Psycho-Pass

-Has a rookie cop who is trying to understand the system
-Rookie cop works with a team of detectives who know how the system works
-Police drama
-Sci-fi elements
-Psychological themes 

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Both have a new detective in a police department the uses new, cutting edge technology (or at least new enough that the characters need to explain it for us). Almost every episode revolves around solving a case with that technology. 

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Both series revolve around police investigation in sci-fi settings, where the morality questions play a major role. 
Both series have a core team that works together to solve the cases, and whose pasts and personalities we slowly get to know while the cases get investigated. 
Both series have a main villain that instigates multiple horrifying cases and has a special connection with the main cast. 

In other words, if you liked one of the series, you're almost sure to like the other one too: There's the same feeling of suspense and the same main themes. The only real difference is that Psycho-Pass focuses a bit more on the action/thriller side of crime investigation, whereas Himitsu has a bit more "CSI" feel.  read more 

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Both share an aspect of sci-fi crime investigation. In Psycho-Pass the focus is on prevention through the mind "cloudiness" evaluating scanners where as Himitsu has a scanner that can retrieve the last moments of the victim's life. Both introduce ethical questions to the viewer along with dark-ish theme. Plots and characters also seem to share certain aspects. 

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Police/detective stories where the investigators scientifically analyze people's brains.  The main character is the new member of the team.  Quite violent and gory.  Have characters who have been gone psycho because of the crimes they have to deal with.  Have a strong appeal to female viewers. 

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Durarara!! addpermalink

I'm surprised this hasn't been recommended yet. Both are alluring and dark, taking the average person into a world of chaos, crime and justice. Both appeal to a mature audience and dabble with a bit of the supernatural. Psycho Pass is set in a far futuristic version of Tokyo while Durarara is present day. Amazing seiyuu Kana Hanazawa and Miyuki Sawashiro play female leads in both. Psycho Pass' main focus is crime and police while Durarara is gang violence and the not so ordinary lives of three teenagers.  

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There are obvious similarities between Makishima and Izaya, and also some similarities between their respective nemeses – Kougami and Shizuo. Both are set in Toukyou, often in the dark. There's a certain focus on philosophy in each, which usually comes from Makishima or Izaya, but occasionally comes from other characters. 

report Recommended by mudri

Both are crime themed stories that have a future like setting to them and also a wild colorful case of characters as well too. 

report Recommended by Disapeared_Ghost

Both futuristic. Focus on crime/Tokyo underworld. Awesome characters. 

report Recommended by Vendethielle

Watching Durarara!! reminded me a lot of Psycho-Pass with things like murder, and cops. Although Psycho-Pass isn't as of the supernatural type like Durarara!!, it still reminded me alot of eachother and I could make connections between them both. 

report Recommended by requimcompany123

Like Durarara!!, Psycho-Pass is a more serious-natured series set in a futuristic setting where humans are implementing a type of governing system in the attempts to create a peaceful, city society. However, there will always be those who do not agree with "City standards", as well as those with secrets and/or alterior motives - as both titles well portray.
On a side note, the main protagonist in both Durarara!! and Psycho-Pass is a young woman. 

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Akira addpermalink

What happens when the world falls apart? Both works look at the degradation of society, one going into a post apocalyptic time period and the other a society where everyone's life is controlled by the government. While seemingly dissimilar, there are overlapping features such as similarities in the art styles, but some thematic elements, not to mention Akira is considered one of the works which is influential on the next generation of Anime and Manga creators. 

report Recommended by Yemi_Hikari

Both involve a complex storyline and cyberpunk environments. The two share the same psychological entities and include persistent male and female leads. The Psycho-Pass environment and characters are a lot more controlled than Akira's where there is a crumbling government and more of a supernatural sense. Nonetheless, the two are very similar with the amount of violent gore used and the lack of random subplots. Their stories stay on track the entire time and never stray away from being complicated or gripping.  

report Recommended by kunizukas

In both anime society is corrupted,hawe a lot of action and story is complex.Tere are a lot of ciberpunk in both anime.In both anime main antagonists are fighting inside themselfs and going mad little by little.Main protagonists are fighting against corrupted society.Both anime is for older audience. 

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fantasy and cyberpunk setting in a dystopian future. dark colors and gloomy setting, the lights of the city give a feeling of greed and mystery. the differences are many, but the feelings given by the word building of the series are very similar 

report Recommended by TommiVate

Both focus around corrupt governments and rebelious individuals standing up to them and philsophy elements and of course the ultra violence too. 

