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| Wah, that was too creepy for me... Q_Q I do like the police theme, but that's not enough. xD I'll try to hold out until some other possibly interesting characters have been introduced... Other than that... I liked the music. And the protagonist looks like Haru. |
| seems like others just can't understand the reality of fresh cadet graduates being ''idealistic'' especially as one being new to the job the same applies with almost all new college graduates getting a real job for the 1st time, you have those things you've learned to uphold at first before getting used to your work necessities and environment and i just want to note, Akane being transferred to such an important dept of the PSB is cause she's a top student in the academy and her being oblivious at her job at first is because she haven't received proper introduction and briefing about her department |
| Simplistic beauty can't be appreciated by someone who looks for something grand in everything he watch. |
| Just a kickass anime and great first episode. Production IG did a great job and the animation is flawless. |
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AmberFebruary said: seems like others just can't understand the reality of fresh cadet graduates being ''idealistic'' especially as one being new to the job the same applies with almost all new college graduates getting a real job for the 1st time, you have those things you've learned to uphold at first before getting used to your work necessities and environment and i just want to note, Akane being transferred to such an important dept of the PSB is cause she's a top student in the academy and her being oblivious at her job at first is because she haven't received proper introduction and briefing about her department yep she definitely seems more of a books smart person while all the others seem very street smart. |
War_lothar said: plushkin said: Personally, I feel that both systems are unjust, and to accept one over the other is a weird approach to take when watching Sci-Fi. I repeat it for the last time. I didn´t say that either. So you are misunderstanding something that i said. I even said "mynority report is a dystopia too". It is not my point. The reason I say they are understaffed and working with latent criminals is becasue they said they were understaffed and working with latent criminals. Again you understand wrong now as if i'm asking you a question z.z, it is rethorical. And you are going to the starting point of the discussion again, so it is really tiresome. It's my last message about it. You win. yea, i also forgot what we were talking about =P Whatevz~ so, did you like the episode? I like it; I think it harkens back to these older sci-fi movies that we know and love. |
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| I'm liking the gritty, futuristic style of this already. Kind of reminded me of Deus Ex for some reason. Wow, the way they killed that guy once the gun was on 'lethal eliminator mode' was sick. He just flat out exploded! I don't really understand why the victim's threat level rose as well though. Is it just because of her trauma which made her psycho-pass rating (and thus her psychological instability) higher? |
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Onyxthegreat said: I'm liking the gritty, futuristic style of this already. Kind of reminded me of Deus Ex for some reason. Wow, the way they killed that guy once the gun was on 'lethal eliminator mode' was sick. He just flat out exploded! I don't really understand why the victim's threat level rose as well though. Is it just because of her trauma which made her psycho-pass rating (and thus her psychological instability) higher? I think it's the idea that people under duress are more likely to harm themselves as well as others, similar to PTSD. The Crime Coefficient measures the likelihood of that person committing a crime. Indeed, she nearly burned herself to death |
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| I for one like Akane. She responds like how a normal person would if put in that position. I'm pretty sure if we were her, we wouldn't be trying to shoot a rape victim. No. You would be bringing her to the hospital. The only thing I didn't like about Akane is that she shot one of her own teammates. That really got on my nervous. Also that could go on her record or something. Also, is anyone else wondering what Shinya Kougami and the other enforcers did to be labeled as criminals? I mean they act like nice and friendly people, but who knows how they used to act. |
| Wow. This is like Minority Report meets 1984. Totally disturbing and fascinating concept. I look forward to seeing the story develop. |
Lyrisia said: It was really good imo ^^ I liked it but that girl kind of pissed me off... She's a good girl I guess since she had good intentions but it seems she loses her cool quite easily... I wonder why she even choose to do this kind of job if she can't even bring herself to follow the order and kill that person... She even shoot that guy :( In my opinion it took her quite a bit of guts to even shoot the gun at a live person more so if the gun itself is urging you to just kill the suspect, let alone at supposedly someone supposed to be on your side. I like Akane a lot so far. Also this anime has a lot of potential! |
Uncanny said: Wow. This is like Minority Report meets 1984. Totally disturbing and fascinating concept. I look forward to seeing the story develop. Fascinating is too much when we know almost nothing, but i think that it will be a dystopia too, it could be interesant. I'm waiting for further explanations about the world, and how it worked out in that way. |
War_lotharOct 12, 2012 2:56 PM
| Really, I don't understand you guys Akane action's saves that woman life doesn't that count for anything?! I think that new law is fuck up to eliminate to judge to eliminate a victim so rapidly. Just think if this were real most of us would be killed by these same cops you guys think that are awesome! Freaking use your brains people!! |
MaxCrazy7 said: Really, I don't understand you guys Akane action's saves that woman life doesn't that count for anything?! I think that new law is fuck up to eliminate to judge to eliminate a victim so rapidly. Just think if this were real most of us would be killed by these same cops you guys think that are awesome! Freaking use your brains people!! I don't care about the moral implications. I just want to see people get blown up, and that chick is stopping that from happening. |
