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Psycho Pass: Inspector Shinya Kogami #1
Psycho-Pass: Inspector Shinya Kogami, Volume 1
In this prequel to the hit science fiction crime drama anime series, Psycho-Pass: Inspector Shinya Kogami reveals how the legendary Enforcer was once an ace detective! Working within the city-regulating Sybil System, Inspectors must fight crime in a future where a single number measures your criminal tendencies and determines if you are useful to society!
An artificial organ with a numbered brand is the key piece of evidence that leads Section 3 to a network of organ smuggling! They must set up a complicated trap in order to catch the culprit! However, the real perpetrator may not be who they think it is...
An artificial organ with a numbered brand is the key piece of evidence that leads Section 3 to a network of organ smuggling! They must set up a complicated trap in order to catch the culprit! However, the real perpetrator may not be who they think it is...
160 pages, Paperback
First published October 10, 2014
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September 25, 2017
Great illustrations, easy to read emotions.
Interesting to see the prequel, and the back story. I found some of the dialog hard to figure out who was saying what a few times. I prefer the anime to the manga myself it just didn't have the same fun level.
Interesting to see the prequel, and the back story. I found some of the dialog hard to figure out who was saying what a few times. I prefer the anime to the manga myself it just didn't have the same fun level.
March 16, 2017
Actual rating: 3.5 stars.
Okay, so first things first. Psycho-Pass is probably one of my favourite animes of all time. Also, I had no idea that they were creating a prequel manga.
I have personally never read a manga before. I know...*shame* *shame* *shame*
It took a hot minute to get used to reading backwards, but once I did, I was super happy to get back into the world of Psycho-Pass! However, as excited as I was to jump back into this amazing futuristic world, I found the storyline to be a tad confusing.
It took me a while to grasp what the hell was going on. Once it started to click I started to enjoy the story a lot more, but it took a while for me to get there.
I'm still looking forward to picking up the second volume though, I can't turn down more Psycho-Pass! I'm totally willing to give the second volume a chance and I hope it's a little easier to follow this time around!
August 15, 2018
This is listed as a prequel and I think might have worked better if I had read/watched whatever it is a prequel to, because I found the setting a bit confusing. That may well have been due to external distractions during reading, however. The story seemed solid enough and I plan to continue.
If you leave the final s off the title whilst searching goodreads you get an interesting selection of foreign-language novels.
If you leave the final s off the title whilst searching goodreads you get an interesting selection of foreign-language novels.
July 7, 2024
As someone who’s never seen the anime or anything this was an interesting introduction. The art style was really interesting and I enjoyed the dark mystery. I’m usually not too into this sort of thing cause I prefer more outright horror but this kept my attention and I’m sure by the end of the 6 books I’ll want to watch the anime.
July 2, 2017
Woo Psycho-Pass in manga form! If you like the awesome anime then you'll probably like this. Not as good as the anime but still good.
December 22, 2016
buon prequel che ricalca le atmosfere dell'anime.
February 10, 2020
第二季開播前連載的前傳，連載結束的時間還在劇場版之後。故事時間點大約是2105年左右（第一季開始前七年），主要謎題圍著第一季末兩集重頭戲的「糧食」打轉，也用到一些第二季及劇場版的人物設定。
分鏡不夠熟練，但畫風跟動作還可以。因為插科打諢的部份很多，設定也比較貼本篇，比高羽彩那本佐佐山前傳好讀一些。
分鏡不夠熟練，但畫風跟動作還可以。因為插科打諢的部份很多，設定也比較貼本篇，比高羽彩那本佐佐山前傳好讀一些。
August 6, 2017
This is a prequel to the show Psycho Pass, one focusing on Shinya Kogami while he was an inspector rather than an Enforcer, tracking down people based on their Psycho-Pass numbers and trying to stop Psycho-Hazards. If all of that sounds like weird code words without much meaning, that's because you haven't seen Psycho Pass. While you might be okay reading this without watching the anime thanks to a crash course on the titular Psycho-Pass, much of the world and ramifications that were covered in season 1 of the anime will be entirely lost on you. Very little time is spent filling you in on this version of the future, so you might be confused when, say, one character is freaking out about the Enforcers but not about Inspector Kogami.
Overall, though, this volume is just a slightly futuristic version of shows like Criminal Minds. It's fairly by-the-numbers for a cop show, but keep in mind that I mentioned Criminal Minds. There's some weird stuff they're tracking down. It might get into the more philosophical and (anime spoiler for about halfway through season 1) territory in later volumes, as it kind of hints at with the last chapter. I'm not sure how earth-shattering any revelations will be in this series, especially for fans of the anime who have already seen some surprising and shocking stuff.