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the post-apocalyptic modern cyberpunk world 

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Bungou Stray Dogs addpermalink

-Both detective series
-Main character has a villain they wish to take down
-Both teams have well rounded characters

Although these two series are not super similar, I find I recommend Bungou for Psycho-pass lovers because it provides some of the same thrills of detective work that Pyscho-pass brings. There are very few detective shows in anime that I enjoy, however I enjoyed both of these because of the thrill they provide. 

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Hamatora The Animation addpermalink

The male main protagonists and antagonists think similarly in both of these series. The antagonists supply others with the means to commit crimes. The protagonists deal with cases that are fabricated by the antagonists. Both antagonists have white hair, are highly intelligent, and usually only supply the means to commit crimes rather than handle things themselves. 

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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners addpermalink

Cyberpunk Edgerunners disappointed me in many ways, despite being very well animated. I didn't care much for the plot, music, and pacing of the show. I am always excited to see new content in the cyberpunk genre, but this was not my thing.

If I ask myself what my favorite anime in the cyberpunk genre is, the answer is season 1 of Psycho-Pass. I have a lot of love for classic films like Akira and Ghost in the Shell, but Psycho-Pass is a near perfect psychological thriller that sets the bar for futuristic dystopian stories and anime villains. Psycho-Pass has an incredible soundtrack, story, and above all, characters. The ending to season 1 is one of my favorite endings in anime, and the rest of show is great too. 

... Whereas Cyberpunk Edgerunners didn't even give me a memorable nor in-genre soundtrack. Even Dead Leaves was more entertaining for me. If you liked Cyberpunk Edgerunners and don't agree with my criticism, still give Psycho-Pass a chance. read more 

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Edgerunners and Psycho-Pass function as excellent examples of the cyberpunk genre with similar strengths but different tones and perspectives. 
Edgerunners examines those on the margins partnering together and crossing each other as needed to survive in the brutally unforgiving world of Night City controlled by mega corporations. The color and style of the show are bright and flashy which to speaks to the multitude of identities being haphazardly thrown together and forced to stand out to get ahead.
Psycho-Pass takes place in an ostensibly utopic society where people's state of minds can be assessed by the state. It tackles the ethics of an "ideal society" and the role of and causes for criminality. Psycho-Pass feels straight out of a hardboiled noir detective film with realistic designs and a dark, cool color palette. read more 

report Recommended by E_Creator

Both are cyberpunk stories with lots of action,stylish visuals and animation as well as also lot of gore in it as well too and characters being killed at any moment. 

report Recommended by Disapeared_Ghost

If you told me these take place in the same universe I might believe you. Psycho pass is a lot less flashy and a little more contemplative, but both are adult, violent, and about free will in a dystopian cyberpunk city.  

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Both take place in futuristic dystopias in which the main characters are forced to navigate a world controlled by evil from the shadows, and have amazing themes and messages. Both are well paced and have very entertaining, high stakes plots that make you think. They're some of my favorite anime that I've seen. 

report Recommended by Vanllla

Both take place in a futuristic city, usually taking place at night. Both have complex characters, and the characters dont always win, so they can get pretty dark at times. Psycho pass is a little bit darker and psychological, however there are many similarities and both are great animes 

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Steins;Gate addpermalink

Both anime are dark/realistc style, with good characters and some mistery.
one is about time machine and the other about the mafia above the security system. 

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Mahou Shoujo Madoka★Magica addpermalink

Both written by Gen Urobuchi and are similar in the sense that they provoke the viewer to question things about our society through the deconstruction of themes and genre. 

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Black Bullet addpermalink

The futuristic plot and the fact that main chars works in pairs to solve a mystery being one of them a "cursed" people made me think about Psycho-Pass.

Both have a villain that, in my opinion, is great, and they both feature a dark plot. 

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Yuukoku no Moriarty addpermalink

Both explore the darkness of human nature and if there is anything redeemable in humanity. Psychological thriller? Check! Evil Genius? Check! Character designs are very similar, especially the anti-hero/villain (one of the manga spin-offs shares an artist). If you like to see both lawful and chaotic evil at work, you definitely want to check it out! 

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Plastic Memories addpermalink

Psycho-Pass and Plastic Memories shares several similarities. Both stories consists of characters that are forced to deal with a certain problem densely woven into their everyday normal lives in a near-futuristic society, which is as common as breathing air. Both anime have teams of usually two, which consists of a higher-ranking person who oversees the other who handles the dirty work. In each anime, the higher-ranking person are also armed with a highly destructive technologically advanced gun that shoots a projectile beam of light, capable of incapacitating or obliterating their partner--but mainly used for only dangerous threats. Both stories deal with smaller problems in their individual pairs, but find that it's all just part of a much bigger conspiracy that may be too much for them to handle...at least not alone, or with their usual methods.

