Ikebukuro West Gate Park SP
This special takes place three years after the end of the original series. Makoto is homeless as a result of his mom selling out their shop and soon becomes involved in a ‘bone smasher’ case, in which someone puts homeless people to sleep and breaks their bones.
Watch online
Click to play
📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 池袋ウエストゲートパークスープの回 |
| Year | 2003 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Drama, Mystery, Crime, Action, Comedy |
| Director | Yukihiko Tsutsumi |
| Runtime | 94 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.0/10 (1 votes) |
📺 Where to Watch
Unfortunately, we couldn't find any official platforms or free sites for this title yet.
Try finding similar movies with our AI-powered search
🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The special constructs a narrative around the social underbelly of Ikebukuro, using a detective plot to explore themes of alienation and hidden urban violence. It relies on the familiar character dynamics but transplants them into a darker, more adult context.
What lingers after viewing is a tense return to a familiar world where humor and brotherhood clash with the ruthless reality of the streets. The reunion feels bittersweet, a forced alliance against a new kind of cruelty. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Yukihiko Tsutsumi
Best Watched
Watch at night, in the mood for a neon-lit detective story with a dash of black humor and early-2000s nostalgia.
🎭 Cast
🎬 Similar Movies
No streaming sources found
💬 Audience Reviews
Audience Score
Write a Review
Quick rating — tap to vote:
Or write a full review: