Oct 14, 2016
Overall:10
Psycho-Pass is one of those rare series that I have come to not only enjoy, but respect. The first episode really draws you into this setting, and each subsequent episode only helps to build upon that world. Also it is so rare that I feel a series is truly complete. When I say this I am speaking strictly of the first season - which gave everything it should have, and knew the perfect place to stop. The second season is entirely unnecessary, and in my opinion, the ending of the first could not have been more perfect.
Story:10
One thing I really love about this series is
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that nothing is explicitly spelled out for the viewer, you experience it along with the characters, through the visual cues and personal conversations. However, it is still very easy to follow and understand the motivations of some very different types of characters. I love that we are presented with an antagonist that really has some very valid points, and could be a hero from some perspective.
Art:9
The style has a few quirks, but I think it really fits the tone of the setting. The animation is beautiful, and gruesome when it needs to be. The 'cinematography' is very nice as well.
Sound:10
The music in this was very well thought out, and fit every scene just right - it assists rather than leads the story. Also the voice-acting (Japanese) is fantastic. Makishima is truly cruel and manipulative, but intelligent and charismatic at the same time - the seiyuu's performance was chillingly-good at capturing all of that. I also must commend the voice of Tsunemori - the wrong choice could have made her annoying, especially at the beginning. This character grows and learns a lot over the series, and it is well reflected by the seiyuu.
Character:9
I do wish that there had been a bit more backstory to a few of the characters, but the depth achieved with the ones who were adequately explored was wonderful. Given the time and the pacing (which is commendable in its own right) I feel that the emphasis was placed appropriately. As I mentioned before, the motivations of the individuals, and the history of this unique environment are painted well in the character interactions and conversational intricacies. You can sympathize with every character in a different way, and still be satisfied with the conclusion.
Enjoyment:10
This is a series I have re-watched twice already, and am sure I will again. There are little details to explore that you may miss the first time - nothing important, just things that sweeten the experience. The varying ideals and perspectives in this are fascinating to watch, and thought-provoking. You find yourself asking where you would stand in this world, and wondering how things might have gone differently. This is a series that will stick with you.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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