GR Anime Review: Psycho-Pass

A Glass Reflection Anime Review of Psycho-Pass
Originally Released: August 6th 2014
Crunchyroll Free Trial: www.glassreflection.net/crunchyroll
Explanation of the Rating System: www.glassreflection.net/articl...
If you enjoyed it, please Like / Favorite / Subscribe / Post a comment and all of that jazz!
Twitter: / glassreflection
and my own website! www.glassreflection.net

[@spacemanandy2]

I thought the main villain was probably one of the best that I've seen in any anime. He not only tried to wreck the system but also questioned the hero's motives and ideals as well, and I actually kind of agreed with his ideas if not his methods.

[@animefan133]

I agree, he really was a great villain, the series wasn't boring because of him and he was heck strong and smart overall even tho he was crazy, I thought he was really interesting won't forget him, tho the way he died was stupid, I expected him to be smarter as he escaped death many times

[@Next-xm2dh]

Animefan13 there wasn't much for him to do

[@damnfreakingsien]

Shogo makishima is not just interesting because he's smart, charismatic and a skill fighter. He's like an individual human from our modern world fighting against a world where individuality is stripped.

[@ragnaricks]

@@animefan133 I think he much rather accept death by the hands of Kogami, a person with his own "free will" and an opponent he acknowledged rather than live on as a cog in a machine together with the society he despises the most. It was indeed quite an anticlimactic death compared to other beloved anime antagonists but definitely one of the most philosophical ones. That's what makes him so good.

[@edmondherrera6288]

@E.T. Emmanuel guess murdering innocent people is heroic in your book mate

[@xsinktheseships2]

I think Psycho-Pass is one of the best underrated animes ever

[@TransAm20000Wr]

aleah marie it was my first anime never forghetti

[@SuperLulzinator]

I agree.. I think this review rates it appropriately though, simply because the bar is pretty high for sci fi anime.

[@kevinhanandi]

aleah marie underrated??? it's very booming in japan tho, and it's a well known anime imo

[@siaw0000]

It's not underrated.

[@luchan1638]

Xiran Wang compared to the shitty Sword art online...it is underrated

[@LittleMew133]

I love Psycho-pass season 1 to pieces. This isn't the typical action-filled anime. Instead, it digs deep into the psychological aspect, which I love. The famous shounen anime like Naruto, Bleach, etc are at times are thrilling and emotional, but I find that they lack the dark psychological twist that make me rethink life. The characters have distinctive personalities that set them apart; most of all, they just feel so real, like human beings, not anime characters. The music here are just absolutely fitting and amazing. I ended up downloading many songs and listen to them on repeat. This is my most favourite anime as of late.

[@TheInfinitystar1]

+Blah Smith did you watch sean two, what did you think?

[@LittleMew133]

TheInfinitystar1 Yeah, I have seen Naturo and Bleach.

[@TheInfinitystar1]

Blah Smith .....I think we both know i was talking about season 2

[@LittleMew133]

TheInfinitystar1 Oh lol. Season 2 is like it was made by someone else. Well, actually it WAS made by someone else. It didn't connect to season 1 almost at all. Very disappointed. Im going to pretend season 2 didn't happen.

[@charliedickson8515]

+Blah Smith and then you feel depressed as fuck when everyone dies

[@MUGENUp_Official]

I got so affected by this show that I find episode 11 to be one of the most shocking I've ever seen. You could actually see fear in Akane's eyes and it just left me wondering how the hell are they gonna get this guy?

[@spacemanandy2]

Same here. I was glad they did it though, because of what it made the villain. I'd have to say that he's probably the best villain in any anime I have watched so far. But I haven't watched that many, so my opinion might not be that valid.

[@ironmaskofhell1877]

Is it bad that I wanted Makishima to win?

[@Joshywoshy24]

nope, he was way more interesting and charismatic than the rest of the cast (other than kogami)

[@golfer435]

@@Joshywoshy24 well, makishima and kogami are the main characters

[@6ixlxrd]

@@golfer435 In our hearts, yeah. But the main character has always been Akane, aka, the Mary-Sue. At least they did Kogami justice in Pyscho-Pass 3.

[@praisethelordgriffith8338]

Nope, I want to see him throw those nasty brains in a grinder. Is it just me?

[@sammyruncorn4165]

@@6ixlxrd How is Akane a Mary-Sue? She screwed up at her first job and struggled for a while. I admit, that she is portrayed as pretty smart and talented (blessed with an exceptional hue), but I wouldn't refer to her as a Mary Sue since she has character development/ progression, fails on several occasions (at the start of her job, saving her friend Yuki and when trying to stop Kogami from killing Makishima) and now in PP 3 even sits in Prison.

[@KevinNyaa]

I thought you would have given in it a 8.22 out of 10 so that you could give it a 9.22 if it gets a 2nd season... -oh wait-

[@animeguy2688]

Fucking lol

[@zidanedude1]

Also if AOT gets another season and it isn't as good as the first the rating will go down. and also I can't see Arkada giving something a 9+ it just seems unnatural. Like that Haruhi movie score is the only thing that has broken that i believe.

[@ermac81]

I understand the joke that you're trying to make, but it makes absolutely no sense considering a second season of Psycho-Pass was confirmed long before Arkada probably even started making this review.

[@ermac81]

Zidane AoT is getting a second season. It was recently announced that it is in pre-production. This means that his score for the first season is, in fact, 9.22. How good the second season is doesn't matter, it existing is all that matters.

