Famous cyberpunk anime brand PASSIVE-PASS returns to the big screen on July 14, 2023 with a new movie PSYCHO-PASS: Providenceand Screen Rant are proud to share an exclusive preview of the series recap video that Crunchyroll has put together for fans of the franchise to recall previous events. This time, Chief Inspector Tsunemori and her former partner Kogami are tasked with investigating a foreign threat capable of overthrowing the Japanese government.
In preparation for the premiere of PSYCHO-PASS: Providence, Crunchyroll (the film’s North American distributor), produced a recap video covering all the major events in the three seasons and three films of the series. PSYCHO-PASS. It would make a great opening material for interested new fans who don’t have time to peruse or read the franchise’s previous content. The video will also interest old fans looking to refresh their memories of the backstories and plots that originally got them interested in the series. The video will be available to watch on the Crunchyroll YouTube channel starting July 5, 2023, at 11 a.m. Pacific Time (PT), but Screen Rant readers can enjoy it in advance with a unique first look. permission.
An Exclusive First Look at the Official PYSCHO-PASS Series Compendium
The PYSHCO-PASS franchise is set in a near future where criminal justice in Japan is governed by the Public Safety Bureau, where Inspectors and Enforcers employ a network of departments. The connected brain, known as the Sybil System, continuously monitors the population for signs of criminal intent. Once the Ombudsman identifies a criminal-minded individual by their PSYCHO-PASS measurement, they will assign an Executioner to mitigate the threat. In exchange for a peaceful and safe life, the public accepts the harsh reality of the criminal justice system.
The story begins with new detective Akane Tsunemori, who has ideals of justice, seeing her job as a dream job come true. However, after working with Shinya Kogami, a veteran Enforcer with his own sense of justice, Tsunemori gradually realizes that those tasked with administering justice are just as suspicious as criminals. accused they hope to arrest and prosecute. While the background and underlying context of the PSYCHO-PASS universe remains the same throughout the various productions, there are still some differences. PSYCHO-PASS: Providence aims to link the movies to the TV series and update the franchise by returning the focus of the story to Akane Tsunemori, who is now Chief Inspector, and former associate of her, and former fugitive, Shinyo Kogami.
PSYCHO-PASS: Providence will link movies and anime
With the first series released in 2012 and the most recent pre-release taking place in 2020, PSYCHO-PASS has built its world of online chaos through three animated and current television series. now four movies. During the operation as a franchise, PYSCHO-PASS has become one of the most beloved cyberpunk anime series in the history of the genre. PSYCHO-PASS: Providence will certainly be a welcomed addition to the franchise and it will expand its popularity even further.
PSYCHO-PASS: Providence premieres in theaters across North America on July 14, 2023.