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Ikebukuro West Gate Park

2000Show1 season11 episodesTV-MA

CrimeDrama
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9

A gripping, tense drama series about everyday modern life and crime, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want to half-watch while scrolling · graphic violence bothers you

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Episodes

1 season · 11 episodes · best: S1E11 "The Longest Day In 'Bukuro, June the 23rd" 8.8

Episodes

8.6

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Japanese Crime Drama
  • Youth Gangs
  • Urban Thriller
  • Social Realism
  • Gritty
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Psychological
  • Friendship & Loyalty
  • Dark Themes
  • Investigation

Cast

20 of 20 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Yukihiko Tsutsumi, Fuminori Kaneko, Hideki Isano
Written by
Ira Ishida
Produced by
Akira Isoyama
Music by
Shigekazu Aida, KREVA, Takefumi Haketa

Everyone

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Facts

April 14, 2000 · June 23, 2000 · Ended

First aired
April 14, 2000
Last aired
June 23, 2000
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 11 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Crime, Comedy, Action & Adventure, Mystery
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
119 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream Ikebukuro West Gate Park?"

Questions about Ikebukuro West Gate Park

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Ikebukuro West Gate Park?

Netflix

In the United States, Ikebukuro West Gate Park streams on Netflix. It also streams in 118 other countries.

Is Ikebukuro West Gate Park worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.9).

How long does it take to watch Ikebukuro West Gate Park?

8 h

About 8 hours: 11 episodes in 1 season of about 46 minutes each, aired from 2000 to 2000.

Will Ikebukuro West Gate Park make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (5 of 10) and dark humor (5 of 10).

Is Ikebukuro West Gate Park in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.