Original subtitles

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.

When the area of your dreams

Is invaded by tears

When your heart falters

Just call my name

Hurry up, hurry up, Wings of Love

Fly to your sky

I'm gonna fly fly away

Condition green

I want to help your deep sorrow

The radar of my heart

Can sense the same pain as yours anytime

Just I'm gonna fly away

I'm Selling Peace of Mind

He's too much for us to handle.

Watch out! He has a rocket launcher!

Good move, Ota!

It takes skill!

So it's not just brute strength, is it?

What did you say?!

He's getting away!

Come on, Ota.

Yes!

Stop! Stop or I'll shoot!

Wait! Watch out for the cars!

Take this!

How dare you resist arrest!

We need to reenact the whole incident?

Yes.

Why on Earth do we have to do that?

Because of the parked cars Ota trampled.

Our insurance company insists on it.

They're worried about how many claims we've been filing.

But why? We've never had to do this before!

We told them everything.

Aren't we covered for any accident in the line of duty?

Listen-

Well why do we have insurance then?

That's right!

Our insurance was designed to cover Patlabors.

That's why it's so expensive!

So why do we need some stupid reenactment?

Hey, it isn't YOUR money.

What?

Anyway...

...they've scheduled us all for the walk-through.

All of us?

That's right. Understand?

We don't have all day.

But we need an exact re-creation.

Then we'll need full access to the site.

But they're in the middle of construction.

I wish we didn't have to do this.

I'm so sorry I'm late.

I'm Hisayo Yamada, the inspector assigned to this claim.

Where's the Lieutenant?

Over there.

So this is where you pulled him to a stop.

I attempted to stop the criminal as quickly as possible.

Yes, I'm sure you're very diligent in your duty.

Of course!

Still, his exit was blocked by the Labour carrier.

I'm sure you were driving him back carefully.

Well, uh...

Good. We just need to confirm it.

Let's move to the scene of the capture.

Miss Izumi, you can stand in for the villain.

The villain?

Why should I be the bad one?

And this is where the cars were.

All right, please begin.

Remember, this isn't for real.

Of course.

I used full speed to close the distance.

Stop! Stop!

And then?

Once I was sure I had him stopped, I pulled back.

No pivoting of the leg. How many seconds did that take?

Three or four.

Yes, that's about right.

Mr. Ota, your recorders say you lifted the target for 0.8 seconds.

Would you do that, too?

Roger.

Car B

Thank you. That shall do fine.

That was too rough!

Thank you. I appreciate the use of your equipment.

Oh, no problem.

I have no feel for machines. The reports don't tell me enough.

But now I have a better idea.

I have a bit of a feel for Miss Ingra.

Miss Ingra?

Sorry. It's easier to remember if I give the machines nicknames.

If you don't mind, I'd...

The main office make their decision and contact you soon.

What a waste of time!

After all our hard work, it's still up to the insurance company!

That's the way it always works.

Why won't our premiums go down?

They'd like to prove negligence, so they don't have to pay.

How can we do our job if we have to worry about insurance?

But we couldn't do our job without insurance.

Are you one of their paid spies?

Of course not!

I won't be beaten by a bunch of bean counters!

Ota, want any tea?

I've grown too complacent about destruction.

I won't disagree.

You think so?

Your insurance claims are eight times higher than ours.

I suspected that, but... eight times?

Our new dictator has arrived.

I think Ota is right.

He's a good officer, but he can't see anything except his target.

Fancy meeting you here!

About our claim...

Let me explain.

Patlabor insurance is highly specialised.

The conditions of a claim are nearly impossible to reproduce...

so I've been asked to accompany you, until another accident occurs.

I apologise for the inconvenience.

So there you have it.

Say...

Where did everyone go?

I don't know! I'm going to the toilet.

Take your time.

TOILETS

Well?

I don't think she suspects.

I'm against it! It's misuse of official funds!

Not that.

How can we sway her impression of us?

Just flatter her. Pile on the compliments!

She DOES have discretionary authority.

We have no choice.

Use our best tea.

I know.

Does this look about right?

Up close, it's really quite an impressive machine.

Oh, my!

I know it's hard to work with a stranger underfoot.

Thanks for giving me a desk.

It's nothing.

And you have such a hard job.

It's my chosen career, so I've never thought of it as hard.

You're an amazing man, Ota.

I'm nothing special.

Despite all my work on this case, the main office is stubborn.

Insurance should be there to help people like you, Mr. Ota.

All done!

Thank you very much!

Oh, this tea is quite excellent!

Really?

Have you seen that insurance adjuster?

I wish they'd sent somebody younger.

What a cushy job.

Watch your mouths.

