Patlabor: The New Files (1990–…): Season 1, Episode 16 - Dai ni shotai ijo nashi - full transcript
"Labour" is the common name
for robots developed for industrial use.
Their use became widespread
in construction and civil engineering,
but Labour-related crimes
sky-rocketed as well.
To combat this, the Tokyo Metropolitan
Police created a Patrol Labour unit:
the Special Vehicles, section 2.
This is the origin of Patlabor.
Idling... The goal you're reaching
for is just sitting there,
but the waves of heat are hiding
it from you.
As you climb that high mountain path...
your footsteps may seem
heavy sometimes.
If you stop and take a minute
to look up at the sky,
the sun's pointing out the way.
Idling... It's right there,
just past your outstretched arms.
Your path goes on, shining away
in the days to come.
The engine in your heart is revving up,
so lift your eyes and move out again.
Mobile Police Patlabor
All Quiet at the Second Unit
Yes. Sure, I'm doing fine.
Thanks. Yes, it's my 22nd...
Don't worry about it,
I'm not a child any more.
No, I don't think I'll be able
to make it home at the end of the year.
I might be able to make it
after the holidays.
I know, there's nothing I can do
about it. That's the kind of job it is.
Is Father around?
Too shy to even talk
to his own daughter?
Well, give him my best.
Okay.
'Bye.
22...
Where did I pack it?
Ow!
Are you looking for something?
Yes, sort of. So what're you doing?
Writing a report.
A report?
The First Unit and the Second Unit...
I thought that there must be a more
effective system than our current one,
so I put together a proposal.
Oh.
I work better here than I do at home,
so I came in to work on it.
What are you looking for?
It's not really anything pressing.
I was just thinking about it...
Huh? What are you doing here, Izumi?
Hi, Hiromi. You came in, too?
I've been wanting to fix
up the chicken coop for a while now.
Asuma and Ota are here, too.
Really?
Well, look who's hard at work!
If you're looking for Shinohara,
he's in the computer room.
Thanks.
Hey, Izumi.
Yes?
I know how you feel when you try
to take good care of Unit One.
Each to his own, though.
Anyway, I'm not saying this
because I'm a gun nut,
but you ought to clean your gun
every once in a while.
Sure.
The manual says to make sure
you format it before using it.
I did what it said, that's all.
Did I mess up?
Um... Well, when they say,
"before using,"
they mean when you've just taken it
out of the wrapper...
and are using it for the first time.
They don't mean every time you use it.
They didn't write it that way.
I suppose not, but...
What about the lost data?
Well, if you had just deleted it
there are a few things we could've tried,
but since you formatted it...
We can't get it back?
No.
Stupid machine...
Sakaki?
I understand. That's enough.
What happened?
He became interested
in computers all of a sudden, but...
Well, I suppose he's just not
cut out for it.
Chief Sakaki and computers?
So what're you doing here?
I had some stuff to do.
I know you put a lot of work into this,
but it may turn out...
to be a wasted effort.
Kumagami, how would you like
to try your hand at being a captain?
Of the Third Unit?
That's right.
Will the Third Unit be the only new one?
Right. One plan is
to make Gomioka its captain,
but the final decision will be made
down at HQ.
We just thought we should
ask your opinion first.
Do I need to make a decision now?
No, there's no rush.
I understand. I'd like some time
to think it over.
Excuse me.
That's strange. I thought she'd jump
at the chance.
I'm not so sure.
Really?
Right.
By the way, Goto, can't you do something
about your team?
What's wrong?
This isn't a clubhouse.
I don't approve of them wandering
around in street clothes.
A clubhouse?
It's just for the time being.
They'll leave once they find
somewhere to go.
Nobody comes out here to the ends
of the earth for fun.
Are you serious?
What a beautiful sunset.
It certainly is.
Bacon, check. Onions, check.
Tomatoes, check. Air freshener, check.
I still need...
Hey, they have bath powder on sale!
Tamiko!
Tamiko?
Tamiko?
Tamiko?
Maybe I threw it out.
No, I wouldn't have done that...
I need to go to bed!
I didn't brush my teeth!
16th December, Second Unit, vacation
I don't mind,
but don't you think everybody should go?
We'll probably be using them soon,
after all.
You make it sound like a picnic.
You should think of it that way.
I shall.
Sir? There's supposed
to be a half space in there.
Oh. Really?
Hey!
Oh, it's just you, Asuma.
What're you doing?
Ota's present from when he went home.
How old is that?
When did he go back
to his home-town in the country?
Wasn't that before this summer?
