The anime Psycho Pass takes us into a dystopian future where the justice system prevents crimes before they even happen. But in what order should you watch the series and movies to experience the story properly?
With its fascinating mix of cyberpunk science fiction and gripping crime elements, Psycho Pass has become one of the most popular anime of recent years. The production studio, Production I.G., has expanded the series over time with multiple seasons and movies, making it difficult for newcomers to keep track. To help you follow the story correctly, we’ll show you the ideal viewing order.
The Chronological Viewing Order of Psycho Pass
Over the years, the Psycho Pass universe has steadily grown. However, not all parts were released in chronological order. This means that simply following the release dates won’t guarantee the correct sequence. To fully grasp the story, it’s best to watch the anime in the following order:
- Season 1 (Series, 2012)
- Season 2 (Series, 2014)
- Psycho-Pass: The Movie (Film, 2015)
- Psycho-Pass: Sinners of The System (Film trilogy, 2019)
- Psycho-Pass: Providence (Film, 2023)
- Season 3 (Series, 2019)
- Psycho-Pass 3: First Inspector (Film trilogy, 2020)
What Is Psycho Pass About?
In the future, technological advancements have led to a system capable of analyzing a person’s potential for violence. Every citizen is constantly monitored, with their data recorded in the so-called Psycho Pass. If someone exceeds a certain threshold, they are either arrested and rehabilitated or immediately eliminated.
Freshly graduated inspector Akane Tsunemori is assigned to the special unit known as Enforcers. This group specializes in tracking down potential and actual criminals. However, she soon realizes that her work exists in a moral gray area – because among the Enforcers are criminals themselves, who use their knowledge of crime to assist the police. But what happens when these individuals become a threat to the system?