Psycho-Pass
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.
Category
Anime/Manga
Release Year
2012
Origin
Japan
Tags
cyberpunkdystopianpsychologicalcrimesci-fithrillerpolicemature
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Psycho-Pass
Aliases
Not specified
Type
anime
Release Year
2012
Status
Unknown
Origin
Japan
Region
Not specified
Creation Information
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
Content Information
Synopsis
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.
Main Characters
Not specified
Setting
Not specified
Themes
Moral relativism, Surveillance society, Individual vs system, Nature of justice, Human consciousness
Target Audience
Not specified
Media Forms
Anime
seasons:3
episodes:Season 1: 22, Season 2: 11, Season 3: 8
films:The Movie (2015), Sinners of the System trilogy (2019)
status:Ongoing franchise
Manga
adaptations:Multiple manga adaptations and spin-offs
status:Various ongoing and completed series
Games
titles:Psycho-Pass: Mandatory Happiness (visual novel)
platforms:PlayStation, PC, Xbox
Commercial Information
Anime Sales
Strong DVD/Blu-ray sales in Japan and internationally
Merchandising
Figures, clothing, accessories, collectibles
Licensing
International streaming and distribution deals
Economic Impact
Significant revenue for Production I.G and cyberpunk anime market
Market Reach
Global audience through streaming platforms
Business Model
Anime production, streaming rights, merchandise, and games
Fan Culture
Fandom
Cyberpunk enthusiasts, mature anime viewers, philosophy fans
Community Size
Dedicated international fanbase
Fan Creations
Fan art, analysis videos, philosophical discussions, cosplay
Conventions
Featured at anime conventions and cyberpunk events
Online Communities
Active on Reddit, anime forums, and social media
Cultural Impact
Influenced discussions about AI ethics and surveillance society
Historical Development
Creation
2012 - First season premieres
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
Evolution
From single season to expanded multimedia franchise
Legacy
Considered a modern cyberpunk anime classic
Related Links
psycho-pass.com
www.production-ig.co.jp
www.enjoyip.com