Step into the world of Mobile Police Patlabor with the official HEADGEAR+ Exhibition Memorial Booklet. Published by popular demand, this catalog documents the display materials shown at the HEADGEAR+ exhibitions held in Yurakucho in summer 2025 and Osaka in April 2026.
Mobile Police Patlabor reshaped mecha anime by pairing a grounded, near-future police drama with giant Labor robots. At the heart of the franchise stood HEADGEAR, the legendary five-creator team behind it all. This booklet traces the full arc of their work, with production art and materials spanning the original OVA, the third theatrical film WXIII, and the ongoing REBOOT project, each accompanied by explanatory commentary.
Beyond the artwork, the book offers deep insight into HEADGEAR's creative process, featuring commentary from anime historians and writers Ryusuke Hikawa, Haruka Ginga, and Shinsuke Nakajima.
Brand new and unused, this is a clean, comprehensive archive built for anyone who appreciates the craft behind classic Japanese animation, a must-read for Patlabor fans.
Mobile Police Patlabor HEADGEAR+ Exhibition Memorial Booklet. This catalog booklet documents the HEADGEAR+ exhibitions held in Yurakucho in summer 2025 and Osaka in April 2026.
It includes exhibition materials and commentary covering the OVA, the third theatrical film WXIII: Patlabor the Movie 3, and Patlabor REBOOT. Commentary is provided by the five HEADGEAR creators, Ryusuke Hikawa, Haruka Ginga, and Shinsuke Nakajima.
