Labor: A robot specifically designed for construction work.
Labors allow dramatic advances in construction, but also in crime.
To combat these new Labor crimes...
the police created a special unit: The Patrol Labor.
And thus, the birth of Patlabor.
You must not let go of your dreams
And never turn your gaze away
Yet even still love may cloud up and fade away
And even though you comforted your love
When he was feeling down
Sadness was still weighing down his heavy heart
Hang tight onto your dreams - they're weapons in your arsenal
You'll find that you can get through anything at all
So never cry -you know I will always be watching over you
What I love about you is your strong sense of fairness
So never cry -you know I will always be right there by your side
And so now you can face your future fearlessly
Oh, you're still here?
Is that any way to say hello?
You curious?
Of course not!
Oh, really?
You seem happy.
What?
When does the new Labor prototype arrive?
So you are curious!
I'm not curious.
But those kids I command are.
Really?
Oh, are you here too, Noa?
Anything wrong with polishing Alphonse on my day off?
Oh, I guess not.
What are you doing here?
I thought you were going to see a movie.
Yeah, well...
What are you two doing here?
Oh, nothing.
That's just pathetic!
We finally get a day off, and you hang around here?
You should talk!
If I don't say it, who will?
The gang's all here.
Hi.
Hello.
What's everyone doing here?
Rubbernecking.
Is it that interesting, watching me polish Alphonse?
Dummy!
Division 1's prototype Labor arrives tonight for experimental trials.
What?!
They say it's better than the Ingram.
I-I didn't know...
The specs are better, and they have the latest technology.
It's here! It's here! It's here right now!
Keep going... Keep going... Keep going...
It's here!
So, the grandstands are full.
All right! Raise the platform and power it up!
Begin initialization and setup right away!
Wow. So this is the SRX-70.
You can't judge it by the exterior.
It comes with a 42mm revolver cannon.
What? That's tons better than the Ingram!
There's more.
It also has a 20mm MK 22 vulcan revolver built into the shoulder assembly.
It could probably face down a military Labor.
Is that good enough for you?
You know all about it.
Why would you need so much firepower for a police Labor?
Nothing can stand up to it!
He may be good, but somehow I just don't like him.
It's sheer power, with no soul.
Well?
It's better than I expected.
Finally, Division 1 can show its true might!
I hope this is a lasting pleasure.
What do you mean? That's an odd thing to say.
Are you getting carried away?
Captain! Please let me try out the 42mm auto cannon!
You're asking the wrong person.
Captain, you know that shooting from a Labor can be dangerous.
Division 1 has no experience with heavy weapons!
I don't mean to brag...
but I have more experience than anyone here!
That won't be necessary.
Captain Nagumo!
Enough.
Let me shoot the gun! Please!
That's enough, I said.
Please, let me shoot the gun!
Have you had enough?
No.
Turn, and move to the right.
Roger.
You want the details of how they got this new model?
Have you heard anything?
No. Is something bothering you?
Just my intuition.
It came too quickly. The deal sounds too good to be true.
True. And oddly, Toyohata gave us a Labor in perfect condition.
They're also suspending payment until the official rollout.
And the manufacturer doesn't usually handle maintenance.
All right. I'll check around.
Thank you.
But, Goto, I would've thought...
Shinohara would be a better source with his family connections.
You can count on him to do his own thing as he sees fit.
I'm not the least bit jealous.
- Why not? - I hate that Labor.
If the police use it, it's just going to inflame crime instead.
And, I'm not too sure about this, but, if it's a Toyohata product...
why is it built by Hishii Industries?
That's not a big deal.
Shinohara Industries, which built the Ingram, used to make car parts.
That's not what I mean.
Shouldn't it be a company...
with experience in munitions and Vulcan cannons?
It just seems kind of strange. Like, can we trust them?
What if they're using Division 1 as guinea pigs?
Not that that's what I think.
Sorry to make you wait.
Attention pilots!
Stand down from your Labors immediately!
Why don't you make us?
We're going to settle this, once and for all!
Shut up, you jerk!
Settling these matters with Labors endangers the public!
We don't want to get involved in private matters.
But settle this man-to-man, not in Labors.
Leave us alone! We didn't ask for your opinion!
This thing started in a Labor, and it's going to end in a Labor!
Mess with us and we'll trash your stupid cop Labor.
Do you still insist on continuing this pointless fight?
We're sorry!
Please forgive us!
So how did your first mission feel?
- Good. - That's all?
- Very good. - That's all?
How did the auto-balance feel?
How was the linear actuator and the power response?
Don't you have anything else to say?
Is this what it's like to pilot an Ingram?
Yeah, well, let's see.
This may be a little rougher than the Ingram.
Shige.
This is the first time I've felt like I hated the guys in Division 2.
I wish I'd gotten this sooner...
but it's still hard to forgive Division 2.
Hey! You can't just walk in here!
Who are you?
I'm the mechanic in charge, for whatever that's worth.
Then you must have been informed. You know it was mobilized today?
Oh, you're from the manufacturer. We already did the maintenance.
That's not right.
The contract specifically requires factory tolerances.
