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Release Year1988
Runtime1 Season
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresAnimation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy
Votes25
Director—
Writers—
TypeWeb Series
Rating7.4 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsPatlabor: Early Days
About Patlabor: Early Days
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.
Directed by —, Patlabor: Early Days leans on a strong ensemble — Mina Tominaga, Ryusuke Ohbayashi, Michihiro Ikemizu — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The series landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 1988.
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