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80s anime trailer, Patlabor: The Movie
Based on the manga created by Masami Yuki, Patlabor: The Movie is a science fiction anime series directed by Mamoru Oshii, written by Kazunori Ito - the 'research' team behind the success of Ghost in the Shell. Similar to Ghost in the Shell, Patlabor: The Movie is set in technologically advanced Japan in 1999. The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department is ordered to destroy rogue robotic units known as Labor, after they work fine even when closed. One of the first works by studio Production IG, this '80s anime is part of a franchise that includes several OVAs, light novels, and various sequels.