Synopsis

As the human race evolves, so does its technology. Engineers have successfully created robots dubbed "Labors" for mass distribution, utilized by society for a number of everyday tasks. However, there are criminals who manage to get their hands on these Labors, using them for their own nefarious means. To combat this new form of delinquency, police around the world begin using "Patrol Labors" or "Patlabors" to put a stop to Labor-related crimes. Rookie police officer Noa Izumi is drafted into a special Patlabor unit, getting her own mechanical suit to fight crime. Naming this machine Alphonse, Izumi works tirelessly alongside her peers to keep civilization safe from those who would use this advanced technology to harm others. As Izumi becomes further ingrained within her unit, she must also learn how to navigate both her social and professional spheres with grace and wit. She befriends the aloof Asuma Shinohara, fellow pilot Isao Oota, and the other members of her brigade as she helps them to combat conspiratorial plots, workplace revolts, and supernatural beings. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Episodes

7 episodes
  1. 7 Go North, SV2! 特車隊、北へ 25 Jun 1989
  2. 6 The SV2's Longest Day (Part 2) 二課の一番長い日(後編) 10 Dec 1988
  3. 5 The SV2's Longest Day (Part 1) 二課の一番長い日(前編) 10 Nov 1988
  4. 4 The Tragedy of L Lの悲劇 25 Sep 1988
  5. 3 The 450-Million-Year-Old Trap 4億5千万年の罠 25 Jul 1988
  6. 2 Longshot ロングショット 25 Jun 1988
  7. 1 Second Unit, Move Out! 第2小隊出動せよ 25 Apr 1988

Characters & Staff

Jitsuyama, Tsuyoshi
Supporting
Mahito Tsujimura (Japanese)
Kaiho
Supporting
Toshihiko Kojima (Japanese)

Information

Japanese 機動警察パトレイバー
Studios Studio Deen
Source Original
Licensors Central Park Media, Maiden Japan
Rating 7.3
Aired 25 Apr 1988 – 25 Jun 1989
Synonyms Patlabor The Mobile Police: The Original Series, Kido Keisatsu Patlabor: Early Days, Mobile Police Patlabor

Last updated: 04 Sep 2026