Psycho Pass

In "Psycho Pass", the concept of justice has taken a whole new form in the 22nd century. In Japan, they've implemented the Sibyl System - a fancy way of assessing people's mental states to determine if they're potential criminals. If there's even a hint of bad vibes, the Inspectors swoop in, ready to crack down on anyone with the slightest ill-will. And to get the job done, they've got a team of Enforcers, who are basically Inspectors gone rogue, toeing the line between criminal and law enforcer.

Enter Akane Tsunemori, a fresh-faced young woman who's got a burning passion for justice. She's determined to make things right and uphold the law. But as she teams up with the experienced Enforcer Shinya Kougami, she quickly realizes that the Sibyl System isn't as foolproof as everyone believes. The whole idea of perfect judgments starts to crumble before her eyes, leaving her questioning the very nature of justice.

As one of the best cyperbunk animes, "Psycho Pass" highlights Akane's mind-bending journey as she grapples with the true meaning of justice in this dystopian world. With each twist and turn, the series challenges the very foundations of law and order and have you wondering: Can you really trust a system that might already be rotten to the core?

Release: 2012

My Anime List Score: 8.3