🧭 Watch order guide
Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor watch order
Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor watch order at a glance
- 1.Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor OVA · 1988
- 2.Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor: Reboot Movie · 2016
- 3.Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor the Movie Movie · 1989
- 4.Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor 2 the Movie Movie · 1993
- 5.WXIII Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor Movie · 2001
Binge plan
How long each way through the franchise takes, what you can skip, and where the story goes next.
Main story only
8h 40m
4 parts, in order
5 days at 2 hours a day
Story + movies
8h 47m
adds 1 movie
5 days at 2 hours a day
4
core entries
1
movies to include
1
recaps / alt versions to skip
8h 47m
total core runtime
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Where the hours go
Core story and movies in watch order · 8h 47m in total · longest: Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor
- Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor3h 30m
- Reboot7m
- The Movie1h 40m
- 2 the Movie1h 48m
- WXIII Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor1h 42m
Show as table
| Item | Runtime |
|---|---|
| Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor | 3h 30m |
| Reboot | 7m |
| The Movie | 1h 40m |
| 2 the Movie | 1h 48m |
| WXIII Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor | 1h 42m |
Score across seasons
Peaked with 2 the Movie at 7.82 · from first to latest, the score fell 0.47
Show as table
| # | Entry | Score / 10 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor | 7.34 |
| 2 | Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor the Movie | 7.62 |
| 3 | Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor 2 the Movie | 7.82 |
| 4 | WXIII Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor | 6.86 |
Compare the seasons
The main story part by part: community score (Kitsu), length, filler share, and studio. Highest rated: Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor 2 the Movie.
| Part | Year | Episodes | Score | Filler | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor | 1988 | 7 | 7.34 | – | Studio Deen |
| The Movie | 1989 | 1 | 7.62 | – | – |
| 2 the MovieTop score | 1993 | 1 | 7.82 | – | – |
| WXIII Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor | 2001 | 1 | 6.86 | – | – |
Filler shows only for parts with a filler list. Scores move as people rate, so this table refreshes daily.
Where to stream Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor
How many of the 5 seasons and movies each service lists. Catalogues differ by country; each part's own links are in the order below.
- HIDIVE 4 of 5
Recommended order
- 1

- 2
MovieKidou Keisatsu Patlabor: RebootMovie · 2016 · 1 ep · 7m
Movie – watch it here; the guide above says whether it's part of the main story.
- 3

- 4
MainKidou Keisatsu Patlabor 2 the MovieMovie · 1993 · 1 ep · 1h 48m
Core story – watch in this order.
- 5

Safe to skip
Recap compilations and alternative cuts that retell episodes you will already have seen.
Release order
- 1Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor1988-04
- 2Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor the Movie1989-07
- 3Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor: On Television1989-10
- 4Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor 2 the Movie1993-08
- 5WXIII Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor2001-12
- 6Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor: Reboot2016-10
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Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor in?
Follow the recommended order above: Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor → Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor the Movie → Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor 2 the Movie → WXIII Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor. Movies and side stories are slotted after the season they relate to.
How long does it take to watch all of Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor?
The core story and movies run about 8h 47m. At two hours a day that is roughly 5 days.
How many seasons does Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor have?
4 parts make up the main story, plus 1 movie.
Where do the Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor movies fit in the watch order?
Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor: Reboot: after Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor.
Can I skip the Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor recaps?
Yes. Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor: On Television retell events you have already seen and can be skipped.
Where can I stream all of Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor?
HIDIVE lists 4 of the 5 seasons and movies. Catalogues differ by country, so check the links on each part above.
Which Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor season is the best?
By community score on Kitsu, Kidou Keisatsu Patlabor 2 the Movie rates highest at 7.82/10. The comparison table above lists every part's score, length, filler share and studio.