I'm surprised there's no mould on it.
So... do you think I should
throw it away?
Why were you keeping it?
I thought Ota might be angry
if I threw it out.
He'd never look in the garbage can
in the boiler room.
Okay, I'll throw it out, then.
Okay.
It's gone.
Good. Actually, I needed to...
There you are.
Sgt. Kumagami wants to see us.
Sure.
Are you two up to something?
You're up against the SV2, Second Unit!
What? We're the Second Unit!
Come on, Grandpa, play it right!
Don't open fire without permission!
Look, Yoshio! You're stepping
in dog mess!
Come back here, coward!
Now?
The captain said to think
of it as a picnic.
It's not a problem, is it?
I'm interested in seeing
how the cadets are doing.
Count me in.
Should I get some snacks ready, then?
We don't have any.
We can just buy some on the way there!
I'll ask the maintenance crew
to share some with us.
That's that, then.
Actually...
Noa and I have plans.
Huh? What plans?
Today's no good.
We had plans for today?
Yes.
That's funny,
I can't remember anything.
Of course not. I haven't told you yet.
Hey!
Thanks.
Where are we going?
Maebashi.
Don't tell me you don't know
where Maebashi is.
I know where it is.
It's in Gumma Prefecture.
But why?
You'll understand when we get there.
Shinshi?
What's wrong?
Didn't anybody come in today?
Everybody was here, but I think
they left for Okutama a while ago.
Okutama?
Shige!
Have I got this "autoexec" right?
Chief! Don't mess up the computer!
I'll be right there!
Got to go.
Police Academy Okutama
We still don't have our
Peacemaker standard training Labours yet,
and even if we did, we couldn't just
toss them into the programme.
We're not sure what kind of impact
training on one of those would have.
You need to give a little thought
to mechanical progress.
What do the students think about it?
Nothing at all.
They have their hands full
with trying to digest the curriculum.
Are Peacemakers and Ingrams really
all that different?
If they weren't, there'd be no reason
to use the more expensive machine.
But it all boils down
to the operator's...
brains and guts.
Right?
Somebody with brains and guts waving a
gun around doesn't make me feel safer.
Right, Ota?
Do you have anything here
that I can use?
Yes.
Sgt. Kumagami.
Act as command for me, please.
That's enough!
He can fight hand-to-hand,
so why is he always using his gun?
Call it a hobby!
We can't fight like that
in an urban area.
How about opening fire
in an urban area?
Come to think of it,
we haven't seen any of that lately.
Huh?
Oh, that. Shinshi dropped them off.
How about some tea?
All right, all right...
Shinohara Family Grave
Today's the anniversary
of my big brother's death.
Your brother?
I thought you were an only child.
He killed himself.
I think he did it to get back
at our father.
It was a stupid thing to do.
Dying doesn't solve anything.
Yes.
Why? Why did you bring me here?
You're my partner.
I wanted you to know.
Noa, could you wait out in the car?
But...
It's okay.
Ah... So he had a brother.
Asuma.
Father is getting old.
Will you take
over his business, Asuma?
I don't know.
If you do, that means you'll have
to quit the Second Unit.
I suppose. Anyway,
I bet that's still a long ways off.
Wow, Akemi, you laid a lot
of big ones today.
Thank you.
Sorry.
Hey, that's a pretty one...
This is delicious!
They're some of Tamiko's masterpieces.
It's a little too sweet,
don't you think?
It's perfect with coffee.
So, no one was here
when you came in, Shinshi?
They left just before I got here.
I wonder what kind of cadets they're
looking at for the Third Unit.
Cadets are all much the same.
I wonder if Kumagami
shall finally be promoted to captain.
Apparently not.
Are you sure?
Yes, sir.
If you don't mind, may I ask why?
If it's all the same,
I'd rather be captain of the Second Unit.
Really? Be my guest!
If you want, we can trade places.
I may take you up on that someday.
Are you serious?
About what?
Wishing to trade places with her.
I don't know, quitting my job
and retiring sounds nice.
Retiring would be nice...
Whatever makes you happy.
'Morning.
Izumi!
At Okutama they told me
to give this to you.
To me?
I forgot it at the academy!
It looks quite old.
I've had it since I was a child.
My father bought it for me for my birthday.
So that's what you were looking for?
Yes.
I'm surprised you kept it
all these years.
People don't lose things that are
important to them.
But they might accidentally
leave it somewhere?
How about some catch?
405 in progress in the 7th precinct.
Second Unit, proceed to scene!
I repeat, a 405 is in progress
in the 7th precinct.
Move out!
