Patlabor: The New Files 1990
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What is Patlabor: The New Files?
Patlabor: The New Files is a television series that follows the Special Vehicles Division 2. This division is equipped with Ingram Patrol Labor robots, also known as Patlabors.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1990
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 16
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 22, 1990
- Last aired
- Apr 23, 1992
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Genres
- Animation
- Updated
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Overview
Patlabor: The New Files is a television series that follows the Special Vehicles Division 2. This division is equipped with Ingram Patrol Labor robots, also known as Patlabors. The team, led by Captain Goto, uses their Ingram robots to battle crime in Tokyo city. In addition to their professional duties, the officers also deal with their personal lives. The series also explores supernatural themes. The team's experiences with crime and the supernatural are central to the show's narrative.
Should you watch it?
“Tokyo’s Special Vehicles Division 2 fights crime with giant robots while confronting personal and supernatural challenges.”
- Exciting robot-powered crime battles
- Blend of personal drama and supernatural elements
- May feel episodic due to varied personal and supernatural plots
Watch it if you enjoy sci‑fi action series that mix robot combat with character‑driven stories.
The series features moderate violence and supernatural themes, suitable for mature teens and older.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 16 episodes
- E1 Griffon Resurrected Nov 22, 1990
- E2 A Miserable Day Dec 25, 1990
- E3 SCHAFT's Counterattack Jan 24, 1991
- E4 Viewer Rate 90% Feb 21, 1991
- E5 The Greatest Showdown in History Apr 25, 1991
- E6 Black Trinary May 23, 1991
- E7 Game Over Jun 23, 1991
- E8 The Seven Days of Fire Jul 25, 1991
- E9 Versus Aug 22, 1991
- E10 It's Called Amnesia Sep 26, 1991
- E11 The Day Goma Came in from the Rain Nov 21, 1991
- E12 Two in Karuizawa Dec 19, 1991
- E13 The Dungeon Again Jan 23, 1992
- E14 Snow Rondo Feb 20, 1992
- E15 The Girl Who Came from the Stars Mar 19, 1992
- E16 All Quiet at the Second Unit Apr 23, 1992
Frequently asked questions
What is the main focus of the series?
It follows Special Vehicles Division 2 and their Ingram Patrol Labor robots as they battle crime in Tokyo.
Do the episodes explore the characters' personal lives?
Yes, the crew’s personal lives are addressed alongside their policing missions.
Is there a supernatural element in the show?
The team encounters supernatural phenomena as part of their duties.
What genre does Patlabor: The New Files belong to?
It is an animated action series with sci‑fi and drama elements.
Is this series part of the Patlabor franchise?
Yes, it continues the story of the Patlabor robots under the title Patlabor: The New Files.