[@ShiroTheGamer]

2nd season confirmed for Fall 2014.

[@FoldAPieceOfWater]

Reading the comment section and watching the video seems so weird to me... I love the main actor Akane, starting from the first episode, so much. She isn't someone you necessarily identify with, but one you can relate to and understand through the whole series, who develops and doesn't stagnate, but also keeps her personality. And those drowsy eyes, they're awesome!

[@CornishCreamtea07]

Why is it that so many people don't like Urobuchi, it's strange that one minute they are bitching about the usually; Harrem, Fanservice, school and Moe. Then a Post Cyberpunk series comes along with it's own art style, no fanservice, not set in a school, nearly all the characters are adluts and it's not a harrem. And a wave of complaints come in about his characters and the way he writes.

[@TheAnimerunner]

That's funny, cause I was thinking the same thing. If you put those 2 opinions together, then many people apparently don't like anything.

[@KetenReviews]

People give Urobuchi too much credit. Yes, he doesn't write harem, sexual fanservice heavy shows about school and moe, but that doesn't make his shows good. He doesn't really have a talent for writing characters for the most part and while he has good ideas, the execution is usually rather poor. Madoka is a deconstruction but it's so IN YOUR FACE about being a deconstruction that you forget to actually analyse it. The characters in Madoka are poor, just archetype moe girls for the most part(Also dark magical girl shows existed before Madoka, so it's not like that was an original idea to begin with). Fate/Zero's spirits are just historical and mythological figures, he didn't write them, he just used them. Psycho-Pass had themes, but they were never explored and as such the series lacked depth or complexity. Just because a series takes itself seriously and isn't about school moe girls doesn't automatically make it good. Urobuchi isn't a bad writer, but I wouldn't exactly call him good either.

[@TheAnimerunner]

Keten Zima From a highly analytical standpoint, I can see those arguments. However, when comparing to other anime that have aired in recent years, I think Urobuchi's stories are worth mentioning, especially to new comers in anime.

[@KetenReviews]

***** They are good introductory anime yes. I will agree to that. However saying that they are good compared to anime in recent years.. Kind of says a lot about modern anime doesn't it. Not that we don't get good anime anymore, we do, it just seems more rare these days. Every season is 80% school comedy moe. Drives me nuts.

[@Mugsi]

For me, it's because I've found that he relies a lot on shock value. Saya no Uta comes to mind.

[@zenxmizuki]

psycho pass got less than aot.... what the fuck...?

[@zenxmizuki]

***** that's so funny right there you got me

[@jennywhat6108]

+I love Anal AOT is better than Psycho Pass, but i still love both shows

[@anonrickfail1]

+Jenny What Psycho Pass 1 is literally a better written and looking anime. Okay, the better looking part is subjective but still.

[@anonrickfail1]

Nereus Literally what

[@noshgaming]

+I love Anal At least attack on titan wont fuck up with its season 2 like psycho pass did.

[@ToothlessSnakeable]

Still waiting for that Brotherhood review

[@ToothlessSnakeable]

certainly deserves a review for those that have not seen it

[@magno172]

Jimmy McNulty too long

[@ToothlessSnakeable]

magno172 whats to long?

[@Paulo27]

It's pointless, it makes just as much sense as reviewing Attack on Titan, I imagine if he wants to make a quick buck he'd probably review something like that.

[@ToothlessSnakeable]

***** he reviewed attack on titian

[@Leviathon672015]

You know what my favorite part of this series was? When the main villain and one of his henchmen are conversing with one another after releasing dozens of anti-Cybel system helmets into the general public about what kind of science fiction dystopia they're living in and creating, referencing multiple different authors and the type of work they've generally created and how it relates to the situation in the show. That was amazing.

[@MegaFreddy25]

In Psycho Pass, the villian has a Kira/Light Yagami vibe, most the main characters do.

[@LLawliet-tv9ig]

+MegaFreddy25 Also, the villain has a Johan Leibert vibe to him. If you have watched Monster, you'll understand

[@LLawliet-tv9ig]

***** Exactly. He is the smartest villain I have seen in anime too

[@kain1799]

+TheFanboySlayer too bad Johan had a super lame reveal of his beginning it kind of ruined him for me. like really he is so messed up because it was his sister who went through the hell but he made that his past. it kinda took a lot away from him for me personally.

[@stvltiloqvent]

+MegaFreddy25 pretty much what drew me to Makishima from the get-go. he has a different sort of sympathetic backstory though...... he's probably clinically sociopathic, because he never feels any negative emotions committing his crimes. so you can tell the sybil system could only have worsened his personality disorder, which is what makes his character a tragic one. and Light's tragedy is different - because he isn't a born sociopath. he feels guilt when he first starts using the Death Note. his tragedy lies in his descent into sadism and desperation.

[@cyriszx]

I think Shogo is more like Yohan than Kira ,

[@sandracaraballo9830]

I was really interested in Kagari's back story as well, and would have prefered seeing him get an episode the girl (can't remember her name.) I really wanted to see exactly how a five year old could get arrested as a latent criminal and how that affects someones growth. And yes, Akane's eyes creeped the hell out of me too.

[@KymberlinNg]

same it was a shame he died so early :'c well there is a short 5 chapter novel by one of the scriptwriters of Psycho-Pass, called "The Pursuer Kagari Shuusei" . it talks about his backstory, so you might want to check that out!! (translated version is available on tumblr) also same omg her eyes looked so weird HAHA

[@eldrinpaulgok-ong3450]

If you want other dystopian themed anime's I'd recommend majika madoka, ergo proxy, and shinsekai yori :D if you have suggestions please let me know too!

