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The Best Episodes of Patlabor: The Mobile Police

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

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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: The Mobile Police Season 1 Episode 5 - The SV2's Longest Day (1)
    7.4/10(40 votes)

    #1 - The SV2's Longest Day (1)

    S1:E5

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

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  2. Patlabor: The Mobile Police Season 1 Episode 6 - The SV2's Longest Day (2)
    7.3/10(39 votes)

    #2 - The SV2's Longest Day (2)

    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

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  3. Patlabor: The Mobile Police Season 1 Episode 4 - The Tragedy of L
    7.2/10(37 votes)

    #3 - The Tragedy of L

    S1:E4

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

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  4. Patlabor: The Mobile Police Season 1 Episode 2 - Long Shot
    7.1/10(43 votes)

    #4 - Long Shot

    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.

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  5. Patlabor: The Mobile Police Season 1 Episode 7 - SV2, to the North!
    6.9/10(35 votes)

    #5 - SV2, to the North!

    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?

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  6. Patlabor: The Mobile Police Season 1 Episode 1 - Second Unit, Move Out!
    6.8/10(49 votes)

    #6 - Second Unit, Move Out!

    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.

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  8. Patlabor: The Mobile Police Season 1 Episode 3 - The 450 Million-Year-Old Trap
    6.5/10(40 votes)

    #7 - The 450 Million-Year-Old Trap

    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.

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Best Episodes Summary

"The SV2's Longest Day (1)" is the best rated episode of "Patlabor: The Mobile Police". It scored 7.4/10 based on 40 votes. Directed by Mamoru Oshii, Koji Sawai and written by Kazunori Ito, it aired on 11/10/1988. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The SV2's Longest Day (2)".