Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor ON TELEVISION
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1 / 2- 1EP 1
A new Patlabor is stolen while Noa Izumi takes an aptitude test.
Oct 11, 1989Following the destruction of a Labor during an arrest, Division 2 sends Asuma and Ohta to the Shinohara Heavy Industries factory in Hachioji to return the damaged unit for repairs. There, they encounter Noa Izumi, a police cadet attempting to locate the building hosting her Patrol Labor aptitude test. Simultaneously, an unknown individual steals the newly developed AV-98 Ingram Patlabor and its carrier. Determined to protect her "pato-chan," Noa pursues the thief. Asuma and Ohta join the chase to assist in recovering the stolen mecha and apprehending the culprit responsible for the theft.
- 2EP 2
Lieutenant Kanuka Clancy arrives at the Police Academy for Ingram Labor training with Division 2.
Oct 18, 1989Division 2 travels to the Police Academy to undergo Ingram Labor training. Lieutenant Kanuka Clancy, a Japanese-born American from the New York Police Department, arrives to train alongside them for the next six months. The training concludes with a Labor Combat Tournament designed to determine the pilot for both Ingram Patlabors. This competition raises the question of whether Kanuka is seeking a pilot position. In the final round, Noa faces Kanuka, creating uncertainty about whether Noa will lose her dream of piloting Alphonse. The outcome of this match remains the central focus of the episode's narrative.
- 3EP 3
Noa joins SV2 and faces hangar improvisation while mechanics cause a grounding incident.
Nov 1, 1989Noa begins her life at SV2, where her initiation requires manually loading her Patlabor onto the carrier, a task she nearly fails. Because the unit’s hangar is located on a vacant lot in a remote reclaimed area, the crew must improvise their food supply by fishing, raising chickens, growing tomatoes, and weeding. During a fishing trip, the mechanics accidentally run the police speedboat aground. Ohta attempts to free it but ends up sinking his Labor instead. Noa must retrieve both vehicles while Sakaki, the head mechanic, returns unexpectedly and is likely to be furious about the damage. Consequently, Division 2 must create diversions to stall Sakaki until the situation is resolved.
- 4EP 4
Mystery Mountain Investigation Reveals a Disguised Labor or Real Monster
Nov 8, 1989Hikers discover fallen trees and a damaged Labor in a mountain forest, attributing the destruction to a large creature. After reporting the incident, police remain skeptical due to the Labor's disappearance, until the beast reappears. The Tokyo Metropolitan Police assign the case to SV2, questioning whether the entity is a disguised Labor or a genuine monster. Local authorities request Division 2 capture the creature alive to utilize it as a tourist attraction. However, Ohta's eagerness to kill the beast suggests the division may only succeed in providing a stuffed specimen instead of a live capture.
- 5EP 5
Division 2 investigates mysterious unmanned Labor near Mount Fuji
Nov 15, 1989Headquarters summons Division 2 to the base of Mount Fuji without providing initial orders. The team is subsequently instructed to neutralize a Labor that the military attempts to conceal by covering it in yellow paint. It is revealed that the machine is an unmanned experimental military unit programmed to destroy the first city it encounters. Division 2 must intervene to stop the destruction, raising questions about their ability to succeed where the military has failed. The group faces the urgent challenge of halting the rogue machine before it reaches its target.
- 6EP 6
Foreign minister inspects Tokyo Tower City Project during sudden explosion and fire emergency
Nov 22, 1989A foreign minister inspects the one-kilometer Tokyo Tower City Project when an explosion and fire break out. The SV2 rush to the scene, but the fire department has accidentally trapped two Labors in the only entrance. Rescue requires lowering personnel from a crane above. Ohta uses force, nearly injuring media and rescue crews with falling debris and getting entangled in his Labor's wires. Division 2 is watched by international media, with the police chief hoping for good public relations if the foreign minister is saved. Noa must now rescue the survivors amidst these complications.
- 7EP 7
Division 1 Evaluates the New SRX-70 Prototype Patrol Labor
Oct 29, 1989Division 1 prepares to test the SRX-70, a new Patrol Labor equipped with a 42mm gun that surpasses the Ingram. The manufacturer, Toyohata, insists on sending its own mechanics for maintenance instead of allowing SV2 personnel to service the unit. Captain Goto suspects foul play and, with assistance from Asuma, discovers that Toyohata is a front for the manufacturer Shaft. The company aims to steal movement patterns and data to develop military Labors. Captain Nagumo of Division 1 faces a difficult choice between deploying the outdated Type 97 Patlabors or using the new prototype, which risks providing critical data for military development.
