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The Best Episodes of Patlabor: Early Days

Every episode of Patlabor: Early Days ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Patlabor: Early Days!

Binge this in 2h 55m•Peaking at 7.6/10

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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Patlabor: Early Days Season 1 Episode 5 - The SV2's Longest Day (1)
    7.6/10(53 votes)

    S1:E5

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

    Directors:Mamoru Oshii, Koji Sawai, Juro Sugimura
    Writer:Kazunori Ito

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  2. Patlabor: Early Days Season 1 Episode 6 - The SV2's Longest Day (2)
    7.4/10(51 votes)

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Ichiro Itano
    Writer:Kazunori Ito

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  3. Patlabor: Early Days Season 1 Episode 4 - The Tragedy of L
    7.3/10(50 votes)

    S1:E4

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

    Directors:Mamoru Oshii, Ryutaro Nakamura
    Writer:Kazunori Ito

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  4. Patlabor: Early Days Season 1 Episode 2 - Long Shot
    7.1/10(57 votes)

    S1:E2

    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.

    Directors:Mamoru Oshii, Ryutaro Nakamura
    Writer:Kazunori Ito

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  5. Patlabor: Early Days Season 1 Episode 1 - Second Unit, Move Out!
    6.9/10(63 votes)

    S1:E1

    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.

    Directors:Mamoru Oshii, Koji Sawai
    Writer:Kazunori Ito

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  6. Patlabor: Early Days Season 1 Episode 7 - SV2, to the North!
    6.9/10(47 votes)

    S1:E7

    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?

    Directors:Naoyuki Yoshinaga, Koji Sawai
    Writer:Kazunori Ito

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  7. Patlabor: Early Days Season 1 Episode 3 - The 450 Million-Year-Old Trap
    6.7/10(54 votes)

    S1:E3

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

    Directors:Mamoru Oshii, Koji Sawai
    Writer:Kazunori Ito

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Best Episodes Summary

"The SV2's Longest Day (1)" is the best rated episode of "Patlabor: Early Days". It scored 7.6/10 based on 53 votes. Directed by Mamoru Oshii, Koji Sawai, Juro Sugimura and written by Kazunori Ito, it aired on 11/10/1988. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "The SV2's Longest Day (2)".