Storyline

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.

First Aired

2000-04-14
Last Aired

2000-06-23
Creator
Genre

Drama, Crime, Comedy, Action & Adventure
Seasons

1
Episodes

11
Status

Ended
Language

日本語
Network

TBS

Keywords:

japan bowling yakuza gang war gangster delinquent youth gang tokyo, japan criminal organization fruit shop

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Season 1

1. Strawberry Episode

The carefree Makoto enjoys taking wagers at a bowling alley and getting into mischief with friends in ...More

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.Less

59mins 2000-04-14

2. Carrot Episode

Finally free from police custody, Makoto hears about Rika’s part-time job dating men for money and the...More

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.Less

46mins 2000-04-21

3. Mandarin Orange Episode

After an unexpected reunion with an old friend, Makoto must find the missing daughter of a desperate y...More

After an unexpected reunion with an old friend, Makoto must find the missing daughter of a desperate yakuza boss — or else lose a finger.Less

46mins 2000-04-28

4. Shiitake Mushroom Episode

Unable to turn to the police, Chiaki enlists Makoto’s help in protecting her boyfriend from the yakuza...More

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.Less

46mins 2000-05-05

5. Gorilla Episode

A former classmate requests that Makoto help hunt down a creepy stalker who is relentlessly harassing ...More

A former classmate requests that Makoto help hunt down a creepy stalker who is relentlessly harassing a woman from an amateur voyeur website.Less

46mins 2000-05-12

6. 6th Channel Episode

When a precocious boy Makoto knows from the streets of Ikebukuro is kidnapped, the boy’s mother asks M...More

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.Less

46mins 2000-05-19

7. Yōshichi Episode

When Makoto hears about his mother selling some strange tea, he and Shun sneak into a pyramid scheme s...More

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.Less

46mins 2000-05-26

8. Yōhachi Episode

A group of aggrieved high school girls accosts Masa at the bowling alley, threatening him and demandin...More

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.Less

46mins 2000-06-02

9. Kyūshū Island Episode

Suspicions turn toward the G-Boys after Kana is stabbed by someone dressed in yellow. Meanwhile, the B...More

Suspicions turn toward the G-Boys after Kana is stabbed by someone dressed in yellow. Meanwhile, the Black Angels declare war in Ikebukuro.Less

46mins 2000-06-09

10. Jutte Episode

Takashi takes more dramatic action in the aftermath of Shun’s tragedy, causing the battle between the ...More

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.Less

46mins 2000-06-16

11. Samurai Episode

Makoto hides himself away at home as the showdown between Takashi and Kyoichi approaches — until a new...More

Makoto hides himself away at home as the showdown between Takashi and Kyoichi approaches — until a new development sends him running to the police.Less