Psycho-Pass

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A dystopian cyberpunk anime series set in a future where a computer system can determine the likelihood of an individual committing crimes, exploring themes of free will, justice, and the nature of human morality.

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IP Overview & Key Facts

IP Key Facts

Essential information and quick stats.

Full Name

Psycho-Pass

Format

anime

Release Year

2012

Current Status

Unknown

Country of Origin

Japan

Creator

Gen Urobuchi (writer), Naoyoshi Shiotani (director)

Publisher

Fuji TV, Production I.G

Original Work

anime

Genre

cyberpunk, dystopian, psychological, crime, sci-fi, thriller, police, mature

Story, World & Core Themes

Explore the narrative, setting, and ideas that shape Psycho-Pass.

Story

High-level synopsis and narrative focus.

World

Setting, cultures, and distinctive elements.

A cyberpunk dystopia in 22nd century Japan governed by the Sibyl System, a powerful biomechatronic computer network that measures the populace's mental states and personalities.

Crime Coefficient: The system quantifies a person's potential for committing a crime. If the coefficient exceeds a certain limit, they are pursued by the Public Safety Bureau.

Enforcers and Inspectors: Justice is enforced by Inspectors (elite officers) and Enforcers (latent criminals used as hunting dogs). They wield Dominators, weapons that only activate when the Sibyl System judges a target as a threat.

Themes

Core ideas and recurring motifs.

Moral relativism, Surveillance society, Individual vs system, Nature of justice, Human consciousness

Cultural Impact Timeline

High-level milestones showing Psycho-Pass's global influence.

Creation

2012 - First season premieres

Evolution

From single season to expanded multimedia franchise

Key Milestones

2012: Season 1 airs, establishes the franchise,2014: Season 2 continues the story,2015: The Movie expands the universe internationally,2019: Sinners of the System film trilogy,2019: Season 3 introduces new protagonists,2020: First Inspector film concludes Season 3 arc

Legacy

Considered a modern cyberpunk anime classic

Key Characters

Meet representative characters from Psycho-Pass.

Akane Tsunemori

“The law doesn't protect people. People protect the law.”

A brilliant Inspector who questions the morality of the Sibyl System.View Profile

Shinya Kogami

“The only thing we're allowed to do is believe that we won't regret the choice we made.”

A former Inspector turned Enforcer, driven by a vendetta against a criminal mastermind.View Profile

Shogo Makishima

A charismatic humanist who seeks to liberate humanity from Sibyl's control.View Profile

Nobuchika Ginoza

A strict Inspector struggling to maintain his Crime Coefficient.View Profile

Tomomi Masaoka

A veteran Enforcer and father figure to Ginoza.View Profile

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Psycho-Pass?▼

A reading of an individual's mental state and personality. It quantifies the clarity of their mental state, with a 'hue' that can become clouded by stress or criminal intent.

Who are Enforcers?▼

Latent criminals who are allowed to hunt other criminals under the supervision of Inspectors. They are given a chance to serve society rather than being isolated, but they are treated as second-class citizens.

What is the Dominator?▼

A special weapon carried by Inspectors and Enforcers that connects to the Sibyl System. It has different modes: Non-Lethal Paralyzer (for capture), Lethal Eliminator (for execution), and Destroy Decomposer (for destroying robotic threats).

What is the Sibyl System?▼

The hive-mind AI system that governs Japan, determining everyone's aptitude for jobs and their criminal potential. Its true nature is a closely guarded secret.

Is Psycho-Pass finished?▼

The franchise is ongoing. It includes three TV seasons, multiple movies (including Psycho-Pass: The Movie and the Sinners of the System trilogy), and the recent Psycho-Pass Providence film.