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.
The 1987–1989 Japan Window
104 Japan seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Patlabor: The Mobile Police sits at position #34.
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The 1980s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 1980s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Patlabor: The Mobile Police premiered. 280 total titles in this decade from Japan.
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 |
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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.