[@Cam_probably]

*SPOILERS* What made this show so enjoyable for me was Makishima. He is one of my personal favorite villains in anime. He reminded me of Johan Liebert (Monster), but with more appeal. I found his calm, collected demeanor to be a high-point in the show; and though I was perfectly ok with his death, I am somewhat worried for the 2nd season without him. I can already guess that the 2nd season will be aimed at the removal of the Sibyl system, but I am a bit concerned... :/

[@billhaze2061]

agreed wished he didnt die

[@Cam_probably]

Bill Haze Well, I am ok with his death, I just fear that the show will not be as good without him.

[@golfer435]

If it helps at all, the villain of the second season makes Makishima look like a pacifist in comparison.

[@Cam_probably]

Logan Hollis That does not really help actually. It was not just his ability to kill, it was his overall character and persona. He was intelligent, philosophic, and turned people into horrible criminals with just his words. I thought he strayed away from many of the classic villain archetypes. Being honest a lot of villains kill a lot of people, but not a lot of villains accomplish this using civil minded civilians.

[@SuperHipsterGamer]

Cameron Wallace Not only that but Makashima is in many ways right. His methods are horrible, but his opposition to the Sybil-system is grounded in very valid arguments: Even before the great reveal ( you know which) I already felt that Makashima was right. Amazing how they not only explain that he has charisma, but actually mezmerise you himself.

[@taptap209]

So you could handle the gore in Psycho pass but not in Parasyte?? Wow

[@carmens7284]

This is where I have to say I disagree. Honestly, I really enjoy this series. Psycho Pass has made to my top 3 fav anime. But then again, maybe the reason why I love it is because I am a sucker for psychological stuff.

[@maxwella6286]

if you have any psychological anime to recommend pls do. I too love psychological stuff

[@SA-su6no]

monster and death note

[@EK-cz9fs]

@@maxwella6286 Goated: Fate/Zero, Psycho Pass, Steins; Gate, Kara no Kyoukai movie series, Welcome to the N.H.K Average - Great Monster, Death Note, Gankutsuo: The Count of Monte Christo

[@coasteringkid]

Makashima is now in quindecim.

[@ren5061]

bruh

[@ExxornZero]

Still saying: All hail Urobuchi!

[@acrupio211]

You're persistent, aren't you?

[@ExxornZero]

Is it a problem?

[@Henry-jl1xt]

Exxorn The Nino army is approaching! Also: Urobuchi writes amazing characters!

[@acrupio211]

Exxorn Not at all. I'm following you after all. Hail to the Butcher, baby!

[@provonberuf89]

I wish Nino would start making reviews of some shows, but it seems like he's not going to in the near future. Also: Urobuchi is the conductor of the hype train! I expect much of Aldnoah zero

[@Pratchettgaiman]

It distracted me how some of the female characters (particularly Akane) had bigger eyes than the male characters

[@LithiaSinclair]

That's normal in Anime.

[@AngelofDarkPowers]

David Lev normal in anime, but looking at the artist's most popular work (katekyo hitman reborn!) it's usually used for characters that are more "innocent" rather than gender

[@joshabernathy972]

David Lev Troll successful

[@therockkid5858]

There is more things that are bigger than those

[@LithiaSinclair]

***** no, that's not true

[@animechic420]

Akane got the smug-as-fuck look in the thumbnail.

[@NotLegato]

i found it a little annoying that while they explored how the sybil system was pretty much evil and the antagonist pretty much the protagonist, they kinda said "eh, fuck it" at the end.

[@sheepman6291]

+Not Legato hahahahahahha well said.

[@aceotaku]

+Not Legato Makashima was not a good person. his motivations for what he did were far more complex and well evil than simply wanting to save society from a corrupt system. and yeah, I at first didn't want to see the show due to the fact that Akane does nothing to stop it...fortunately I changed my mind due to eharing about Makashima and how awesome he is. Plus, its not like Akane was too thrilled with letting the system continue, and its possible a third season will have them take down the Sibil System, hopefully

[@NotLegato]

aceotaku i didn't bother with season 2 yet. the new character annoyed me too much. speaking of which, in what way was makashima NOT all about the whole "look, this system is shit, amorally getting rid of it is what i'm here to do"? not like they gave him much else motive-wise.

[@aceotaku]

Not Legato to put it as simply and concisely as I can, makashima has multiple reasons: he wants to take down the sibil system due to believing it weakens and undermines human will and integrity, but he also does it due to feeling alone due to the system seemingly not recognising him as even existing, so his goal is also a sort of revenge, and thirdly he does what he does because he genuinely IS a psychopath who finds enjoyment in hurting others. His motivation is far more compelx than "The sibil system is corrput and I msut do evil things to bring it down": he IS a very evil man who jsut happens to have a justified end goal

[@NotLegato]

aceotaku i never really saw him as *evil*, per se, just really amoral, and overly ideological (the whole murder for teaching akane a lesson about free will).

