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Ep. 99: The Patlabor Trilogy

We investigate an underrated and influential classic in the realm of mecha anime; a real robot multimedia phenomenon created in part by "Ghost in the Shell" creator Mamoru Oshii.

Logan Sowash ,  Andy Carr
By Logan Sowash ,  Andy Carr

Show Notes

FREEZE! You have the right to remain silent, the right to an attorney, and the right to gawk at our sweet new mech! Logan & Andy head to Japan to uncover THE PATLABOR TRILOGY. With oversized hand cannons and batons by their sides, the boys are teaming up with Tokyo’s very own SV2 team to discuss 1989’s Patlabor: The Movie, 1993’s Patlabor 2: The Movie, and 2002’s WXIII: Patlabor the Movie 3. What makes this underrated trilogy worth watching? How does it compare to other mecha series/movies? Also, what’s a “WXIII”? Find out on this exciting new episode of ODD TRILOGIES!zz

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Freelance writer out of Indianapolis. Co-host of Odd Trilogies podcast. Whether it's films or television, I'm always down to watch!

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Wishes he could forego sleep to watch more movies. Besides co-hosting Odd Trilogies and writing reviews, Andy builds Gundam models, loves on his three cats, and spends way too much time managing his Plex server. You can follow his movie-watching habits on Letterboxd.

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