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The Best Episodes of Ikebukuro West Gate Park Season 1

Every episode of Ikebukuro West Gate Park Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Ikebukuro West Gate Park Season 1!

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...
Genres:DramaCrimeComedyAction & Adventure
Network:TBS

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Strawberry Episode" is the best rated episode of "Ikebukuro West Gate Park" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 36 votes. Directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi and written by N/A, it aired on 4/14/2000. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Carrot Episode".

  • Strawberry Episode
    8.2/1036 votes

    #1 - 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.

    Director: Yukihiko Tsutsumi

    Writer: N/A

  • Carrot Episode
    8.8/1034 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.

    Director: Yukihiko Tsutsumi

    Writer: N/A

  • Mandarin Orange Episode
    8.7/1033 votes

    #3 - 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.

    Director: Hideki Isano

    Writer: N/A

  • Shiitake Mushroom Episode
    8.7/1034 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.

    Director: Fuminori Kaneko

    Writer: N/A

  • Gorilla Episode
    8.7/1032 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.

    Director: Yukihiko Tsutsumi

    Writer: N/A

  • 6th Channel Episode
    8.5/1028 votes

    #6 - 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.

    Director: Yukihiko Tsutsumi

    Writer: N/A

  • Yōshichi Episode
    8.7/1029 votes

    #7 - 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.

    Director: Fuminori Kaneko

    Writer: N/A

  • Yōhachi Episode
    8.9/1029 votes

    #8 - 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.

    Director: Hideki Isano

    Writer: N/A

  • Kyūshū Island Episode
    8.7/1030 votes

    #9 - 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.

    Director: Yukihiko Tsutsumi

    Writer: N/A

  • Jutte Episode
    8.7/1029 votes

    #10 - 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.

    Director: Yukihiko Tsutsumi

    Writer: N/A

  • Samurai Episode
    8.8/1031 votes

    #11 - 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.

    Director: Yukihiko Tsutsumi

    Writer: N/A