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Ikebukuro West Gate Park

Synopsis: Ikebukuro is home to many different businesses and gangs. This includes Makoto Majima: the infamous "problem solver" that mediates between war factions. Makoto knows all the intricacies of the bustling Tokyo district and strives to maintain peace with the G-Boys, which help Makoto solve problems. Led by the charismatic and cruel Takashi walked, the G-Boys is the most influential gang of the whole Ikebukuro.

However, when the new "Red Angels" faction begins to move on the G-Boys lawn, immediate tensions increase between them. With numerous enemies scattered and inside G-Boys, navigating the streets becomes more difficult for Makoto. While continuing to solve problems, he slowly unravels a plot that can trigger a total war and threaten the totality of Ikebukuro.

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- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Manga and Products
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
- FAQ

Information

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Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Ikebukuro West Gate Park
  • Anime Name in Japanese: 池袋ウエストゲートパーク
  • Anime Name in English: Ikebukuro West Gate Park
  • Other names: IWGP

Production information

  • Producers: Desconhecido
  • Licensors: Funimation
  • Studios: Doga Kobo

Anime Information

  • Type: TV
  • Episodes: 12
  • Date: October 6, 2020 - December 22, 2020 - Tuesday at 2100 (JST)
  • Genres: Drama, mystery
  • Subjects: delinquents
  • Target: Seinen

Anime Reviews

  • note: 6.871
  • Popularity: 33442

Video Trailer/Opening

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  • Name: Ikebukuro West Gate Park Trailer/OP
  • Cover: https://skdesu.com/animage/102876.jpg
  • Date: 2023-06-29T07:34:53-03:00

    • Curiosities

    Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Ikebukuro West Gate Park": 

    • The anime is based on a series of Japanese light novels written by Ira Ishida, which were published between 1998 and
    • The protagonist's name, Makoto, is a tribute to the famous Japanese writer Makoto Shiina.
    • The anime presents many references to real places in Ikebukuro, a district of Tokyo, including Ikebukuro West Gate Park Park itself.
    • The opening theme song, "Needle Knot", is played by The Pinballs, which is also originally from Ikebukuro.
    • The anime addresses topics such as gangs, violence and drugs, but also has a strong focus on friendship and loyalty.
    • The anime was produced by Doga Kobo studio, which is known for producing mainly comedy and slice-of-life anime.
    • The anime was directed by Tomoaki Koshida, who also directed the comedy anime "Zombie Land Saga".
    • The anime was released in October 2020 and was broadcast around the world by the anime streaming platform, Crunchyroll.
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    Manga and Products from Ikebukuro West Gate Park

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    Main Characters

    Below is the main characters of: "Ikebukuro West Gate Park"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character: 

    • Makoto Majima (Kouhei Amasaki) - protagonist of the story, a young man who lives in Ikebukuro and gets involved in many cases of crime and mystery.
    • Takashi rode (Ryota Osaka) - Makoto's childhood friend and leader of a biker gang.
    • Haruka (Marie Miyake) - Makoto's friend and owner of a convenience store in Ikebukuro.
    • Hikaru (Natsuki Hanae) - A mysterious young man who gets involved with Makoto in a case of murder.
    • Kyouichi Ozaki (Tomokazu Seki) - Detective investigating the cases in Ikebukuro.
    • Reiichi Kuki (Junichi Suwabe) - Leader of a rival gang from Takashi.
    • Minami (Ai Fairouz) - Girl who works in a coffee and gets involved with Makoto in a case of theft.
    • Saru (Tatsuhisa Suzuki) - Member of the Takashi gang and a childhood friend of Makoto.

    Summary and events

    1. Introduction of the main characters and the scenario of Ikebukuro, a neighborhood of Tokyo.
    2. Appearance of a serial killer who is killing people randomly in Ikebukuro.
    3. Makoto, the protagonist, is unfairly accused of being the serial killer and needs to prove his innocence.
    4. Makoto discovers that the true serial killer is a member of a local gang, the G-Boys.
    5. Makoto gets involved with the gang and begins to help them in their illegal activities.
    6. The rivalry between the g-boys and another gang, the Red Angels, intensifies.
    7. Makoto discovers that G-Boys leader King is planning a big blow to steal a casino.
    8. Makoto tries to prevent the blow, but ends up being betrayed by the G-Boys themselves.
    9. Makoto is saved by a friend and can prove his innocence in relation to the murders.
    10. King is arrested and the G-Boys dissolve, while Makoto decides to move on with his life.

    What happens in the end?

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    Unfortunately, Ikebukuro West Gate Park's manga is still underway and there is no definitive ending for the story. The anime also does not have a conclusive ending, leaving many questions open.

    Games, Movies, OVAs and Specials

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    Meaning of Ikebukuro West Gate Park

    Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

    池袋ウエストゲートパーク
    • 池袋 (Ikebukuro) - a neighborhood in Tokyo, Japan
    • ウエストゲート (West Gate) - west door
    • パーク (Park) - park
    The anime "池袋ウエストゲ ゲパ パパ パ" (Ikebukuro West Gate Park) is based on a series of Japanese novels written by Ira Ishida. The story takes place in the Ikebukuro neighborhood of Tokyo, and follows the life of Makoto Majima, a young man who gets involved in various illegal activities and gang problems. The name of the anime refers to the place where history unfolds, the park located near the west door of Ikebukuro.

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    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

    Ikebukuro West Gate Park has a total of 12 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
    You can watch the anime Ikebukuro West Gate Park on Crunchyroll, Netflix, or any other streaming site where the work is available. Availability will depend on your current location.
    The decision to produce new seasons of the anime Ikebukuro West Gate Park usually depends on various factors, such as DVD/Blu-ray sales, merchandise, popularity of the original material. This information can be found throughout the page. The anime's popularity reached on "MyAnimeList" the following number of members: 33442