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.
Cast: Tomoya Nagase, Ai Kato, Ken Watanabe
Season 1
11 episodes
1. Strawberry EpisodeThe carefree Makoto enjoys taking wagers at a bowling alley and getting into mischief with friends in Ikebukuro, where someone evil is on the prowl.TV-MACC59minApr 14, 2000
2. Carrot EpisodeFinally 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.TV-MACC46minApr 21, 2000
3. Mandarin Orange EpisodeAfter an unexpected reunion with an old friend, Makoto must find the missing daughter of a desperate yakuza boss — or else lose a finger.TV-MACC46minApr 28, 2000
4. Shiitake Mushroom EpisodeUnable to turn to the police, Chiaki enlists Makoto’s help in protecting her boyfriend from the yakuza after he angers a dangerous drug dealer.TV-MACC46minMay 5, 2000
5. Gorilla EpisodeA former classmate requests that Makoto help hunt down a creepy stalker who is relentlessly harassing a woman from an amateur voyeur website.TV-MACC46minMay 12, 2000
6. 6th Channel EpisodeWhen 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.TV-MACC46minMay 19, 2000
7. Yōshichi EpisodeWhen Makoto hears about his mother selling some strange tea, he and Shun sneak into a pyramid scheme seminar in disguise to investigate the situation.TV-MACC46minMay 26, 2000
8. Yōhachi EpisodeA group of aggrieved high school girls accosts Masa at the bowling alley, threatening him and demanding cash for a classmate who needs an abortion.TV-MACC46minJun 2, 2000
9. Kyūshū Island EpisodeSuspicions turn toward the G-Boys after Kana is stabbed by someone dressed in yellow. Meanwhile, the Black Angels declare war in Ikebukuro.TV-MACC46minJun 9, 2000
10. Jutte EpisodeTakashi takes more dramatic action in the aftermath of Shun’s tragedy, causing the battle between the G-Boys and the Black Angels to intensify.TV-MACC46minJun 16, 2000
11. Samurai EpisodeMakoto hides himself away at home as the showdown between Takashi and Kyoichi approaches — until a new development sends him running to the police.TV-MACC46minJun 23, 2000
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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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Akira Isoyama
- Studio
- TBS, TBS HOLDINGS, Office Crescendo
Maturity rating
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