About this season
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.
Episodes (11)
1. Strawberry Episode
6.0Aired 14 April 2000 • 59 min
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.
2. Carrot Episode
6.0Aired 21 April 2000 • 46 min
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.
3. Mandarin Orange Episode
6.0Aired 28 April 2000 • 46 min
After an unexpected reunion with an old friend, Makoto must find the missing daughter of a desperate yakuza boss — or else lose a finger.
4. Shiitake Mushroom Episode
6.0Aired 5 May 2000 • 46 min
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.
5. Gorilla Episode
6.0Aired 12 May 2000 • 46 min
A former classmate requests that Makoto help hunt down a creepy stalker who is relentlessly harassing a woman from an amateur voyeur website.
6. 6th Channel Episode
6.0Aired 19 May 2000 • 46 min
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.
7. Yōshichi Episode
6.0Aired 26 May 2000 • 46 min
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.
8. Yōhachi Episode
6.0Aired 2 June 2000 • 46 min
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.
9. Kyūshū Island Episode
6.0Aired 9 June 2000 • 46 min
Suspicions turn toward the G-Boys after Kana is stabbed by someone dressed in yellow. Meanwhile, the Black Angels declare war in Ikebukuro.
10. Jutte Episode
6.0Aired 16 June 2000 • 46 min
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.
11. Samurai Episode
6.0Aired 23 June 2000 • 46 min
Makoto hides himself away at home as the showdown between Takashi and Kyoichi approaches — until a new development sends him running to the police.