The Next Generation: Patlabor — Season 1, Episode 6: Chapter 3, Part II: GIANT MONSTER ON THE LOOSE – Part 1

Episode synopsis

In Atami, the mysterious disappearance of surfers and the sudden appearance of a gigantic sea lifeform causes a commotion. An investigation is launched by oceanographer Nobuko Nanami and the SV2 team, who — by coincidence — happened to be there on vacation. The Mayor gloats as more tourists come to Atami in the hopes of seeing a confrontation between a Labor and the monster. Further complicating matters are a prophet who claims to be a “Venusian” and a one-eyed scientist. As the odd cast of characters gather together, will a giant monster really appear!?

About The Next Generation: Patlabor

In a world where giant robots are built and used for labor, a special police force of robots is created to handle crimes relating to these machines.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Chapter 1, Part I: THE GLORY OF SV2
• E2Chapter 1, Part II: THE THIRD GENERATION IN ACTION
• E3Chapter 2, Part I: REACTIVATE TYPE 98
• E4Chapter 2, Part II: AKIRA THE IRON FIST
• E5Chapter 3, Part I: WILD DOG DAY AFTERNOON
• E7Chapter 4, Part I: GIANT MONSTER ON THE LOOSE – Part 2
• E8Chapter 4, Part II: TIME BOMB
• E9Chapter 5, Part I: LONG-RANGE SNIPER 2000
• E10Chapter 5, Part II: CROCODILE DUNGEON
• E11Chapter 6, Part I: OUT OF CONTROL! THE RED LABOR
• E12Chapter 6, Part II: THE LONG GOODBYE
• E13Chapter 7: GREAT EXPECTATIONS