Series · 1988 – 1989 · Animation
Target, Lock On!
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 a new branch of law enforcement equipped with and dedicated to the policing of Labors. When Izumi Noa, a female police officer, becomes the newest recruit of Special Vehicles Division 2, she and her top of the line "Patrol Labor" (or "Patlabor") Alphonse are swept into a series of adventures featuring crazed construction workers, eco-terrorists, and sea monsters.
1 season · 7 episodes

Episode 01
Second Unit, Move Out!
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.

Episode 02
Long Shot
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.

Episode 03
The 450 Million-Year-Old Trap
A creature from a genetic experiment escapes into Tokyo bay and its up to the Labors to put a stop to it's rampage.

Episode 04
The Tragedy of L
During a routine hostage rescue, the recruits use excessive force and are punished by being sent back to the training academy.

Episode 05
The SV2's Longest Day (1)
During the SV2's vacation, the Decisive Action Unit implements a siege on Tokyo.

Episode 06
The SV2's Longest Day (2)
Goto sets forth a plan using the Labors and SV2 to deceive and out wit Mr. Kai and end his siege over Tokyo.

Episode 07
SV2, to the North!
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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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 a new branch of law enforcement equipped with and dedicated to the policing of Labors. When Izumi Noa, a female police officer, becomes the newest recruit of Special Vehicles Division 2, she and her top of the line "Patrol Labor" (or "Patlabor") Alphonse are swept into a series of adventures featuring crazed construction workers, eco-terrorists, and sea monsters.
6 principal cast
Patlabor: Early Days is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The animation has 1 season and 7 total episodes, rated 7.3/10 by 26 viewers.
Patlabor: Early Days has 1 season with 7 episodes in total.
Patlabor: Early Days has ended and is no longer in production.
Patlabor: Early Days first aired on April 25, 1988.
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