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Labour: A robot specifically designed for construction work.

Labours facilitate dramatic advances in construction, but also in crime.

To combat these new Labour crimes, the police create a special unit: The Patrol Labour.

And thus, the birth of Patlabor.

Yume wo sutenaide me wo sorasanaide

Futari no ai mo kumoru yo

Utsumuita kata wo dakishimeta keredo

Samishisa mune ni tsumotta

Yume wa kimi no buki no hazu da yo

Nee dakara kurushimi mo kirinukete itte

So never cry itsu mo kimi wo mitsumeteru yo

Fair na ikikata no kimi ga suki

So never cry itsu mo kimi no soba ni iru yo

Dakara mata asu e kakedashite

Kanuka Has Come

Police Academy Okutama Branch

Police Academy Okutama Branch One, two, three, four!

Police Academy Okutama Branch

Police Academy Okutama Branch Shinshi, you're slow!

Shinshi, you're slow!

Yes, Sir!

One, two, three, four!

Good, your movements are getting smoother!

One, two, three, four!

Asuma, pass the soy sauce?

Sure.

Thank you.

You're in a good mood.

It's been a long, hard battle.

They've totally controlled us.

We haven't had a moment of rest or relaxation.

Nothing but Labour training and lectures.

We've had a dismal two weeks... it's enough to make me throw up!

And now, it's finally over!

We've done well.

There's still the announcement this afternoon.

That'll be a picnic, compared to all this training.

Will there really be a competition fight, beforehand?

Are you okay, Shinshi?

I have a weak stomach.

Well if you can't eat that, I'll take it!

Bring on your Labours! No one can beat me!

Don't believe me? I'll prove it!

No, no! Look over there!

Who's that?

She's getting onboard.

She's quite good.

Is it safe to manoeuvre a Labour like that?

Theoretically, the Ingram can match any human movement, but...

But?

Such a massive machine as the Ingram produces incredible stress.

Now, for the main event of today's announcement:

A Labour combat tournament!

This will decide the composition of our teams, so do your best.

Any questions?

Yes! Yes!

All in good time. Yes! Yes!

Lieutenant!

Don't worry.

I'm Sergeant Clancy Kanuka, of the New York City Police.

I've come to Japan for advanced training. Pleased to meet you.

New York?

All rise!

Why?

Pay your respects to a police sergeant!

Ota, don't be so formal.

But...

You junior officers wouldn't understand!

There are ranks and classes in the police department.

Uh-huh...

Respect your superiors, or you'll never get promoted.

But what's-her-name, Kanuka, is from the New York police.

That doesn't matter!

Yes, the lower ranks believe that nonsense.

What was that?!

Why, you!

So you have to win the tournament to pilot the Ingram?

You could look at it that way.

What pressure!

The Ingram records and adapts to its pilot's motion patterns.

We need to choose our habits and ways of thinking wisely.

You make it sound like it will only accept one person!

Exactly. Once it chooses a pilot, it's hard to change.

So this tournament makes sense.

I see! But I want to be the pilot!

Don't whine.

Okay! But I have an idea!

That ought to do it!

Shige, inspect the Ingrams.

Yes, Sir.

What the heck?

What's wrong?

This is Mine!

"This is mine"?

This is Mine!

Erase that.

"This is mine"?

Hey. That was quick.

How does it look?

We have an excellent teacher.

Good work.

I enjoyed myself.

But they're an odd group.

Will they do?

Well, they're certainly different from Division 1.

They're either talented, or a bunch of losers... I'm not sure.

Make up your mind. Are you praising them, or not?

I thought I was praising them.

I can judge their skill later. After all, that's why I came.

Did you bring the uniform?

Yes.

Are you sure she shan't be offended?

She's the one who asked for it.

Why is she wearing a Second Section uniform?

How should I know? Hey, look over there!

It's Gomioka from Division 1. He even brought his Labour.

Could it be...?

It could...

What could?

Look...

I love you, Miki! Good luck!

Who's Miki?

My full name is Mikiyasu.

That's your wife?

Yes.

You're lucky.

You weaklings!

Now, to conclude your training on the Model 98-AV Ingram...

we stage a combat tournament.

And to provide a worthwhile challenge...

we have Sergeant Gomioka of Division 1 in his Model 97.

I knew it.

Also participating is Sgt. Clancy Kanuka, of the New York City Police.

I'm pleased to announce she'll be joining Division 2 for 6 months of advanced training.

Looks like we have some tough competition.

Here is the match line-up.

Rounds 1 and 2 shall use the training Labours.

The final round shall use the Ingram.

Match 1 is in ten minutes: Shinohara vs. Izumi.

That was quick.

Asuma...

I---

I won't lose!

Ingram Unit 2

Bulldog

Bow!

Begin!

Let's go!

Impudent girl! Surrender!

I'm not a girl! I'm a young lady!

They don't look very tense.

The energy of youth. They're like well-oiled machines.

I win!

That's enough, Officer Izumi!

What was that supposed to be?

Do you suspect some deception?

That was deliberate.

That Labour must be defective! Its leg just gave out on me!

This is serious!

If there's a maintenance problem...

Oh, no! If anything, it was a factory flaw.

But it was built by your company!

My FATHER'S company! I had nothing to do with it!

Huh?

