Patlabor: The Mobile Police (1989–1990): Season 1, Episode 13 - Gently, Your Highness - full transcript

The AV-98, aka the Ingram.

6.02 tons. 8.02 meters high.

Note: SCB = Superconductive Battery Cells SCLM =
Superconductive Linear Motor SCB powered. SCLM drive system.

Armed with a 37 millimeter revolver
cannon and stun baton.

Designed specifically for police use to make
a psychological impact on the community...

deterring criminals while
making the public feel safe.

This is the Patrol Labor.

You must not let go of your dreams

And never turn your gaze away

Yet even still love may cloud up and fade away

And even though you comforted your love



When he was feeling down

Sadness was still weighing down his heavy heart

Hang on tight to your dreams -
they're weapons in your arsenal

You'll find that you can get through anything at all

So never cry - you know I will always
be watching over you

What I love about you
is your strong sense of fairness

So never cry - you know I will always
be right there by your side

And so now you can face your future fearlessly

Gently, Your Highness!

What's wrong with you? Hurry up!

I know! I know!

Sorry!

There's no time to waste!

A true police officer never...



YOU sure took your time in there!

We're the last ones.

Hurry! They're just landing!

Wait!

So that's the Prince of Oasis.

He sure is young.

It's a small country,

but they have significant oil reserves.

I thought he was coming in secret.

Why are they putting on such a show?

So I'm finally seeing the model AV98 Ingram!

Look at that! It's so charming
and majestic! It's beautiful!

Hold on! Stop!

This is dangerous, so please stand back.

Do not alarm yourself. Tell me this:

That machine has a non-standard head.

For what purpose?

Oh, that's just Ota's...

Hey! Who are you?

My question first. Answer me.

Captain!

They got separated from the
Prince's entourage.

Actually, this IS the prince.

The other was a stand-in.

Your Highness, the Patlabor team
welcomes you!

I thank you for your gracious hospitality.

We'd better take care of your clothes.

We dressed him inconspicuously.
Is that a problem?

That was the start of my strange
acquaintance with the prince.

Is this all right?

What?
Is this all right?

Letting an heir to a throne poke
around in dangerous equipment.

Let him.

Thanks for your help.

Why is he in a Special Vehicles uniform?

That's why he came to Japan.

His cousin is handling the dull diplomacy.

The prince came to see
a Japanese Labor team,

so he can set one up in his own country.

He came to observe? Well, well, well...

What?

Just whom does that remind you of?

So you think so, too?

Definitely.

Why are you looking at me?

No! I don't do that!

What's going on?

Does he think he can get away with this?
It'll destroy morale!

Our bunk room suddenly seems so tiny.

What are you doing?

Captain, what is the meaning of this?

Oh, that.

The prince can't sleep in a strange bed,
and no other room is big enough.

I couldn't make him sleep in the hangar!

But he's supposed to be
treated like everyone else!

Yes. You're right.

Well, he just invited us to dinner.
What are you going to do?

Don't expect me to hide my outrage!

Then I guess you don't want any.

That was delicious!

Been a while since I've had a feed like that!

I hope this prince stays a while!

You sure changed your tune.

I didn't see you holding back.

Shinshi, telephone.

Ah, thanks!
Shinshi, telephone.

Thank you.

Hello, Tamiko. No, I can't
come home this week, either.

Supper? No, I'm eating fine.
We just had a fabulous feast!

It was delicious!

What? No, I don't mean that!

No, no, Tamiko!

Don't I always say your beef stew
is the best in the world?

Tamiko! Tamiko!

So, what did you think?
Wasn't that delicious?

So... where's the prince?

Isn't he with you?

He went to the hangar with
Kanuka and lzumi.

I think I'll check!

...have to go to the bathroom!

Me too!

I think we're just interfering, Asuma.

So you want to start a Labor
team in your country?

Yes.

Do you have a problem with Labor crime?

No, there aren't any Labors,

so we certainly don't have any Labor crime.

Then why?

Because I want one.

I love Labors, especially the Ingram.

I got so excited when I first saw
its picture in Newsweek.

Great power and strength, in a frame
that's so gentle and kind.

Right! Great power and strength,
in a frame that's so gentle and kind.

I've always wanted to touch an Ingram.

Right!

What?

You're not laughing.

Laughing?

Usually when I say that,
people think I'm joking.

But you're different.

I love Labors, too. I love Alphonse.

It's wonderful to meet
someone who understands.

Yeah, well... Want to see the cockpit?

Really? You'll show me?

Sure.

It's a little tight in here.

Incredible! Can you use all of these?

Of course.

Your Highness, look at this!

He's JUST a mecha-maniac!

You called me?

I just got back from headquarters.

This is a West German Type 7 Brocken.

It's one of the pair we seized
at Tokyo Teleport.

What's wrong with it?

It's been stolen.

Along with the movement disk.

A professional job?

Looks like it.

It was removed from the warehouse a few days
ago, supposedly for a late-night cleaning.

That's bad news. So what do we do?

We realized that Captain Goto
is holding a bomb right now.

Ah-hah. The prince.

Do you think this is related
to his arrival in Japan?

They won't be able to
hide a Brocken for long.

Before they move, let's put
the next few days to good use.

