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Babylon Project

Land reclamation project in Tokyo Bay that drives Patlabor's setting.
Jenxi Seow Published 7 Mar 2025 Updated 7 Mar 2025

The Babylon Project is the massive land reclamation and infrastructure project in Tokyo Bay that forms the backdrop of Patlabor. The project’s scale drives widespread Labor deployment and the need for the Special Vehicle Section to handle Labor-related crime and accidents. It reflects the franchise’s themes of urban development, technology, and the environment.

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