- 8EP 8
Asuma investigates a sacred tree and potential sabotage in Onifuri village
Dec 6, 1989Captain Goto assigns Asuma, Hiromi, and Noa to Onifuri village to probe suspected highway construction sabotage. The team finds a sacred tree obstructing the route, which villagers claim demons protect under threat of a curse. Asuma suspects Labor involvement rather than supernatural causes. He questions whether the situation is a landowner's scam to secure government compensation and reroute the highway, or if the curse holds genuine power. The investigation focuses on distinguishing between human deception and actual magical threats surrounding the tree's preservation.
- 9EP 9
Public Safety agents seek SV2 assistance regarding a Labor hijacking plot in Sakata.
Dec 13, 1989Public Safety operatives approach the SV2 for aid concerning Itchoku Inubashiri, a former military Labor pilot now leading the anti-Babylon faction "Home of the Sea." Inubashiri has assaulted an agent, confiscated a weapon, and commandeered a taxi in Sakata. He allegedly intends to seize the Soviet Attack Labor L99, codenamed Doshka, which is secretly docking on a vessel bound for Russia. The group aims to steal the machine to advance their agenda. Although Captain Goto suspects deception within the Public Safety narrative, he assigns Noa and Asuma to the operation under the guise of purchasing Hatahata. The agents soon discover that numerous spies have converged on Sakata, revealing that the true nature of the mission extends far beyond the stated objective.
- 10EP 10
Kanuka's grandmother vanishes on Christmas Eve seeking a past holiday while SV2 investigates missing vehicles in Tokyo Port Tunnel.
Dec 20, 1989On Christmas Eve, Kanuka’s grandmother disappears, leaving a note about seeking the Christmas of fifty years ago. Noa, Asuma, and Kanuka search for her but are recalled to SV2 duty. Detective Matsui requests assistance as vehicles vanish inside the Tokyo Port Tunnel without returning, and communications are disrupted. Although the military is already mobilized, Matsui urges SV2 action. Division 1 enters the zone but fails to contact Division 2. Noa and Ohta enter the tunnel to find only the wreckage of Division 1’s Labors, with no crew visible. Suddenly, Shaft Broken Labors surround Division 2 and launch an attack.
- 11EP 11
Noa battles Brocken labors while the Phantom Labor disables Ingrams with electromagnetic waves.
Dec 27, 1989Noa engages Brocken labors, but Kanuka's and Ohta's units fall. The Phantom Labor appears, using electromagnetic waves to disable Ingrams and a beam weapon that destroys Ohta's arm. Ohta is captured by a Brocken Labor, forcing Noa to retreat due to being outnumbered. She encounters Captain Fuwa, who is on a covert mission to stop the labors. Ohta is locked in a hotel room with missing Division 1 members, police, and civilians. The SV2 regroups under Captain Goto, who orders them to locate the operation's hidden leader. Detective Matsui and Shinshi find Kaunaka's grandmother, who wishes to take Kanuka to Hawaii to avoid her husband's Korean war fate. Noa rejoins the military but eventually faces the Phantom Labor alone.
- 12EP 12
Ohta's awkward arranged meeting with Ayano Fuji leads to unexpected second date
Jan 10, 1989Ohta is arranged to meet Ayano Fuji by his aunt. Ayano is a beautiful young woman who appears interested in Labors. Their initial encounter ends poorly, yet she expresses a desire to see him again. This surprises Ohta, who wonders why she would want to continue the relationship. The narrative questions whether this marks the beginning of a significant romance and what qualities Ayano sees in him. Despite these hopeful signs, the story suggests that true love rarely proceeds without complications or difficulties. The situation highlights the typical challenges faced by the characters as they navigate this new romantic possibility.
- 13EP 13
The Prince of Oasis visits SV2 and befriends Noa and Alphonse while a stolen Labor sparks suspicion.
Jan 17, 1990The young Prince of Oasis, a Middle Eastern nation abundant in oil, arrives as a guest of the SV2. He intends to study the Patrol Labors to implement a similar system in his homeland. His presence causes some friction among the unit members, but he quickly forms a bond with Noa and Alphonse. Concurrently, authorities investigate the theft of a captured Brocken Labor from the Tokyo Port Tunnel case. Questions arise regarding whether this crime is linked to the royal visit or if there is a plot to endanger the prince. The narrative balances the developing interpersonal relationships with the unfolding mystery surrounding the missing labor unit and the potential threats facing the visiting dignitary.
