The traditional sci-fi anime movies Patlabor: The Film and Patlabor 2: The Film are getting 4K restricted particular editions that embody English dub and sub choices. The primary film might be launched in Japan on January 28, 2026 JST, whereas the sequel will comply with on March 25, 2026 JST.

The 4K remaster collections embody a daily Blu-ray disc, a booklet, and a storyboard assortment. Dolby TrueHD (5.1) audio is on the market.

Each releases will value 14,300 yen (~US$96.88) with tax included. They’re being bought on A-on STORE and Premium Bandai.

Other than the remaster collections, it was introduced that there might be revival 4K screenings for each movies in Japan. The primary Patlabor movie will start screening on October 3 JST, whereas the second will begin its run on October 17 JST.

Patlabor: The Film and Patlabor 2: The Film initially premiered in 1989 and 1993, respectively. The Mamoru Oshii-directed movies are a part of the Patlabor franchise, which options grounded mecha and follows a police power. 

A brand new Patlabor animation venture, Patlabor EZY, was introduced in 2017. An replace final yr revealed that Yutaka Izubuchi (Patlabor mechanical designer, RahXephon director, Metallic Rouge chief supervisor) was directing at J.C.STAFF, and that the venture will kick off in 2026.

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