Ikebukuro West Gate Park (1000) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

1000 · 288 mins · Japanese

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Directed by

Tomoaki Koshida, Akira Toba

Starring

Natsuki Hanae, Jun'ichi Suwabe, Takahiro Sakurai, Ayumu Murase, Koki Uchiyama, Nobuyuki Hiyama

The story follows 20‑year‑old Makoto, who habitually finds himself thrust into perilous situations despite his better judgment. He navigates these crises alongside his close friends Shun and Masa, and with Takashi—a mysterious leader of a local Ikebukuro gang—whose presence adds intrigue to the youthful, gritty backdrop of the district.