Patlabor: Early Days
“Target, Lock On!”
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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About Patlabor: Early Days
Patlabor: Early Days is a 1988 Japanese-language animation, sci-fi & fantasy and comedy series. The cast is led by Mina Tominaga, Ryusuke Ohbayashi, Michihiro Ikemizu. It spans 1 season and 7 episodes and has concluded.
Patlabor: Early Days was produced by Studio Deen and Headgear and made in Japan. It was first aired on April 25, 1988.
- First aired
- April 25, 1988
- Last aired
- June 25, 1989
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (7 episodes)
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Studio Deen, Headgear
Patlabor: Early Days cast & crew
The cast features Mina Tominaga as Noa Izumi (voice), Ryusuke Ohbayashi as Kiichi Gotou (voice), Michihiro Ikemizu as Isao Oota (voice), Osamu Saka as Seitarou Sakaki (voice), Toshio Furukawa as Asuma Shinohara (voice), and Issei Futamata as Mikiyasu Shinshi (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Kenji Kawai and it was produced by Taro Maki.
Is Patlabor: Early Days worth watching?
With 1 season and 7 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy animation, sci-fi & fantasy, and comedy, Patlabor: Early Days is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Patlabor: Early Days
Mina Tominaga
Noa Izumi (voice)
Ryusuke Ohbayashi
Kiichi Gotou (voice)
Michihiro Ikemizu
Isao Oota (voice)
Osamu Saka
Seitarou Sakaki (voice)
Toshio Furukawa
Asuma Shinohara (voice)
Issei Futamata
Mikiyasu Shinshi (voice)
Patlabor: Early Days — FAQs
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▸What language is Patlabor: Early Days in?
Patlabor: Early Days is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Patlabor: Early Days are there?
Patlabor: Early Days has 1 season with 7 episodes in total.
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