The Next Generation: Patlabor" Promotional Poster
In Hollywood, live-action films based on comic books and cartoons are definitely the in-thing, but Hollywood isn’t the only place that’s bringing giant robots and super heroes to the big screen.
A live-action series adaptation of Mamoru Oshii’s Patlabor – titled The Next Generation: Patlabor – will be making its April premier in Japan. The 7-part series, which revolves around a police robot pilot squad in a futuristic Tokyo, will be followed by a feature-length film that will open in 2015.
Updates: Teaser trailer. | Full length trailer.
BREAKING NEWS: New trailer for the feature film, which will be releasing in Japan on May 1, 2015. Thanks to SFJ (via FCS).
