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Quick Answer

  1. Psycho-Pass(TV · 22 eps)
  2. Psycho-Pass 2(TV · 11 eps)
  3. Psycho-Pass 3(TV · 8 eps)
  4. PSYCHO-PASS: Providence(Movie · 1 eps)
  5. Psycho-Pass 3: First Inspector(ONA · 3 eps)
  6. Psycho-Pass: The Movie(Movie · 1 eps)
  7. Psycho-Pass: Sinners of the System Case.1 - Crime and Punishment(Movie · 1 eps)
  8. ...and 1 more below

Total: ~48 episodes / 19h watch time

Psycho-Pass Watch Order(2026)

With 8 entries across the franchise, Psycho-Pass can look overwhelming. It's simpler than it seems though. Follow the list below and you'll be set.

8 entries ~19h total4 series4 movies

Full Watch Order (Release Order)

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Psycho-Pass 2

Psycho-Pass 2

7.41TV11 eps~4h2014Tatsunoko Production
Finished Airing

Tips for First-Timers

What you can skip

The Extended Edition re-edit of Season 1 is unnecessary if you watch the original broadcast version; Sinners of the System can wait

Common mistake

Watching the movies (especially Sinners of the System) out of sequence or before Seasons 1-2 and the first main movie

Short on time?

Season 1, Season 2, and Psycho-Pass: The Movie — leave Sinners of the System, Providence, and Season 3 for later

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best order to watch Psycho-Pass?

Release order. Start with Psycho-Pass and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.

How long does it take to watch all of Psycho-Pass?

About 19 hours total across 48 episodes and 8 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 14 days.

Can I skip the movies and OVAs?

It depends. Recap movies are always safe to skip — they just compress the TV episodes. Original movies and OVAs range from "fun side stories" to "actually important for the plot." When you're unsure, just watch them where they fall in the list above. Better to have extra context than miss something.

Release order or chronological order?

Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.

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