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The Best Episodes of Ikebukuro West Gate Park

Every episode of Ikebukuro West Gate Park ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Ikebukuro West Gate Park!

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The story revolves around 20-year-old Makoto, who frequently gets involved in highly dangerous situations, usually against his own judgment. Along for the ride are his best buddies Shun, Masa, and Takashi, the enigmatic leader of

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Ikebukuro West Gate Park Season 1 Episode 4 - Waltz for Baby
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Waltz for Baby

    S1:E4

    A man he’s only just met asks Makoto if he can help him figure out who killed his son five years ago. Thus begins some detective work for Makoto, which ends up digging up things that perhaps should have remained buried in the past.

    Director:Akira Toba
    Writer:Tomoaki Koshida

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  2. Ikebukuro West Gate Park Season 1 Episode 10 - Beastly Reunion
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Beastly Reunion

    S1:E10

    A woman abruptly commissions Makoto to get revenge for an attack that crippled her brother. But the "beast" who attacked him hardly seems savage, so Makoto decides to dig a little deeper on this case.

    Director:Tomoaki Koshida
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Ikebukuro West Gate Park Season 1 Episode 5 - Dragon Tears
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Dragon Tears

    S1:E5

    An advisor for technical intern trainees from China asks Makoto to help him find one of his missing charges. If she isn’t back at her factory in time for an upcoming inspection, it could end up being bad news for everybody.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Ikebukuro West Gate Park Season 1 Episode 9 - Hatred on Parade
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Hatred on Parade

    S1:E9

    The members of the G-Boys are hired to act as bodyguards to a group that opposes ethnic discrimination that is against an opposing group. However, Makoto gets roped into another job about places run by foreign ethnicities are being harassed.

    Director:Kazuki Kawagoe
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Ikebukuro West Gate Park Season 1 Episode 11 - Sunshine Street Civil War, Part 1
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Sunshine Street Civil War, Part 1

    S1:E11

    As tensions rise between the G-Boys and the Red Angels, Makoto finds himself mediating from the middle as usual. But this time the situation is different, and the stakes become much higher than they've ever been.

    Director:Akira Toba
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Ikebukuro West Gate Park Season 1 Episode 12 - Sunshine Street Civil War, Part 2
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Sunshine Street Civil War, Part 2

    S1:E12

    Now on the run from most of his former friends, Makoto has to use all the resources he has left to piece together who's causing so much trouble in Ikebukuro. Chances are, it's the same one who seems to have a personal grudge against him.

    Director:Tomoaki Koshida
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Ikebukuro West Gate Park Season 1 Episode 2 - Nishi Ichibangai Shady Job
    5.3/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Nishi Ichibangai Shady Job

    S1:E2

    There’s a new gang in town, and the word on the street is that they’re acting as enforcers for a local business that treats its employees in highly questionable fashion. It’s up to Makoto and one of said employees to uncover the truth.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Ikebukuro West Gate Park Season 1 Episode 1 - North Gate Smoke Tower
    5.0/10(3 votes)

    #8 - North Gate Smoke Tower

    S1:E1

    A dangerous new drug is on the streets, and its addicts are causing trouble around town. Takashi enlists Makoto’s aid in dealing with the problem, and for Makoto, things soon become personal.

    Director:Tomoaki Koshida
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Ikebukuro West Gate Park Season 1 Episode 3 - ZettaMovier @ Metropolitan Theater
    4.7/10(3 votes)

    #9 - ZettaMovier @ Metropolitan Theater

    S1:E3

    An online content creator asks the G-Boys to provide him with a bodyguard, so Makoto is put on the job. This means he has to learn what video sharing is all about, and that’s just the start of his revealing experience with ongoing online education.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Ikebukuro West Gate Park Season 1 Episode 7 - G-Boys Winter War, Part 2
    4.0/10(2 votes)

    #10 - G-Boys Winter War, Part 2

    S1:E7

    Information about Shadow and his employer trickles in, as Makoto pulls out all the stops to prevent a civil war amongst the G-Boys. Now the question is, how big are the risks he’s willing to take to maintain peace in Ikebukuro?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Ikebukuro West Gate Park Season 1 Episode 8 - Senkawa Fall Out Mother
    4.0/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Senkawa Fall Out Mother

    S1:E8

    Kyouichi suspects one of his fans is having trouble getting by, so he asks Makoto to go check in on her and her young son. Makoto’s mother takes an unexpected interest in the situation as well, and they find there’s more going on than meets the eye.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Ikebukuro West Gate Park Season 1 Episode 6 - G-Boys Winter War, Part 1
    3.5/10(2 votes)

    #12 - G-Boys Winter War, Part 1

    S1:E6

    Someone called Shadow is going around beating up G-Boys, and all the victims happen to be under Hiroto’s command. Hiroto suspects Takashi is responsible, so Makoto has to figure out who hired Shadow before a war breaks out.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"Waltz for Baby" is the best rated episode of "Ikebukuro West Gate Park". It scored 8/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Akira Toba and written by Tomoaki Koshida, it aired on 10/27/2020. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Beastly Reunion".