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
Ota is meeting...
A potential fiancée?
What's she like?
Feast your eyes!
Is she a human?
Oh, my god! She's beautiful!
Break up with her!
I'll steal her away!
Stop it, Shige!
Shut up!
This is my nephew, Isao Ota.
He's employed with the police department.
Ota, this is Ayano Fujii.
I'm Ayano Fujii.
Pleased to meet you.
Please pardon my nephew.
His police work has left him a little rough around the edges.
It's hot!
Oh dear...
Are you all right? You didn't get wet, did you?
No, no! I'm fine, thank you!
Well, shall we?
Let's give them some time together.
Ayano, would you care for a walk in their garden?
Isao, why don't you show her around?
Oh, my leg's asleep! Sorry!
Good morning!
Ota, do you have a cold? Oh, how was yesterday's...?
Noa! We need some tea.
He fell into the pond? Right in front of her?
Quiet!
But it's too cold to look at ponds!
He probably wasn't paying attention, and slipped.
I think he blew it.
Oh, no!
So the words "arranged marriage" are taboo!
Also: Rejection, catastrophe, refusal,
break up, destroy, fall, fall into, slip, garden lantern, goldfish.
Anything associated with ponds is out. Got it?
Here's your tea, Ota!
It's on the edge, so don't let it fall...
Oh, Ota! Your Ingram will be fixed this afternoon!
They fixed everything you broke up...
Yes?
Ota, it's for you. It's your aunt.
Isao here. Yes.
Yes. Yes.
Ota, it really has more to do with luck than with love.
Yeah, someone better will come along!
Someone who appreciates your charm!
Beauty really IS in the eye of the beholder!
She'll meet me at 7 tomorrow in the Imperial Hotel lobby.
What are you doing here?
Nothing, really.
What's going on with Division 2? Even the mechanics are helping.
Are you having a meeting?
They're working on a special case.
What?
No, that sounds too trite.
What if she hates baseball? A movie would be safer.
Did you learn what her hobbies are?
Yeah, if you don't know that, you can't plan a strategy.
I guess we'll just have to move on to technique.
When you see her, you MUST praise her clothes.
That supercedes all details of technique.
Excellent! Input from an actual female! Anything else?
NEVER be late! And if you're on time but she was early,
you still have to apologize. It's an iron-clad rule.
Shut up! What do you think this is?
Huh?
It's your first date, Ota.
I'm late! I'm late!
She's already here!
One: Apologize! Two: Praise clothes.
Hello! It's beautiful that I made you late!
Uh, no. Hello! I'm sorry that you look beautiful!
I just got here, and thank you.
Sleet. Are you warm enough?
I'm fine. I like the sleet.
I love the possibility that it may become a beautiful snowfall.
Idiot! Adjust speed for road conditions!
They'll splash you if you stay on that side. Come over here!
Oh, I'm sorry, I'm sorry! I'll wipe it off.
It's nothing, really.
I'm afraid you're just spreading it.
Oh, I'm terribly sorry!
Ota!
The meeting has started.
Ota!
Oh, Izumi. Give that to me.
No, that's okay.
Give me that.
Women shouldn't do heavy work.
Izumi, do you love the possibility of a snowfall?
I was awake all night thinking about that.
I see.
The only current investigation is an engineering disaster:
A Labor that's too heavy to move.
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to bore you.
No, I'm the one who asked.
Oh, good.
Shall we get some tea?
I'd like to go somewhere else, first.
Where?
There.
Since you're in Patlabor, you must know all about it.
I'm not familiar with it. It's a new model.
Hishii Industries released it just last month.
Movement precision is 20% above any similar model.
Still, it's very light for its size.
There are only two in use in the entire country.
It's so pretty.
The Labor?
Isn't it beautiful? I love Labors.
Labors that work in the dark, or up so high.
He's acting weird.
I agree. It's creepy, just sitting next to him.
Ota is a prisoner of love!
She's beautiful.
One simple question: What does she see in Ota?
His easy-to-understand personality!
- That's not a compliment. - You're right.
He has a strong sense of justice.
Although he can be rather violent.
I want to talk to you!
I didn't say anything! Really!
Please, you have to tell me!
I'm raising a dog. A woman says, "Oh, I love the dog!"
