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Psycho-Pass: Sinners of the System - Case.1 Crime and Punishment

PSYCHO-PASS サイコパス Sinners of the System Case.1「罪と罰」

Synopsis

In the winter of 2117, a runaway vehicle crashes into the Public Safety Bureau Building. The driver is identified as Izumi Yasaka, a psychological counselor at the Sanctuary, a Latent Criminal Isolation Facility in Aomori Prefecture. But right before her interrogation, Inspector Mika Shimotsuki and Enforcer Nobuchika Ginoza are tasked with promptly escorting Yasaka back to Aomori. What awaits them there is a False Paradise.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 25, 2019

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

July 30, 2020

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Naoyoshi Shiotani
Screenplay & Story
Ryo Yoshigami
Original Score
Yugo Kanno
Original Title
PSYCHO-PASS サイコパス Sinners of the System Case.1「罪と罰」
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
1h 0m
Production Studios
Production I.G, Fuji Television Network, TOHO, Sony Music Entertainment (Japan), dentsu, MAGNET, Nitroplus

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Naoyoshi Shiotani

Screenplay & Story

Ryo Yoshigami, Gen Urobuchi, Naoyoshi Shiotani

Original Score & Music

Yugo Kanno

Director of Photography

Eiji Arai

Film Editing

Yoshinori Murakami

Producers

Masaya Saito, Hiroe Nakahara, Fumi Morihiro, Akitoshi Mori, Yoko Matsuzaki

Department Leadership Roster

Yugo Kanno

Yugo Kanno

Original Music Composer

Ryo Yoshigami

Screenplay

Eiji Arai

Director of Photography

Yoshinori Murakami

Editor

Masaya Saito

Masaya Saito

Producer

Hiroe Nakahara

Producer

Fumi Morihiro

Producer

Akitoshi Mori

Producer

Naoyoshi Shiotani

Naoyoshi Shiotani

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Psycho-Pass: Sinners of the System - Case.1 Crime and Punishment

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Psycho-Pass: Sinners of the System - Case.1 Crime and Punishment about?

In the winter of 2117, a runaway vehicle crashes into the Public Safety Bureau Building. The driver is identified as Izumi Yasaka, a psychological counselor at the Sanctuary, a Latent Criminal Isolation Facility in Aomori Prefecture. But right before her interrogation, Inspector Mika Shimotsuki and Enforcer Nobuchika Ginoza are tasked with promptly escorting Yasaka back to Aomori. What awaits them there is a False Paradise.

Who directed Psycho-Pass: Sinners of the System - Case.1 Crime and Punishment?

Psycho-Pass: Sinners of the System - Case.1 Crime and Punishment was directed by Naoyoshi Shiotani.

Who stars in Psycho-Pass: Sinners of the System - Case.1 Crime and Punishment?

The principal cast of Psycho-Pass: Sinners of the System - Case.1 Crime and Punishment includes Kenji Nojima, Tomokazu Seki, Kana Hanazawa, Ayane Sakura, Kinryu Arimoto.

When was Psycho-Pass: Sinners of the System - Case.1 Crime and Punishment released and how long is it?

Psycho-Pass: Sinners of the System - Case.1 Crime and Punishment was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.

Who composed the musical score for Psycho-Pass: Sinners of the System - Case.1 Crime and Punishment?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Psycho-Pass: Sinners of the System - Case.1 Crime and Punishment was composed by Yugo Kanno.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Psycho-Pass: Sinners of the System - Case.1 Crime and Punishment?

Psycho-Pass: Sinners of the System - Case.1 Crime and Punishment holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).