Psycho-Pass (2012)

Kernel Score: 85% · 449 ratings

Genres: Animation, Crime, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure

First aired: 2012-10-12

Seasons: 3 · 41 episodes

Where to watch Psycho-Pass

Stream: Prime Video, Crunchyroll
Buy: Apple TV

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

In the year 2113, people are given brain scans to determine how likely they are to commit a crime. Those who fail are apprehended, or even killed.

Psycho-Pass parents' guide: ages 15+

Parents need to know that Psycho-Pass is a TV-MA dystopian anime with graphic gore, torture, and terrorism themes.

Violence & scariness: Intense — Keywords explicitly include gore, torture, gunfights, and terrorism in a dystopian crime setting.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Cast

Yuki Kaji as Shindou Arata
Kana Hanazawa as Akane Tsunemori (voice)
Yuichi Nakamura as Kei Mikhail Ignatov
Tomokazu Seki as Shinya Kogami (voice)
Takahiro Sakurai as Sho Hinakawa (voice)
Ayane Sakura as Mika Shimotsuki (voice)
Miyuki Sawashiro as Shion Karanomori (voice)

Psycho-Pass FAQ

Is Psycho-Pass good?

Psycho-Pass has an 85% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 449 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Psycho-Pass?

In the US you can stream Psycho-Pass on Prime Video and Crunchyroll and buy it from Apple TV.

Is Psycho-Pass OK for kids?

Psycho-Pass is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Psycho-Pass is a TV-MA dystopian anime with graphic gore, torture, and terrorism themes.

What shows are like Psycho-Pass?

If you liked Psycho-Pass, try Parasyte -the maxim-, Bungo Stray Dogs, Angels of Death and Paranoia Agent.