[@BM14575]

Season 2 didnt happen as far as im concerned

[@dangerguy32]

Raz1515i give s1 a 9.5, and s2 an 8

[@KanameXYuuki100]

Deus Ex Machina nah give s1 a 10 and s2 a 4

[@dangerguy32]

Mistress Yuuki s2 was very good though...it just lacked Kogami

[@KanameXYuuki100]

Deus Ex Machina Eh, it wasnt as good XD

[@KanameXYuuki100]

***** Same XDD I actually never started it lol

[@sdbzfan1]

Please someone if you know tell me if he's done Tsubasa yet cause i can't check his website

[@KATinBLACK]

Don't watch the Psycho-Pass 2. I mean, it wasn't that bad but it put shame to the first season (if you enjoyed Psycho-Pass)

[@thenewlifeofme]

I know right. Season 1 is AWESOME, Season 2 starts really well but goes *mehhhh wtf*.

[@et1296]

Puts to shame it's a strong term can u explain why you think so.

[@KATinBLACK]

The villains of both shows are very similar in their goals, however their methods of achieving that were different in such a way that made the two seasons feel different. Makishima was almost playing around with Sibyl and the police while Kamui was more straightforward. I just preferred the way Makishima did things, using calm criminals to prove a point like a game, rather than Kamui's way of using insane citizens to simply achieve his goal

[@et1296]

Makishima had charisma and got people who wanted to commit crimes the ability to commit them. Kamui uses medicine and has a similar charisma ability except he gets them to commit crimes without them initially wanting to. I liked Makishima cause of all the literary references and he was very cool and intelligent. However I like his this guy is straightforward and shows a different way Makishima could have gone with it.

[@DmitrySholokhov]

KATintheBLACK right on. I watched it today and boy was that the biggest mistake this year yet. Looking for a nail right now long enough to phisically erase it from my brain.

[@digiexafan]

Despite this being my 3rd favorite anime of all time, behind Ergo Proxy and FMAB, I definitely see how arkada would give it an 8. I dunno, maybe I am just a sucker for psychological themes in anime. Still, I would have to say that some parts of the animation was absolutely fantastic, but I digress.

[@bulletprooff1k]

FMAB was good but the ending was too cliche. I prefered the ending of FMA instead. The movie that continued the ending was awesome as well. The only ups FMAB had was it had lots of action and followed the manga( I never read the books). I didn't watch FMA for the action though!

[@digiexafan]

bulletprooff1k I was the opposite, while i felt the ending of Brotherhood needed a little bit more, the whole other world thing and CoS just killed it for me, not to mention Dante was such a worse villain than Father. To each their own i guess.

[@TheJbrown60]

bulletprooff1k any fma movie is shit. Stop

[@bulletprooff1k]

Jon Brown The only FMA movie I saw was the continuation of the FMA anime ending. Once you watched a good amount of movies and anime's you start to get bored with the happy endings and cliches. The ending of the FMA anime and the ending of the continuation movie of FMA was just refreshing.

[@LouTalksAnimeNow]

***** absolutely. It's a well done Sci-fi series that offers enough unique elements to make it interesting.

[@LKMizore112]

You're thumbnail is godly. I appreciate your hard work, even all the way back here you ain't slacking and it shows!

[@AngelX712]

Amazing review I agree with everything said here. Now I'm wondering if you'll make 2nd review for Season 2 and will you change your view of the entire series afterwards?

[@WavyMusic]

Barely finished this anime before i came here for the review. but man was the ending so unsatisfying, good thing the 2nd season is coming this fall or i would be stress without all the answers.

[@WavyMusic]

eh, im different. i have many ways to react an ending.

[@WavyMusic]

FalconAlpaca At my first thoughts, i thought this was going to be one of those animes that just stop at one season,but as of now that season 2 is coming, im pretty hype, i finish this anime about a month ago :p

[@lamudri]

The ending was the only bit I didn't like. I still rate it 10/10 and put it at #3 on my (admittedly modest) list of favourites. As for what was wrong with the ending, something I remember was that the music really didn't fit with the scenes, which made it hard to focus on what was actually going on. Then, it was just made up of a few scenes that felt slightly disjoint to each other, including quite a bit of cleaning up at the end. The lorry crash was animated notably poorly, too (given how well Senguuji is animated when blown up). I guess what I expected was just a more compelling pursuit of Makishima with music to match the rest of the series. And some more quotes!

[@homesweetsc]

James Wood is there really going to be a second season? When does it premiere?

[@lamudri]

Lydia Smith Well, the third PP2 episode has just aired.

[@TheKazragore]

It was, in fact, Ghost in the Shell and Ergo Proxy that brought me to Psycho Pass. Also will you do a review of Ergo Proxy?

[@sreeshnelp]

It was Psycho Pass that led me to Ergo Proxy :D Funny how it works.

[@ettena93]

Ugh, I started watching Ergo Proxy, but I gave up because I just couldn't take it. I hated the characters, they seemed so empty. I gave it 6 episodes before I gave up, does it get better?

[@TheKazragore]

CallMeEuphoria I love Ergo Proxy. RE-l and Pino are fantastic characters. What exactly didn't you like about them? O.o

[@sreeshnelp]

CallMeEuphoria Hmm, if you didn't like it six episodes in, I dunno'...It gets better in some respects, but I watched Proxy for the atmosphere it created. If you didn't like it, it's better to leave it like that.

[@ettena93]

TheKazragore I don't know, I just wasn't able to form a connection with the plot and the characters. Maybe I should watch a couple of episodes more before I drop it completely.

[@bluperbipb7824]

I absolutely love the way you portray yourself in your videos. The script always has me like woah. You my friend would be a great writer. I really appreciate your videos and I feel like you deserve more credit for all the good quality and effort you put on them. I some times just watch them for entertainment rather than information lmao

[@CHILL969]

Kinda disappointed you didn't talk about the genius that is Makishima.

