Finally, the last run! Details of the "Mobile Police Patlabor 30th Anniversary [OVA-Geki Pato 1 Exhibition] Niigata" exhibition announced! Akiba Research Institute exclusive, Yoshiko Sakakibara's comment is now available!

From October 10 (Sat) to November 14 (Sun), 2020, Niigata City Manga & Anime Information Center will hold a special exhibition "Mobile Police Patlabor 30th Anniversary "OVA-Geki Patlabor 1 Exhibition" CELEBRATING HEADGEAR 30 YEARS ANNIVERSARY featuring OVA-. The "OVA-Geki PATLABOR THE MOVIE" exhibition, which began in the summer of 2019, will be held for the last time at this exhibition. Yoshiko Sakakibara, who plays Shinobu Nagumo, has commented exclusively to Akiba Research Institute.

The exhibition commemorates the 30th anniversary of Mobile Police Patlabor and will continue from Osaka ATC in August 2019.
The "OVA-Geki Patlabor 1 Exhibition" has been held at Osaka Nanko ATC last summer, Yurakucho Marui and Ikebukuro Marui at the end and beginning of the year, and Nagoya Parco in February, and will finally be held at the Niigata exhibition for the last time. The Niigata exhibition will be the last to be held.

The Niigata exhibition, like the previous "OVA-Geki Patlabor 1 Exhibition," will display valuable materials from the early days of the "Mobile Police Patlabor Patlabor" series, including existing production materials, rough sketches of character and mechanical settings, original drawings, background art, illustrations, and cover illustrations for the manga version of the series. The last exhibition of the series will be held at the exhibition hall.

なお、ラストを飾る今回は、過去最大規模での展示会となり、これまでに展示をしなかった資料、そして新潟展のためだけに制作したデジラマ（＝プラモデルを撮影、デジタル処理を施した“デジタルジオラマ“の略）、そして、 The AR commentary, which allows visitors to listen to comments from Mina Tominaga, who plays Akira Izumino, by scanning the QR code with a smartphone, which has become a familiar feature of the Patlabor exhibition, has been newly recorded by Yoshiko Sakakibara, who plays Captain Nagumo, to further enhance the exhibition.

In conjunction with the exhibition, we have received a comment from Ms. Ryoko Sakakibara, who plays Shinobu Nagumo, exclusively from Akiba Research Institute, which we will introduce here.

Comment from Ryoko Sakakibara, who plays Shinobu Nagumo

I remember I recorded a video commentary for Patlabor before.

It was a studio recording. At that time, Ryusuke Obayashi, who played Kiichi Goto, was the MC.

More than 10 years later, for the Niigata exhibition, I decided to do the interview not in writing, but in voice.

Mr. Naito-san, who was in charge of this project, has been my friend since Movie 1. I remember being interviewed in the lobby of the TV Center studio in Hamamachi at the time.

What was deeply moving to me more than 30 years later was the completely different performance of the recording equipment.

Back then, the interviews were conducted on cassette tapes, but this time, linear recorders were used.

Mr. Naito was operating a "TASCAM. I also have this capable recorder in case you are interested.

It is Sony. I have not mastered using it yet....

Even with such a small thing, you can clearly feel the change of the times, but more than 30 years ago, Patlabor had a lot of technology that was looking ahead to the present. Movie1 in particular is a symbol of this.

Somehow, I knew that one day we would be in that era, but today, although we don't have giant Reavers, I have this feeling that the evolved machines, etc. were already depicted in Patlabor 30 years ago.

But humans have never been AI yet!

Patlabor is a work primarily driven by "humans". The many characters with a human touch make the future, which tends to focus only on machines, stay there and depict "human beings".

I love this work. I love this film because "human beings" are definitely present in it.

In the interview, I talked about my memories with the cast members.

For those of you who will be visiting the Niigata exhibition, this is a poor narration, but I spoke with an awareness of "human beings" in mind.

I would be truly honored if you could savor and enjoy this "Human Patreon.

I also talk a little bit in-depth with Mr. Naito's skillful guidance. Please listen to it.

I am very happy that you are a fan of "PATLABOR.

Thank you. Thank you!

Yoshiko Sakakibara

Event Information

CELEBRATING HEADGEAR 30 YEARS ANNIVERSARY featuring OVA-PATLABOR THE MOVIE

Exhibits - First time to be exhibited in Niigata

＜By Yukio Tachibanada
Ingram
Illustration commemorating the 4DX screening, also used as the main visual for this exhibition

＜Akemi Takada, illustration by Akemi Takada.
Akira Izumino
Illustration for the cover of Pia by Akira Izumino

Please note that this illustration is a reproduction of the original.

Kankanuka Clancy
Illustration for 4DX screening commemoration

Captain Goto
Kiichi Goto Pia cover illustration

Exhibition of Digirama works
Three digiramas of Ingram standing in Niigata City by hiropon, created for the Niigata exhibition, are shown on panels.

Ingram and Griffon fighting on Bandai Bridge in the snow

■Ingram and Zero illustration
Illustrations of Ingram and Zero by Satoshi Isono, who is well-known for his illustrations of Captain Goto's Sunshade and was in charge of some original drawings of the TV version in the past (belonging to the animation production company SILVER), are shown together with original drawings.

Continuing from previous exhibitions, the following materials/formative objects will also be on display.

