The classic anime IP that has captured the attention of die-hard anime fans and real-life robot enthusiasts, *Mobile Police After a long period of preparation and promotional buildup, the *Patlabor* (Mobile Police Patlabor) series has finally reached a pivotal milestone. The official team behind *Mobile Police Patlabor EZY* announced today that the film will be released in theaters as a “three-part series,” with the first installment, “File 1,” set to premiere on May 15, 2026.
Release Schedule Announced for the Three-Part “Mobile Police Patlabor EZY” Theatrical Film Series
The creation of *Mobile Police Patlabor EZY* has been a rollercoaster ride. The production team released a reboot trailer back in 2017, but things went quiet for quite some time after that. Over the intervening years, the team was seen holding small test screenings in various locations in what appeared to be fundraising efforts, though these didn’t seem to go very smoothly. After the last update came out last year, there was a long period without any new information, and I had begun to think the project might have been scrapped—but to my surprise, they’ve now announced three new theatrical films all at once.
According to the latest news released today on the official website for *Mobile Police Patlabor EZY*, this new work will not be a one-time theatrical release, but will instead be released in chapters over the course of several years. While it was originally thought that the series would be released on streaming platforms like Netflix, the announcement of a three-part theatrical release format comes as a surprise, demonstrating the production committee’s confidence in the script’s depth and the world-building of the series.
The official release schedule is as follows:
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Chapter 1 (File 1): Friday, May 15, 2026
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Chapter 2 (File 2): August 14, 2026
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Chapter 3 (File 3): Expected in March 2027
With the announcement of the release date, the official website also unveiled a brand-new key visual. The most striking aspect of this visual is undoubtedly its composition: Izumi Noa, the legendary pilot from the *Mobile Police* series, and Towa Kuga, the new protagonist of *EZY*, are depicted facing each other.
This new work is once again produced by “Headgear,” directed by Yutaka Izubuchi—known for his mecha designs in *Mobile Police*—with character designs by Akemi Takada and a screenplay by renowned writer Kazunori Ito. The music is once again composed by Kenji Kawai and others, so the quality of the work should be top-notch:
The official team has also confirmed the voice actors for the two main characters and posted their comments on the official website:
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Towa Kuga: Featuring renowned voice actors Sumire Uesaka Portrayed by. Ms. Uesaka is known for her versatile voice and her passion for military and mecha culture; her casting as the new generation of Patlabor pilot is widely regarded by the industry as a perfect fit.
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Kippei Amatori: By Kikunosuke Toya Starring. As a rising-star voice actor who has garnered significant attention in recent years, Mr. Toya’s performance is also highly anticipated.
Both voice actors expressed their deep feelings about being able to participate in this long-running series. Their detailed comments have now been published in full on the official website; the link is provided below.
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Mobile Police Patlabor EZY Official Website:https://ezy.patlabor.tokyo/news/theatrical-release-from-may-2026/
Source: KOCPC Chinese