Psycho-Pass: Sinners of the System Case.2 - First Guardian
Synopsis
Enforcer Teppei Sugou, former ace pilot of the National Defence Army's 15th Integrated Task Force, is visited by a scout from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and invited to rejoin the military. While considering the offer, he recalls his last months of service. His last mission, Operation Foot Stamp, had been a highly classified military strike against the Southeast Asian Union. The operation quickly went south for the ground forces, and Sugou's First Guardian drone was ordered in as air support to drop emergency supplies for the ground units and then return to base. Following orders against his own judgement, Sugou abandoned his comrades on the field. Many lives were lost during the operation, including Itsuki Ootomo, Sugou's commanding officer. However, three months later, following a massacre at the Ministry of Defence, Otomo was spotted at the scene on camera. Now a suspect in an act of terrorism, Sugou cooperates with Enforcer Tomomi Masaoka and Criminal Investigation Department's Division 01 as they hunt his former mentor down. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is mixed, with some praising the character development, noir elements, and world-building, while others criticize the rushed pacing, derivative plot, and lack of depth. Some viewers felt it was a valuable addition to the Psycho-Pass universe, while others considered it a pointless and boring entry. There's a slight leaning towards positive sentiment due to its connection to beloved characters.
Strengths
- Character development, especially Masaoka, Teppei and Aoyanagi.
- Exploration of the Sybil System and world-building.
- Engaging narrative with a good balance of action and investigation.
- Strong noir elements.
Weaknesses
- Short running time feels rushed.
- Some characters feel like cameos.
- Story can feel derivative of other military media.
- Plot may be uninteresting.