Series synopsis
The Next Generation: Patlabor, also known as THE NEXT GENERATION -パトレイバー- is a Japanese comedy sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Star Channel on March 8, 2014. It ended on January 31, 2015. It was created by Mamoru Oshii, Masami Yuki, Yutaka Izubuchi, Kazunori Ito, Akemi Takada. It stars Erina Mano, Toshio Kakei, Rina Ohta and Seiji Fukushi.
In a world where giant robots are built and used for labor, a special police force of robots is created to handle crimes relating to these machines.
Premise
In a world where giant robots are built and used for labor, a special police force of robots is created to handle crimes relating to these machines.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Erina Mano as Akira Izumino
- Toshio Kakei as Keji Gotouda
- Rina Ohta as Kaasha
- Seiji Fukushi as Yuuma Shiobara
- Yoshinori Horimoto as Isamu Otawara
- Shigeru Chiba as Shigeo Shiba
- Yoshikatsu Fujiki as Yoshikatsu Buchiyama
Guest cast
- Hiroshi Kanbe
- Ryo Iwamatsu
- Naoto Takenaka
- Kazuki Namioka
- Masanori Mimoto
- Bengal as The Mayor
- Kibaji Tankobo
- Hinako Saeki
- Daisuke Ryū
- Kyusaku Shimada as Professor Serisawa
- Shôji Kôkami
- Reiko Takashima
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 15 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 2 | January 10, 2015 | January 31, 2015 |
| Season 1 | 13 | March 8, 2014 | January 31, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 10, 2015 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 A summary of episodes 0-10. Included in the Blu-ray/DVD special version. |
January 31, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chapter 1, Part I: THE GLORY OF SV2 Shigeo Shiba, Head Mechanic as well as the oldest member of Special Vehicles Section 2 (SV2), talks about the history of SV2 from the 1st generation until now. He is also visited by a third generation pilot, Akira Izumino. |
March 8, 2014 |
| 2 |
Chapter 1, Part II: THE THIRD GENERATION IN ACTION With the useless 98 Ingram Labor now too fragile to operate, the members of SV2 spend their lazy days in an endless “standby”. So when they suddenly receive an order to put the Labor in action after such a long inactivity, all members of SV2 get really excited. Can they take take on their target — the industries’ Labor “KURATAS” — and achieve a glorious victory..? |
April 26, 2014 |
| 3 |
Chapter 2, Part I: REACTIVATE TYPE 98 In order to dissolve the SV2, the upper echelons of the police hatch a plot: though the 98 Ingram Labor is unable to adequately stand, SV2 is commanded to participate in a full equipment check and fire a salute in the presence of Tokyo Metropolitan Police commissioner. Will the combined efforts of mechanic teams be enough to overcome this difficult situation? |
June 21, 2014 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Star Channel |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 8, 2014 |
| Last aired | January 31, 2015 |
| Runtime | 48 minutes |
| Status | Ended |