Patlabor WXIII the Movie
WXIII 機動警察パトレイバー
“Stillborn terror strikes from Tokyo Bay.”
Synopsis
Set in the year 2000, when the level of Labor accidents begin to escalate around Tokyo Bay, police detectives Kusumi and Hata are assigned to investigate. What they discover leads to a series of government cover-ups, conspiracy concerning a new biological weapon entitled WXIII-Wasted Thirteen and a tragic, personal connection to Hata. The only hope to stop this threat is to cooperate with the military and lead WXIII into a showdown with the Labors of Special Vehicle Division 2.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
WXIII: Patlabor the Movie 3 (2001) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-03-16
Top Cast
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Hiroaki Hirata
Detective Shinichiro Hata (voice)
Katsuhiko Watabiki
Senior Detective Takeshi Kusumi (voice)
Atsuko Tanaka
Saeko Misaki (voice)
Ryusuke Ohbayashi
Kiichi Gotoh (voice)
Mina Tominaga
Noa Izumi (voice)
Toshio Furukawa
Asuma Shinohara (voice)
Michihiro Ikemizu
Isao Ota (voice)
Akimasa Omori
Patrol Department Manager Yamadera (voice)
Daisuke Gori
Hiromi Yamazaki (voice)
Issei Futamata
Mikiyasu Shinshi (voice)
Junpei Morita
Colonel Goro Ishihara (voice)
Masaru Ikeda
Ohsumi (voice)
Risa Suzuki
Hitomi Misaki (voice)
Rokuro Naya
Yoshitake Misaki (voice)
Shin Mori
Shizuo Miyanomori (voice)
Sho Saito
Kieko Misaki (voice)
Sukekiyo Kameyama
Officer Mimura (voice)
Takanobu Hozumi
Toshiro Kurisu (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 10, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 6, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fumihiko Takayama, Takuji Endo
- Screenplay & Story
- Miki Tori
- Original Score
- Kenji Kawai
- Original Title
- WXIII 機動警察パトレイバー
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Madhouse, Bandai Visual, TFC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fumihiko Takayama, Takuji Endo
Miki Tori, Masami Yuki, Fumihiko Takayama, Kazunori Ito, Mamoru Oshii, Yutaka Izubuchi, Akemi Takada
Kenji Kawai
Hisao Shirai
Megumi Uchida, Keiko Mizuta, Mutsumi Takemiya
Masahiro Fukushima, Keiichi Kosaka, Shigeru Watanabe, Kazumi Kawashiro, Atsushi Sugita
Department Leadership Roster
Fumihiko Takayama
Director
Takuji Endo
Director
Hisao Shirai
Director of Photography
Megumi Uchida
Editor
Masahiro Fukushima
Producer
Keiko Mizuta
Editor
Miki Tori
Screenplay
Mutsumi Takemiya
Editor
Takeshi Seyama
Editor
Atsushi Sugita
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Patlabor WXIII the Movie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Patlabor WXIII the Movie about?
Set in the year 2000, when the level of Labor accidents begin to escalate around Tokyo Bay, police detectives Kusumi and Hata are assigned to investigate. What they discover leads to a series of government cover-ups, conspiracy concerning a new biological weapon entitled WXIII-Wasted Thirteen and a tragic, personal connection to Hata. The only hope to stop this threat is to cooperate with the military and lead WXIII into a showdown with the Labors of Special Vehicle Division 2.
Who directed Patlabor WXIII the Movie?
Patlabor WXIII the Movie was directed by Fumihiko Takayama, Takuji Endo.
Who stars in Patlabor WXIII the Movie?
The principal cast of Patlabor WXIII the Movie includes Hiroaki Hirata, Katsuhiko Watabiki, Atsuko Tanaka, Ryusuke Ohbayashi, Mina Tominaga.
When was Patlabor WXIII the Movie released and how long is it?
Patlabor WXIII the Movie was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Patlabor WXIII the Movie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Patlabor WXIII the Movie was composed by Kenji Kawai.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Patlabor WXIII the Movie?
Patlabor WXIII the Movie holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).