Patlabor: The Mobile Police - The Original Series (1988)
Genres - Action, Crime, Science Fiction |
Sub-Genres - Anime, Police Detective Film, Post-Noir (Modern Noir), Sci-Fi Action |
Countries - Japan |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Cammila Collar
It is the end of the 20th century and new advancements in artificial intelligence have revolutionized the industrial world. The Labor, a humanoid robotic device, has become a mainstay employed in all forms of service and work. Unfortunately, the massive power harnessed within The Labor also makes it a useful weapon for terrorists. To combat this threat, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has decided to fight fire with fire and launched Special Vehicles, Section Two, a force comprised of specially designed Patrol Labors, or Patlabors.
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police, robot, science-fiction