TV series
Patlabor: Early Days
1988–1989, Japanese.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 7
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1989
Too new to call
Not enough people have rated it yet for a verdict.
Seen it? Give your verdict.
Saved privately on this device.
Where to watch Patlabor: Early Days
Patlabor: Early Days isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet.
No streaming listings yet. Search JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E7: SV2, to the North!
Aired 25 June 1989
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 25 April 1988
- Last aired
- 25 June 1989
- Original title
- 機動警察パトレイバー
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Video
Check ratings elsewhere
News & fan talk
What Patlabor: Early Days is based on
Patlabor: Early Days is based on Patlabor, a manga series by Masami Yūki.
Manga series
Patlabor
By Masami Yūki
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
If you liked Patlabor: Early Days
Doraemon
TV · 2005 · 8.1/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
Birdy the Mighty: Decode
TV · 2008 · 7.1/10
NewRecommended by TMDB viewers
Inspector Gadget
TV · 1983 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickRecommended by TMDB viewers
Astro Boy
TV · 1980 · 7.8/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Medabots
TV · 1999 · 8.3/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
Dr. Slump
TV · 1981 · 8.0/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
Patlabor: The TV Series
TV · 1989 · 7.1/10
NewRecommended by TMDB viewers
Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040
TV · 1998 · 6.7/10
NewRecommended by TMDB viewers
UFO Robot Grendizer
TV · 1975 · 7.7/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Steel Jeeg
TV · 1975 · 8.5/10
Absolute CinemaRecommended by TMDB viewers
Patlabor: Early Days: quick answers
Is Patlabor: Early Days worth watching?
Patlabor: Early Days doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Patlabor: Early Days are there?
Patlabor: Early Days has 1 season and 7 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Patlabor: Early Days finished?
Yes. Patlabor: Early Days ended in 1989, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Patlabor: Early Days on?
Patlabor: Early Days isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Patlabor: Early Days parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Patlabor: Early Days yet.
What shows are like Patlabor: Early Days?
If you liked Patlabor: Early Days, try Doraemon, Birdy the Mighty: Decode, Inspector Gadget.
What is Patlabor: Early Days based on?
Patlabor: Early Days is based on Patlabor, a manga series by Masami Yūki.