Next Generation Patlabor Episode 6-7 Promo Video Streamed

The official Youtube channel of the live-action  The Next Generation Patlabor has streamed its lastest video promo for the 6th and 7th episode titled: Daikaijū Arawaru Kōhen" (A Giant Monster Appears Part II) and "Time Dokan." Both episodes are part of the 4th installment of the series called Stray Dog Afternoon. The video also shows Studio Ghibli co-founder Toshio Suzuki's playing a role of a shady "Neppūsha" agent. Check the video after the jump.

MG THE NEXT GENERATION Patlabor Type 98 Ingram AV Announced

On the recently held 53th Shizuoka Hobby Show event last May 15 to 18, 2014 at Twin Messe, Shizuoka, Japan, Bandai has previewed its first look at the plastic model MG Patlabor Type 98 Ingram AV. This figure represents the mecha on the live-action The Next Generation Patlabor. Price has yet to be revealed but this is already marked for September 2014 release.

Live-Action Patlabor Episode 2, 3 Trailer Streamed

Here is the latest trailer for the 2nd installment of the live-action  The Next Generation Patlabor.  It was revealed recently that Japanese actor, comedian, singer, and director, Naoto Takenaka will make an appearance. Takenaka previously voiced Shigeki Arakawa in Oshii's 1993 Patlabor 2: The Movie.

AV-98 Ingram Robot Making Rounds In Tokyo

Recently, one of the million-dollar yen live size AV-98 Ingram that was made for the live-action  The Next Generation Patlabor was making round around Tokyo generating on lookers on a weekend. The said robot was wheeled into and erected near Japan's Kichijoji Station.

Naoto Takenaka to Join Live-Action Patlabor

A new poster for the 2nd installment of the live-action  The Next Generation Patlabor reveals that Japanese actor, comedian, singer, and director, Naoto Takenaka will make an appearance. Takenaka previously voiced Shigeki Arakawa in Oshii's 1993 Patlabor 2: The Movie.

Japan's National Police Agency Collaborates With Patlabor Producers For Recruitment

Japan's National Police Agency recently collaborated with the producers of the live-action THE NEXT GENERATION: Patlabor, to recruit new members of the police force. They used Patlabor's AV-98 "Ingram" as the key visual, but the arm shield name will be replaced with the name of regional police departments to fit accordingly to the need.

Live-Action The Next Generation Patlabor Episode 0 - RAW

Here is the raw stream of  prologue episode title, Eikō no Tokusha Nika" (The Glorious Division 2) for the  live-action  The Next Generation Patlabor aired last March 2 on Star Channel. The video features Shigeo Shiba recounting the events that transpired in Section 2 Division 2. Shigeru Chiba (Dr.Ulshade/Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger) will be reprising his anime role as maintenance squad chief Shigeo Shiba.

Live-Action The Next Generation Patlabor Full Trailer Streamed

Here is the latest 70-sec trailer the upcoming live-action  The Next Generation Patlabor film and series went live recently for episode 0 entitled: "Eikō no Tokusha Nika" (The Glorious Special Vehicle Division 2), a prologue that will premiere this March 2nd on Star Channel, a movie channel on Broadcast Satellite system.

Live-Action Patlabor Episode 0 Starts March 2nd

The latest news from Comic Natalie revealed the prologue episode title, Eikō no Tokusha Nika" (The Glorious Division 2) for the upcoming live-action  The Next Generation Patlabor film that will be aired this March 2 on Star Channel, a movie channel on Broadcast Satellite system. The short movie will run for 15 minutes and will feature Shigeo Shiba recounting the events that transpired in Section 2 Division 2. Shigeru Chiba (Dr.Ulshade/Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger) will be reprising his anime role as maintenance squad chief Shigeo Shiba.

Live-Action Patlabor: Erina Mano Inside The AV-98 Ingram

The official website of the upcoming live-action  The Next Generation Patlabor has disclosed new photos of Part 1of the7-part series. These photos include Erina Mano on the cockpit inside the AV-98 Ingram. The project will star Erina Mano (Kamen Rider Nadeshiko/Kamen Rider Fourze) will play as lead character Akira Izumino. Check out the rest of the images from this link.

Live-Action Patlabor To Use Real Robots

New images for the of the upcoming live-action  The Next Generation Patlabor have revealed that the production will be using real-life robots called Kuratas, made by Suidobashi Heavy Industry since it somewhat resembles Labor robots that appear alongside fictional Ingram mecha. However, Eiga reports that the production will continue to use CG and VFX techniques for the live adaptation of Patlabor. Kuratas cost about 100 million yen or about US$1 million. Check out the video of the Kuratas in action after the jump.

Live-Action The Next Generation Patlabor New Visuals, 1st Teaser Video Revealed

New key visuals and a teaser video have been revealed in the line of the upcoming live-action  The Next Generation Patlabor.  The project will star Erina Mano, also known as a Former Hello! Project singer and Kamen Rider Nadeshiko from Kamen Rider Fourze. Erina Mano will play as lead character Akira Izumino.

Live Action The Next Generation Patlabor Press Conference Video

In line with the press conference held recently, here is the video coverage revealing the cast of the Live-Action  The Next Generation Patlabor. The project will star Erina Mano, also known as Kamen Rider Nadeshiko from Kamen Rider Fourze. Erina Mano will play as Akira Izumino.

Kamen Rider Fourze's Erina Mano Leads In Live-Action The Next Generation Patlabor

A recently held press conference has revealed the cast of the Live-Action  The Next Generation Patlabor, release plans for a 12-part series and a featured film. The project will star Erina Mano, also known as a Former Hello! Project singer and Kamen Rider Nadeshiko from Kamen Rider Fourze. Erina Mano will play as Akira Izumino.

New Live-Action Patlabor Visual Released, Website Updated

The latest Live-Action Patlabor Visual was recently released after it project was revealed at the Taiwan International Comic Exposition. The Next Generation Patlabor website has also been updated, following from the Patlabor mecha images circulating online that was reported to be the prop for the said live-action movie. This massive prop mentioned was seen at the Nanbu-Shijō area of Yokohama City, just south of Tokyo.

Live-Action Mobile Police Patlabor Mecha Seen!

Images of the Patlabor mecha have been circulating online that are reported to be the prop for the live-action The Next Generation Patlabor movie. This massive prop mentioned was seen at the Nanbu-Shijō area of Yokohama City, just south of Tokyo. Check out more photos after the jump.

Live-Action Mobile Police Patlabor Project Set For 2014

In a Japan Expo event held in Paris recently, TOHOKUSHINSHA Film Corporation confirmed that Mamoru Oshii will be part of the production of the live action adaptation project of Patlabor. Mamoru Oshii is part of HEADGEAR who used to serve as the writer-director and one of the original creators of the Mobile Police Patlabor anime series. A teaser banner and the official website was launched recently with the title Mamoru Oshii x The Next Generation - Patlabor.