What does it mean?
What, you don't like dogs?
You blockhead!
She knows I pilot a Patlabor! And she says, "Oh, I love Labors!"
Is she showing that she's interested in me?
Or at least she doesn't hate you.
Got it!
Charging off again.
- Would you like one? - Yes, please.
I know this is sudden...
I don't mean to rush things...
We only met a short time ago.
But we haven't discussed an important topic yet.
I'm not sure how to say this, so let me be direct, Ayano.
I'm sorry.
I... I'm sorry.
This won't work. I'm really sorry.
Ayano!
Ota, aren't you having lunch?
You can have half of mine. You need the energy!
Ota!
It's target practice time! I heard they're using live ammo today!
Really? That's great, isn't it, Ota?
Ota?
I can get lunch for you!
He ignored both lunch and target practice.
He wasn't used to flying, so his crash was even harder.
What do you mean?
Her parents must have pushed the issue.
Do people still do that?
I don't know. He said she had a lot of good qualities.
But then she dumped him. She should have spoken up earlier.
I think she was pressured.
So you're taking her side.
Excuse me...
What's wrong, ma'am? Are you lost?
Oh, no. Is Isao Ota here?
Oh, so you're...
I'll call him! OTA!
It isn't right to spy on people.
You should talk! You're hiding, too.
I'm just worried.
They're leaving!
Are you cold?
I'm fine.
I'm sorry to barge in on you like this.
It's nothing.
I had to talk to you. There's something I have to say.
I know it's too late, but I have to tell you.
I've never told this to anyone.
I took advantage of you, but...
Snow.
We're going to have a snowfall.
Ayano...
Excuse me... that's the order to mobilize.
Sorry, but it sounds serious.
What is it? More terrorists? A rampaging Labor?
No, the new bullet train subway collapsed.
Hishii's newest Labor has been buried alive.
Hishii's new Labor?
Not in Shinjuku!
Oh, hello. Do you have some interest in this?
Excuse me, I know this is a selfish request,
but please let me come. Let me see the scene.
Ayano...
Okay, you can come with us.
Oh, thank you!
What's the situation?
The cave-in is worse than we thought.
We can't use construction Labors.
What about the trapped Labor?
We think his radio is out.
He's been silent since the accident, an hour ago.
Do you know the name of the pilot?
Yes.
Takaaki Ichihara, 27 years old.
He's a contractor with over two years' experience piloting Labors.
Ayano!
- I'm sorry. - What's wrong?
Ota, move it!
I'm coming!
Go rest in the car. You look pale.
- But... - Please do it.
It's claustrophobic in here.
Around here.
Start immediately. The pilot's running out of time.
We understand. Let's go, Izumi.
Look! An arm!
Can you tell if the pilot's okay?
Not yet.
I can get to him as soon as I move this thing.
Don't!
Ota!
- What's wrong, Noa? - Ota is...
Don't worry! Get him out, fast!
Okay.
I can't! His hips are buried!
Forget the machine! Get the cockpit!
- But... - Hurry!
I can't hold this for long!
- Is Ayano there? - Yes.
Put her on.
I have a question for you.
When you came to talk to me, was it about this pilot?
When you left me, was it because of him?
Yes.
I understand. Thank you.
I got him, Ota!
Get him out! It's giving way!
Come on!
Ota!
Get out! Hurry!
Noa, break open the cockpit!
Roger.
Takaaki!
He's fine. He's breathing.
Ambulance!
- Ota! - Oh, no!
Ota!
Are you still alive?
Of course!
Noa...
I can't believe this!
They postponed it. There's too much snow.
What can we do?
So what? We should practice in all weather, under all conditions!
That's our duty as police officers!
We can fulfill our duty when they reopen the training ground.
You sure are persistent.
Captain, where are you going?
I want to have target practice!
Now! Let's do it now! Captain!
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?
We have a guest in Division 2: A prince from a desert kingdom.
He says he's here to learn how to establish a Labor force back home,
but I don't know...
He's just like you. He takes one look at Alphonse and melts.
Well, at least he appreciates quality. Maybe he should take over your position.
What? Wait, don't tell me you're...
Next time, "Please Be Generous, Your Highness!" Target locked on!