Episode guide
Psycho-Pass: Season 1
22 episodes · first aired Oct 12, 2012
The series takes place in the near future, when it is possible to instantaneously measure and quantify a person's state of mind and personality. This information is recorded and processed, and the term "Psycho-Pass" refers to a standard used to measure an individual's being. The story centers around the "enforcement officer" Shinya Kougami, who is tasked with managing crime in such a world.
- 1 Crime Coefficient Oct 12, 2012 · 28m In a world where minds can be analysed for potential threats of crime and mental instability, Inspector Tsunemori Akane is sent to deal with her first case, along with fellow inspector…
- 2 Those Capable Oct 19, 2012 · 28m While Kogami is recuperating from Akane’s Paralyzer shot, she begins to worry about whether she is suited to be an Inspector after the fallout from her first case. On her second day on the…
- 3 Rearing Conventions Oct 26, 2012 · 28m Ginoza and Akane, along with the Enforcers, are brought in to investigate a death caused by a Drone at a Drone manufacturing plant. When the Psycho-Pass of the entire staff checks out…
- 4 Nobody Knows Your Mask Nov 2, 2012 · 28m When the CID is brought in to investigate a disappearance of Kimihiko Hayama, they discover that not only has he been killed, but someone has taken over his net avatar, Talisman. The CID…
- 5 Nobody Knows Your Face Nov 9, 2012 · 28m The CID’s hunt for Kimihiko Hayama’s killer leads them to another murder with the same modus operandi. Now it’s up to the CID to figure out how to track down the killer’s real identity and…
- 6 Return of the Psychotic Prince Nov 16, 2012 · 28m After reading Kogami’s personnel file, Akane attempts to learn more about Kogami’s past and why he ended up as an Enforcer. Meanwhile, the CID detectives attempt to figure out who was…
- 7 Symbolism of Bletilla Striata Nov 23, 2012 · 28m After realizing that the recent murders and the Specimen Case are indeed connected, Ginoza takes Kogami off the case and requests Tsunemori to watch over him. Tsunemori discusses…
- 8 And Then, Silence Nov 30, 2012 · 28m With his profiling skills, Kogami determines that the girls' school killer isn't the same murderer from the unsolved case years ago; he explains that the recent murders lack "originality"…
- 9 Paradise Fruit Dec 7, 2012 · 28m Kogami, attempting to track down Makishima, takes Tsunemori to visit his former teacher, Jouji Saiga, who agrees to give her a crash course on criminal profiling; however, Ginoza…
- 10 Methuselah's Game Dec 14, 2012 · 28m Makishima and Senguji set up a hunt by using Tsunemori's friend Yuki as bait to lure Kogami into an abandoned subway station. Upon entering the station, Kogami discovers Yuki and loses…
- 11 Saint's Supper Dec 21, 2012 · 28m With a drone delivering him a Dominator, Kogami manages to outwit Senguji and kill him, although he also takes some shots in the process. Just then, Yuki is captured by Makishima, with…
- 12 Devil's Crossroad Jan 11, 2013 · 28m Taking place three years prior to the series, the episode focuses on Yayoi, who was a guitarist in a band before being imprisoned in a rehabilitation facility for being a latent criminal…
- 13 Invitation from the Abyss Jan 18, 2013 · 28m Ginoza meets up with the head of the Public Security Bureau about Makishima, who confidentially reveals to him about the real culprit of the Specimen Case, Touma Kouzoburou, three years…
- 14 Sweet Poison Jan 25, 2013 · 28m A man in a helmet breaks into a pharmacy, kills the staff, and departs with drugs. When the MWSPB arrives on the scene, they find his coefficient wasn't high enough to raise an alarm. The…
- 15 The Town Where Sulfur Falls Feb 1, 2013 · 28m As footage of the helmet killings appear on the internet, the helmets are distributed to more criminals who begin committing more horrendous crimes out in the open, prompting bloodthirsty…
- 16 The Gate to Judgment Feb 8, 2013 · 28m As Akane, Kogami, and Shuusei enter the Nona Tower, Makishima intends to act as a diversion at the top of the tower while Guseong reaches the core of the Sibyl System in the hidden…
- 17 Iron Heart Feb 15, 2013 · 28m After Makishima is taken in and the riots are brought under control, Kogami remains curious about how Makishima will be judged, as well as the whereabouts of Shuusei. Later that day, Kasei…
- 18 A Promise Written on Water Feb 22, 2013 · 28m As Ginoza discovers that he is unauthorized to investigate the crash site of Makishima's carrier, Kasei reassigns him on recapturing Makishima and requests that Kogami should be taken off…
- 19 Transparent Shadow Mar 1, 2013 · 28m Ginoza, whose Hue is now problematic, eschews intensive therapy in order to work on retrieving Kogami and Makishima. He argues with Masaoka over his "softness," and declares his intention…
- 20 Where Justice Lies Mar 8, 2013 · 28m The Sibyl System reveals itself to Akane and notes that she understands the necessity of the system, if not its justifiability. Makishima finds the professor who is responsible for the…
- 21 Blood-Stained Reward Mar 15, 2013 · 28m As Makishima works on reprogramming the virus, both Kogami and the MWPSB arrive at the factory, with Kogami instructing Akane that they need to shut down power to the facility to bypass…
- 22 Perfect World Mar 22, 2013 · 28m Kogami and Makishima fight against each other, with Kogami managing to land a hit, but their fight is broken up when Akane arrives on the scene. Instead of arresting Kogami, Akane gives…