OVA (Early Days) pre-production (preparation stage), OVA period setting materials, rough sketches and jacket illustrations from the production process
Original drawings and art for "Mobile Police Patlabor the Movie
Illustrations by Akemi Takada
Illustrations by Masami Yuki
1/1 sculptures (revolver cannon, cockpit, etc.)
Ark diorama
1/4 size Ingram standing statue

Special AR narration available only at the exhibition venue
AR commentary by Mina Tominaga (played by Akira Izumino), which has become a familiar feature at Patlabor exhibitions, will be available at the Niigata exhibition as well.
In addition, an AR narration by Yoshiko Sakakibara (playing the role of Captain Nagumo) has been added.

(Information on how to download the application will be announced at the venue on the day of the exhibition.

<Original goods for sale
The popular products that have sold more than 15,000 copies include the 30th Anniversary Memorial Booklet, the 30th Anniversary Exhibition Memorial Booklet, the pamphlet and press kit that were reprinted to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the film, the Ingram Tumbler supervised by Yutaka Izubuchi, a water bottle with specifications by Ryoichi Hoba, and a clear water bottle that utilizes Digirama materials. In addition, a new Ingram tumbler supervised by Yutaka Izubuchi, a water bottle with Leaichi Hoba's specifications, and a clear file using Digirama materials will be available.

Ingram Tumbler supervised by Yutaka Izubuchi

Lea Hoba's water bottle

Digirama clear file
Deck up in front of Niigata Station

About the events during the exhibition

The collaboration project with "Gatuffes" and special screenings to be held during the exhibition period will allow visitors to experience the world of "PATLABOR" from multiple perspectives.
(*Various plans are currently being coordinated and will be released in the near future.

The first order for the official fan site "Special Vehicle Section 2, annex" members-only items is now available.
The official fan site "Special Vehicle Section 2, Annex" will start accepting orders for members-only items on October 9 (Fri.).
The fan site sells premium goods planned by staff members who have been involved in this work to date, including the original HEADGEAR.

The first items on order are a T-shirt planned by Yutaka Izubuchi and a clear file designed by Teruhisa Tajima, the art director of this work.

Members-only official fan site "Special Vehicle Section 2, Annex".
Annual membership fee 10,000 yen, admission fee 1,000 yen (tax not included)

Details of the fan site members-only goods are as follows.

T-shirts planned by Yutaka Izubuchi
3,000 yen per item, sizes M, L, and XL

Formula Zero T-shirts
The design of this T-shirt is based on the climax scene of the movie version 1, with a roughened grain image to emphasize the red light.

Mobile Police Patlabor 2 the Movie T-shirt (two types: white and black)
The design by Yutaka Izubuchi is a cross between the carp that appears in "Labyrinth Property FILE538" and the airship that appears in Mobile Police Patlabor 2 the Movie. Mamoru Oshii also gave his approval to this design.

In addition, a T-shirt (raglan) design for Shaft TYPEJ-9 maintenance staff is currently being planned.
Orders are now being accepted.

Set of three clear files designed by Teruhisa Tajima (1,500 yen)
Also available at the Niigata exhibition

Outline of the exhibition

Venue : Niigata City Manga & Anime Information Center, Planning Exhibition Room
Dates : October 10 (Sat) - November 15 (Sun), 2020
Opening hours : 11:00 - 19:00 (10:00 - on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
*Last admission 30 minutes before closing
*Opening hours are subject to change in order to prevent the spread of new coronavirus infection.
　The opening hours are subject to change, postponement, or cancellation at short notice due to the spread of the new coronavirus.
Organizers : Mobile Police Patlabor Exhibition Niigata Executive Committee(Niigata City, UX Niigata TV21, Niigata City Manga & Anime Information Center)
Admission (all prices include tax)
　Admission bonus with postcard (only for those who pay admission)
Admission privilege will be handed out at the exhibition venue upon entry.
*Please note that the special postcard will not be given to visitors who enter the exhibition free of charge or with an invitation ticket as a discount for various types of admission fees. Please note that no special offers will be given to those who enter for free or with an invitation ticket.
Advance tickets: ¥800 (general admission only)
Sales period : September 12 (Sat) - October 9 (Fri)
Tickets are available at Lawson Ticket, (LAWSON TICKETS):
Lawson Tickethttps://l-tike.com/order/?gLcode=34202 (L code: 34202)
Seven Ticket http://7ticket.jp/s/085953(Seven code: 085-953)
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Same-day tickets: Adults 1,000 yen / Junior high school and high school students 800 yen / Elementary school students 600 yen
　Sales period: October 10 (Sat) - November 15 (Sun)
Tickets are sold only at Niigata City Manga-Anime Information Center.

<Admission Notes
Free admission for elementary and junior high school students on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays.
Permanent exhibits are also open to visitors.
Re-entry is not permitted.
Groups of 20 or more people can purchase tickets on the day of admission with a 2 percent discount.
Junior high and high school students must present their student ID or ID card when entering the museum.
Preschool children are admitted free of charge, but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (18 years or older).
Admission is free for those with a disability certificate or rehabilitation certificate and some caregivers (please present your certificate at the reception desk).
Admission to the goods corner is free. Admission to the merchandise area is free and anyone can shop.
Please note that depending on the situation, numbered tickets may be issued for admission time.