Urk... Huh?

Asuma Shinohara...

Shinohara Heavy Industries' Ingram.

Shinohara!

Asuma, you're a second-generation Shinohara!

Why become a public servant, if you own a Labour factory?

My father swindled me.

Good luck, Miki! Don't get hurt, Sweetie!

This will all be over in five seconds!

I hate this.

Bow!

Had enough?

Penalty!

Instructor Sakuma! Criminals don't bow!

In a real fight, the first move guarantees victory!

You cheated! You coward!

Winning is all that matters!

So you think this is funny?

Does Shinshi look kind of strange?

What's...

...SO FUNNY?!

Stop! Both sides must bow, first!

What's so funny?

Stop it!

Funny now? Funny now?

Are you trying to kill me?

Officer Shinshi, you're disqualified!

Shinshi is surprisingly dangerous.

I must file that for future reference.

He's such a nice man, but...

Officer Yamazaki forfeits.

Round 2: Officer Noa Izumi vs. Officer Isao Ota.

Bow!

I won't fall for that trick!

My gun!

That's enough, Officer Izumi.

The neck joint seems a bit fragile.

Perhaps it's just vulnerable to a blow from above.

I don't think it's the machine that's your problem here.

Your tactics are vulgar.

Well, let's see what kind of fight she prefers.

So what's Gomioka like?

Fourth rank in judo, third in kendo, second rank in aikido.

Composed and calm... the perfect picture of an officer.

If she's as good, it should be an interesting match.

So it must be quite important to have hand-to-hand skills.

I think you're better off without them.

A Labour is power! Power decides everything!

What if your opponent can match your power?

I'm filled with a fighting spirit!

So what.

Sergeant Kanuka wins.

What happened? What happened?

A shoulder throw! She executed a perfect shoulder throw!

In the final match, Officer Izumi will face Sergeant Kanuka.

This should be interesting.

Kanuka's too good for Division 2.

Do you want her?

Would you like her to transfer to Division 1?

You'd never let her go.

You can't have her.

I don't think I can win.

Wisdom and bravery.

In a real fight, you can't choose your enemy.

You can't run away.

You must do your duty.

And so...

What?

Wisdom and bravery shall see you through, somehow.

I don't really understand, but okay.

Now, the final battle: Officer Izumi vs. Sergeant Kanuka.

Bow!

Begin!

Get back! You'll lose if you lock arms!

Wisdom and bravery.

Electromagnetic police baton!

Too slow!

Come on!

Why, you!

If you lose your head, you've lost!

What's she doing?

She's staying out of arm's reach.

Well, that way she can't lose. But she can't win, either.

Noa was defiant, but that left them in a stalemate.

Kanuka contained Noa with minimal wasted movement.

"Coward! Unfair! Why don't you do something!"

Ota ridiculed Noa, but she stood her ground.

No one had expected such a long, drawn-out match.

You should finish the fight before your power runs out!

But which is wisdom and which is bravery?

It's good that you held out so long...

but you don't have to match her skill. Just attack!

My batteries!

She's coming for me!

That's enough!

I did it!

Sergeant Clancy Kanuka wins!

What? Why?

Because of this.

Stop!

You wasted too much energy, Officer Izumi.

If you'd been more precise, you'd still have power left.

Quiet, please. Now, the moment you've been waiting for:

Unit 1 Forward, Ingram Pilot:

Officer Noa Izumi.

Really? You're serious?

What would you do if I were lying?

I did it!

Unit 1 Backup, command car: Officer Asuma Shinohara.

Yes, Sir.

Unit 1 Labour carrier: Officer Hiromi Yamazaki.

Yes, Sir.

Unit 2 Forward, Ingram pilot: Officer Isao Ota.

Backup, command car: Sergeant Clancy Kanuka.

Labour carrier: Officer Mikiyasu Shinshi. That is all.

Ota, do you know why I chose you as the forward?

Yes, Sir! I can't give orders to Sergeant Kanuka!

No!

It's because I'll only be here for six months.

You shouldn't adapt the Ingram to someone who's going to leave.

Six months...

It'll be an interesting half year.

Dakishimete Midnight Blue

Konya reiji no bus ni nottara

Midnight Blue

Ichido kiri nara dekiru hazu dakara

Yume ni hikizurare

Ore wa ase mamire no lonely

Hanashi aite no TV switch hipparu

Ashita ichinichi wa

Akogareta machi no gomi no naka

Hayaku main street no sawaritai no sa

Manazashi dake wa itsu demo

Ue wo muiteru tsumori

Tatta hitotsu no michi dakara

Dakishimete Midnight Blue

Konya reiji no bus ni nottara

Midnight Blue

Ichido kiri nara dekiru hazu dakara

Midnight Blue

Konya reiji no bus ni nottara

Midnight Blue

Ichido kiri nara dekiru hazu dakara

This story is fiction... but in 10 years, who knows?

This is Special Vehicles, Section 2.

We're stuck out here in the middle of nowhere.

Life in this department has been strange these days...

I suppose I should get used to it.

Stupid! You don't have the time for that!

Ingram Unit 3 just sank to the bottom of the sea!

You better go get it.

How can I do that? Oh no! He'll rust down there!

Well, if you can't do it, we're all sunk.

Next episode: "This is Sv2"

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