The main differences are that Psycho-Pass is far more darker, has a high death-toll, and is very gory (not suitable for children or people with a weak stomach). On the other hand, Plastic Memories is very light-hearted most of the time, with a lot of emotional drama than anything else, and occasional action that keep things exciting.  read more 

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Even it's could call that both of this anime are in the different genre but, the futuristic theme and a bit of lighting effect with a few of plot point that similar to each other you could say that if you loved Psycho Pass and you have watched it before you might like Plastic Memories. 

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Welcome to the perhaps anime-y/Hawking-ish future: where if the future of the Earth is this bleak, then I'd rather eat my own head.

Plastic Memories and Psycho Pass may be miles off from each other's plot and storyline, but the theme can't be no more farther than how resounding it presented. With all our real scientific advancements, achievements, and the human desire to favor Stephen Hawking's "scientific viewpoints", these two anime may just give us people living in the present a glimpse of this [grim and dim] future. 

report Recommended by GiancarloLS

While in one hand we have Plastic Memories, a rom/com; and on the other we have Psycho-Pass, an action/police show; they both contain a 'near-future' like setting and the theme of 'has technology advanced for the better or worse?' 

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-Hue becoming clouded of people in Psycho Pass and becoming a Wanderer in Plastic memories
-Enforcers & Inspectors in Psycho Pass, Spotters & Marksman in Plastic Memories.
-Both Inspectors & Spotters have some sort of weapon to shoot at certain people. 

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Harmony addpermalink

Guess, what the film: a good cop, which does not accept the existing public system of control, is investigating a series of immoral and outrageous crimes. His opponent is silver haired, smart, malicious and loves books. If the heroes are men, so this is a Psycho-Pass, if it's women, so you watch Harmony. 

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Similarity:
- Dystopian that look like Utopian-world. 
- Main system that adopted in future (Watchme and Sybil).
- Both protagonist feel the world work is wrong and their occupation is similarly same (Investigator crime).
- Some bloody incident.

Dissimilarity:
- PP have more action than Harmony.
- Harmony is more  philosophical and heavy description about brain thing.
 

report Recommended by megmica

Similar thematic elements, psychological elements and dystopian settings. Use of literature throughout. Antagonists are very similar in many ways. Both left me wanting more of the world I'd just seen, wondering what comes next. 

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Two of my all-time favorites. Both of these take place in a dystopian society where the masses fail to either notice or care about how completely they are controlled. Our main characters see through their utopias and recognize truths that eventually come to undermine the systems that the societies are built on. Both are serious, dark, unpredictable, and try to tell a more intellectual story to communicate strong themes about the future that we might be facing in our own world.

If you’re a fan of one, give the other a try (especially Harmony because it needs some well-deserved love). Though Harmony almost certainly drew inspiration from Psycho Pass, it’s still extremely unique and original read more 

report Recommended by requimcompany123

Like Harmony, Psycho-Pass is a more serious-natured series set in a futuristic setting where humans are implementing a type of governing system in the attempts to create a peaceful, utopian society. However, there will always be those who do not agree with "utopian standards", as well as those with secrets and/or alterior motives - as both titles well portray.

On a side note, the main protagonist in both Harmony and Psycho-Pass is a young woman. 

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Mouryou no Hako addpermalink

The Ouryou Rikako arc with school girls being dismembered and their body parts being used for "art"  immediatly made me think of Mouryou no Hako.
While the context is different, both of them have mystery, gore and profanity, Psycho-Pass being more action oriented, Mouryou no Hako more on the psychological side.

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Babylon addpermalink

Same detective vibes. With a stoic protagonist who has to deal ethical problems and a main villain that you'll love to hate. 

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Subete ga F ni Naru addpermalink

Both have elements of mystery, crime, suspense and psychology. The overall feeling of both series is rather dark. While PsychoPass takes the fururistic approach, Subety ga F ni Naru has a more realistic setting while focusing on the darker sides of human nature.  

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Texhnolyze addpermalink

Both series are dark and contains a serious mood involving a world of cruelty.

There are science fiction themes present in both series. With that also includes various plot twists, surprises, and some gruesome scenes. There is violence involved in both series so be a bit aware of that if you decide to give these two titles a shot.

