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Psycho-Pass Watch Order
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Also known as Psychopass, PSYCHO-PASS
The Psycho-Pass watch order covers the three TV seasons and six films in story order. The 2019 prequel film Sinners of the System Case 2: First Guardian, set in 2112, comes first and is optional; then Season 1 (22 episodes, 2012) and Season 2 (11 episodes, 2014). Psycho-Pass: The Movie (2015) follows, then Sinners of the System Case 1 and Case 3 (2019) and Providence (2023), which is set in 2118 even though it came out last. Psycho-Pass 3 (8 episodes, 2019) moves to 2120 with new inspectors, and First Inspector (2020) finishes its story. For release order, watch Providence last.
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For a first watch, start with Season 1 (2012, 22 episodes), then Season 2 (2014, 11 episodes) and The Movie (2015).
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Sinners of the System Case 2: First Guardian
#1 · 1 entry
- 1Sinners of the System Case 2: First GuardianOptional
Optional prequel film (2019) set in 2112, before Akane joins Division One. First in story order; it also works after Season 2.
Movie
Season 1
#2 · 1 entry
- 2Episodes 1-22
The usual first watch. Season 1 (22 episodes, 2012): rookie Inspector Akane Tsunemori joins a police unit run by the Sibyl System.
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Season 2
#3 · 1 entry
- 3Episodes 1-11
Season 2 (11 episodes, 2014): Akane, now a senior inspector, faces a criminal the Sibyl System cannot read.
0/11
Psycho-Pass: The Movie
#4 · 1 entry
- 4Psycho-Pass: The Movie
Psycho-Pass: The Movie (2015), set in 2116: Sibyl is exported abroad, and Akane follows a trail to Southeast Asia.
Movie
Sinners of the System Case 1: Crime and Punishment
#5 · 1 entry
- 5Sinners of the System Case 1: Crime and Punishment
Sinners of the System Case 1 (film, 2019): set in 2117, Shimotsuki and Ginoza investigate a latent-criminal facility.
Movie
Sinners of the System Case 3: Beyond the Pale of Vengeance
#6 · 1 entry
- 6Sinners of the System Case 3: Beyond the Pale of Vengeance
Sinners of the System Case 3 (film, 2019): Kogami's travels in South Asia after the 2015 movie.
Movie
Psycho-Pass: Providence
#7 · 1 entry
- 7Psycho-Pass: Providence
Providence (film, 2023): set in 2118, between the 2015 movie and Psycho-Pass 3. Story order puts it here; it came out last.
Movie
Season 3
#8 · 1 entry
- 8Episodes 1-8
Psycho-Pass 3 (8 episodes, 2019): new inspectors Arata Shindo and Kei Ignatov. Its story ends in First Inspector (2020).
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Psycho-Pass 3: First Inspector
#9 · 1 entry
- 9Psycho-Pass 3: First Inspector
First Inspector (2020): the direct finale of Psycho-Pass 3, released as three feature-length parts.
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Checked October 2026
Story order puts the prequel film First Guardian (set in 2112) first; it is optional and works any time after Season 2.
Then watch Sinners of the System Case 1 and Case 3, Providence (2023, set in 2118), Psycho-Pass 3 (2019) and First Inspector (2020).
What to skip
- Watch first
- The story starts at Episodes 1-22 (Season 1). Before that, Sinners of the System Case 2: First Guardian is optional.
- What to skip
- 1 entry is optional: Sinners of the System Case 2: First Guardian. The story still tracks without them.
- Filler notes
- Sinners of the System Case 2: First Guardian. Optional prequel film (2019) set in 2112, before Akane joins Division One.
The correct order to watch Psycho-Pass, as one listShowHide
Watch Psycho-Pass in this order. 9 entries, chronological.
- Sinners of the System Case 2: First Guardian (movie) — optional
- Season 1: Episodes 1-22
- Season 2: Episodes 1-11
- Psycho-Pass: The Movie (movie)
- Sinners of the System Case 1: Crime and Punishment (movie)
- Sinners of the System Case 3: Beyond the Pale of Vengeance (movie)
- Psycho-Pass: Providence (movie)
- Season 3: Episodes 1-8
- Psycho-Pass 3: First Inspector (movie)
How this order works
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Psycho-Pass watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Psycho-Pass in?
For a first watch, start with Season 1 (2012, 22 episodes), then Season 2 (2014, 11 episodes) and The Movie (2015). Story order puts the prequel film First Guardian (set in 2112) first; it is optional and works any time after Season 2. Then watch Sinners of the System Case 1 and Case 3, Providence (2023, set in 2118), Psycho-Pass 3 (2019) and First Inspector (2020).
Where should I start Psycho-Pass?
Start with the first season (October 2012, 22 episodes). The 2019 prequel film First Guardian comes first in story order, but it assumes you know the cast.
Should I watch Providence before or after Psycho-Pass 3?
Before, for story order: Providence is set in January 2118 and Psycho-Pass 3 in 2120. It came out in 2023, after Season 3, so release-order viewers watch it last.
Is Psycho-Pass 3 a direct sequel?
Yes, but with new leads, Inspectors Arata Shindo and Kei Ignatov. Watch The Movie (2015) and Providence (2023) before it, and First Inspector (2020) after it to finish its story.
What is the chronological order of Psycho-Pass?
Start with Sinners of the System Case 2: First Guardian, then continue with Episodes 1-22 (Season 1), Episodes 1-11 (Season 2), Psycho-Pass: The Movie, Sinners of the System Case 1: Crime and Punishment, and Sinners of the System Case 3: Beyond the Pale of Vengeance, followed by 3 more entries. The full Psycho-Pass watch order on this page has 9 entries across 9 series, listed in chronological viewing order.
What is the release order of Psycho-Pass?
In the order they aired, start with Episodes 1-22 (Season 1), then Episodes 1-11 (Season 2), Psycho-Pass: The Movie, Sinners of the System Case 1: Crime and Punishment, Sinners of the System Case 2: First Guardian, and Sinners of the System Case 3: Beyond the Pale of Vengeance, followed by 3 more entries. Release order follows air dates and is not the recommended chronological order.
How many episodes is Psycho-Pass?
Psycho-Pass has 41 TV episodes in this order, plus 6 movies.
Where do the Psycho-Pass movies fit in the watch order?
Sinners of the System Case 2: First Guardian comes first, Psycho-Pass: The Movie comes right after Episodes 1-11 (Season 2), Sinners of the System Case 1: Crime and Punishment comes right after Psycho-Pass: The Movie, Sinners of the System Case 3: Beyond the Pale of Vengeance comes right after Sinners of the System Case 1: Crime and Punishment, and Psycho-Pass: Providence comes right after Sinners of the System Case 3: Beyond the Pale of Vengeance, and 1 more are placed in the list above.
Can I skip anything in Psycho-Pass?
Yes. 1 entry is marked optional: Sinners of the System Case 2: First Guardian. Everything else is part of the main story.
Is Psycho-Pass finished?
Yes. Psycho-Pass has finished airing, and this order covers everything released so far in chronological viewing order.
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