[@baotienduong]

fate zero review please

[@ExplosionINURass]

I just commented that 2 secs ago. God that is an amazing anime.

[@baotienduong]

gigguk did a good review of it. I just really want a GR before the Stay Night remake

[@natchu96]

***** If you're more into the Fate/Zero type of thing there isn't much point to watching Prisma Illya, as it's a spinoff magical girl series right down to the core. With some yuri fanservice.

[@Grudgebearer47]

Arkada already claimed that it was a great anime.

[@baotienduong]

ReadingsteinerZ wait Fate Zero or Prisma whatever because Prisma is just meh imo

[@DualWieldedEggrolls]

I'm going to be honest. When I first watched this Anime, I was annoyed of how Akane looked, mostly because of her face expressions and the eye lashes, to the point where I hated her.

[@ballerinagirl9505]

Your reviews are always well presented and thoughtful, Arkada. Keep up the great work. :)

[@almostliamneeson8029]

I was thinking about watching this for awhile and this review finally convinced me to watch it and I really enjoyed it. Thanks for making this review and keep up the good work

[@TheBBCannon]

Shōgo Makishima = Top 5 antagonist.

[@applejinx5683]

This show is like ghost in the shell for casuals

[@LN.2233]

It wasn't that much like Ghost in the shell

[@TomasIsOnFireeee]

Raymond Medina Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex is from 2006.

[@TomasIsOnFireeee]

Raymond Medina I do know that, but I'm pretty sure Psycho-Pass is often compared to GITS: SAC, as that version of GITS delves far more into Section 9 and the whole "police team" thing. But yes, my post was kinda dumb. My b.

[@SiwanBouss]

What ?! I'm a big fan of GITS, but still, it's not because an anime is about police in the future that it's the same. The world is different, like, totally. What you're saying is the same as telling someone to not watch Dune because it's like 2001 : A Space Odissey for casuals

[@Grudgebearer47]

Bullshit. Its the anime version of 1984 that's set in the future.

[@CyberNinjaZ44]

Great review! Thanks for all the hard work that you put into your videos.

[@myxrr_3174]

This was my very first video from you and i gotta say, you have earned a subscriber :) hope to see more anime reviews!

[@dio1036]

he just cant give it 10/10 can he?

[@max101victory]

Well yeah...it doesn't deserve a 10/10

[@dio1036]

+max101victory well for me it does just my opinion

[@deavin4293]

@@max101victory it does deserve a 10/10

[@gespenstmk-iii111]

Hey, this is the same as the last one!

[@KingOfAceZ1]

demo d is the best

[@gespenstmk-iii111]

GenoClysm It'sa Spaceu Dandy!

[@gespenstmk-iii111]

Raymond Medina I'll just see myself out.

[@gespenstmk-iii111]

WHAT A GREAT SMILE

[@Partyffs]

Raymond Medina A sparkly pony trap whit tentacles for eye balls......DUH!

[@adnanmohammad1960]

Is watching the first season of Psycho-Pass enough? is any story arc completed in season1? is there any cliffhangers? or it's like "life goes on" sort of open ending.

[@aaronstallings4996]

Great review as always Ark, keep up the the wonderful work you do. can't wait for the next one!

[@sinklar7946]

Your review of the characters was laughable at best. You barely talked about any of the characters' personalities and how they're relevant to the story, and you completely passed over Makashima, who's the most important character next to Akane and Kogami.

[@khairi8901]

Probably to avoid spoilers

[@W0WlS]

This would be in my top 5 list for sure maybe number 2 or 3 to be exact loved it so much!

[@Monkkong]

Hey Arkada do have any good anime streaming site beside Crunchy roll? I heard funimation has a place you can stream from but.. never looked into it. and also do have a site that you buy the animes that you watch on dvd at? thanks. if anyone else has some ideas I would like to hear them.

[@boogiesama]

So you finally did a review on it. Thanks for the effort, loved the review

[@Connerisbeast05]

i have got to say psycho pass first two openings are the best EVER. not only the art in them which are amazing but the songs are killer. 2nd, fairy tail first opening, and sao first opoening, then gurren lagann

[@t3hsourcey]

*Shinsekai Yori* shows a utopian village system in a setting that looks like feudal Japan, no electricity, the only transport is boats, there are only oil lamps and the like. The twist? This is set 1000 years after the ancient civilization, which is the current us. We start off with middle schooler in a school setting learning and there's a mystery element that some students disappear. Slowly this dystopian world is unraveled before you and realize that nothing is as it seems. The hell does this have to do with Psycho- Pass? If we're going into sci-fi territory, I might as well present this hidden gem to the more mainstream crowd.

[@bazilzieel]

Man..... your thumbnails are amazing.... just because of them, I want to see more of your reviews.

[@baraoncat]

Yo you are really good at this review thing. Props man. Keep it up!

[@16xthedetail76]

I like your points on this video and you make very applicable critique to a lot of it's bits and bumps. However, i do not agree with the un-immersive world as i felt very invested in the universe they created, why or how you ask? Well that's simple. The scenes that captured me into the world were the parts where akane had to face off against shogo for the first time. The intensity of that scene was instantly captivating and really sold the world to me. The second part was when shogo and his right hand man designed the psycho copier to replicate any nearby citizens psycho-pass. As we first get a glimpse of what it is capable of we see the masked man walk into a chemist and instantly start killing people, this of course rings a peculiar interest as to why the sibil system isn't detecting his hue. Later we see that same man brutally attack a poor defenseless woman out in the street with a hammer in front of hundreds of people, did they do anything? Not at all. Those are what really sold me on the world and what it really is. The prophetic and philosophical ramblings of shogo also really helped to characterize the general theme of the world as well. 8.0 is a very reasonable score in my personal opinion i myself would give it an 8.9 but that's just me.