Don't just stand there!
This story is a work of fiction...
but in ten years, who knows?
for robots developed for industrial use.
Their use became widespread
in construction and civil engineering,
but Labour-related crimes
sky-rocketed as well.
To combat this, the Tokyo Metropolitan
Police created a Patrol Labour unit:
the Special Vehicles, section 2.
This is the origin of Patlabor.
Idling... The goal you're reaching
for is just sitting there,
but the waves of heat are hiding
it from you.
As you climb that high mountain path...
your footsteps may seem
heavy sometimes.
If you stop and take a minute
to look up at the sky,
the sun's pointing out the way.
Idling... It's right there,
just past your outstretched arms.
Your path goes on, shining away
in the days to come.
The engine in your heart is revving up,
so lift your eyes and move out again.
Mobile Police Patlabor
All Quiet at the Second Unit
Yes. Sure, I'm doing fine.
Thanks. Yes, it's my 22nd...
Don't worry about it,
I'm not a child any more.
No, I don't think I'll be able
to make it home at the end of the year.
I might be able to make it
after the holidays.
I know, there's nothing I can do
about it. That's the kind of job it is.
Is Father around?
Too shy to even talk
to his own daughter?
Well, give him my best.
Okay.
'Bye.
22...
Where did I pack it?
Ow!
Are you looking for something?
Yes, sort of. So what're you doing?
Writing a report.
A report?
The First Unit and the Second Unit...
I thought that there must be a more
effective system than our current one,
so I put together a proposal.
Oh.
I work better here than I do at home,
so I came in to work on it.
What are you looking for?
It's not really anything pressing.
I was just thinking about it...
Huh? What are you doing here, Izumi?
Hi, Hiromi. You came in, too?
I've been wanting to fix
up the chicken coop for a while now.
Asuma and Ota are here, too.
Really?
Well, look who's hard at work!
If you're looking for Shinohara,
he's in the computer room.
Thanks.
Hey, Izumi.
Yes?
I know how you feel when you try
to take good care of Unit One.
Each to his own, though.
Anyway, I'm not saying this
because I'm a gun nut,
but you ought to clean your gun
every once in a while.
Sure.
The manual says to make sure
you format it before using it.
I did what it said, that's all.
Did I mess up?
Um... Well, when they say,
"before using,"
they mean when you've just taken it
out of the wrapper...
and are using it for the first time.
They don't mean every time you use it.
They didn't write it that way.
I suppose not, but...
What about the lost data?
Well, if you had just deleted it
there are a few things we could've tried,
but since you formatted it...
We can't get it back?
No.
Stupid machine...
Sakaki?
I understand. That's enough.
What happened?
He became interested
in computers all of a sudden, but...
Well, I suppose he's just not
cut out for it.
Chief Sakaki and computers?
So what're you doing here?
I had some stuff to do.
I know you put a lot of work into this,
but it may turn out...
to be a wasted effort.
Kumagami, how would you like
to try your hand at being a captain?
Of the Third Unit?
That's right.
Will the Third Unit be the only new one?
Right. One plan is
to make Gomioka its captain,
but the final decision will be made
down at HQ.
We just thought we should
ask your opinion first.
Do I need to make a decision now?
No, there's no rush.
I understand. I'd like some time
to think it over.
Excuse me.
That's strange. I thought she'd jump
at the chance.
I'm not so sure.
Really?
Right.
By the way, Goto, can't you do something
about your team?
What's wrong?
This isn't a clubhouse.
I don't approve of them wandering
around in street clothes.
A clubhouse?
It's just for the time being.
They'll leave once they find
somewhere to go.
Nobody comes out here to the ends
of the earth for fun.
Are you serious?
What a beautiful sunset.
It certainly is.
Bacon, check. Onions, check.
Tomatoes, check. Air freshener, check.
I still need...
Hey, they have bath powder on sale!
Tamiko!
Tamiko?
Tamiko?
Tamiko?
Maybe I threw it out.
No, I wouldn't have done that...
I need to go to bed!
I didn't brush my teeth!
16th December, Second Unit, vacation
I don't mind,
but don't you think everybody should go?
We'll probably be using them soon,
after all.
You make it sound like a picnic.
You should think of it that way.
I shall.
Sir? There's supposed
to be a half space in there.
Oh. Really?
Hey!
Oh, it's just you, Asuma.
What're you doing?
Ota's present from when he went home.
How old is that?
When did he go back
to his home-town in the country?
Wasn't that before this summer?
I'm surprised there's no mould on it.
So... do you think I should
throw it away?
Why were you keeping it?
