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Oshii returns to mecha, but the robots are the least interesting part.
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THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 3 (2014)

melancholic bureaucracyaging franchisepolice procedural

Overview

Drama

Contains Episode 4 and Episode 5.

Flag of JPJPJapanese

Standout Aspects

Direction

Oshii's signature static shots and weather obsession fully intact.

Writing

Dry humor about budget cuts hits different in 2024.

Best for:Solo: Late night when you want to feel vaguely sad about capitalism.·Rewatch: Only if you've already mourned the 90s OVA magic.
Takanori Tsujimoto

Director

Takanori Tsujimoto

ReleasedJul 12, 2014
Runtime1h 37m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Paceslow
Intensitylow
Tonemixed
Feelmedium
Shochiku
TFC

Top Cast

Erina Mano

Erina Mano

Akira Izumino

Seiji Fukushi

Seiji Fukushi

Yuuma Shiobara

Toshio Kakei

Toshio Kakei

Keiji Gotoda

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

This exists because fans crowdfunded it through the 'Patlabor Next Generation' project, making its themes about struggling institutions almost uncomfortably literal.

Trivia

Tsujimoto directed the action scenes while Oshii handled the talky philosophical bits—split personality in directorial form.

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The Next Generation: Patlabor Collection(8 films)
THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 1 poster6.0

THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 1

2014

THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 2 poster6.0

THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 2

2014

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THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 3

2014

THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 4 poster6.0

THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 4

2014

THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 5 poster6.0

THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 5

2014

THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 6 poster6.0

THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 6

2014

THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 7 poster6.0

THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor: Chapter 7

2015

The Next Generation Patlabor: Tokyo War poster6.5

The Next Generation Patlabor: Tokyo War

2015

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