The Best Episodes of Ikebukuro West Gate Park

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   8.7/10(41 votes)

   #1 - Carrot Episode

   S1:E24/21/2000

   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.

   Director:Yukihiko Tsutsumi

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Yukihiko Tsutsumi

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   8.7/10(36 votes)

   #2 - Samurai Episode

   S1:E116/23/2000

   Makoto hides himself away at home as the showdown between Takashi and Kyoichi approaches — until a new development sends him running to the police.

   Director:Yukihiko Tsutsumi

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Yukihiko Tsutsumi

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   8.6/10(35 votes)

   #3 - Yōhachi Episode

   S1:E86/2/2000

   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.

   Director:Hideki Isano

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Hideki Isano

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   8.6/10(36 votes)

   #4 - Kyūshū Island Episode

   S1:E96/9/2000

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

   Director:Yukihiko Tsutsumi

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Yukihiko Tsutsumi

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   8.6/10(35 votes)

   #5 - Jutte Episode

   S1:E106/16/2000

   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.

   Director:Yukihiko Tsutsumi

   Writer:Unknown

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   8.5/10(40 votes)

   #6 - Mandarin Orange Episode

   S1:E34/28/2000

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

   Director:Hideki Isano

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Hideki Isano

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   8.5/10(36 votes)

   #7 - Yōshichi Episode

   S1:E75/26/2000

   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.

   Director:Fuminori Kaneko

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Fuminori Kaneko

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   8.4/10(41 votes)

   #8 - Shiitake Mushroom Episode

   S1:E45/5/2000

   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.

   Director:Fuminori Kaneko

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Fuminori Kaneko

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   8.4/10(39 votes)

   #9 - Gorilla Episode

   S1:E55/12/2000

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

   Director:Yukihiko Tsutsumi

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Yukihiko Tsutsumi

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    8.3/10(35 votes)

    #10 - 6th Channel Episode

    S1:E65/19/2000

    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.

    Director:Yukihiko Tsutsumi

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Yukihiko Tsutsumi

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    8.2/10(42 votes)

    #11 - Strawberry Episode

    S1:E14/14/2000

    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.

    Director:Yukihiko Tsutsumi

    Writer:Unknown

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    Director:Yukihiko Tsutsumi

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