But you can't just poke around in here!
Mr. Sakaki! Oh, he went home.
Captain Nagumo! Oh, she went home.
Wait, you guys! Stop!
This looks bad, Shinobu.
It's hard to believe, isn't it?
It was quite a performance.
A thief's tactic.
Thief?
They told Shige they were here to adjust the equipment...
but their real goal was to copy the disks.
The movement pattern data.
Goto, are you avoiding me?
No.
You've been prying into something, and keeping it secret from me.
Secret? From you?
I have no idea what you mean. Perhaps you're mistaken.
Captain!
I looked all over for you! Where were you hiding?
There's something fishy going on.
What's wrong? Do you have a cold?
Are you referring to the SRX?
Yes, that's right.
Well, I guess the cat's out of the bag.
Let's move this into the office.
I don't have all the details...
but Toyohata builds the SRX-70 in cooperation with Shaft Enterprise.
Inside the industry, it's believed that Toyohata is a front for Shaft.
Shaft Enterprise?
A conglomerate.
They make everything from toothpicks to space shuttles.
At first I didn't connect Toyohata, Labors, and Vulcan cannons...
but that Shaft surely has its fingers in the weapons industry.
And?
I'm worried that Section 2 will take the PR fallout...
for doing weapons development!
Shinohara, are you really the heir to a Labor tycoon?
I think Nagumo finally understands.
Huh? What exactly do you mean?
Of course I'm aware that Shaft developed the SRX.
Why is this a problem?
As you are well aware,
a newly assembled Labor has very basic operating software,
like that of a baby.
A Labor lives or dies based on the patterns it learns.
In addition to the constant training in Section 2...
our Labors acquire pattern data in real-world combat situations...
including targeting and marksmanship coordination.
And what if Shaft steals that data?
What if they were to build new products based on the data from Division 1?
I thought you would be pleased...
to advance the Labor industry by making available your data.
Can you guarantee that our data won't be used in waging war?
You're thinking too hard about this, Nagumo.
Data is just data.
If Labors can be used for crime, they can also prevent crime.
It's just that simple.
Good and evil are determined by the heart, not the tool.
Scientists often miss that point.
It costs money to run a Labor team.
You won't get another chance to have a state-of-the-art Labor.
Do you understand? This matter has been decided.
Will you throw away the soul of my team for blood money?
Labors run on money, not pride.
There is a 402 in Tokyo Bay! Division 1, mobilize!
I repeat.
There is a 402 in Tokyo Bay! Division 1, mobilize!
Don't make me say this over and over again!
Hurry up, or I'll dump you all into the sea!
All clear! All clear!
Mr. Sakaki.
We're going out in the Model 97.
Shige, can you bring the 97s out?
Of course! But what about the new model?
Shige.
I'd much rather use a model 97, maintained by you and our crew...
than use a newer Labor that's been messed around with by strangers.
Hear that, Shige?
I heard!
Then before I dump you in the sea, get it ready!
Yes, sir!
Call everyone together.
We'll be providing backup for Division 1.
Yes, sir!
I'll fry anyone who tries to take me!
A terrorist has stolen a construction Labor.
He's holed up in that warehouse.
He's in a Hercules 21, made by Hishii Enterprise.
He definitely has a strength advantage.
Machines 1 and 2, prepare to head out.
Ready to head out!
Relax, Yuuki.
Uh, yes, sir!
Maybe he went underground.
There's a heat signature.
I-It's behind us!
Yuuki!
Your Labor's a piece of junk!
Stay back! Don't get any closer!
It's over.
Oh? Right.
I'm surprised...
Fukushima and the Section Chief agreed to return the Labors.
He doesn't usually give in once he's made up his mind.
How'd you talk them into it?
You want to know?
Don't say you're not going to tell me.
Can you keep a secret?
My lips are sealed.
Well...
I offered one condition.
In exchange for accepting a new Labor?
Only if we shuffle the Divisions a bit...
and let Officer Ota pilot the new Labor.
Let me fire it!
Bold.
Wait! Wait! Wait for me!
Let me shoot the 42mm before you go!
Damn! I really wanted to shoot that gun!
Just hold me tightly, Midnight Blue
If I can make it to the bus stop by midnight
I know I can do it, if only just once
Pulled into my dream I find that I wake up
Drenched in sweat and feeling lonely
I turn off the TV I've been listening to
Tomorrow I will spend the whole day
In the city of my dreams, amidst the old dust
I want to feel the main street beneath my feet soon
I plan to always look on the brighter side
Keep my chin up, look to the future
After all, there's only one path I can travel
Just hold me tightly, Midnight Blue
If I can make it to the bus stop by midnight
I know I can do it, if only just once
If I can make it to the bus stop by midnight
I know I can do it, if only just once
This story is fiction... but in 10 years, who knows?
A spooky incident takes place at the construction site of Loop Route 20.
A Labor is mysteriously attacked by something.
The villagers say it's the curse of the demons.
Eek, that's like a ghost story. Spooky!
And here the 20th century is about to end.
How could there be such a thing? Like, right.
But, who knows...?
Next time. The Green Phantom. Target, locked on!