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
Christmas eve.
Kanuka's grandmother, visiting from Hawaii, is missing.
The only clue was her message, "The Christmas of fifty years ago."
At the same time, a mysterious tanker entered Tokyo Bay.
Its goal: Field testing a new anti- Labor electromagnetic weapon.
Division 1 was lured to Teleport City, then all contact was lost.
Although Kanuka was worried about her grandmother,
she returned to duty.
Now, she and Ota are in serious trouble.
Kanuka!
- Why, you! - Calm down!
Asuma!
- Hey! - Get back!
This isn't like a construction Labor.
Get out, even if you have to sacrifice an arm!
I can't do that!
Don't underestimate Alphonse!
Take this!
Noa, here comes another one!
Asuma, don't I deserve a little praise for that?
- A little. - Meanie.
You have to get back to the captain and report.
But...
I'm going to collect Kanuka and Ota. Now go!
One Brocken is out of commission.
A second is damaged, but operable.
Instruct the Phantom to change targets.
Who are you?
Ota, you can't beat him alone!
Ota!
Get in, Kanuka!
But Ota... I'm responsible...
Calm down, Kanuka!
He's behind armor. He's fine. Now get in!
Shinohara, where's Izumi?
- She retreated! - What?
This is no time to run away!
I thought you could adapt to circumstances!
You won't escape!
YOU'RE the one being chased, you know.
- Ota! - Behind you!
- Ota! - I'm fine!
I don't care if I lose a monitor or two!
Ota, stop! You're no match for him!
Now it's payback time!
What are you up to now?
Oh, no! I can't move! I can't move!
System error?
It's an electromagnetic pulse!
- Get out, Ota! - But...
If your Ingram can't move, it's no good! Follow orders!
Doesn't this thing have a self-destruct?
Why would we need one?
Ota!
What are you doing, Noa? Do you think they just got lucky?
Go on! Get out of here!
Asuma!
What?
Be careful.
What was that all about?
You idiot!
Ota!
Take this!
His movement disk!
Avenge me! Swear you'll avenge me!
Kanuka, we'll be back.
- Let's go. - Okay.
They're here! Who's there?
- Are you with Special Vehicles? - What if I am?
We'll handle this now.
A Helldiver? The Ground Defense Force!
Don't let your captain know that we're here.
Keep it a secret?
Just continue with your mission.
Yes, ma'am.
The enemy's using an electron beam.
It's very powerful.
Roger. Are you with Division 1?
No, I'm Noa Izumi of Division 2. Good luck.
You too, Officer Izumi.
Two defense Labors approaching. Shinohara assaults, model 99.
Nothing to worry about... It's just a bigger sample.
Bring the Phantom around to deal with them.
Shouldn't we be going, too?
- To do what? - To do what?
Look... they're coming back.
- Hiromi! - Yes?
Charge the batteries and fix the left patrol light.
Officer Izumi...
Grab on!
Asuma!
Tears?
That's strange.
You can't get away with kicking a police officer!
You're okay!
You don't look so okay yourself.
Where are Ota, Nagumo, and the others?
I'm sure they're fine.
I think our opponents missed their target.
- Missed? - They haven't got it.
Captain, what about Shinshi?
I haven't heard from him.
The base is a big place to search. What if our guess is wrong?
It's big, but it has its limits.
Maybe we'll stumble across something.
Yes?
We have to gather intelligence. Advance when ready.
Roger.
After it!
Four Brockens and an unknown Labor.
They aren't here on their own... Their commander must be nearby.
Find him. Avoid combat, if possible.
Roger!
It's cold out.
- Here I go! - It's a trap!
It's them!
Wait, Noa!
She can't do it alone.
Ota's machine might still work.
Hang on, Noa.
Mrs. Rei Clancy?
Yes, that's what I've been telling this man.
Report back on the radio.
You found her? Roger.
But how do I let them know?
They know we're on to them,
and the EM jamming will prevent a helicopter pick-up.
Captain, permission to open fire?
Denied. We can't leave any trace of gunpowder.
- I'll buy you some time. - But...
You can't hide your presence much longer.
There's an unknown Labor back at the construction site.
Listen up: On our way out, we'll eliminate the Brocken.
Roger.
We can't stay long. Retreat.
We'll meet again.
I'm missing something.
Captain, look!
Follow it.
Labor carrier following at 4 o'clock.
They finally found us. Signal everyone to withdraw.
Abandon the damaged Brocken. Cover the Phantom's retreat.
Why, you!
No effect!
That same trick won't work on me!
Asuma?
Now!
They found her! They found Kanuka's grandmother!
December 24, 1950.
We were at a Christmas party when he was called to duty.
The Chinese army had crossed the 38th parallel,
and they were moving to capture a fort.
Later, the UN called this "the retreat of December."
My husband never came back.
You have to work!
It's all right. It can still move.
Don't push it. We don't know how damaged it is.
It's sweet of you to say that, but save your worries for her.
I have to find out what's going on outside.
The guards are acting strange.
The guards are gone.
I can't see! Asuma!
I couldn't believe he was dead.
I thought if I waited just a little longer, he'd come flying back.
It still feels that way.
It was over 40 years before I could accept things.
So can you see how I felt when Kanuka joined the police?
I came to Japan to bring her back home.
People are so noble in the name of their country, or justice.
I'd trade away all that virtue, just to keep my family safe.
Would you?
I chose this line of work purely for my own sake.
I think Kanuka may be the same.
I fight, not for virtue and nobility, but for myself.
Noa, abandon your machine!
No! I've come too far to give up now!
Kanuka! They found your grandmother!
The electromagnetic baton!
The Phantom's laser cannon is off-line.
Where's the field-test data?
Right here.
Withdraw the Phantom. It's time for us to vanish, as well.
- What? - Be careful.
Captain!
Not bad.
Kanuka!
How dare you!
Noa!
We did it!
It self-destructed?
It looks like you drove them back.
No, we lost. We didn't catch any of them.
At least we destroyed their mystery Labor!
Did we? I suspect that was another ruse.
But Izumi sure did some fine work today!
Why aren't you seeing your grandmother off?
She came to Japan just because she was worried about you.
Shut up!
Mind your own business.
Is that what I looked like, as you flew off, dear?
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?
Is it a freak of nature or a divine intervention?
Ota, the resident wallflower of Division 2,
goes on a preliminary date of an arranged marriage!!
This bizarre turn of events creates quite a stir among Ota's colleagues.
So Ota-san, would you give us a comment?
You know a nice restaurant with a view?
Dear o dear, will there be a bright future for your love life?
Next time, "Ota's Afternoon of Puzzlement" Target locked on!