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All Episodes of Patlabor: Early Days

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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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Season 1

6.9/1063 votes
Second Unit, Move Out!
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/25/1988
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.
Director: Mamoru Oshii, Koji Sawai
Writer: Kazunori Ito
7.1/1057 votes
Long Shot
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/25/1988
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.
Director: Mamoru Oshii, Ryutaro Nakamura
Writer: Kazunori Ito
6.7/1054 votes
The 450 Million-Year-Old Trap
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/25/1988
A creature from a genetic experiment escapes into Tokyo bay and its up to the Labors to put a stop to it's rampage.
Director: Mamoru Oshii, Koji Sawai
Writer: Kazunori Ito
7.3/1050 votes
The Tragedy of L
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 9/25/1988
During a routine hostage rescue, the recruits use excessive force and are punished by being sent back to the training academy.
Director: Mamoru Oshii, Ryutaro Nakamura
Writer: Kazunori Ito
7.6/1053 votes
The SV2's Longest Day (1)
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 11/10/1988
During the SV2's vacation, the Decisive Action Unit implements a siege on Tokyo.
Director: Mamoru Oshii, Koji Sawai, Juro Sugimura
Writer: Kazunori Ito
7.4/1051 votes
The SV2's Longest Day (2)
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 12/10/1988
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
6.9/1047 votes
SV2, to the North!
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 6/25/1989
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?
Director: Naoyuki Yoshinaga, Koji Sawai
Writer: Kazunori Ito