Psycho-Pass was an absolute thrill to watch with its excellent combination of a intricate plot and ever-developing characters that were all set in a very thought-provoking dystopian future Japan. This show grabbed me instantly and wouldn't let go. The over-arching plot is just superb with plenty of twists, shocking moments, varying sets/situations and even a few feels along the way. The use of criminal-coefficients and the Sibyl system along with the themes that they invoked have been done before but I thought that P-P put a very cool and unique spin on it. This wasn't just an "evil" big brother system that was controlling every one in a totalitarian manner. There were very clear benefits to this so-called "perfect" system and this is where a lot of the show's conflicts arise. The characters are also where the show truly excelled. Kougami was a badass MC with a very clear motivation for "justice" but was constantly walking the tightrope between what was right and vigilantism. I initially thought that the female MC, Akane, was a bit weak but I was definitely proven wrong. Her development from a naive and gullible newbie to a true and intuitive detective struggling with the ideals and purpose of the Sibyl was handled excellently. It was very believable and followed along with my same feelings about the world of P-P. The other supporting characters were very strong as well especially Masaoka. And, last but not least, was the villain Makishima. He was truly one of the best villains that I've seen in a while with his brilliant schemes, awesome dialogue (so many quotes from brilliant authors from Shakespeare to recent philosophers), and his very distinct motivations. You could really sympathize and understand what he was trying to accomplish yet at the same time, despised/loved him at the same time. Watch this show ASAP. This is one psychological thriller that you shouldn't miss. You won't be disappointed. I can't wait for the movie and the second season to come out.

I adored this show! I liked the second season even more than the first -- shame it ended after only 11 episodes!

Dystopian anime with genuine philosophical backbone — the Sibyl System as Panopticon critique is developed rigorously. Kogami and Akane's moral opposition drives real dramatic tension. Look and feel: atmospheric and precise. S1 is near-masterwork.

In the future, technical advances have made it possible to see a person's potential at first glance. A person's psyche can be screened through the Sibyl system. The result is shown in color and in numbers and is called Psycho-Pass. This can be scanned anywhere and anytime. Depending on the color of the numbers, it can be estimated whether a person is potentially dangerous or not. "Psycho-Pass" shows a very interesting vision of the future and this vision could definitely have been embedded in an amazing anime, but unfortunately that didn't really happen here. Yes, you can watch the anime, but like many, I think the main character just needed more depth. (I didn't finish the anime though because season 3 isn't dubbed in my language yet) Season 3 update: I liked it surprisingly well, even if the main characters were almost completely replaced. The new main characters form a likeable and coordinated team. Nevertheless, I stick to my opinion that the concept could have been implemented much better.

Season 1 hooked me right away with its tense, seinen-like atmosphere and sharp cyberpunk dystopia. Season 2 was fine, but didn’t quite hit the same depth. By season 3, the story lost some of its edge, though the world-building still kept me invested. Despite the uneven quality, Psycho-Pass remains a strong exploration of justice, control, and freedom under surveillance.