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.
Sources
This news comes from the original report on Comic Natalie.
