Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor: EZY Announces New Cast and Theatrical Release Schedule

What’s the Buzz About?

The beloved mecha police universe is gearing up for a new chapter! The official website for Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor: EZY (also known as Mobile Police Patlabor: EZY) has just dropped the names of five new cast members who will be joining the roster. This new anime project is shaping up to be a major event for fans of the classic franchise.

Mark your calendars, because this eight-episode series is taking a unique theatrical route. It’s scheduled to hit theaters in three parts: File 1 on May 15, File 2 on August 14, and the concluding File 3 in March 2027. The first six episodes (Files 1 & 2) will be presented as stand-alone stories, while the final two episodes in File 3 will tell one continuous, climactic story.

Meet the New Cast

Ready to meet the fresh faces (and voices) heading to the Special Vehicles Section? Here’s the latest lineup of talent joining the crew.

Character	Voice Actor	Notable Previous Roles
Hirata Saki	Koshimizu Ami	Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch, Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann
Hazama Akihiko	Kobayashi Chikahiro	Golden Kamuy, Shingeki no Kyojin
Yanai Yuuta	Satou Setsuji	Urusei Yatsura (2022), Black Clover
Yuzuki Hachikuma	Matsumura Yume	Uma Musume: Pretty Derby, Shinobi no Ittoki
Saeki Kimika	Hayashibara Megumi	Cowboy Bebop, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Slayers

The Creative Team Behind the Labor

A project like this needs a veteran crew, and Patlabor: EZY has assembled an all-star team with deep roots in the franchise.

Role	Staff Member	Notable Previous Works
Director	Izubuchi Yutaka	RahXephon, Patlabor Mecha Designer
Series Composition/Script	Itou Kazunori	Original Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor Screenwriter
Character Design	Satou Takamitsu	Satsuriku no Tenshi, Masamune-kun no Revenge
Music Composition	Kawai Kenji	Mob Psycho 100, Ghost in the Shell

The animation production is in the capable hands of studio J.C.Staff.

A Legacy of Mecha Policing

For those new to the scene, Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor (Patlabor: The Mobile Police) is a legendary franchise that began all the way back in 1988. It was created by the collective known as HEADGEAR, which included visionary minds like Oshii Mamoru, Itou Kazunori, Izubuchi Yutaka, Takada Akemi, and Yuuki Masami.

Starting with a manga and OVA, the series exploded in popularity, leading to multiple OVA series, a TV anime, and three theatrical films. The last movie, WXIII Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor, was released in 2002. More recently, studio Khara produced a short film titled Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor: Reboot in 2016, keeping the spirit of the series alive. Patlabor: EZY is the exciting next step in this enduring sci-fi saga.