Patlabor EZY Anime Set to Debut in Eight Parts

New Details on Patlabor EZY Anime

During the Mobile Police Patlabor: Early Days screening at the Aichi Nagoya International Film Festival, the production team announced exciting developments regarding the upcoming Patlabor EZY anime. The series is confirmed to consist of eight parts, with full production currently underway.

Production Team Insights

Yutaka Izubuchi, the mechanical designer of the original Patlabor franchise, will direct the series at J.C. Staff. Despite not initially planning to direct, Izubuchi expressed enthusiasm for the project, drawing parallels to the Patlabor original video anime series and detailing that it will continue the story as side tales.

The creative team includes:

• Kazunori Itō: Script overseer and writer
• Masami Yuuki: Character designer
• Takamitsu Satou: Chief animation director and character designer
• Kenji Kawai: Composer for the music
• GENCO: CG production

Legacy of Patlabor

The Patlabor franchise, originally introduced by HEADGEAR, includes iconic works such as anime series and films, centering on police officers piloting robots known as Patlabors. The creative minds behind the franchise have previously collaborated on various celebrated anime projects.

The pilot for this anime segment initially premiered in August 2022 and accompanied a special revival screening of Patlabor: The Movie. Fans are eagerly waiting for this next chapter in the beloved franchise.

Source: Comics Natalie