The AV-98 Ingram, the protagonist mecha from "Mobile Police Patlabor," appears in the "Master File" series of anime robot books edited by GA Graphic!
Master Archive (published by SB Creative) is a popular series that delves into mecha featured in anime works, focusing on "specialty books published in the world of anime." This issue focuses on "Mobile Police Patlabor," a popular realistic robot series that flourished in the 1980s and gained popularity for its skillfully interweaving reality and fiction, reflecting the social climate of the time and expectations for the future.
The highly anticipated new vehicle, the AV-98 Ingram, was developed by Shinohara Heavy Industries with all its might as a trump card for the police in response to the increasing number of Labor crimes. What ideas and technologies did Shinohara Heavy Industries use to develop a mecha capable of combating the growing threat of Labor crimes?
This book analyzes the mecha from various angles, including its development background, introduction history, performance and structure, its exploits, and derivative models, revealing the full story of the mecha through unique historical research. The detailed explanatory text and detailed anatomical illustrations and CG images unique to the Master File shed light on the finer details of Ingram!
