S01E01 Strawberry Episode
The carefree Makoto enjoys taking wagers at a bowling alley and getting into mischief with friends in Ikebukuro, where someone evil is on the prowl.
Ikebukuro West Gate Park
S01E06: 6th Channel Episode
When 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.
Overview
Living in an area known for its juvenile crime, 21-year-old Makoto has become a member of a youth gang called the G-Boys. Known for his cool head and ability to get things done, Makoto becomes a key troubleshooter for the gang by diffusing tense situations and keeping his friends out of harm's way. However, the death of his girlfriend and an escalating turf war with a rival gang threaten to be more than Makoto can handle.
Episodes
S01E02 Carrot Episode
Finally 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.
S01E03 Mandarin Orange Episode
After an unexpected reunion with an old friend, Makoto must find the missing daughter of a desperate yakuza boss — or else lose a finger.
S01E04 Shiitake Mushroom Episode
Unable to turn to the police, Chiaki enlists Makoto’s help in protecting her boyfriend from the yakuza after he angers a dangerous drug dealer.
S01E05 Gorilla Episode
A former classmate requests that Makoto help hunt down a creepy stalker who is relentlessly harassing a woman from an amateur voyeur website.
S01E06 6th Channel Episode
When 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.
S01E07 Yōshichi Episode
When Makoto hears about his mother selling some strange tea, he and Shun sneak into a pyramid scheme seminar in disguise to investigate the situation.
S01E08 Yōhachi Episode
A group of aggrieved high school girls accosts Masa at the bowling alley, threatening him and demanding cash for a classmate who needs an abortion.
S01E09 Kyūshū Island Episode
Suspicions turn toward the G-Boys after Kana is stabbed by someone dressed in yellow. Meanwhile, the Black Angels declare war in Ikebukuro.
S01E10 Jutte Episode
Takashi takes more dramatic action in the aftermath of Shun’s tragedy, causing the battle between the G-Boys and the Black Angels to intensify.
S01E11 Samurai Episode
Makoto hides himself away at home as the showdown between Takashi and Kyoichi approaches — until a new development sends him running to the police.
Cast
Tomoya Nagase
Makoto Majima
Ai Kato
Hikaru
Ken Watanabe
Yokoyama
Yosuke Kubozuka
Takashi – King of G-Boys
Kenji Sakaguchi
Yamai
Ryuta Sato
Masa
Tomohisa Yamashita
Shun
Satoshi Tsumabuki
Fujio 'Saru' Saitō
Kitaro
Yoshioka
Aiko Morishita
Ritsuko Majima
Sadawo Abe
Hamaguchi
Koyuki
Kana Matsui