Which means?

We think it IS related.
Which means?

We think it IS related.

And if it is, they can't do much
while he's here.

I hope you're right.

Police
Labor Carrier

What's this?

It's my breakfast.

You merely add hot water?

Right.

Bring me some of this.

Yes, Your Highness. I shall
acquire some immediately.

And don't forget the caviar.

Noodles with caviar?

Are you sure this is okay?

The captain agreed.

That's not what I mean.

What?
That's not what I mean.

You wouldn't use a Porsche or Ferrari
in a Driver's Ed school.

They might in his country.

So this is what it's like to be a pilot!

Noa, instruct me!

Oh, "instruct me!"

Asuma, he'll hear you!

Your Highness, have you
checked the meters?

Don't worry, they're green.

Okay then, try walking.

I shall.

That's too big a step!

What a joke!

Asuma, watch out!
What a joke!

I shall always remember this
as a great step forward!

Here I go!

Hey, this is easy!

Shige, call Unit 2 off standby.
We'll need more help for this job.

Wow, he's really putting the
Ingram through its paces!

We mechanics have our work cut out for us!

I'm going to cry.

Thank you for waiting. Round two of lunch:

Today's lunch is... THIS!

In my country, food preservation is essential.

I was stunned to learn you can
make food just by adding water!

There are so many things that I don't yet know!

We have to wait three minutes!

What a long time!

I hope to try all the varieties
before I leave Japan.

This is the first time you've
ever heard of Cup Ramen?

Correct.

A Brocken has appeared in area 102B-9.

Division 2, mobilize immediately. I repeat...

A Brocken has appeared in area 102B-9.

Division 2, mobilize immediately.

Answer me: Where is area 102B-9?

Shibuya, if you know where that is.

I understand.

I will accompany you.

No, Prince, we can't bring you along.
You have to stay here.

I thought I was a team member.

Then you have to follow your captain's orders.

My stand-in is at the
broadcasting center today.

Isn't that where the
Brocken appeared?

Yes.

I'm descended from Kaleyman!

Kaleyman?

A great desert hero, who placed
his fate in the hands of Addanh.

My cousin is doubling for me.
It's my fault he's in danger!

I can't cower in safety while his life is at risk!

You'll follow my orders when we
reach the scene.

Get my clothing.

Shinshi and Yamazaki,
close off the west and south gates.

I'll tighten the noose!

He's dangerous. Don't get careless.

I can handle it!

Halt!

Damn!

Well? Go after him!

Noa, be careful!

Command Cars, follow them!

Roger!
Command Cars, follow them!

The prince at the studio is a double.

Kill the real one. Distract the Ingrams.

Your Highness!

Izumi, the prince is headed
your way. Protect him!

Roger.

Stay back!

Your Highness!

You'll have to get through me, first!

Where's the prince?

He's with me.

What?
He's with me.

They were shooting at him.

I'm fine.

Here he comes.

Why you...!

Don't retreat!

But...

You handle the legs. Advance!

Trust me.

Let's go!

Let's go!

I did it!

Your punch jammed the finger joints!

Why you...!
Why you...!

Captain, put a dragnet around the park.

We can still catch the sniper.

We just picked him up.

What happened in that cockpit?

What do you mean?

Well, uh...

It was perfect!

I delivered the killing blow!

What are you thinking?

I'm just glad that you're both safe.

Weirdo.

Thank you for your hospitality
these past few days.

The sniper and the Brocken pilot
were both from your country.

They were professional assassins.

Regretfully, I must rush home.

I must protect my father and family
from these usurpers.

This is a present from Sakaki, Shige,
and the mechanics.

Is this...?

It's a copy of Alphonse's movement disk.

Really? You mean I can come back
and pilot him again?

That's right.

Thank you!

And, Your Highness, this is
from everyone in Division 2!

Thank you!

Good luck.

I thank you for everything!

Goodbye, Alphonse.

He's rather naive, but he is a good prince.

Too bad he's about to get tied up
in all that internal strife.

You should be more respectful of him.

Yeah, after all, he's a great desert hero.

Thank goodness we're just commoners.

Just hold me tightly, Midnight Blue

If I can make it to the bus stop by midnight

Midnight Blue

ll know I can do it, If only just once

Pulled into my dream I find that I wake up

Drenched in sweat and feeling lonely

I turn off the TV I've been listening to

Tomorrow I will spend the whole day

In the city of my dreams, amidst the old dust

I want to feel the main street beneath my feet soon

I plan to always look on the brighter side

Keep my chin up, look to the future

After all, there's only one path I can travel

Just hold me tightly, Midnight Blue

If I can make it to the bus stop by midnight

Midnight Blue

ll know I can do it, If only just once

Midnight Blue

If I can make it to the bus stop by midnight

Midnight Blue

ll know I can do it, If only just once

This story is fiction...
but in 10 years, who knows?

Oh, brother, what a mess!

Ota and Shinohara injure themselves
during a departmental Judo tournament.

Captain, what happens
if we get called to mobilize?

No deployment... just kidding.

Oh well, Izumi, I'll have to put you
under Kanuka's command.

Geh! Oh, Captain, you can't be serious!

Next time, "You Win!"

Target locked on!

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Target locked on!

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You Win!