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Patlabor EZY Sets Japan Theatrical Trilogy With May Debut and New Trailer

The reboot maps an eight-episode story to three films, bringing back key Headgear talent for a modern relaunch.

Overview

  • Headgear and Bandai Namco confirmed three theatrical films for Japan with releases on May 15, 2026, August 14, 2026, and March 2027.
  • A new trailer showcases the updated look and reveals Sumire Uesaka and Kikunosuke Toya as the lead voices.
  • The trilogy corresponds to an eight-episode structure, with six episodes spanning the first two films and the final two forming the third.
  • Yutaka Izubuchi directs at J.C. Staff with music by Kenji Kawai, scripts by Kazunori Ito, CG production by Gazen, and overall production via Genco.
  • Set in the 2030s, the story foregrounds AI-driven labor crime and introduces an updated Ingram Plus mecha using a mixed 3D CG and 2D visual approach.