كنت تهدر وقتك عن طريق ترجمة هذه. mattbenz99 said: Christians and Satanists are technically the same thing |
| Don't know what to think of the characters. I hope the main girl isn't gonna be too preachy. Otherwise the premise seems very interesting. Some good ideas in so far. Really like the OP/ED as well. The dark feel and psychological stuff should be fun. |
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| It was good,waiting for more. |
Dusk252 said: kaykenner54 said: True thing. It really scares me how some people here think the victim should just have been shot down.I for one like Akane. She responds like how a normal person would if put in that position. I'm pretty sure if we were her, we wouldn't be trying to shoot a rape victim. No. You would be bringing her to the hospital. The only thing I didn't like about Akane is that she shot one of her own teammates. That really got on my nervous. Also that could go on her record or something. Also, is anyone else wondering what Shinya Kougami and the other enforcers did to be labeled as criminals? I mean they act like nice and friendly people, but who knows how they used to act. As for Akane shooting Kougami, I have the feeling he told her to when he spoke to her. If that is true, I wonder why though? Maybe Kougami really doesn't like his job and his trying to find a way to end his life...of course I could be thinking to deep. |
| My favorite part of the episode was the curvy girl in her underwear. Loved seeing her get dragged all over and the fear on her face. |
| Dropped, not moe enough |
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Vylash said: Dropped, not moe enough Aren't you cute. |
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| Damn, I love cyberpunk works<333333333 10/5 |
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Uncanny said: Wow. This is like Minority Report meets 1984. I was thinking the same thing. |
| Well, pretty much my favorite first episode this season. I'm really hoping we get to see some politics too later on. I can't imagine everyone happily accepting a system that prescribes death penalty without a trial to rape victims. But for now I'm happy if they just show some episodic casework to introduce the members of the team and flesh out the setting. |
| I probably regret this post by now. |
| Awesome start. I hope that keep that level! |
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Goryo said: MaxCrazy7 said: Really, I don't understand you guys Akane action's saves that woman life doesn't that count for anything?! I think that new law is fuck up to eliminate to judge to eliminate a victim so rapidly. Just think if this were real most of us would be killed by these same cops you guys think that are awesome! Freaking use your brains people!! I don't care about the moral implications. I just want to see people get blown up, and that chick is stopping that from happening. Your crime coefficient must be very high. |
bla bla bla The endless debate between fans and haters. At one point, after spending a lot of time on MAL, you just realize it's totally pointless.Niko-kun said: On MAL, everyone who has used the lame rating system becomes a critic and an intellectual by default, haven't you heard? |
| So episode one is telling me that male teenagers and eternal chuunis are the target audience. >Haha Akane is so stupid and annoying, how can she be so inept >Wow these guns are awesome they talk in your mind >These guys are criminals AND the police they're so cool >Omg that girl's being raped this is so deep >Whoaaaaa look that guy EXPLODED radicalllll I love gore >God she's still being so stupid and whiny how could she have the nerve to shoot Shinya she is so wrong I hope Motohiro and Urobuchi don't think this is actually "going against the current trend of the anime industry." That avoiding moe results in SUPER MATURE AND THOUGHT PROVOKING. That a society so ridiculous is supposed to be taken seriously in the first place. Maybe it'll turn out to be a reverse Madoka in that it shits on people who were expecting something like this episode. The way Akane is being trashed does hint at it since it's so blatantly obvious that she's in the right. |
windy said: That a society so ridiculous is supposed to be taken seriously in the first place. Should have notified George Orwell of that back in the 1940's, would have saved him the trouble of writing up a masterpiece. |
| Considering the Talent behind this series, I have high expectations and so far so good. No problems yet, could see this one being really good, but can't really say yet since it's only been one episode. |
| this series is INTENSE!!! poor victim girl got OWND lol abused and raped, then taken as hostage at knife point, then psycho-pass set to criminal level even though she's clearly innocent, then nearly shot by that crazy exploding lethal setting on the dominator, and THEN finally put to rest with the paralyzer xDDD love kana hanzawa's character, the foolish timid type in such dark undertones. cant wait to see how her character progresses through the story tomokazu seki's character is also pretty beast, ice cold motherfuc*er when it came down to poor victim girl >:D |
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| Best first episode of the season. |
| That fucking system is retarded. Akane did the right thing. |
FatCobra said: My favorite part of the episode was the curvy girl in her underwear. Loved seeing her get dragged all over and the fear on her face. You're obviously an idiot... So please refrain from typing. I'm getting sick of violence against women/ rape shit I'm seeing in so many anime lately.... But this show portrayed hostage scenario realistically(made me cringe) and the pacing and characters are interesting overall. Interested to see more about how their society works. |
