Patlabor Gets a Shiba Shigeo Deep Dive This August

A new publication dedicated to Mobile Police Patlabor character Shiba Shigeo is arriving August 5, 2026, timed to coincide with the theatrical release of the new anime series Mobile Police Patlabor EZY.

The Mobile Police Patlabor Shiba Shigeo Pia publication will feature exclusive illustrations from character designer Akemi Takada, alongside interviews with voice actor Shigeru Chiba and mechanical designer Yutaka Izubuchi. The timing suggests this is a companion piece for fans diving into the new anime, which spans 8 episodes and 3 chapters.

For longtime Patlabor enthusiasts, this kind of focused character publication offers the kind of behind-the-scenes insight that often gets lost in standard anime releases. Having both Takada's visual work and Izubuchi's design perspective in one place should give readers a fuller picture of how Shiba Shigeo was conceived and brought to life for EZY.

Source: AnimeAnime