Maiden Japan has worked with The Anime Network to get another one of their series on Hulu and that means the original seven episode Patlabor OVA series is now free for streaming. The show, which is in its original Japanese only, is also available for Hulu Plus members so they can streaming to their TV apps and to digital devices that support it.
Plot concept: Rapidly advancing technology creates giant robots known as “Labors.” No matter how useful they are, some people intend to use them for crime, resulting in the the need for a new branch of law enforcement dedicated to regulating Labors. As the newest recruit of the Special Vehicles Divison, Izumi Noa is swept into a series of adventures.