Besides answering the raging question of what color pantsu the heroine of this series happens to wear, Psycho-Pass’ second affair has her learning her place – an interesting progression, with a storm soon to come.
If anything, this second episode of Psycho-Pass is much less extravagant than the first – and to begin with, the series wasn’t very exuberant upon its debut. However, much like the first, this second installment is still quite charming – reason being that all contained within is direct, meaningful, and essentially delivered to an immensely high quality despite being so simple on the exterior. Likely, these first few episodes into the series are simply stepping stones onto a pathway of grander tragedy awaiting.
Yet for now, one should focus on what rests before us – the heroine previously blasted her protege from behind, leaving him hospitalized, and this has left her uneasy. She awakens with tension on her mind – she could hardly sleep to begin with, yet either way, it seems it’s time to set aside rest and concern alike and get to work.
Censored bathing to start the day, followed with some shimapan to make it interesting, it seems like the post-modern world of Psycho-Pass is a fairly convenient one for all involved parties – albeit with a notable escaping essence quite troubling. Whilst none of the characters seem explicitly or subtly worried about it, one will definitely feel that the individuals of this series seem a bit too dependent on technology.
Perhaps it’s intentional for the characters to be carefree or ignorant of their place relative to the commandeering computer systems of society as per a future plot point – although this is mainly a detail merely to keep in mind for now.
Onward with the episode, the heroine seems to question her role – having shot a colleague, and experiencing a mission first-hand, she’s wondering if she’s truly capable of carrying out the demands of this new occupation of hers. And it’s not so much merely whether she’s able – yet also if it is something that she’s truly driven to pursue, and if there’s even any responsibilities for her to tend to.
She dawdles on the matter all day – alone, and then with friends, till heading to eat and gaining an even greater insight on the subject. The blonde bishounen joins her whilst she’s engaged in her meal – and this bishounen character is easily the most intriguing of characters as he’s nothing like his appearance would imply. The fellow may not look it, although he’s quite refined and cultivated in personality – boasting ethics and manners both rather developed.
And particularly exquisite, one can notice the bishounen’s traits through not only the dialogue of his speech when he interacts with our heroine, yet his manner of speaking, as well as his modest nonverbal behavior – such as his coffee not being up to his flavor without a slight addition. In respect to his mode of speech, it all becomes very much understood once he politely, yet also rather casually, asks the heroine if he can call her by “Akane-chan”.
Seeing elements collectively correspond to build a character is certainly powerful – and in case it needs to be said, a subject in which this series is exceptional is how the visuals say more than the words, just as it should be.
Carrying on with the issues of the heroine however, she’s apparently a bishoujo genius who decided to take on this job in order to find herself – thinking she’d come across an area where only she can contribute. Now for someone who has been stuck in the place against their will for their entire life, hearing such manages to upset them – and that is relevant as the bishounen is such an individual.
Forward to another point in time, same day, the heroine now is beside the hospital bed of the fellow she near obliterated last episode – and whilst she begins to spill apologies and whatnot, he makes a somewhat roundabout expression of how the heroine’s deed enlightened him in that it brought him cognizant of tasks he began to execute almost systematically. Essentially, he feels that under the heroine, he can work with a sense of humanity – rather than as a mechanical device.
With that, a new day arrives and the heroine seems to justify her actions now – indicating she’s come to figure a purpose in her route. And subsequently, the episode concludes on the note of some serious facial expression – likely indicating the next chapter is to be intense.
Oct 19, 2012 @ 0:49 CDT
Pantsu AND Plot? IN THE SAME ANIME?? GEN UROBOCHI HAS MADE ANOTHER MIRACLE!!!
Oct 19, 2012 @ 2:12 CDT
Now to dump on your “miracle”. Which of the 2 guys next to the female MC will end up exploring green pantsu land?
Oct 19, 2012 @ 9:50 CDT
Green shimapantsu land.
Oct 19, 2012 @ 9:42 CDT
Now this is a right depiction of a futuristic world, unlike that foul anime that starts with S And ends with O that only had dating sims to improve
Oct 19, 2012 @ 9:46 CDT
The particular aspect I appreciate about Psycho-Pass’ atmosphere is how it shows post-modern development consistently on multiple fronts – instead of merely the plot relevant ones.
Oct 19, 2012 @ 10:29 CDT
Peaking at windows, while a girl is getting dressed is not viable option anymore though…….
Feb 7, 2013 @ 13:58 CDT
What does it mean with the S ending with O ? Sora no Otoshimono ?
Oct 19, 2012 @ 10:24 CDT
While the first episode was a tutorial, I think this would be the introduction. It’s just to properly introduce the characters, setting and etc. Honestly, it’s quite underwhelming, compared to the expectation induced to me by episode 1 but it does its job, as I did crave for more.
