Patlabor: The Mobile Police
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.
Overview
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.
Taro Maki
Producer
Episodes
1. Second Unit, Move Out!
With the impending shipment of three new labors stuck in traffic, the new recruits must make do with two older labors to defeat a formidable opponent who is terrorizing the town.
2. Long Shot
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 and prepare reinforcements for the impending attacks from the Terror networks who oppose the Babylon Project.
3. The 450 Million-Year-Old Trap
A creature from a genetic experiment escapes into Tokyo bay and its up to the Labors to put a stop to it's rampage.
Cast & Crew
Mina Tominaga
Noa Izumi (voice)
Ryusuke Ohbayashi
Kiichi Gotou (voice)
Michihiro Ikemizu
Isao Oota (voice)
Osamu Saka
Seitarou Sakaki (voice)
Toshio Furukawa
Asuma Shinohara (voice)
Issei Futamata
Mikiyasu Shinshi (voice)