[@KetenReviews]

The reason why it feels more like a preview is because while it has themes, it doesn't actually explore them. As you said, the guy who was locked up at the age of 5, that would be cool to explore the psychology around it, too bad we'll never get that. I also had a huge problem with the characters, as you said they were not fleshed out enough, but on top of that Urobuchi never really did anything with them. He just gave them ideologies and left it at that, not actually giving them personalities with some exceptions. Akane is the only person in the entire show to question the sybil system... Why? Why is she the ONLY one? It doesn't make any sense. On top of that the main villain while having a master plan, why is it that his plan B is far more easy to accomplish than his plan A? Why didn't he just do it to begin with? It was never explained and never will be. As such the show only got a 5/10 from me unfortunately. I feel like it could have been a solid show, but compared to Ghost in the Shell which had all these themes that were all explored with great detail and realism, it just falls flat on it's face. I don't think it's bad, it's just sort of... Lazy... There is no complexity... It's just sort of a generic sci-fi show with good ideas and bad execution.

[@TheM4rtianGamer]

thanks man you always give great reviews I'm loving the hell out of psycho pass so thnx for getting me to watch it

[@jennynguyen8978]

What I need is more of that fine piece of Kogami Shinya. Nice review, agree with every points you've made. Especially the part about Akane's eye lashes haha

[@LN.2233]

*Personally I liked Ghost in the shell stand alone complex more than Psycho Pass*

[@GeeksOasis]

This show reminds me of the game Deus Ex: Human Revolution mixed in with Ghost in the Shell. I really liked it.

[@Grudgebearer47]

Judge Dredd in the setting of Deus Ex with a team reminiscent of that from GiTS

[@RevanStarrrR]

I guess its because of Cyberpunk style.

[@PuddingXXL]

GeeksOasis nah only the style of it but it would be an insult to compare this on an philosophical view point with deus ex human revolution. That one really made you think.

[@edgarlarios4718]

Oh man! I just discovered this channel today! Boy am I in for some good anime now. I feel he nailed this review, so I'll trust him with future ones.

[@caldxm]

With your reviews I like to click the like button before I hit play so I don't forget because I know its going be good every time! Thanks for the great work!

[@0AbsolutZero0]

fate zero still beckons you to review it

[@NintendanGX]

Can't wait for Manga Entertainment to finally bring the two seasons over here to the UK.

[@shannelpadayachee1925]

I just finished the psycho pass anime yesterday- I really loved Kogami(he is my one of my favorite characters now). The world did make feel it was a preview you off it... I didn't feel that immersed in it. You got the feeling spot on. I spent the whole day deciding whether or not to recommend the series to my cousin who asked me about it.

[@pinktobio]

I'm disappointed that Ark didn't share his personal opinions on Makishima Shogo's placement as a villian and really only mentioned him once for his english voice actor's portrayal of him. I wanted to know what he thought of him as an antagonist for the show because I personally thought he was great. (I'm a bit surprised it didn't score a little higher, but what can you do. Hopefully some of the remaining questions will be answered in season 2, which I am EXTREMELY excited about :D)

[@BrickDevilTributes]

The extended edition actually gives more character insights than the normal version. We get see more of how Makishima thinks and acts, and other characters who were brushed to the side. (Such as Kagari and Ginoza.) Either way, It's still an enjoyable experience and should be watched, no matter the version. Season 2 however.....has no replay value. Season 2 started out really well though, but after episode 4(5 tops) it was just, *WTF* am I watching? Episode 6 felt like a rehashing of Episode 11 from Season 1, which made it that much worse. Don't get me wrong, I don't hate the 2nd season,in fact from a standpoint, I enjoyed it a lot, despite it's cheesy story. My ratings: Season 1: 8.5/10 (Great design, likeable characters, amazing artwork and background, but has poor character development for side characters) Season 2: 6/10 (Amazing design, intriguing story,interesting villain (till episode 7-11) started well but ended poorly, very few likeable characters, and no replay value.) Movie: No comment till I've seen it.

[@fv2977]

Thanks for the info brah.

[@Ephrones]

BrickDevil Tributes Is it a bit like LoTR cinema and extended versions?

[@fv2977]

Ephrones Sharp Basically. It's the original, but it has more character insight and it flows from episode to episode a bit better.

[@captainkondoriano7869]

BrickDevil Tributes the movie is subbed now on KissAnime have you seen it yet? if so what are your thoughts?

[@BrickDevilTributes]

Captain Ginko I enjoyed it, though I felt it would of been better if it was a season instead of a movie. It was great seeing Kogami and (spoilers) again. On the downside, everything just felt way too rushed IMO. Nonetheless, it's still 100% better than S2.

[@ishandave3542]

is the soundtrack in the start sung by the guy who sung the tokyo ghoul opening??

[@gerrydasilva5971]

I didn't know that....

[@domilea100]

+Ishan Dave Ling Tosite Sigure, look 'em up :)

[@eldrinpaulgok-ong3450]

I thought I was having deja vus. its sounds so similar :D

[@rustygear447]

Review Chihayafuru!!!!!!!! Why do no one talk about Chihayafuru??? it's such a great sport/romance anime with extremely good characters and storytelling. I demand the otaku community pay attention to this hidden gem!