- 14EP 14
Division 2 struggles in a Judo tournament before a botched mission strains Noa and Kanuka's relationship.
Jan 24, 1990Division 2 members are losing badly in an all Police Judo Tournament when they are recalled to duty. The team faces immediate difficulties because Ohta has a sprained ankle and Asuma cannot speak. Captain Goto assigns Kanuka to lead, but Noa disobeys her command to shoot a laborer, causing the situation to escalate out of control. This incident severely damages the already poor relationship between Noa and Kanuka. To resolve the conflict and strengthen team cohesion, Captain Goto takes the entire group to a bar. An intense drinking competition erupts between Noa and Kanuka, leaving the rest of Division 2 intoxicated. It remains unclear whether this intervention will successfully mend the fractured dynamics within the unit.
- 15EP 15
A humpback whale enters Tokyo Bay, causing public uproar and prompting a government rescue committee.
Jan 31, 1990A humpback whale enters Tokyo Bay, causing a media frenzy and public outcry. The bay is heavily polluted and unsuitable for the creature. Under pressure, the government forms a rescue committee to save the whale. Division 2 is deployed to manage crowd control as hundreds of onlookers gather at the shore. The committee attempts multiple times to lure the whale into open waters, but it repeatedly returns to the polluted bay. The narrative explores the mystery behind the whale's persistent return to such an inhospitable environment despite the efforts to relocate it to safer waters.
- 16EP 16
Division 2 protects Sapporo Snow Festival from stolen Labors and a traumatized boy
Feb 7, 1990Division 2 is assigned to provide security at the Sapporo Snow Festival in Hokkaido. They discover that a splinter group of the Earth Defense Force plans to attack the event using two stolen Labors. The unit must also manage a disruptive child who recently relocated from Tokyo after his home was destroyed by a Labor. This incident has caused him to develop a strong hatred for Labors, despite previously enjoying them. Noa feels distressed by the possibility that Alphonse was responsible for crushing the boy's house, adding emotional tension to their duties while they prepare to counter the terrorist threat.
- 17EP 17
Captain Goto faces escalating harassment and sabotage while Division 2 investigates his strange behavior.
Feb 14, 1990Captain Goto suddenly endures a series of hostile acts, including death threats, tampered meals, and cat waste in his footwear. As he attempts to identify the culprit behind these incidents, his colleagues in Division 2 observe his erratic conduct and conduct tests to determine the cause of his unusual actions. The situation intensifies when a potted plant is dropped onto his mini-patrol car and the hydraulic systems of a carrier are damaged during an SV2 mission. Although the division recognizes that someone is targeting the captain, only Goto identifies the perpetrator and concludes that he has no reason to be afraid.
- 18EP 18
Idol Kana Matsumoto trains with SV2 to pilot Alphonse while facing a kidnapping plot
Feb 21, 1990Idol singer Kana Matsumoto joins the SV2 for a week to learn how to use an Ingram. It is a blatant public relations exercise by the police chiefs, but Noa is a little apprehensive having Kana piloting Alphonse. Everyone else seems delighted to have such a big star staying as the SV2, especially Ohta, who is her number one fan. After Kana almost wrecks Alphonse, she pleads with Noa to train her. Noa does begrudgingly at first, but soon takes the task seriously. A criminal group is out to kidnap Kana, but accidentally kidnap Noa instead. They want to trade her for one of the Ingrams. Division 2 have to sort out this mess before Captain Goto finds out.
- 19EP 19
Workers uncover caverns while an Earth Defense Army member threatens the Geo-City Project with bombs.
Feb 28, 1990Laborers exploring the underground Tokyo Geo-City Project discover limestone caves, but one worker is a member of the Earth Defense Army, a militant anti-Project Babylon terrorist group. This individual detonates a bomb and threatens further destruction to halt the project. The SV2 unit is deployed to assist. Noa and Kanuka, who possesses anti-terrorist and bomb disposal training, pilot their Labors to defuse the explosives and capture the suspect. During their search, they encounter a large aquatic creature that attacks them. Meanwhile, Captain Goto apprehends the criminal and finds he planted a massive bomb near the ocean entrance of Tokyo Geo-City, which threatens to flood the entire area. Division 2 has lost contact with Noa and Kanuka and cannot warn them about the impending disaster. Consequently, the pair must focus on escaping the relentless monster assaulting them.
