MA1 season7.4 / 10
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.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Ikebukuro West Gate Park premiered April 14, 2000. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
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.
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Episode 2
Carrot Episode
46m6.0 / 10
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.
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Directed by Yukihiko TsutsumiGuest stars Shun Oguri
Episode 3
Mandarin Orange Episode
46m6.0 / 10
After an unexpected reunion with an old friend, Makoto must find the missing daughter of a desperate yakuza boss — or else lose a finger.
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Directed by Hideki Isano
Episode 4
Shiitake Mushroom Episode
46m6.0 / 10
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.
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Directed by Fuminori Kaneko
Episode 5
Gorilla Episode
46m6.0 / 10
A former classmate requests that Makoto help hunt down a creepy stalker who is relentlessly harassing a woman from an amateur voyeur website.
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Directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi
Episode 6
6th Channel Episode
46m6.0 / 10
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.
Episode credits
Directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi
Episode 7
Yōshichi Episode
46m6.0 / 10
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.
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Directed by Fuminori Kaneko
Episode 8
Yōhachi Episode
46m6.0 / 10
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.
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Directed by Hideki Isano
Episode 9
Kyūshū Island Episode
46m6.0 / 10
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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Directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi
Episode 10
Jutte Episode
46m6.0 / 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.
Episode credits
Directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi
Episode 11
Samurai Episode
46m6.0 / 10finale
Makoto hides himself away at home as the showdown between Takashi and Kyoichi approaches — until a new development sends him running to the police.
Episode credits
Directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
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Cast
Tomoya NagaseMakoto Majima
Ai KatoHikaru Shibusawa
Ken WatanabeYokoyama
Yosuke KubozukaTakashi 'King' Ando
Ryuta SatoMori 'Masa' Masahiro
Aiko MorishitaRitsuko Majima
Kenji SakaguchiYamai 'Doberman' Takeshi
Tomohisa YamashitaShun MizunoCredits
- Written by
- Kankuro Kudo, Ira Ishida
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Miniseries
- Episodes
- 11
- Original language
- Japanese
- Original title
- 池袋ウエストゲートパーク
Networks & production
TBSJapan- TBSJapan
- TBS HOLDINGSJapan
Office CrescendoJapan
Themes
2000sbased on novel or bookbased on young adult novelbowlingcriminal organizationdelinquentfruit shopgang war