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RoNin-87 said: This society is different from the one in 1984 so I'm not sure what your point is. My problem is with the way things don't really add up in Psycho-Pass.Should have notified George Orwell of that back in the 1940's, would have saved him the trouble of writing up a masterpiece. Akane learned about the guns at school, but apparently wasn't informed how eliminating all who qualify as a criminal, regardless of the circumstance, is the norm. What do they think is going to happen when new ... Enforcers? like Akane encounter a situation like this one? I'd think either brainwashing students at the school or just using robots to go after the criminals would be much more effective. It's like she was handed the opportunity to rebel. I'm sure I'm overthinking it since it is only the first episode, but it just struck me as stupid. Hopefully it will be explained. |
| I really dislike Kana Hanazawa and her character. I like the premise, but you'd think the academy's top graduate would have a full understanding of the gun and it's capabilities... I understand that she's in a position to rebel, but the scope of her emotions is just too much, and way too out of place. For some reason, I came into this show expecting more of a Judge Dredd theme, and I'm kind of disappointed. |
| meh the action was okay |
| Isayama Hajime should be awarded The Manga with The Highest Inconsistencies of Characters' Appearances. He keeps performing multiple plastic surgeries on those Shingeki No Kyojin characters in a SINGLE chapter. Yes, I've read up to the latest chapter of Shingeki No Kyojin manga. Forced myself to read through the kidsketching chapters after the anime's ended. At least from now on, I only have to go through the hell once a month. Patiently awaiting SNK TV/movie/OVA anime-sequel. The 2015 SNK live-action movie would probably suck. |
| Guilty Crown done right |
| this series' first ep was so awesome! i like it a lot... cant wait for next ep! hibari is totally in here |
"Either Die as a Hero... or live long enough to see yourself becoming the villain..." |
| "no moe" they said huh akane looks moe to me |
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| This looks really interesting. The Psycho-Pass system seems really absurd. I'm hoping for more blood and violence in the future, although there are some aspects I would consider as moe...but whatever. Good episode~ |
| The only thing you can rely on is that you can't rely on anything. |
| Nothing that really jumped out and grabbed my attention............yet Though it looks like it will get better......I hope. 3/5 |
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| I'm finding it difficult to accept the fact that they're supposed to detain (and if necessary even eliminate?) anyone who poses potential threat. It was harsh to paralyze the rape victim because she was a 'latent criminal' and could be a danger to the society. Judging a person solely on the basis of their crime coefficient... just doesn't seem right. At the same time, I'm wondering why did Akane seem like she had no clue about this entire thing, that you're supposed to take into custody anyone who the gun says has the probability of turning into a criminal? Is she stupid enough to enter the CID having no prior knowledge of the system? Or do they deliberately keep all the rookies in the dark until they come in contact with a practical situation? Or could it be that she was aware of it all but she assumed that since the young woman was a victim, they'd let her off the hook? Anyway, those guns look cool and I'm glad at the way that asshole met his end xD The ED is pretty good. The OP? Didn't catch my attention. |
_Rika said: I'm finding it difficult to accept the fact that they're supposed to detain (and if necessary even eliminate?) anyone who poses potential threat. It was harsh to paralyze the rape victim because she was a 'latent criminal' and could be a danger to the society. Judging a person solely on the basis of their crime coefficient... just doesn't seem right. At the same time, I'm wondering why did Akane seem like she had no clue about this entire thing, that you're supposed to take into custody anyone who the gun says has the probability of turning into a criminal? Is she stupid enough to enter the CID having no prior knowledge of the system? Or do they deliberately keep all the rookies in the dark until they come in contact with a practical situation? Or could it be that she was aware of it all but she assumed that since the young woman was a victim, they'd let her off the hook? Anyway, those guns look cool and I'm glad at the way that asshole met his end xD The ED is pretty good. The OP? Didn't catch my attention. At the first thing i think that it is a dystopia so it isn't a fair system, they will explain later how they become that, i suppose. They could fail on explaining that, will see. About the second, Akane is introduced as a rookie with an explanation about they being understaffed. The reason because she is so ignorant is because she is a tool of the plot, one rule in anime is that you can't stop the action for explaining things, you explain things while it is happening. Moreover she says that she used the gun in training, so they are explaining that for the audience mainly. |
| This was pure garbage. I like my dark sci-fi police stories but this was so ridden with clichés and poorly done it became a joke about five minutes in. Like some people already pointed out, what was up with Akane needed to be explained everything. She arrived on the scene as the top student of the academy and next you're watching people explain everything to her for ten minutes, from how the police works (using latent criminals as hunt dogs) to even explaining how her gun works (to the very basics of it). Even if she's just book smart you can't ignore she'd at least have to know something. This was like a person becoming a firefighter and on the first day of his job needing to be told "This is a hose. Water is pumped through it so if you aim it at the fire, it will put it out." Then we have super creepy knife rapist who's killed in a scene of overblown gore and of course a dark twist, because now they're going to shoot the victim also, because we haven't emphasized enough in the last fifteen minutes how ridiculously stupid the entire psycho-pass concept would be. When the show was announced there was some hype around the promise the show would feature no 'moe', but apparently nobody got the message that keeping the moe out doesn't mean you have to exaggerate the grim and dark. |
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