Patlabor: Early Days

Season 1

1988 · 7 episodes · 2h 55m in all

At the end of the 20th century a massive building program is started due to rising sea levels. As part of this building program labor construction robots are built. These robots are not only used for construction though, the new technology also brings forth a new type of crime - Labor Crime. To cope with this new type of crime the police set up a Pat[rol] Labor division: "Special Vehicles, Section 2". What are the Members of the newly established Second Unit supposed to do? They've been ordered to apprehend a terrorist Labor -- and their new Labors are stuck in traffic en route from the factory!

Episodes

1. 

   1. Second Unit, Move Out!

   25 Apr 1988 · 25 min

   With the impending shipment of three new labors stuck in traffic, the new recruits must make do with two older labors to defeat a formidable opponent who is terrorizing the town.

2. 

   2. Long Shot

   25 Jun 1988 · 25 min

   As the arrival date of the mayor of New York City draws near, the Labor unit, with the help of exchange officer Sgt. Kanuka Clancy, set up and prepare reinforcements for the impending attacks from the Terror networks who oppose the Babylon Project.

3. 

   3. The 450 Million-Year-Old Trap

   25 Jul 1988 · 25 min

   A creature from a genetic experiment escapes into Tokyo bay and its up to the Labors to put a stop to it's rampage.

4. 

   4. The Tragedy of L

   25 Sept 1988 · 25 min

   During a routine hostage rescue, the recruits use excessive force and are punished by being sent back to the training academy.

5. 

   5. The SV2's Longest Day (1)

   10 Nov 1988 · 25 min

   During the SV2's vacation, the Decisive Action Unit implements a siege on Tokyo.

6. 

   6. The SV2's Longest Day (2)

   10 Dec 1988 · 25 min

   Goto sets forth a plan using the Labors and SV2 to deceive and out wit Mr. Kai and end his siege over Tokyo.

7. 

   7. SV2, to the North!

   25 Jun 1989 · 25 min

   A truck carrying a mysterious container from Germany is smuggled into Japan. After it is stolen twice and heads across Japan, the SV2 are dispatched out to stop it. Who could be behind this? Is this just a random criminal act or is there something far more sinister in the works?