8.2/1037 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
8.8/1035 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
8.8/1034 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
8.7/1035 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
8.7/1033 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
8.4/1030 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
8.7/1031 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
8.9/1030 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
8.7/1031 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
8.8/1030 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
8.8/1032 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
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 37 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".