11 anime like Patlabor: The Movie
These are the shows Patlabor: The Movie fans recommend most, with the most popular picks first. Each one notes what it has in common with Patlabor: The Movie, so you can find the one that fits your mood. 4 come from the same studio. 1 is a short series of 13 episodes or fewer, and 7 are films you can watch in one sitting.
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Ghost in the Shell
Movie · 1995 · 80/100
Like Patlabor: The Movie, it leans into cyberpunk and philosophy. Production I.G animated both. Fans of Patlabor: The Movie recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Psychological
- Sci-Fi
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Roujin Z
Movie · 1991 · 68/100
Like Patlabor: The Movie, it leans into cyberpunk and primarily adult cast. Fans of Patlabor: The Movie recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Comedy
- Drama
- Mecha
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Cowboy Bebop: The Movie - Knockin' on Heaven's Door
Movie · 2001 · 82/100
Like Patlabor: The Movie, it leans into terrorism and primarily adult cast. Fans of Patlabor: The Movie recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Mystery
- Sci-Fi
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PSYCHO-PASS
TV · 2012 · 22 eps · 81/100
Like Patlabor: The Movie, it leans into detective and police. Production I.G animated both. It is a longer watch at 22 episodes. Fans of Patlabor: The Movie recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Psychological
- Sci-Fi
- Thriller
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Planetes
TV · 2003 · 26 eps · 80/100
Like Patlabor: The Movie, it leans into primarily adult cast and philosophy. It is a longer watch at 26 episodes. Fans of Patlabor: The Movie recommend it as a next watch.
- Drama
- Romance
- Sci-Fi
- Slice of Life
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THE GHOST IN THE SHELL
TV · 2026 · 10 eps · 77/100
Like Patlabor: The Movie, it leans into cyberpunk and philosophy. Fans of Patlabor: The Movie recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Ecchi
- Psychological
- Sci-Fi
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Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade
Movie · 2000 · 77/100
Like Patlabor: The Movie, it leans into philosophy and police. Production I.G animated both. Fans of Patlabor: The Movie recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Drama
- Psychological
- Romance
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Tetsujin 28
TV · 2004 · 26 eps · 73/100
Like Patlabor: The Movie, it leans into philosophy and real robot. It is a longer watch at 26 episodes. Fans of Patlabor: The Movie recommend it as a next watch.
- Adventure
- Mecha
- Sci-Fi
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Expelled From Paradise
Movie · 2014 · 70/100
Like Patlabor: The Movie, it leans into real robot and philosophy. Fans of Patlabor: The Movie recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Mecha
- Sci-Fi
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Steamboy
Movie · 2004 · 70/100
It shares the drama and sci-fi feel of Patlabor: The Movie. Fans of Patlabor: The Movie recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Drama
- Sci-Fi
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009 Re:Cyborg
Movie · 2012 · 60/100
It shares the mecha and sci-fi feel of Patlabor: The Movie. Production I.G animated both. Fans of Patlabor: The Movie recommend it as a next watch.
- Action
- Adventure
- Mecha
- Sci-Fi
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