Ikebukuro West Gate Park

A scrappy urban mystery that pulls you through neon streets and gang tensions with youthful energy and a steady undercurrent of danger.

Created by

Akira Toba, Kazuki Kawagoe

Genres

Animation, Mystery, Drama

Starring

Kentaro Kumagai, Koki Uchiyama, Reiou Tsuchida

Overview

The story revolves around 20-year-old Makoto, who frequently gets involved in highly dangerous situations, usually against his own judgment. Along for the ride are his best buddies Shun, Masa, and Takashi, the enigmatic leader of a local gang in Ikebukuro.

How it feels

Tense, dark, earnest and melancholic. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Crime, friendship, coming-of-age, loyalty

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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