PSYCHO-PASS

Production I.G
201222 episodes23 min per episode
ActionPsychologicalSci-FiThriller

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Synopsis

Justice, and the enforcement of it, has changed. In the 22nd century, Japan enforces the Sibyl System, an objective means of determining the threat level of each citizen by examining their mental state for signs of criminal intent, known as their Psycho-Pass. Inspectors uphold the law by subjugating, often with lethal force, anyone harboring the slightest ill-will; alongside them are Enforcers, jaded Inspectors that have become latent criminals, granted relative freedom in exchange for carrying out the Inspectors' dirty work. Into this world steps Akane Tsunemori, a young woman with an honest desire to uphold justice. However, as she works alongside veteran Enforcer Shinya Kougami, she soon learns that the Sibyl System's judgments are not as perfect as her fellow Inspectors assume. With everything she has known turned on its head, Akane wrestles with the question of what justice truly is, and whether it can be upheld through the use of a system that may already be corrupt. (Source: MAL Rewrite) Note: In the Summer 2014 season, Psycho-Pass was rebroadcast and re-edited to fit into an hour time-slot, ending up in 11 one-hour episodes. This edit included added scenes at the beginning and middle of the episodes, as well as fixing and improving animation.

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Production I.GFuji TVNitroplusSony Music EntertainmentKYORAKUTohoFunimationDentsu
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This anime explores a dystopian future where justice is dictated by a powerful system that quantifies human potential for crime, challenging traditional notions of morality and free will. With a strong psychological focus, it delves into characters' struggles against a backdrop of systemic corruption, raising profound questions about the nature of justice. It is particularly engaging for viewers who appreciate thought-provoking narratives and complex character development.

Themes

  • •the morality of preemptive justice
  • •the flaws of a surveillance state
  • •the conflict between duty and personal belief
  • •the nature of free will versus determinism
  • •existentialism in a controlled society
  • •the impact of systemic corruption on individuals

Mood

philosophical

Era

modern