Patlabor WXIII the Movie
2002, Japanese. Directed by Fumihiko Takayama & Takuji Endo.
Stillborn terror strikes from Tokyo Bay.
Set in the year 2000, when the level of Labor accidents begin to escalate around Tokyo Bay, police detectives Kusumi and Hata are assigned to investigate. What they discover leads to a series of government cover-ups, conspiracy concerning a new biological weapon entitled WXIII-Wasted Thirteen and a tragic, personal connection to Hata. The only hope to stop this threat is to cooperate with the military and lead WXIII into a showdown with the Labors of Special Vehicle Division 2.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Patlabor WXIII the Movie isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 March 2002.
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Cast & crew
- Fumihiko TakayamaDirector
- Takuji EndoDirector
- Hiroaki HirataDetective Shinichiro Hata (voice)
- Katsuhiko WatabikiSenior Detective Takeshi Kusumi (voice)
- Atsuko TanakaSaeko Misaki (voice)
- Ryusuke OhbayashiKiichi Gotoh (voice)
- Mina TominagaNoa Izumi (voice)
- Toshio FurukawaAsuma Shinohara (voice)
- Michihiro IkemizuIsao Ota (voice)
- Akimasa OmoriPatrol Department Manager Yamadera (voice)
- Daisuke GoriHiromi Yamazaki (voice)
- Issei FutamataMikiyasu Shinshi (voice)
- Junpei MoritaColonel Goro Ishihara (voice)
- Masaru IkedaOhsumi (voice)
Details
- Released
- 30 March 2002
- Original title
- WXIII 機動警察パトレイバー
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Masami Yuki, Miki Tori
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What Patlabor WXIII the Movie is based on
Patlabor WXIII the Movie is based on Patlabor, a manga series by Masami Yūki.
Manga series
Patlabor
By Masami Yūki
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Patlabor WXIII the Movie: quick answers
What should I watch before Patlabor WXIII the Movie?
Watch Patlabor: The Movie (1989) and Patlabor 2: The Movie (1993) first.
Is Patlabor WXIII the Movie worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 54 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Patlabor WXIII the Movie?
Patlabor WXIII the Movie runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does Patlabor WXIII the Movie have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Patlabor WXIII the Movie. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Patlabor WXIII the Movie parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Patlabor WXIII the Movie is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Patlabor WXIII the Movie on?
Patlabor WXIII the Movie isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 March 2002. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Patlabor WXIII the Movie?
If you liked Patlabor WXIII the Movie, try Patlabor 2: The Movie, Appleseed: Ex Machina, Mazinger Z: Infinity.
Who directed Patlabor WXIII the Movie?
Patlabor WXIII the Movie (2002) was directed by Fumihiko Takayama and Takuji Endo and stars Hiroaki Hirata, Katsuhiko Watabiki, Atsuko Tanaka.
What is Patlabor WXIII the Movie based on?
Patlabor WXIII the Movie is based on Patlabor, a manga series by Masami Yūki.