Japan Synopsis
機動警察パトレイバー
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.
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Animation + Sci-Fi & Fantasy in Japan
719 Japan titles in our catalog blend the Animation and Sci-Fi & Fantasy genres. Below: the top-rated of them (excluding Patlabor: The Mobile Police itself).
The 1987–1989 Japan Window
Patlabor: The Mobile Police holds position #34 of 104 Japan seriess in the 1987–1989 window, below highlighted by audience rating.
The 1980s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year across the 1980s in Japan, 280 titles in total. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Patlabor: The Mobile Police premiered alongside 32 others.
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 32 other Japan seriess in 1988.
The 741st Japan title from Japan we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1899).
Our Japan catalog contains 4,579 titles in total (1,671 seriess).
Audience Engagement
15 audience reviews — more than 25% of Japan seriess in our index.
Popularity sits at the 29th percentile among Japan seriess.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #1,681 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (63rd percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +0.4 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Animation productions specifically: #1,232 of 2,532 (top 49%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Studio Deen |
| Series Type | Video |
| Seasons / Episodes | 1 / 7 |
| Release Date | April 25, 1988 |
| Official Site | v-storage.bandaivisual.co.jp |
Questions Answered
Who created Patlabor: The Mobile Police?
Patlabor: The Mobile Police was created by Mamoru Oshii, Naoyuki Yoshinaga.
When did Patlabor: The Mobile Police end?
Patlabor: The Mobile Police finished its run with its final episode airing on June 25, 1989.