Oct 19, 2012 @ 11:57 CDT
I simply loved the second episode, which appears to be an introduction. In other words, I found the fanservice to be excellent (which already looks better than most generic harems nowadays), even though it appears to be somewhat underwhelming. I was quite fond of the theme songs as well (especially the opening theme) and Shinya appears to be nicer than I thought. This is still better than BTOOOM! when it comes to the dark’n'edgy atmosphere, and I found the setting pretty fascinating and how it explores things like holograms. I’m looking forward to see how intense the next episode appears to be.
Oct 20, 2012 @ 5:17 CDT
Already resorting to パンツ and shower scenes? Damn. Kinda disappointing…
Oct 20, 2012 @ 5:58 CDT
dude, seriously?, was the shower scene highlighted, did they close up on her body or used every chance to show us pantsu? They didn’t, it seemed that was the only thing that stroke you this episode, the scenes you were talking about were only there to show us how the way one lives in psycho-pass, i mean if they already resorted to that, the dressing thing wouldn’t have to be so quick and instead be a mahou shoujo like sequence closing up on the assets of the individual.
Oct 20, 2012 @ 10:17 CDT
It doesn’t matter if there was a close up on her pantsu when they already showed pantsu and a half naked girl.
Plus the timing was just horrible. After a not-so-impressive first episode the first thing you get in the second episode is this. Seriously?
Thankfully the rest of the episode was mediocre-ish and it barely saved the episode, and this show, for me. But I have to say, the close up on the doctors tits, didn’t help… If at least they would save this stuff for later when you could argue how good the story is (if it ever does get good) instead of showing it now when psycho-pass has only few and weak redeeming factors.
Oct 20, 2012 @ 22:58 CDT
It seems that you haven’t seen series’ like Highschool DxD, Hagure Yuusha and H dekinai and don’t know what real “resorting to oppai and pantsu” is… as you cannot overlook such scenes only lasting for less than a minute, or even just a second
Oct 20, 2012 @ 11:23 CDT
Well, they might have not focused on such scenes, but you have to admit, they are still risque. And that stuff about showing daily life doesn’t make them any more necessary, you can say the same about every anime out there. And not to mention the implied yuri scene between Shion and Yayoi later, and they did emphasize on Shion’s bust. I don’t have any problem with said scenes since I just accept them for what they are. But some extreme A-Type viewers might not be so lenient.
I like the anime so far, and of this season it’s the only series whose episodes I watch more than once. But the thing I really like about this series is that it makes the viewer wanting for more.
Oct 20, 2012 @ 11:48 CDT
i agree, you should have no problems with said scenes unless it’s obvious that it’s only being forced for the sake of fanservice and if it’s excessive to the point where the plot suffers
although i think that the showing their how they lived wasn’t unnecessary at all, it wasn’t like other animes where how they exactly lived wasn’t relevant to the story, this is actually crucial to the story as it supports the fact that their lives are made easier to reduce stress so their psycho-pass will stay clear, so not much people will be branded as latent criminals, a bit complex but that’s why i like psycho-pass
Oct 21, 2012 @ 0:17 CDT
The shower scene itself and her walking around half-naked are still not strictly necessary though. They don’t actually show any innovative technology or how her life is made easier, and if they weren’t there I don’t think the story would be much affected. But having said scenes is more eclectic and exciting than just showing her eating breakfast though, I’ll give it that. And they give her more interaction with her holographic butler – not that it’s much of importance though.
The scene between Yayoi and Shion as of now can hardly be seen as anything other than yuri bait though. I hope it would serve to develop their relationship later in the series instead of just being a suggestive one-time thing.
Oct 21, 2012 @ 2:35 CDT
life is made easier here, as you only need to choose the food you desire, as well as the desired nutrients you wish to intake and it will already be prepared for you, and fashion and dressing up are a thing of the past as clothes you desire can be chosen and worn instantly at any given time and place, also the jobs most ideal for you are already predetermined based on your results, all that’s left is for you to choose what you want, i don’t know what kind of life could be easier than that, and it really gives you an idea as to how the society with the system of the psycho-pass runs, i mean if life was that easy, those who deviate must be those who are up to no good and will most likely be a criminal even if they haven’t done anything
Oct 20, 2012 @ 7:29 CDT
An introduction episode, I think…Well, giveing the characters some backgroud was a good move. And judging from the 1st and 2nd episode, a few of these characters might change to make some interesting plot-twists.
Oct 20, 2012 @ 21:11 CDT
Having panties in a scene does not make for fan service.
Oct 20, 2012 @ 21:23 CDT
Ignore everything others have said and make an echoing statement – good plan..
Oct 20, 2012 @ 23:03 CDT
And they do the same to me?
Oct 20, 2012 @ 23:11 CDT
You’re not even making an effort to have a legitimate discussion.
Beyond the title or first sentence, this review mentions nothing of pantsu – so I fail to see who you are replying to when you made your comment.
Anonymous, gargamesh, and blaziken already became engaged in a serious conversation on the matter – which based on context clues, I can only assume you didn’t read. If by some chance you did, what exactly compelled you to dismiss everything they’ve stated with your lacking assertion?