[@leviadams8777]

I just have to say, the character designs are swell. I love them, but that is due to my image repertoire with the artist, Akira Amano. And that final art you used during the rating? You have to love that. Too good.

[@TheSingingBUn]

I honestly am scared of a possible Season 3: think about it. Akane's become expendable The Sybil System's becomes a monster Mika's trying to crush her senior Kougami's definitely out of the picture what else would there be for the fate of these characters. For real, I think that I am more scared of a terrible fate for the characters rather than having a bad cannon sequel.

[@gamer1270]

What's next? Do you have a schedule? I recommend Guilty Crown.

[@NipahAllDay]

VelvetSky1102 Why do people hate guilty crown? I don't comprehend why people think it's "bad?"

[@ryc3658]

***** In sum, character personalities flip flop all over the place, and the story is filled with plot holes. If you enjoyed it, that's fine. I, myself, enjoyed Guilty Crown despite its terrible story and characters since the visual directing and soundtrack were incredibly high quality. However, from an objective standpoint, it is not a good show.

[@NipahAllDay]

Ryan Cesar There's a good reason why characters like Shu personality keep flipping around. Shu is a type of character that want everybody to not hate him, but after hare's death he still want to help, but did it in a bad way. Later on he learned his mistake and forgive his friends. In my opinion, I think Shu has one of the most realistic personality.(I can relate to him) The reason why I said shu is because every time I see people bashing on the characters in guilty crown it's always shu. I don't see that much plot holes other than inori "transformation" and the ending(but I like the ending tho). Don't get me wrong I used to think it's meh because of how much people bashed at it, but rewatching it and thinking about it, I think it's a good anime. I think of it as my top ten. I think people just hate it because of how shu acting like a dick in the second half.

[@MrMrjontrollsten]

***** I agree. I don't know why everytime someone i see a guilty crown comment in arkada's video, people always say the story is shit. I can understand why people dislike it, but saying it's the worst show ever is overreacting. I don't think it's that great of a anime, but I don't think it's bad as people are saying it to be.

[@NipahAllDay]

MrMrjontrollsten Nice that you agree with me. GC may not have the best plot/story compare to the some anime I've seen, but the characters, soundtrack, art style is ggod imo.

[@josephcordova8553]

Its been a while, great video arkada as usual

[@emilyvelez6143]

GRAkada I love the way you explain the anime reviews you put they are really great they do not let any spoilers out and make great points in them I will love to make a request since I love the taste in anime that you have will you pleas make a video of your favorites plot writers in anime not anime recommendation but anime writers, directors,company etc

[@Darkholow]

Should I watch this version (the old one) or watch the reedit version that it's currently airing?

[@Redavor]

You should watch both of them.

[@Darkholow]

Redavor Why are they different?

[@mix1947]

wait theres a reddit version dont watch the reddit version its probably a circle jerking show just watch the original

[@Gameocalypse]

***** reedit has one min of extra footage and combines 2 episodes. Overall there is no diffrence really

[@BeyondKickboxing]

Watch the new one. One episode (~40minutes ) is just basically 2 episodes from the original + couple added scenes. Absolutly no reason to watch both.

[@caitlintwigg841]

I loved Psycho Pass. MAKISHIMA WHY DID I CRY BECAUSE OF YOU????!!!!!!!!

[@sushicatpuns2146]

*gasp* they're making a second season?!?!?! YESSSSS thank you for giving me hope! i literally just finished watching it before this video and was hoping for a second. now i don't have to cry myself to sleep and wonder what the hell is life for three hours before school in the morning in four hours.

[@Ssarz1]

I typically don't like to watch reviews...on anything. But i stumbled across one Arkada's one day and i have to say i enjoy the reviews quite a bit. Keep up the good work sir!

[@thecatwithatophat4069]

GRArkada please do a First Reaction on Rail Wars. Plez.

[@LouTalksAnimeNow]

That would have been cool, but unfortunately he said his Aldnoah.Zero FR would be the last one for the season. That should be out soon btw.

[@thecatwithatophat4069]

SBTWAnimeReviews that's cool and all but was I asking you to the First Reactions, no, no I wasnt.

[@thecatwithatophat4069]

***** touché

[@gccomics777]

I wanna see him react to tokyo ghoul or akame ga kill first.

[@thecatwithatophat4069]

***** It's a good show. I mean they defused a bomb in the second episode.

[@vesperirandsau7105]

I love anime, but the characters can be so cliche sometimes. So can the plots.

[@Wolfs0n]

Do you have some kind of connection to Netflix? Because I swear everytime I watch a new review of yours the anime get posted there like 2 days later.

[@TheMaplestrip]

You got me hooked in the first second - amazing review and I very much agree with your points. Awesome :)

[@Dahpie]

Why does the singer sound like the one for tokyo ghoul at the beginning?

[@Xxsasuke51797xX]

Cuz it is the same one. TK from Ling Tosite Sigure

[@Dahpie]

Xxsasuke51797xX Thought so. Thanks

[@pokemaster2464]

Review Monster if you haven't seen it! Its amaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing

[@katharineomg]

Your reviews are great and your voice makes me happy

[@TheCyberwoman]

I JUST googled your First Reaction to this show. Tonight I noticed that Netflix had it, and was trying to decide on whether to watch it. So I was trying to find a review, and found your first reaction. Now, a few hours later, I went to KZbin to see if you had uploaded a new video, and low and behold it is for Psycho Pass. I know its not that big of a coincidence, but I find it amusing that this show has been on my mind, I've searched for your take on it, and today of all days a full review is uploaded. Ps this review makes it seem much more appealing than your first reaction.

