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Violent sci-fi crime anime has murder, suicide, and combat.
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Psycho-Pass: Providence
What's the Story?
PSYCHO-PASS: PROVIDENCE takes place in a futuristic society in which law enforcement augmented by AI technology assigns people scores based on their mental state and personality traits, measuring people's criminal potential. Inspector Akane Tsunemori (voiced by Kate Oxley in the English dub) has been questioning her role in this system. Reunited with her former work partner, Shinya Kogami (Robert McCollum), she investigates a new murder case and stumbles upon a secret that reveals surprising truths about Japan's government.
Is It Any Good?
This combat-heavy sci-fi detective film doesn't hold up as a stand-alone movie and is best viewed as extra content and context for fans of the earlier films and TV show. Psycho-Pass: Providence makes clear the question the series is trying to answer: How do we create a just and perfect future society? Unfortunately, it doesn't really provide a complete answer. The plot is mostly easy to follow, but if you haven't watched the rest of the series, the emotional beats feel pretty hollow. That said, fans looking for extra content will likely appreciate the insights into Akane's character development and the extra details the previously untold story reveals.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about conflict development. How does Psycho-Pass: Providence add context to the franchise's larger story? How does this help viewers understand characters' motivations?
How is "justice" defined in this society? How does the justice system work in this world? What role does violence play in how society handles crime?
Movie Details
- In theaters : July 14, 2023
- On DVD or streaming : December 14, 2023
- Cast : Kate Oxley , Robert McCollum , Lydia Mackay
- Director : Naoyoshi Shiotani
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Crunchyroll
- Genre : Anime
- Run time : 120 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : Rated R for violence
- Last updated : August 2, 2023
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