Patlabor: Early Days 1988
“Target, Lock On!”
What is Patlabor: Early Days?
Patlabor: Early Days is a television series first released in 1988. Catalogued under Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 7
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 25, 1988
- Genres
- Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy
- Updated
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Patlabor: Early Days is a television series first released in 1988. Catalogued under Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy. Status: Ended. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A rookie cop teams up with a high‑tech robot to tackle bizarre labor crimes.”
- Unique blend of futuristic robot action and humor
- Engaging police procedural with quirky cases
- Humor may not appeal to all viewers
Watch it if you enjoy lighthearted sci‑fi adventures featuring robots and quirky crime cases.
The series is PG‑rated, offering a light, comedic tone suitable for general audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 7 episodes
- E1 Second Unit, Move Out! Apr 25, 1988
- E2 Long Shot Jun 25, 1988
- E3 The 450 Million-Year-Old Trap Jul 25, 1988
- E4 The Tragedy of L Sep 25, 1988
- E5 The SV2's Longest Day (1) Nov 10, 1988
- E6 The SV2's Longest Day (2) Dec 10, 1988
- E7 SV2, to the North! Jun 25, 1989
Frequently asked questions
Who is the series' main protagonist?
Izumi Noa, a female police officer, is the newest recruit of Special Vehicles Division 2.
What are 'Labors' in the show?
Labors are giant robots created by advanced technology, used for heavy industry and other tasks.
What does Patlabor refer to?
Patlabor is the nickname for the Patrol Labor robot Alphonse that Izumi operates.
What types of adversaries appear in the series?
The team encounters crazed construction workers, eco‑terrorists, and sea monsters.
What genre and rating does the series have?
It is an animated sci‑fi, fantasy, and comedy series with a PG rating.