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Patlabor: Early Days (1988)

7.4 1 season 7 episodes Ended

AnimationSci-Fi & FantasyComedy

In the future, rapidly advancing technology gives birth to giant robots known as "Labors," so named for their usefulness in heavy industry. However, this also gives rise to "Labor crimes," resulting the the need for a new branch of law enforcement equipped with and dedicated to the policing of Labors. When Izumi Noa, a female police officer, becomes the newest recruit of Special Vehicles Division 2, she and her top of the line "Patrol Labor" (or "Patlabor") Alphonse are swept into a series of adventures featuring crazed construction workers, eco-terrorists, and sea monsters.

Watch S1 E1 Latest: S1 E7

Seasons & episodes

Second Unit, Move Out!Apr 25, 1988 · 25m

With the impending shipment of three new labors stuck in traffic, the new recruits must make do with two older labors to defeat a formidabl…

Long ShotJun 25, 1988 · 25m

As the arrival date of the mayor of New York City draws near, the Labor unit, with the help of exchange officer Sgt. Kanuka Clancy, set up…

The 450 Million-Year-Old TrapJul 25, 1988 · 25m

A creature from a genetic experiment escapes into Tokyo bay and its up to the Labors to put a stop to it's rampage.

The Tragedy of LSep 25, 1988 · 25m

During a routine hostage rescue, the recruits use excessive force and are punished by being sent back to the training academy.

The SV2's Longest Day (1)Nov 10, 1988 · 25m

During the SV2's vacation, the Decisive Action Unit implements a siege on Tokyo.

The SV2's Longest Day (2)Dec 10, 1988 · 25m

Goto sets forth a plan using the Labors and SV2 to deceive and out wit Mr. Kai and end his siege over Tokyo.

SV2, to the North!Jun 25, 1989 · 25m

A truck carrying a mysterious container from Germany is smuggled into Japan. After it is stolen twice and heads across Japan, the SV2 are d…

Cast

Mina TominagaNoa Izumi (voice)

Ryusuke OhbayashiKiichi Gotou (voice)

Michihiro IkemizuIsao Oota (voice)

Osamu SakaSeitarou Sakaki (voice)

Toshio FurukawaAsuma Shinohara (voice)

Issei FutamataMikiyasu Shinshi (voice)