Both series has drama, action, and some psychological factors. There are also thriller like endings that are build from some of the plot settings.

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Cyber City Oedo 808 addpermalink

Similar concept/scenario of criminals working for government 

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Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch addpermalink

- Both has an unjust justice system that almost does not give a damn about victims and casualties..

- Both does not shy from showing you death mercilessly

- Both anime shows some MC that defy the current laws and standard of society. 

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Loups=Garous addpermalink

In a futuristic setting, both Psychic Pass and Loups=Garous carries a theme involving a society being controlled by a higher power/system.

The characters from both series strives to solve mysteries and murders with their own lives at risk. At many instances, there's a sense of isolationism as well as antagonism by their society itself.

There is also science fiction themes packed with some action. 

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Dimension W addpermalink

Futuristic
advanced devices
clean art style
Older hero/heroes 

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Anime: Danganronpa: Kibou no Gakuen to Zetsubou no Koukousei The Animation

Danganronpa: Kibou no Gakuen to Zetsubou no Koukousei The Animation addpermalink

Both are mystery/detective anime with a morally upright and caring main character surrounded by amoral side characters. Psycho Pass has more of a plot and storyline while Danganronpa is more episodic. Both have plenty of murders and violent scenes. Out of the two I would say Psycho Pass has more depth and is more interesting but if your looking for something to quench that mystery and mayhem craving danganronpa is a good choice.  

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Lycoris Recoil addpermalink

- Action thriller with a cast of members of a special task force
- Society at large is lied to in some way
- An antagonist who is set out to sabotage the peace and quiet of everyday life
- Lycoris Recoil is brighter in animation and its set up, while Psycho-Pass is darker and have heavier subjects 

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Chainsaw Man addpermalink

Both have action, crime, and are protecting the public from something. Both series take place in different timeframes. 

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Anime: Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG

Koukaku Kidoutai: Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG addpermalink

Both are from Production I.G and have the similar futuristic police thriller theme to it. In Psycho-Pass the police's special team that are comprised of Enforcers who are latent criminals who are specialized to hunt down other latent criminals. In Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex: 2nd Gig this special unit works for the organization called Public Security Section 9; a division that exist under the Ministry of Home Affairs. The unit is a group who specializes in fighting technology-related crimes like cyberterrorism. 

Both have a cyberpunk setting.

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Ranpo Kitan: Game of Laplace addpermalink

Both are crime shows that deal with a level of artistry. However Ranpo Kidan stars a cast of minors whereas Psycho pass's main characters are adults.  

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Code:Breaker addpermalink

The theme of delivering justice to criminals is a theme present in both series. Righteousness are judged in both series although by a different method.

The main male protagonist in both series are also quite independent and has a lot of skills in what they do. 

Both series offers plenty of action and drama. P-P contains more violence and a more serious theme while Code:Breaker has more a shounen style theme. 

Both series' organizations however has the theme of eradicating criminals/corrupt people in both of their worlds.

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Vivy: Fluorite Eye's Song addpermalink

Both shows take place in an AI-dependent world. They have different stories and plot but they are somehow similar in showing how too much reliance in AI have consequences and can be detrimental to society. 

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Serial Experiments Lain addpermalink

Both have technological advancement with dark theme and character with twisted belief or rather unorthodox way of thinking. both have lots of questions about the existence of anything in this world. 

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86 addpermalink

The same dystopian plot , where people whom were considered as nobodies in a higher society were made to do such dirty work of taking out the trash is part of their job description and being expendable is part of it.  

report Recommended by JiangHaoyi1979

The relationship between characters seen in the first episode of 86 strongly resembles the Inspector - Enforcer relationship of Psycho-Pass. In both cases we have people supported by the world's system that have control over people rejected by the system, who are ready to fight and die in order to protect their supervisors' lives. 

report Recommended by Suisirin

I am surprised by the lack of people who recommended for fans of 86 to watch Psycho-Pass and vice versa, for there are a number of similarities that satisfy the tastes of those looking for an entertaining yet thought-provoking series to invest in.
Both shows present a dystopian reality where solutions stemming from compromises have been set to avoid the total destruction of society. People are categorized based on certain attributes, supporting the systemic discrimination demonstrated throughout the shows (For 86, socioeconomic standards, and Psycho-Pass, one’s “crime coefficiency”).
The plot and structure of the shows seem to parallel as well; both stories are set in motion when the extraordinary female lead of a higher position joins a pre-established team to take on missions given by the government.
Although the two inherently focus on different aspects of society (86 centers on the brutality of war whereas Psycho-Pass rests on law and order), both unite in criticizing the flaws of a controlling government that fails to care for the people, and fight against the consequences that are born from it.
Personally, the key that made these two shows so enjoyable was their success in presenting the perspectives of both sides. If a show is to address controversial topics, this open-mindedness is an essential component that has to weave into the story, which 86 and Psycho-Pass do unfailingly.
These are some comparable notes on the two shows, not delving into the factors of good character development, great soundtracks, and most importantly, excellent pacing. Ultimately, if either one of these shows satisfied your tastes, you surely cannot miss out on the other.
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Persona 5 the Animation addpermalink

