About this episode

The hosts discuss the first Patlabor movie, highlighting its character interactions, intrigue, and action compared to the OVAs.

With the OVAS out of the way, it's time to dig into the Patlabor movies, starting with Patlabor: The Movie! This movie has a lot of what the OVAs felt lacking, and then some: a lot more character interactions, intrigue, and action, not to mention it looks and sounds incredible. Join us as we dig into another Mamoru Oshii banger.Anime Discussed: Patlabor: The MovieNext time: Patlabor 2: The MovieSend us your questions! You can email us at underthekotatsu.anime@gmail.com or DM us on twitter @underthekotatsu and on bluesky @underthekotatsu.bsky.social

People in this episode

Hosts: Daniel, Austin, Danielle

Topics covered

• Patlabor
• anime movies
• character interactions
• action
• Mamoru Oshii

Keywords

• Patlabor
• anime
• Mamoru Oshii
• movie review
• character development

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Patlabor: The Movie, Patlabor 2: The Movie

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