Kido Keisatsu Patlabor, known in English as Mobile Police Patlabor, is a franchise that began with an original video animation (OVA) series released in 1988. The series revolves around a special police unit using mechas called 'Labors' to combat crime and deal with accidents involving these machines. Blending science fiction with procedural drama, Patlabor explores themes of technology's impact on society and law enforcement.