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Mobile Police Patlabor

The Mobile Police Patlabor franchise is active across multiple media: a theatrical film project, a novel, and a crossover model kit line, with original staff members contributing to each.

Synthesized from 3 Yomimono stories · updated Jul 11

Yutaka Izubuchi, the mechanical designer and HEADGEAR member, directed a Patlabor title for the first time with the theatrical film Mobile Police Patlabor EZY. In an interview, he discussed the series' 38-year history, the meaning of the title, and the ending theme by Mariko Nagai. The film is part of the ongoing Mobile Police Patlabor EZY FILE1 project, which also has associated theatrical merchandise.

Series composition and scriptwriter Kazunori Ito wrote a novel titled Sushi-ya no Goto, published by Bungeishunju. The novel is set 30 years after the original series and depicts former Special Vehicles Section 2nd Division 2nd Platoon Captain Kiichi Goto running a small sushi restaurant in Atami, with visits from former squad members. A pop-up shop commemorating the novel's release ran from June 25 to July 5 at Calendarum in Shinjuku Marui Annex, selling goods featuring the cover illustration by manga author Masami Yuki, as well as the novel itself and some theatrical merchandise from the Patlabor EZY project.

Takara Tomy opened pre-orders for the third Mobile Police Patlabor and Zoids collaboration model kit, the Fang Griffin, on Amazon Japan. The kit is a new mold of a Fang Tiger with griffin-like wings, designed by Hideaki Tenjin and supervised by Izubuchi, with world-building by Ito. It features motorized movement and can convert to a Black Fang Tiger, with a release date of February 27, 2027, at 6,634 yen.

Key facts

First directorial role for Yutaka Izubuchi in the franchise
Yutaka Izubuchi directed a Patlabor title for the first time with the theatrical film Mobile Police Patlabor EZY.
Novel by Kazunori Ito
Kazunori Ito wrote the novel 'Sushi-ya no Goto', published by Bungeishunju, set 30 years after the original series.
Pop-up shop dates and location
The pop-up shop ran from June 25 to July 5 at Calendarum on the second floor of Shinjuku Marui Annex in Tokyo.
Novel cover illustrator
The novel's cover illustration is by manga author Masami Yuki.
Third crossover model kit pre-orders open
Takara Tomy opened pre-orders for the third Patlabor and Zoids collaboration model kit, the Fang Griffin, on Amazon Japan.
Fang Griffin design and supervision
The kit was designed by Hideaki Tenjin and supervised by Yutaka Izubuchi, with world-building by Kazunori Ito.
Fang Griffin release date and price
The kit releases on February 27, 2027, at 6,634 yen.

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

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1d ago

Patlabor Novel 'Sushi-ya no Goto' Pop-Up Shop Runs in Osaka Until August 30

A pop-up shop commemorating the release of the 'Patlabor' novel 'Sushi-ya no Goto' is being held at Abeno Luckers in Osaka until August 30, 2026. Goods include towels and acrylic keychains with new cover art by Masami Yuuki, plus 'Captain Goto' clear files and acrylic stands. The shop also sells the novel, a 'Weekly Bunshun Entertainment+' special feature, 'Big Comic Spirits Issue 38,' and 'Mobile Police Patlabor EZY' theatrical merchandise.

Aug 8

Patlabor EZY File 2 First-Week Gift Includes That Logo

On August 7, 2026, the production committee for Mobile Police Patlabor: EZY revealed new scene cuts and the first-week theater gift for File 2, which opens August 14. The gift is a set of mecha stickers based on design sheets, featuring the head detail of the Ingram Plus, the popular Labors Zero and Hell Diver, and the logo for Tomoros that appeared in the teaser shown after File 1's end credits. The scene cuts show protagonist Kuga Towa in various expressions and the daily life of the Second Special Vehicles Division. File 2 comprises episodes 4 through 6, titled "Wine and Bullets," "Asaki Yumemishi," and "Koi no Survival." The series is a completely new animation with eight episodes across three chapters, directed by Yutaka Izubuchi, with series composition by Kazunori Ito and character designs by Masami Yuuki. Animation production is by J.C.STAFF, with distribution by Shochiku ODS and Bandai Namco Filmworks. A pop-up shop commemorating the release is also running at Shinjuku Marui Annex from August 7 to 16.

Jul 11

Patlabor x Zoids Part 3: Fang Griffin Model Kit Pre-Orders Open

Takara Tomy has opened pre-orders for the third Mobile Police Patlabor and Zoids collaboration model kit, the Fang Griffin, on Amazon Japan. The kit is a new mold of a Fang Tiger with griffin-like wings, designed by Hideaki Tenjin and supervised by Patlabor's Yutaka Izubuchi, with world-building by Kazunori Ito. It features motorized movement and can convert to a Black Fang Tiger. Release is February 27, 2027, at 6,634 yen.

Jun 26

Mobile Police Patlabor Novel 'Sushi-ya no Goto' Pop-Up Shop Opens in Shinjuku

Genco Inc. announced on June 24 that a pop-up shop commemorating the release of the novel 'Sushi-ya no Goto' will run from June 25 to July 5 at Calendarum on the second floor of Shinjuku Marui Annex in Tokyo. The novel, written by series composition and scriptwriter Kazunori Ito and published by Bungeishunju, depicts former Special Vehicles Section 2nd Division 2nd Platoon Captain Kiichi Goto running a small sushi restaurant in Atami 30 years after the events of the original series, with visits from former squad members. The pop-up shop sells goods featuring the cover illustration by manga author Masami Yuki, including clear files, tenugui hand towels, acrylic stands, and keychains. It also carries the novel itself, a special feature magazine, and some theatrical merchandise from the ongoing 'Mobile Police Patlabor EZY FILE1' project. No advance reservation is required, but numbered tickets may be distributed on weekends due to expected congestion. Weekday hours are 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with weekend hours starting earlier. The novel is priced at 1,980 yen for the print edition and 1,900 yen for the digital edition, spanning 272 pages.

Jun 2

Yutaka Izubuchi Takes Director Role for First Time on Patlabor EZY

Yutaka Izubuchi, mechanical designer and HEADGEAR member, directed a Patlabor title for the first time with the theatrical film Mobile Police Patlabor EZY. In an interview, he discussed the series' 38-year history, the meaning of the title, and the ending theme by Mariko Nagai.