Her report means a lot to us, so be careful what you say.

Oh, I see!

Why are you looking at me like that?

Don't get any ideas!

She's the one who insisted on sewing up my shirt.

Such trivialities shan't change my opinion about our insurance.

But it doesn't hurt that she's so nice.

Maybe you're starting to see her point of view.

Don't start imagining things!

Tea's ready.

Well then, let's eat.

That looks fabulous!

I wasn't sure you young people would like this.

This took a lot of time!

Oh, it's no harder than cooking for one.

You needn't go out of your way for us.

Oh, not at all. It's important for me to see how you all work.

Of course, but...

Huh? Where's Ota?

Don't know...

I'll go get him.

I wonder if I have upset Mr. Ota somehow...

Ota!

What are you doing here?

Whas'it look like? I'm ea'ing.

Ms. Yamada brought lunch. Don't you want to eat with us?

We shouldn't get too chummy. She and I both have work to do.

You worry too much about formalities, Ota.

Does anyone care that she isn't part of the force?

What about lunch?

We'll eat it later!

What a job! They don't even have time for lunch.

Thieves have stolen a heavyweight class Labour and its carrier.

Fortunately, the carrier had a location transponder.

We'll ambush them at Ichinoe, Loop 7. That is all.

How can you ambush them in the middle of Tokyo traffic?

First, we're sending in unmarked cars.

In pursuit. Please fall back.

In pursuit. Please fall back.

In pursuit. Please fall back.

In pursuit. Please fall back.

As they near the ambush, patrol cars will pull in front.

We've blocked the opposite lanes, so we'll intercept them here.

We can do this because of the location transponder.

It's real-time.

Now.

That's far enough! Halt!

Operation complete.

Ota, pull in the back end of the trailer.

Roger.

Perhaps insuring Patlabors was just a bad idea in the first place.

Good point.

This area's off limits.

Let me through! I have to get my bike.

I hope Ms. Yamada isn't mad.

Please, don't remind me.

Oh, man...

Your policy doesn't cover that bike.

Of course not.

You wrecked my bike! You're so mean!

U-uh... You wrecked my bike! You're so mean!

Dummy! Dummy! You dummy!

Letter of Apology July 18,1999 Unit: Special Vehicles Section 2, Division 2 Named: Ota, Isao

(Ot3)

There's no line for an explanation.

It was entirely my fault.

Uh...

What?

May I have permission to leave the station?

A bike?

Yes. A woman stopped by from the Patlabor insurance company.

I see.

An Ingram! Cool!

Take that, you bike! And that! And that!

What are you doing to your new present? Take that, you bike! And that! And that!

This is what happened to my bike!

Thank you. I'm sorry about this...

No, I'm the one who should apologise.

Mister, you're so cool!

Ota, it's incredible!

They've renewed our coverage!

And all previous claims have been approved!

Really?

Ms. Yamada pulled off a miracle!

Actually, she's the company's director.

Apparently, she worked her way up from the sales floor.

She said, "Charity is a good investment."

You can't be serious!

Oh, my!

May I speak to you?

Go on ahead.

About the bike...

You went to his house?

How like you, Mr. Ota. So responsible.

I'll reimburse you.

Not at all. I took it out of company expenses.

But...

You work so hard, I can't let you be distracted by petty details.

I was just trying to help out.

Don't worry about it.

There... There must be some way I can repay you!

Well, perhaps...

NOW, EVEN MORE DEVOTED TO DUTY

SAFETY FIRST!

PROTECTED BY NEW LABOUR DAMAGE INSURANCE

NOW, EVEN MORE DEVOTED TO DUTY SAFETY FIRST! PROTECTED BY NEW LABOUR DAMAGE INSURANCE Sunrise Insurance

She can read people quite well.

Ota, you're famous!

How could I refuse?

How, indeed?

The storm fleetingly stopped

The fists from last night are now washed clean

Once the break of dawn loosens the screw

It awakens machines and buildings

I got it

I can see far away it's like a panorama

No matter how you look at it, it's a happy island

One more chance

I want to tell you about it; I want to convey it to you

The gate to the dream is opening now before my eyes

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

Division 2 has found an underground dungeon!

It's an old garbage transport passage! It's dark and cold and smelly!

Hey, for a summertime adventure, it's great!

And if we find any treasure we'll divide it up evenly.

Asuma, do you believe in astrology?

My horoscope says items that are white and the number 4 are bad luck! [both are omens of death]

So what?

I have a bad feeling the unlucky stuff is down there.

Next Time: "The Underground Mystery Tour"

Target, locked on!

Next episode: The Underground Mystery Tour Target, locked on!

Next episode: The Underground Mystery Tour