Published May 14, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

It's time for more Mobile Police Patlabor

This iconic sci-fi manga is getting a new installment for the first time in 32 years

Image: Sunrise

The mecha subgenre runs deep in anime and manga, but the most popular stories tend to focus on massive, deadly mech-suits used in epic wars and battles. But while heavy-hitters like Gundam and Neon Genesis Evangelion tend to define mecha trends, one popular franchise offers a more nuanced take and is making a surprise comeback later this month.

Mobile Police Patlabor secured an iconic position within the mecha subgenre with its grounded approach to a fantastical trope.…