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Cast
Tomoya Nagase
as Makoto Majima
Ai Kato
as Hikaru Shibusawa
Ken Watanabe
as Yokoyama
Yosuke Kubozuka
as Takashi 'King' Ando
Ryuta Sato
as Mori 'Masa' Masahiro
Aiko Morishita
as Ritsuko Majima
Kenji Sakaguchi
as Yamai 'Doberman' Takeshi
Tomohisa Yamashita
as Shun Mizuno
Kitaro
as Yoshioka Yasushi
Satoshi Tsumabuki
as Fujio 'Saru' Saitō
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2000
Runtime1 Season
LanguageJapanese
CertificationTV-MA
GenresDrama, Crime, Comedy
Votes29
Director—
Writers—
TypeWeb Series
Rating7.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsIkebukuro West Gate Park
About Ikebukuro West Gate Park
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.
Directed by —, Ikebukuro West Gate Park leans on a strong ensemble — Tomoya Nagase, Ai Kato, Ken Watanabe — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2000.
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