The Next Generation: Patlabor (2014) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
In a world where giant robots are built and used for labor, a special police force of robots is created to handle crimes relating to these machines.
TV-14 • 2014 • 1 season
The Next Generation: Patlabor is a live-action series following a specialized police unit tasked with maintaining order in a near-future Tokyo where giant industrial robots are common. The series is primarily a workplace drama, focusing on the bureaucratic frustrations and occasional mechanical crises faced by the aging SV2 unit. Parents should be aware of intermittent mild violence involving robot conflict and moderate thematic… Sign up for the full guide
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Sex and nudity in The Next Generation: Patlabor
None. Brief references to unrequited romance and a lack of 'sex appeal' are purely conversational.
Violence and gore in The Next Generation: Patlabor
Features moderate robot-on-robot combat, tactical standoffs with armed terrorists, and explosions. Impacts are non-graphic and centered on machinery damage rather than human gore.
Language in The Next Generation: Patlabor
Infrequent mild profanity and occasional aggressive insults typical of a workplace police drama.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in The Next Generation: Patlabor
Occasional depictions of casual drinking, often involving characters relaxing with beer or alcohol during downtime.
Mature themes in The Next Generation: Patlabor
Themes of workplace obsolescence, political corruption, and the transition of power between older and younger generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Next Generation: Patlabor appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests The Next Generation: Patlabor is best for ages 13+. It's rated TV-14. The Next Generation: Patlabor is a live-action series following a specialized police unit tasked with maintaining order in a near-future Tokyo where giant industrial robots are common. The series is primarily a…
What age rating does The Next Generation: Patlabor have?
The Next Generation: Patlabor is rated TV-14. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 13+.
What is The Next Generation: Patlabor about?
The Next Generation: Patlabor is a live-action series following a specialized police unit tasked with maintaining order in a near-future Tokyo where giant industrial robots are common. The series is primarily a workplace drama, focusing on the bureaucratic frustrations and occasional mechanical crises faced by the…
How many seasons does The Next Generation: Patlabor have?
The Next Generation: Patlabor has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.
Is there sex or nudity in The Next Generation: Patlabor?
Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across The Next Generation: Patlabor.
How violent is The Next Generation: Patlabor?
Violence isn't a standout concern across The Next Generation: Patlabor per our reviewers.
Is the language in The Next Generation: Patlabor appropriate for kids?
Strong language isn't flagged across The Next Generation: Patlabor.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in The Next Generation: Patlabor?
Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across The Next Generation: Patlabor.
What mature themes appear in The Next Generation: Patlabor?
Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of The Next Generation: Patlabor.
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