Patlabor: Early Days

A light, character-driven police procedural with giant robots, balancing quirky workplace comedy and mild sci-fi action.

Created by

Juro Sugimura, Koji Sawai

Genres

Animation, Sci-fi & fantasy, Comedy

Starring

Mina Tominaga, Ryusuke Ohbayashi, Michihiro Ikemizu

Tagline

Target, Lock On!

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.

How it feels

Light, satirical, warm and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Work, technology, crime, friendship

Content

Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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