Review of Ikebukuro West Gate Park

What should we know before watching this anime? First, there is no mystery here at all. Secondly, although it is indeed a crime drama, there's not much thriller here. It is a crime detective in which a troubleshooter Majima Makoto, who is a friend of the leaders of local gangs, investigates different criminal incidents to resolve conflicts and to save tranquility in Ikebukuro. So, let's disassemble this anime point by point. 1. Plot. How I told before, main character Majima Makoto is the troubleshooter, who acts as an intermediary between various semi-criminal gangs and the police. At first sight, the conflicts he resolves are not connected. Thefirst 10 episodes can be viewed as separate, unrelated. Only at the end of the series the plot become integral, separate episodes add up to a single plot. On the way to the final – I do not say, is it happy or not – there will be many scandals, intrigues, investigations. I can say that the denouement seems logical and it is really difficult to predict. I did not predict the denouement.
Plot – 9 points.

2. Characters. Of course, the main protagonist is elaborate better than others. His motives and reasons for actions are clear to me. He acts like a real living person. He evokes sympathy and compassion or even admiration.
Two other main characters and all minor heroes are less elaborate and understandable. However, they are recognizable. They do not merge. For example, Ozaki Kyouichi does not evoke any emotions. But he must. However, it does not interfere with the plot.
Characters – 7 points.

3. Animation, Art. It does not evoke rejection. Fights probably look boring, but realistic. Although the faces, (with the exception of the main character) all seem familiar. It also does not interfere with the plot. We are not bothered by the repetitive faces in the movies, are we?
Animation – 7 points.

4. Music. Well, it exists. I am not good at music for anime. I found a track from the ending theme for myself.

5. In conclusion. Would I recommend watching this anime? Of course. But not for those who want something like Durarara!! IWGP is not so humorous, mystical, emotional. It's a completely different genre. I would recommend this anime to detective lovers. You will definitely enjoy it!
Enjoyment – 9 points.