# Patlabor 2: The Movie (1993)

> A brooding anime mecha thriller turns a suspected air-force attack into a tense examination of terrorism, military power, and the fragile meaning of peace.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8629

## Facts

- Runtime: 113 min
- Genres: Animation, Science Fiction, Action, Thriller
- Director: Mamoru Oshii
- Cast: Mina Tominaga, Toshio Furukawa, Ryusuke Ohbayashi, Yoshiko Sakakibara, Michihiro Ikemizu, Daisuke Gori, Shigeru Chiba, Issei Futamata
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0124770/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: dense
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: brooding, atmospheric, paranoid, late night anime viewing, serious science fiction marathon

## Synopsis

A police unit must navigate a web of political intrigue and terrorism to protect their city.

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