The cast of P5 and Psycho Pass enforces their ideology through certain systems (Personas/Metaverse in P5 & Sibyl System in Psycho Pass) to purifying society through scum cleansing. 

The MCs and the female law enforcers in both shows have similar roles and relationship that makes both shows no different and holds the key to the story. 

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Anime: Sakurako-san no Ashimoto ni wa Shitai ga Umatteiru

Sakurako-san no Ashimoto ni wa Shitai ga Umatteiru addpermalink

Both are detective stories. Both are dark. They are both relatively slow-paced (Sakurako san being more so). Both have eccentric leads, both have a lead that walks the line between falling into the abyss. Both have a great relationship/bond between main leads.  

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Meitantei Conan addpermalink

Similarity
- Involve with murder cases and find criminal(s)

Difference
- Psycho-pass is an lot more serious

Which one is better?
Well, it gives a difference feeling, so can't choose 

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Kuroshitsuji addpermalink

both have crime solving elements that play an important role in the series
both are highly rated and critically acclaimed
 

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Fugou Keiji: Balance:Unlimited addpermalink

In both anime, the two detectives who don't get along with each other. The reason they can't get along is because they want to solve things with different solution methods. 

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Katekyou Hitman Reborn! addpermalink

The characters in both anime are illustrated by Amano Akira
Hibari and Kogami are similar to each other, with hair, looks, and some common personalities 
Tsuna and Akane are both somewhat alike in some strange point. Maybe by looks?I'm not sure though. But it still gives me a feeling that they're both alike. 
Makishima is like the love child of the KHR shipping, Mukuro and Byakuran, or similar to both of those characters. 
 

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Anime: Rainbow: Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin

Rainbow: Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin addpermalink

While Psycho-Pass revolves more around chasing a criminal and Rainbow is more about the life and friendship of seven prisoners, both series center around laws and have criminals as their main theme, and explores both themes pretty nicely. 

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Ajin addpermalink

Dark world full of violence, gore, inhumane actions, horror. 
Both anime makes you question what's good and bad, right or wrong. 
Police forces try to stop  criminals/ajin, because they're threat to society. 
 

report Recommended by Hutai

Moral ambiguity is a major theme in Ajin, which we see in Psycho-Pass.  In Ajin, there are horrible, inhumane things done to "human-like creatures". There is prejudice against the unknown. And let's be honest, these are things we face in the real world. Society has a habit of fearing the unknown and judging people that are seen as "different", which is something that is brought up time and time again in Psycho-Pass as well.

So, we find ourselves caught up in this ethical debate: should they die or live (human and "monster" alike). We want to fight against those wronging the main character but also struggle internally with whether it is right or wrong to actually kill a human being no matter how terrible they are. 

All in all, both anime are intriguing. They are both dark and discuss the various views of what is deemed ethical and good by society/a higher power in opposition to what other characters may see as morally sound. They make you question your own morals. 

Each anime brings to the table something unique. Psycho-Pass is a psychologically based anime in which people are deemed as "latent criminals". This means, if someone is viewed by the Sibyl System (the governing power) as a possible threat to society, they are tossed into rehab or worse, some end up in holding facilities for the remainder of their lives. From the beginning, these people are seen as criminals without actually committing a crime because they are "different". 

Similarly, in Ajin people that are deemed different are turned into test subjects. Society sees Ajin as something like scum. And the government uses them as their play thing because who cares about a monster, right? 

These anime are horror. There is a lot of blood, gore, and deaths. There is always a lot of action. If you want standard animation, I would recommend Psycho-Pass because Ajin is very CGI. However, both are very interesting in their own right. read more

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Beatless addpermalink

Portraying technologically engaging and advanced words of a futuristic Japan in a diversely monitored society at the price of alienating true human interactions and limiting freedom of will. Solely relying on cyborgs/robots and a system of semi-automated AI network where philosophical questions of morality arise to the viewer. These are few but noteworthy points to mention. Nevertheless both series will have something unique yet familiar to offer for each and everyone who likes worldbuilding along these lines. 

