Psycho-Pass is one of the most cerebral anime out there. It is a cyberpunk anime, which gives it vast array of themes to explore. Given its dystopian setting, Psycho-Pass raises many philosophical questions, well-suited for the theme.
We also get to witness some really good character development and supporting characters are equally commendable.
There are 41 episodes in Psycho-Pass that are covered in 3 seasons. A sizeable chunk of the plotline is presented in a unique style in the form of cases and movies with zero fillers.
1. How to Watch Psycho Pass in Order?
The recommended way to watch Psycho Pass in order is by following the chronological order:
- Psycho-Pass (2012)
- Psycho-Pass 2 (2014)
- Psycho-Pass: The Movie (2015)
- Psycho-Pass: Sinners of the System Movie Trilogy (2019)
- Psycho-Pass: PROVIDENCE (2023)
- Psycho-Pass 3 (2019)
- Psycho-Pass 3: First Inspector Movie (2020)
The anime does not have a complex timeline, but the events of the movies take place in between the seasons. The series as a whole stretches across a gigantic timeline with new characters appearing as we enter season 3. It is thus recommended to follow the chronological order to view things from a better perspective.
2. How to Watch Psycho Pass in Release Order?
Watching Psycho Pass in the release order is not much different from the chronological order except for the new standalone movie ‘Psycho-Pass: PROVIDENCE’:
- Psycho-Pass (2012)
- Psycho-Pass 2 (2014)
- Psycho-Pass: The Movie (2015)
- Psycho-Pass: Sinners of the System Movie Trilogy (2019)
- Psycho-Pass 3 (2019)
- Psycho-Pass 3: First Inspector Movie (2020)
- Psycho-Pass: PROVIDENCE (2023)
3. Frequently Asked Questions
i. Are Psycho-Pass sequels worth watching?
The sequels and the anime series as a whole are worth watching and the sequels build upon the first seasons of the anime in the correct chronological order which removes any confusion. Even the movies will very well be worth your time.
ii. How many seasons are there for Psycho-Pass?
There have been three season 3 in Psycho-Pass franchise until now which were released between 2012-2019. Multiple movies have also been released in the franchise with the latest being ‘Psycho-Pass: PROVIDENCE’ in 2023.
iii. Does the Psycho-Pass movie take place after Season 2?
Psycho-Pass: The Movie released in 2015 takes place after the second season of the anime followed by Psycho-Pass: Sinners of the System Movie Trilogy and then Psycho-Pass 3. The list then ends after watching First Inspector Movie (2020) and Psycho-Pass: PROVIDENCE (2023), in that order.
iv. Is Psycho-Pass Season 3 a prequel?
Psycho-Pass 3, released in 2019 is a direct sequel to the first and second seasons of the franchise released back in 2012 and 2014 respectively. Although you should watch Psycho-Pass: The Movie (2015) and Psycho-Pass: Sinners of the System Movie Trilogy (2019) before diving into season 3.
v. Is Psycho Pass 2 a remake?
Psycho-Pass 2, released in 2014 is a direct sequel and not a remake of the original Psycho-Pass season 1 anime. You should watch Psycho-Pass: The Movie (2015) and Psycho-Pass: Sinners of the System Movie Trilogy (2019) afterwards.
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All you have to do is connect to a country where your preferred anime is streaming, and voila, you can now watch Psycho-Pass even if it is unavailable in your region.
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The important thing is that Overlord is on Crunchyroll, Funimation, Hulu, Netflix and Tubi’s catalogs, so set your VPN to a suitable location to access the anime from anywhere.
5. About Psycho-Pass
Psycho-Pass is a Japanese cyberpunk anime television series produced by Production I.G. It was co-directed by Naoyoshi Shiotani and Katsuyuki Motohiro and written by Gen Urobuchi, with character designs by Akira Amano and featuring music by Yugo Kanno.
Psycho-Pass takes us to a future era ( 22nd century) of Japan. Every citizen of age follows a system known as “Sibyl System.” The Sibyl System was established by the Public Safety Bureau to manage the crime rate of the 22nd century of Japan.
Sibyl system is the powerful networking system of psychometric scanners, which actively scans the mental state of the population. This whole assessment is known as — Psycho-Pass.
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