{"rewrite":{"id":"r_bdc2f65e641843b990c6e7d2","clusterId":"c_c7e462b59be443f0af3cd167","slug":"patlabor-ezy-file-1-blu-ray-launches-may-22-with-cd-bonus","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Patlabor EZY File 1 Blu-ray Launches May 22 With CD Bonus","summary":"Bandai Namco Filmworks releases the Blu-ray for the first chapter of the new Patlabor series on May 22, 2026, exclusively through A-on STORE and Premium Bandai. The limited-quantity disc includes the ending theme CD by Mariko Nagai, video extras, and a double-sided jacket with art by Masami Yuuki and Akemi Takada.","whyItMatters":"The Blu-ray release confirms the first chapter of HEADGEAR's first new Patlabor animation in roughly a decade is now available for home viewing while the theatrical rollout continues.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe first chapter of the new Patlabor series arrives on home video just one week after its theatrical debut. Bandai Namco Filmworks will sell the Blu-ray of Patlabor EZY File 1 exclusively through its own A-on STORE and Premium Bandai starting May 22, 2026, with production limited to a single pressing run.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe disc contains the 72-minute main feature plus three minutes of bonus video, including the teaser, main trailer, and TV spot. A CD of the ending theme Baton performed by Mariko Nagai is packed in. The jacket uses new illustrations by original creator Masami Yuuki and character designer Akemi Takada. The price is 8,000 yen including tax.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePatlabor EZY is the first new animation from the creator group HEADGEAR in about a decade. The three-chapter series began screening in theaters on May 15. File 2 is set for August 14, 2026, and File 3 for March 2027.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Patlabor EZY File 1 Blu-ray drops May 22 on A-on STORE and Premium Bandai. Limited run, includes Mariko Nagai CD and new Yuuki/Takada jacket art. File 2 hits theaters August 14.","twitterPost":"Patlabor EZY File 1 Blu-ray out May 22 on A-on STORE and Premium Bandai. Limited quantity. Includes Mariko Nagai CD, new jacket art by Yuuki \u0026 Takada. File 2 in theaters Aug 14.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"The first chapter of the new Patlabor series is now on Blu-ray. Bandai Namco Filmworks released Patlabor EZY File 1 on May 22, one week after its theatrical start. The limited-quantity disc includes a CD of the ending theme by Mariko Nagai and new jacket art. File 2 follows in August.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"ASCII.jp\",\"url\":\"https://ascii.jp/elem/000/004/403/4403581/?rss\",\"title\":\"Legendary Creator Group HEADGEAR Presents a Completely New Series Installment! \\\"Patlabor EZY File 1\\\" Blu-ray [A-on STORE, Premium Bandai Exclusive] Released May 22\"}]","lintFlagsJson":"[]","lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":3999,"outputTokens":672,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1779826464,"createdAt":"2026-05-20T04:51:02.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-05-20T05:03:36.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-05-20T05:03:36.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_c7e462b59be443f0af3cd167","canonicalTitle":"伝説のクリエイター集団・HEADGEARが贈るシリーズ完全新作！「機動警察パトレイバー EZY　File 1」【A-on STORE、プレミアムバンダイ限定】Blu-ray 5月22日発売","representativeArticleId":"a_67567dd70324d097afa74dbb","sourceCount":1,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[\"機動警察パトレイバー EZY\"],\"manga_titles\":[],\"studios\":[\"HEADGEAR\"],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"release\",\"domain\":\"anime\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-05-20T02:00:00.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-05-20T02:00:00.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-05-20T05:03:36.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"ASCII.jp","url":"https://ascii.jp/elem/000/004/403/4403581/?rss","title":"伝説のクリエイター集団・HEADGEARが贈るシリーズ完全新作！「機動警察パトレイバー EZY　File 1」【A-on STORE、プレミアムバンダイ限定】Blu-ray 5月22日発売"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":["機動警察パトレイバー EZY"],"manga_titles":[],"studios":["HEADGEAR"],"people":[],"type":"release","domain":"anime","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["The Blu-ray of Patlabor EZY File 1 launches on May 22, 2026, exclusively through A-on STORE and Premium Bandai.","The disc includes a CD of the ending theme Baton by Mariko Nagai, plus three minutes of bonus video.","The jacket features new illustrations by original creator Masami Yuuki and character designer Akemi Takada.","Patlabor EZY is the first new animation from the creator group HEADGEAR in about a decade.","File 2 is scheduled for August 14, 2026, and File 3 for March 2027."]}