Mobile Police Patlabor: The Early Days
Foundational 1988 OVA that established the Patlabor franchise. Jenxi Seow Published 7 Mar 2025
Updated 7 Mar 2025
Mobile Police Patlabor: The Early Days (機動警察パトレイバー) is the 1988–1989 OVA that established the Patlabor franchise. It introduces SV2 Division 2, Noa Izumi, the AV-98 Ingram, and the Special Vehicle Section. Created by Headgear, it grounds mecha in police procedure and near-future Tokyo.
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