I thought Ota might be angry
if I threw it out.
He'd never look in the garbage can
in the boiler room.
Okay, I'll throw it out, then.
Okay.
It's gone.
Good. Actually, I needed to...
There you are.
Sgt. Kumagami wants to see us.
Sure.
Are you two up to something?
You're up against the SV2, Second Unit!
What? We're the Second Unit!
Come on, Grandpa, play it right!
Don't open fire without permission!
Look, Yoshio! You're stepping
in dog mess!
Come back here, coward!
Now?
The captain said to think
of it as a picnic.
It's not a problem, is it?
I'm interested in seeing
how the cadets are doing.
Count me in.
Should I get some snacks ready, then?
We don't have any.
We can just buy some on the way there!
I'll ask the maintenance crew
to share some with us.
That's that, then.
Actually...
Noa and I have plans.
Huh? What plans?
Today's no good.
We had plans for today?
Yes.
That's funny,
I can't remember anything.
Of course not. I haven't told you yet.
Hey!
Thanks.
Where are we going?
Maebashi.
Don't tell me you don't know
where Maebashi is.
I know where it is.
It's in Gumma Prefecture.
But why?
You'll understand when we get there.
Shinshi?
What's wrong?
Didn't anybody come in today?
Everybody was here, but I think
they left for Okutama a while ago.
Okutama?
Shige!
Have I got this "autoexec" right?
Chief! Don't mess up the computer!
I'll be right there!
Got to go.
Police Academy Okutama
We still don't have our
Peacemaker standard training Labours yet,
and even if we did, we couldn't just
toss them into the programme.
We're not sure what kind of impact
training on one of those would have.
You need to give a little thought
to mechanical progress.
What do the students think about it?
Nothing at all.
They have their hands full
with trying to digest the curriculum.
Are Peacemakers and Ingrams really
all that different?
If they weren't, there'd be no reason
to use the more expensive machine.
But it all boils down
to the operator's...
brains and guts.
Right?
Somebody with brains and guts waving a
gun around doesn't make me feel safer.
Right, Ota?
Do you have anything here
that I can use?
Yes.
Sgt. Kumagami.
Act as command for me, please.
That's enough!
He can fight hand-to-hand,
so why is he always using his gun?
Call it a hobby!
We can't fight like that
in an urban area.
How about opening fire
in an urban area?
Come to think of it,
we haven't seen any of that lately.
Huh?
Oh, that. Shinshi dropped them off.
How about some tea?
All right, all right...
Shinohara Family Grave
Today's the anniversary
of my big brother's death.
Your brother?
I thought you were an only child.
He killed himself.
I think he did it to get back
at our father.
It was a stupid thing to do.
Dying doesn't solve anything.
Yes.
Why? Why did you bring me here?
You're my partner.
I wanted you to know.
Noa, could you wait out in the car?
But...
It's okay.
Ah... So he had a brother.
Asuma.
Father is getting old.
Will you take
over his business, Asuma?
I don't know.
If you do, that means you'll have
to quit the Second Unit.
I suppose. Anyway,
I bet that's still a long ways off.
Wow, Akemi, you laid a lot
of big ones today.
Thank you.
Sorry.
Hey, that's a pretty one...
This is delicious!
They're some of Tamiko's masterpieces.
It's a little too sweet,
don't you think?
It's perfect with coffee.
So, no one was here
when you came in, Shinshi?
They left just before I got here.
I wonder what kind of cadets they're
looking at for the Third Unit.
Cadets are all much the same.
I wonder if Kumagami
shall finally be promoted to captain.
Apparently not.
Are you sure?
Yes, sir.
If you don't mind, may I ask why?
If it's all the same,
I'd rather be captain of the Second Unit.
Really? Be my guest!
If you want, we can trade places.
I may take you up on that someday.
Are you serious?
About what?
Wishing to trade places with her.
I don't know, quitting my job
and retiring sounds nice.
Retiring would be nice...
Whatever makes you happy.
'Morning.
Izumi!
At Okutama they told me
to give this to you.
To me?
I forgot it at the academy!
It looks quite old.
I've had it since I was a child.
My father bought it for me for my birthday.
So that's what you were looking for?
Yes.
I'm surprised you kept it
all these years.
People don't lose things that are
important to them.
But they might accidentally
leave it somewhere?
How about some catch?
405 in progress in the 7th precinct.
Second Unit, proceed to scene!
I repeat, a 405 is in progress
in the 7th precinct.
Move out!
Don't just stand there!
This story is a work of fiction...
but in ten years, who knows?