
Ikebukuro West Gate Park
On TBS
A stylish, character-driven crime drama set in Tokyo's underworld where a young troublemaker navigates gang politics and personal tragedy with a mix of cool pragmatism and emotional vulnerability.
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.
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Questions people ask
Is Ikebukuro West Gate Park sad? Yes. More sad than 79% of series.
Is Ikebukuro West Gate Park scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.
Does Ikebukuro West Gate Park leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 73% of series.
Is Ikebukuro West Gate Park violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.
Is Ikebukuro West Gate Park easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like Ikebukuro West Gate Park
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Ikebukuro West Gate Park
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Ikebukuro West Gate Park, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Ikebukuro West Gate Park, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Ikebukuro West Gate Park, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































