Patlabor EZY File 1 Retrospective Screening Set for July 26
The event offers fans a rare behind-the-scenes look at the production of Patlabor EZY ahead of File 2's theatrical release in August.
Key Facts
- The retrospective screening and talk event for Mobile Police Patlabor EZY File 1 will be held on July 26, 2026, at United Cinemas Toyosu.
- Director Yutaka Izubuchi, screenwriter Kazunori Ito, and storyboard artist Shinji Higuchi will appear at the talk session starting at 19:15.
- Attendees will receive a printed booklet of the 130-page Episode 3 storyboard, with additions by Izubuchi to Higuchi's original work.
- Tickets cost 5,500 yen, with advance lottery applications open through June 30 via Lo-ticket and general sales starting July 6.
Reporting from 1 source: Magmix.
A retrospective screening and talk event for Mobile Police Patlabor EZY File 1 will be held on July 26, 2026, at United Cinemas Toyosu. Director Yutaka Izubuchi, screenwriter Kazunori Ito, and storyboard artist Shinji Higuchi will appear. Attendees receive a printed booklet of the 130-page Episode 3 storyboard.
The event, titled "Mobile Police Patlabor EZY File 2 Release Ahead! File 1 Retrospective Screening & Talk Event," takes place on Sunday, July 26, at 18:00 at United Cinemas Toyosu. After the screening, a talk session featuring Izubuchi, Ito, and Higuchi will begin at 19:15, where they are expected to share behind-the-scenes stories about the series and Episode 3 in particular. The visitor gift is a printed booklet of all 130 pages of the Episode 3 storyboard, with additions by Izubuchi to Higuchi's original work. Tickets are 5,500 yen. Advance lottery applications run through June 30 via Lo-ticket, with general sales starting July 6.
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