[@bobatealily]

I love Psycho-Pass!

[@mnunezhk]

doesn't this happen in china? they "predict" who is more likely to commit a crime and pretty much watch them until they slip up?

[@aashaykulkarni6733]

Thats exactly why Psycho-Pass is banned in China. :-(

[@rjofusetsudzin8011]

One big difference is that China still has functional security forces

[@turtlerock9864]

I was wondering if anyone would recommend me watching kill la kill? I hear it's good but I'm a bit skeptical about it.

[@TheGoldenTuga]

Just so I understand. Besides a few extra scenes there are no major diferences between the original and the re-aired, correct? So I would not be missing anything if I decided to watch, say the original, right?

[@RisingSunReviews]

The new one has better animation, and gives a bit more explanation from what I've heard. Not a big change, so just pick one version and go with it.

[@Marblez3]

Would anyone recommend the English dub?

[@Cam_probably]

I watched the English dub, and I found no issues with it. It was not spectacular or anything, but I found it enjoyable.

[@cynderfangirl101]

Me as well ^^

[@therealsamasima]

the dub is not bad

[@golfer435]

I watched the dub. it was rather good.

[@SRLovesPandas1]

Yes

[@sharaheartsixx]

i swear theres a psycho pass 2 out now right?

[@tipinwings]

it will be on show in October

[@sharaheartsixx]

wait but 4 episodes are already out.

[@Retrodaniel]

chaniQaProductions That's not Psycho-Pass 2, that's the re-airing he was talking about

[@sharaheartsixx]

huh? it's called Psycho Pass 2 tho. oh well at least i have time to watch the series past ep 1

[@Retrodaniel]

No, it's called Psycho-Pass Extended Edition. Psycho-Pass 2 has yet to be aired.

[@williamlee1532]

I've beeing waiting months for this review. Thank you so much, ohh yeah pyscho pass extended edition is running. How do you think of this?

[@Brianworldwide_7]

I just finished the anime yesterday, and I can only say that all seasons were masterpieces. They are sooo good. Each one trying to teach something else and with a clear message. It is soo good. I don't know why I didn't watch it before. It also has a lot of re-watching potential due to his complexity

[@evilmickey100]

wasn't their a tom cruise movie that explore this theme call minority report

[@bw8696]

evilmickey100 To be fair, Philip K. Dick did write Minority Report Back in 1956. It's more or less a staple of sci-fi. Borrowing from it is excusable, especially since Psycho Pass used the ideas it took to explore new themes. Minority Report played on the theme of predestination, and asked the question of how much of our fate is really in our own hands. (For instance,[spoiler alert] that one bit in the movie where Tom Cruise opted not to shoot the guy he was destined to kill, but then immediately found himself over the body holding a still smoking gun.) Psycho Pass is about the benefits of new technology, and how even a perfect system doesn't truly improve the quality of life of the people living under it. I'm simplifying it, of course, but my point is that it's unfair to consider Psycho Pass a cheap Japanese ripoff of Minority Report. Both of them use a common element to explore a different theme in a completely different style of storytelling.

[@aceotaku]

+Brendan Wojcik what's funny is Philip K Dick is directly referenced by name in a scene in the later half of the show.

[@chynee56]

Does anyone know what the highest rating to an anime he has ever given?

[@criminal238]

Attack on titan or Clannad I think.

[@fabiomp199]

9.4 if im not mistaken

[@ThePyroPM]

criminal238 Not AOT. I think Clannad did very well, though.

[@ThePyroPM]

AOT did do very well, but I don't think it's the highest.

[@TheMerk52]

He gave clannad a 9.44 and the disappearance of haruhi suzumiya a 9.31 I think then attack on titan 9.28

[@blazzahh]

is fooly cooly worth my time? i know its really off topic but I was thinking about streaming it.

[@MushroomFrog444]

So glad you did this review!

[@Spring_Hills]

Please review Ergo Proxy! ^_^ ~

[@LouTalksAnimeNow]

He has already. It used to be up on his blip account. With any luck, he will re upload it.

[@aLlawleit]

Ergo Proxy... WATCH, WATCH!

[@zeadsi]

Ergo Proxy will be TOUGH to review to say the least

[@longliverocknroll5]

Here's the link to Ark's Ergo Proxy review for those inclined to watch it blip.tv/glassreflection/glass-reflection-ergo-proxy-4025203

[@atropabelladonna5215]

longliverocknroll5 It's already up on his website: www.glassreflection.net/anime-video-reviews/ergo-proxy/

[@OverZaEast]

I thought Season 2 was good. The best part was Akane and her team on viewing the Sibyl system and how Akane counter the system itself. The average part was the villain Kamui itself. He's just not as interested like Makishima. Even though Kamui motivation is believable but his arc just kinda boring.

[@SkyGrinder2011]

I'm only on Episode 11, but I freaking love this series; what I enjoy most so far is the villains, and no I'm not talking about the main one shrouded in shadows, the ones that make up each episode; I love all the different M.O's and their backstories prior to the murders too;

[@LOLLIPOPandCHOCO]

Can you please please please do a review on Berserk? Because I really respect your thoughts and opinions and I'd like to see your point of view on that anime! Thanks and sorry if I'm being demanding. ^^