Patlabor: The Movie watch order
The Patlabor: The Movie franchise has 4 anime entries, 3 main-story movies, 1 optional extra. The main story takes about 5 h 15 min (8 h 45 min with extras).
Release order
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Mobile Police PatlaborOptional extraOVA · 19887 eps3 h 30 min - 1
Patlabor: The MovieMovie · main storyMovie · 19891 h 39 min - 2
Mobile Police Patlabor 2: The MovieMovie · main storyMovie · 19931 h 54 min - 3
Mobile Police Patlabor: WXIIIMovie · main storyMovie · 20021 h 42 min
Built from AniList relation data: entries linked as direct prequels/sequels are the main story; side stories and specials are optional.
Patlabor: The Movie watch order FAQ
- What order should I watch Patlabor: The Movie in?
- Watch the main story in release order: Patlabor: The Movie (1989), then Mobile Police Patlabor 2: The Movie (1993), then Mobile Police Patlabor: WXIII (2002). 1 optional extra is listed separately.
- Do I need to watch the Patlabor: The Movie movies?
- Yes — Patlabor: The Movie and Mobile Police Patlabor 2: The Movie and Mobile Police Patlabor: WXIII are part of the main story, linked by AniList as a direct sequel or prequel.
- How long does it take to watch all of Patlabor: The Movie?
- About 5 h 15 min for the main story, or 8 h 45 min including optional extras.