Psycho-Pass 2012
What is Psycho-Pass?
The television series Psycho-Pass is set in the future and explores a system of justice. In the year 2113, people are given brain scans to determine how likely they are to commit a crime.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2012
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 41
- Runtime
- 28 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 12, 2012
- Last aired
- Dec 13, 2019
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Fuji TV
- Genres
- Animation, Crime, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
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Overview
The television series Psycho-Pass is set in the future and explores a system of justice. In the year 2113, people are given brain scans to determine how likely they are to commit a crime. Those who fail are apprehended, or even killed. The series is available to stream on various platforms, including Crunchyroll and Netflix. It is also listed on MyAnimeList.net, a database for anime and manga. The title Psycho-Pass appears to be inspired by the 1960 film Psycho, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, although the series itself does not seem to be directly related to the film. The series is an anime production, and its storyline involves the Sibyl System, which is used to determine the threat level of each citizen in Japan. The system is an objective means of determining the threat level, and it plays a central role in the series.
Should you watch it?
“In a dystopian future, brain scans predict criminal behavior, leading to a tense exploration of justice and free will.”
- Compelling moral dilemmas about justice and human nature
- Strong world-building with a unique futuristic system
- Well-developed characters grappling with ethical conflicts
- Some pacing issues in later seasons
- Complex themes may be challenging for casual viewers
You enjoy cerebral sci-fi that questions the cost of perfect justice.
Contains violence, philosophical themes, and mature content suitable for older teens and adults.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Crime Coefficient Oct 12, 2012
- E2 Those Capable Oct 19, 2012
- E3 Rearing Conventions Oct 26, 2012
- E4 Nobody Knows Your Mask Nov 2, 2012
- E5 Nobody Knows Your Face Nov 9, 2012
- E6 Return of the Psychotic Prince Nov 16, 2012
- E7 Symbolism of Bletilla Striata Nov 23, 2012
- E8 And Then, Silence Nov 30, 2012
- E9 Paradise Fruit Dec 7, 2012
- E10 Methuselah's Game Dec 14, 2012
- E11 Saint's Supper Dec 21, 2012
- E12 Devil's Crossroad Jan 11, 2013
- E13 Invitation from the Abyss Jan 18, 2013
- E14 Sweet Poison Jan 25, 2013
- E15 The Town Where Sulfur Falls Feb 1, 2013
- E16 The Gate to Judgment Feb 8, 2013
- E17 Iron Heart Feb 15, 2013
- E18 A Promise Written on Water Feb 22, 2013
- E19 Transparent Shadow Mar 1, 2013
- E20 Where Justice Lies Mar 8, 2013
- E21 Blood-Stained Reward Mar 15, 2013
- E22 Perfect World Mar 22, 2013
Season 2 · 11 episodes
- E1 The Scales of Justice <299/300> Oct 10, 2014
- E2 The Creeping Unknown Oct 17, 2014
- E3 The Devil’s Proof Oct 24, 2014
- E4 The Salvation of Job Oct 31, 2014
- E5 Unforbidden Games Nov 7, 2014
- E6 Those Who Cast Stones Nov 14, 2014
- E7 Untraceable Children Nov 21, 2014
- E8 Conception of the Sibyl Nov 28, 2014
- E9 Omnipotence Paradox Dec 5, 2014
- E10 Gauging the Soul Dec 12, 2014
- E11 What Color? Dec 19, 2014
Season 3 · 8 episodes
- E1 Laelaps’ Calling Oct 25, 2019
- E2 Teumessian Sacrifices Nov 1, 2019
- E3 Herakles and the Sirens Nov 8, 2019
- E4 Political Strife in the Colosseum Nov 15, 2019
- E5 Agamemnon’s Offering Nov 22, 2019
- E6 Caesar’s Gold Coins Nov 29, 2019
- E7 Don’t Take God’s Name in Vain Dec 6, 2019
- E8 Cubism Dec 13, 2019
Frequently asked questions
Is Psycho-Pass based on a manga or light novel?
No, it is an original anime series created by Gen Urobuchi.
How many seasons does Psycho-Pass have?
The series has multiple seasons and additional films and specials.
Is the series available on streaming platforms?
Yes, it is available on platforms like Netflix.
What genre is Psycho-Pass?
It is a cyberpunk psychological thriller anime.
Who composed the music for Psycho-Pass?
The music was composed by Yugo Kanno.