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Boku dake ga Inai Machi addpermalink

Psycho-Pass and BokuDake are dark shows involving crimes. The tone is dark in BokuDake, but slightly lighter in Psycho-Pass. Both shows feature the MC attempting to stop someone. 

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Pet addpermalink

Dark atmosphere of the world, complex characters, corrupt governments and people who want to be free and live in a world of justice.  

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Gantz addpermalink

Similar sci-fi feel with a lot of gore and nice looking guns. 

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Akame ga Kill! addpermalink

Both are about a group of people trying to bring about reform, one with vigilantes and the other with cops. MC is kind of a newbie at first but becomes accustomed to their new life and tries their best to be an actual asset to the team. Both are pretty gory, bloody, violent and have epic fight scenes. At first it seems they are just fighting random criminals but it starts to piece together the more you watch. 

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Eve no Jikan addpermalink

Both are about how the machines manipulate the human world. It has very good graphics and it makes you think. 

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Toshokan Sensou addpermalink

They both deal with the government restricting society in a way. In Psycho-Pass, it happens because of the Sybil System, and in Library Wars, through excessive censorship.

I can't guarantee that if you like one, you'll like the other one too, though. They're both very different in terms of execution. Library Wars is a lot more light-hearted and adds a bit of romance. Psycho Pass is a lot more heavy and serious. Freedom is also less restricted in Library Wars, where they only restrict media, whereas in Psycho Pass, the Sybil System controls everything.

But if you're looking for something that deals with human rights and free will, you might as will give one of these a try. read more 

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A.D. Police (TV) addpermalink

Ever get the feeling a character might fit just fine into the canon material of another series? Psycho-Pass and A.D. Police are like that, and yet the similarities between the two shoes end up being - unique. Crossover fodder perhaps only in the mind of a fanfic writer, that feel and enjoyable similarity are something even a fanfic writer won't miss. Plus, Psycho-Pass is likely influenced by A.D. Police. 

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Heat Guy J addpermalink

Both are about police forces in a futuristic setting, utilizing the things they are protecting against to perform that protection. In Heat guy J's case, it's an android, and in Psycho-Pass's case, it's people with a high criminality rating. Both police forces also hope to prevent crime before it happens, but never really manage it. 

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AD Police addpermalink

Dark dystopian futures ruled by fear of the "other", Psycho-Pass likely found inspiration in the AD Police series, what with the next generation of animators having grown up on the previous series. What AD Police brought to the table, Psycho-Pass gives a nice twist to. 

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Btooom! addpermalink

Anime that have dark themes and deal with killing others in a very distant, cold, calculated way though both main characters have to deal with it emotionally it themselves. Both characters face dark and twisted opponents who show the darker side of human nature, especially when the normal social restraints are removed either from the lack of civilization or a broken criminal justice system. The animes are both violent and graphic. 

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Shinrei Tantei Yakumo addpermalink

Both are detective type animes that involve murders but have a weird twist to them.  

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Fractale addpermalink

Both take place in a futuristic world where humanity depends on technology. Fractale is more childish/romance while PP is more action/mystery.  

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Robotics;Notes addpermalink

Do you like sci-fi? Yes.
Include that with puzzling mystery? Yes.
And a progressive-defined plot? Yes.
Top it up with some big baddies? Yes. (Psycho-Pass)

Then look no further as these two shows (Good ones too.) are just the ones you have been searching for. 

 

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Higashi no Eden addpermalink

Both are noitaminA original series produced by Production I.G. that explore changing world ideals, analyze the meaning of the human conscience, and explore how people with the potential to do good and/or harm to society act out when given the power to do so. Both are action-packed series that question the lines between 'good' and 'evil' and what it means to abuse a power given to you. Psycho-pass is a more science-fictional series with a utopian setting, whereas Eden of the East is set in modern day Japan, but both share similar themes and focus heavily on the decisions made by their characters, and how those decisions impact society.  read more 

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What would you do if you knew about accidents and crimes before they actually happen? This is the main question in both of these series. There is drama, action and lots of philosophical questions to think about! The characters uncover the workings of the system and find answers for themselves. Past, present and future collide to show us a Utopia... or Distopia. What will be your answer? 

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Characters, the atmosphere, the dark city, restrained style of character's outfit, elements of sience fiction and people stucked in sin - all of it is very simular. 

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