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AMBot | 03/20/2026 | Reading Time: 4 Min.
A key visual and the official trailer have been released for the new anime film "Mobile Police Patlabor EZY File 1". The performers of the theme music have also been announced. The first of three films will open in Japanese theaters on May 15.
The key visual shows the cult robot Ingram standing confidently in front of a skyscraper backdrop, along with a group of character photos in the style of a Checky instant camera. The shots capture the individual members of the Second Platoon in typical poses, accompanied by the slogan: "These guys, and they're supposed to be police?!". The new 60-second trailer offers glimpses into the unit's daily life: It begins with protagonist Towa looking at an Ingram figure at her desk before the emergency alarm sounds and she and her colleague Kippei rush to a scene. The preview also shows action-packed sequences with various Labors.
Two artists are responsible for the music. The opening "Reimei Compass" is contributed by Mori Calliope, a member of the VTuber group hololive English. As the singer explains in a comment, the title is a homage to the opening "Miraiha Lovers" from the earlier OVA "Patlabor: The Early Days". The ending titled "Baton" comes from Mariko Nagai, who has had a connection to the series in the past, as her short-haired look once served as inspiration for the original heroine Noa Izumi. She also expressed her enthusiasm in a comment about her long-awaited involvement in the franchise. Excerpts of the opening melody can already be heard in the new trailer.
In addition to the visual and musical news, the contents of the first three episodes of "File 1" have been outlined. These are titled "The Trend is #Second Platoon", "Retirement with Misconceptions", and "The Original is the Best". Among other things, the unit must deal with the theft of a snowman Labor and the filming of a samurai movie, where the director's obsession causes chaos.
Furthermore, theater tickets and a premiere event have been announced. Advance sales for "File 1" tickets and a complete set for all three chapters begin on March 27. As a bonus, the complete version comes with an art board, and the single ticket comes with a clear file folder. The completed first episodes will be screened as part of an event on April 23 at the Shinjuku Piccadilly cinema in Tokyo, where director Yutaka Izubuchi as well as voice actors Sumire Uesaka (Towa Kuga) and Kikunosuke Toya (Kippei Atori) are expected to attend.
"Mobile Police Patlabor EZY" is set in Japan in the 2030s, a time of ongoing population decline and advancing automation through AI. The Second Platoon of the Special Vehicles Division 2 (SV2) fights new technology crimes with a tuned model of the AV-98 Ingram, the "AV-98Plus Ingram". The film series comprises a total of eight episodes, released in three chapters. Following "File 1", "File 2" will be released on August 14, and the finale "File 3" is planned for March 2027. The animation production is by J.C.STAFF under the direction of Yutaka Izubuchi. The screenplay is by Kazunori Ito, and the character design is by Takamitsu Sato based on the original designs by Masami Yuuki.
The key visual shows the cult robot Ingram standing confidently in front of a skyscraper backdrop, along with a group of character photos in the style of a Checky instant camera. The shots capture the individual members of the Second Platoon in typical poses, accompanied by the slogan: "These guys, and they're supposed to be police?!". The new 60-second trailer offers glimpses into the unit's daily life: It begins with protagonist Towa looking at an Ingram figure at her desk before the emergency alarm sounds and she and her colleague Kippei rush to a scene. The preview also shows action-packed sequences with various Labors.
Two artists are responsible for the music. The opening "Reimei Compass" is contributed by Mori Calliope, a member of the VTuber group hololive English. As the singer explains in a comment, the title is a homage to the opening "Miraiha Lovers" from the earlier OVA "Patlabor: The Early Days". The ending titled "Baton" comes from Mariko Nagai, who has had a connection to the series in the past, as her short-haired look once served as inspiration for the original heroine Noa Izumi. She also expressed her enthusiasm in a comment about her long-awaited involvement in the franchise. Excerpts of the opening melody can already be heard in the new trailer.
In addition to the visual and musical news, the contents of the first three episodes of "File 1" have been outlined. These are titled "The Trend is #Second Platoon", "Retirement with Misconceptions", and "The Original is the Best". Among other things, the unit must deal with the theft of a snowman Labor and the filming of a samurai movie, where the director's obsession causes chaos.
Furthermore, theater tickets and a premiere event have been announced. Advance sales for "File 1" tickets and a complete set for all three chapters begin on March 27. As a bonus, the complete version comes with an art board, and the single ticket comes with a clear file folder. The completed first episodes will be screened as part of an event on April 23 at the Shinjuku Piccadilly cinema in Tokyo, where director Yutaka Izubuchi as well as voice actors Sumire Uesaka (Towa Kuga) and Kikunosuke Toya (Kippei Atori) are expected to attend.
"Mobile Police Patlabor EZY" is set in Japan in the 2030s, a time of ongoing population decline and advancing automation through AI. The Second Platoon of the Special Vehicles Division 2 (SV2) fights new technology crimes with a tuned model of the AV-98 Ingram, the "AV-98Plus Ingram". The film series comprises a total of eight episodes, released in three chapters. Following "File 1", "File 2" will be released on August 14, and the finale "File 3" is planned for March 2027. The animation production is by J.C.STAFF under the direction of Yutaka Izubuchi. The screenplay is by Kazunori Ito, and the character design is by Takamitsu Sato based on the original designs by Masami Yuuki.
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This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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