- 20EP 20
Phantom Labor Emerges Off Oshima Coast Amid Security Firm Deception
Mar 7, 1990Holly Security Services, a Shaft front, tests the Saturn Labor against the Self-Defence Force while Kurosaki operates incognito. The Phantom Labor destroys a military unit, dominating headlines. At SV2, Jitsuyama retrieves a spare Labor and advises Asuma to visit his father, causing friction. Asuma’s subsequent moodiness triggers a major argument with Noa, who fails to reconcile with him. The Phantom Labor surfaces near Oshima, prompting Captain Fuwa to engage covertly. Despite Captain Goto recognizing the setup as a data-gathering exercise, Division is ordered to fight. Goto dispatches Asuma to the factory, leaving Noa distressed by their unresolved conflict and his absence.
- 21EP 21
Phantom Labor approaches Sashiki while Fuwa and Division 2 engage it in a dangerous military training ground operation.
Mar 14, 1990A Phantom Labor threatens Sashiki after destroying a Holly Security Services unit. Captain Fuwa attempts to lure it into military training grounds with her team, but Division 2 is ordered to stay away. Despite an immediate beam attack upon deployment, Fuwa’s forces proceed, prompting Kanuka to lead the engagement. Ohta suffers severe injuries during the fight, though Fuwa rescues him by driving the enemy back. Ohta detects a second armed Labor assisting the Phantom. Meanwhile, Kurosaki seeks battle data and orders his team to force Noa to surrender her movement disc. Noa becomes the sole target, forced to fight the Phantom Labor alone without backup, facing the additional threat of the hidden second unit.
- 22EP 22
Yakuza Boss Seeks Labor Safety Advice During Police Seminar
Mar 21, 1990During Tokyo Metropolitan Police Public Safety Awareness Week, Division 2 conducts a labor safety seminar. A Yakuza boss approaches Noa and Kanuka, appearing friendly rather than intimidating. He invites them to his home to display his Labor collection and asks for help setting default controls. Noa assists him but feels uneasy about the interaction. The boss rewards the Special Vehicle 2 unit with gifts, creating a dangerous situation for police officers accepting presents from a criminal leader. As their bond strengthens, the boss becomes fascinated with piloting Labors and offers to assist SV2 in crime prevention. However, a rival Yakuza boss grows jealous and desires a share of the action, threatening to ignite a gang war. Noa and Kanuka must intervene to prevent violence and bloodshed before the conflict escalates.
- 23EP 23recap
Kanuka prepares to return to the NYPD while Division 2 plans a surprise farewell party.
Apr 4, 1990Kanuka's assignment with SV2 concludes, requiring her return to the New York Police Department, though she requests no farewell celebration. Division 2 members ignore her wishes and break into her apartment to organize a surprise party. During the event, Shinshi uncovers a confidential report Kanuka prepared for the NYPD, which contains critical dossiers on every Division 2 member. The evaluations are overwhelmingly negative, leading Ohta to violently destroy the lounge room and computer upon reading his own file. With Kanuka's imminent arrival, the group faces the consequences of their actions. This segment functions primarily as a clip episode featuring substantial new material.
- 24EP 24
Kanuka departs for New York while Ginji Nekowatari threatens a bomb on board
Apr 11, 1990Kanuka prepares to return to New York, but only Noa is present to see her off as the team feels disgraced. Before takeoff, a cat-like man named Ginji Nekowatari enters the cockpit and claims to have a bomb on the plane. He demands the release of a "Home of the Sea" terrorist currently in custody. Since Kanuka had to check her gun with the pilot before boarding, she disguises herself as an air hostess to move freely and approach the terrorist. She believes her disguise will easily deceive the captor, allowing her to act despite the dangerous situation unfolding during the flight.
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- How many episodes does Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor ON TELEVISION have?
- Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor ON TELEVISION has 47 episodes.
- When did Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor ON TELEVISION come out?
- Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor ON TELEVISION came out in 1989.
- Which studio made Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor ON TELEVISION?
- Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor ON TELEVISION was produced by Sunrise.
- Who directed Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor ON TELEVISION?
- Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor ON TELEVISION was directed by Keitarou Motonaga.
- Is Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor ON TELEVISION finished?
- Current status of Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor ON TELEVISION: Finished.