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Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor: On Television

Synopsis: In the future, Advanced Robotics has created heavy robots ("works") for use in a variety of functions: construction, fires, military and more. However, although robots are only machines, their operators are also only human - and humans sometimes turn to crime. As a heavy unit of work can be a dangerous weapon, police of the future should fight fire with fire, using advanced patrol labor units, "Patlars". This is the history of the second division of special vehicles, a heterogeneous crew of Patlabor police and women doing their best to combat crime and live a normal life.
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Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Meaning
- Related
Information
Anime Names
- Anime Name: Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor: On Television
- Anime Name in Japanese: 機動警察パトレイバー ON TELEVISION
- Anime Name in English: Patlabor The Mobile Police - The TV Series
- Other names: Kido Keisatsu Patlabor, Mobile Police Patlabor ON TELEVISION
Production information
- Producers: Tohokushinsha Film Corporation
- Licensors: Central Park Media, Maiden Japan
- Studios: Sunrise
Anime Information
- Type: TV
- Episodes: 47
- Date: October 11, 1989 - September 26, 1990
- Genres: Comedy, science fiction
- Subjects: Detective, mecha
- Target: Seinen
External Links
Anime Reviews
- Rating: 7.671
- Popularity: 9181
Video Trailer/Opening
Curiosities
- The anime Patlabor was created by Masami Yuki, who is also known for being the creator of the Mobile Police Patlabor manga.
- The name "Patlabor" is an abbreviation of "patrol labor", which means "patrol work" in English.
- Patlabor's story takes place in the near future, where giant robots are used to help police in their daily tasks.
- The main character of the series is the Noa Izumi robot pilot, who is one of the few women on the Patlabor team.
- The Patlabor television series was originally aired in Japan between 1989 and 1990, and had a total of 47 episodes.
- In addition to the television series, Patlabor has also been adapted to several movies and original video animations).
- Anime Patlabor is known for its intelligent humor and realistic approach to technology and politics.
Main Characters
- Noa Izumi (Minina Tominaga) - A young mecha pilot who is in love with her work and always seeks to improve her skills.
- ASUMA SHINOHARA (Osamu Saka) - A veteran of the Patlabor team who is responsible for training the new recruits.
- KANUKA CLACY (Daisuke Gouri) - An American policeman who joins the Patlabor team to help fight crime.
- GOTOH KIICHI (TESSHO GENDA) - Team head Patlabor, who is known for his wisdom and leadership skill.
- SHIGEO SHIBA (Issei Futamata) - A mecha engineer who is responsible for keeping Patlars in good working order.
- Hiromi Yamazaki (Michihiro Ikemiizu) - A young mecha pilot who is known for his combat skill.
- Mikiyasu Shinshi (Taro Arakawa) - A scientist who works in creating new technologies for Patlars.
- Takeo Kumagami (Miho Yoshida) - A police officer who is responsible for maintaining order in the Patlabor department.
Summary and events
- The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Traffic Patrol Division is equipped with giant robots called "Labors".
- Patlabor's team is formed, including NOA Izumi pilot and mechanic Shigeo Shiba.
- The team faces several incidents involving uncontrolled labors, including an attack on a nuclear power plant and a kidnapping of an airplane.
- The team discovers that incidents are caused by a computer virus that infects labor systems.
- They discover that the virus was created by a terrorist group that seeks to destabilize the Japanese government.
- The team works to prevent the terrorist group's plans and save Tokyo city from an attack with a giant work.
- In the end, the team manages to defeat the giant labor and the terrorist group is arrested.
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Meaning of Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor: On Television
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機動警察パトレイバー ON TELEVISION
- 機動警察 (Kidou Keisatsu) - Mobile Police
- パトレイバー (Patoreibaa) - Patlabor (short for Patrol Labor, meaning "patrol work")
- ON TELEVISION - On TV
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