There are some new characters, though, in the Enforcers, and that makes me wonder what will happen to them to get them written out of the future anime story. It's a different section of the department than what was followed in the original anime, so maybe nothing bad will happen to them... but this IS Psycho Pass, after all... It's a shame, as I'm already rather attached to a couple of the characters in this batch of quirky, socially inept gang.
As an extension of the Psycho-Pass universe, though, it should be interesting to see how Kogami was when he hadn't gone latent criminal yet. I'm just not sure how much people new to the series will get out of this prequel.
Overall, though, this volume is just a slightly futuristic version of shows like Criminal Minds. It's fairly by-the-numbers for a cop show, but keep in mind that I mentioned Criminal Minds. There's some weird stuff they're tracking down. It might get into the more philosophical and (anime spoiler for about halfway through season 1) territory in later volumes, as it kind of hints at with the last chapter. I'm not sure how earth-shattering any revelations will be in this series, especially for fans of the anime who have already seen some surprising and shocking stuff.
There are some new characters, though, in the Enforcers, and that makes me wonder what will happen to them to get them written out of the future anime story. It's a different section of the department than what was followed in the original anime, so maybe nothing bad will happen to them... but this IS Psycho Pass, after all... It's a shame, as I'm already rather attached to a couple of the characters in this batch of quirky, socially inept gang.
As an extension of the Psycho-Pass universe, though, it should be interesting to see how Kogami was when he hadn't gone latent criminal yet. I'm just not sure how much people new to the series will get out of this prequel.
February 27, 2020
Psycho Pass' prequel. m&c published the comic according to its timeline but apparently never finished publishing this one T^T
January 18, 2023
Celkem zajímavý svět. A také celkem zajímavý příběh. Nemůžu ale tvrdit, že by mě uchvátil. Takový průměr. Vlastním ještě jeden díl, po jeho přečtení se rozhodnu, jestli budu v této sérii pokračovat.
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April 13, 2025I need Shinya Kogami!
February 4, 2024
I'm a huge fan of the anime (and of the movie) so I was very happy when my friend offered this to me. Having only two days to finish my challenge, I'm turning toward mangas because I doubt I'll have time to read anything else.
This first volume was quite interesting. As usual, the police intrigue was well built, I kept wondering who was behind the stolen organs. I also very much enjoyed discovering new characters and seeing old ones such as Ginoza, Masaoka (Love him)or even Akane (even though just a short cameo). But of course, what I loved most was being able to see Kogami again. More than being an interesting, well-fleshed character, he also represents humans complexity in a society where feelings are being controlled to a certain extent. I really enjoyed being able to see him as a young detective, before he turned into a potential criminal and became a hunting dog.
This first volume was quite interesting. As usual, the police intrigue was well built, I kept wondering who was behind the stolen organs. I also very much enjoyed discovering new characters and seeing old ones such as Ginoza, Masaoka (Love him)or even Akane (even though just a short cameo). But of course, what I loved most was being able to see Kogami again. More than being an interesting, well-fleshed character, he also represents humans complexity in a society where feelings are being controlled to a certain extent. I really enjoyed being able to see him as a young detective, before he turned into a potential criminal and became a hunting dog.
May 1, 2020
kaga ngartiiiiii, masih ngeraba-raba dunianya yang mirip Brave New World. Tapi kasus2nya uapaaaaa apa kudu nonton animenya dulu?
February 10, 2018
***Spoiler per chi non ha visto Anime e Movie ***
Psycho Pass Ispettore Shinya Kogami è il Prequel di Psycho Pass anime. Il protagonista è un giovane Ko, ancora ispettore della Terza Divisione della Sezione Anticrimine del Dipartimento di Pubblica Sicurezza, alle prese con un nuovo caso da risolvere insieme ad alcuni nuovi colleghi e a vecchie conoscenze, Paparino e Ginoza in primis, ma anche il famoso Sasayama dell’anime, dopo la morte del quale Kogami divenne esecutore.
Avendo estremamente amato l’anime, che ritengo uno straordinario distopico cyberpunk, ho dovuto mettere per forza le mani sul manga che ha per protagonista Ko.
Non impazzisco per Akane (quindi non mi interessava il manga su di lei) e conoscevo la sorte di Ko dopo la morte di Makishima dal movie.
Ciò che non sapevo era come fosse Ko prima di diventare esecutore, quando lui e Gino erano ancora amici, quando Sasayama era ancora vivo, quando la fiducia di Ko nel Sibyl System era ancora intatta e credeva che gli amici dovessero guardarsi le spalle a vicenda.
In questo volume le indagini della Terza Divisione si concentrano sulla scoperta di alcuni organi artificiali trapiantati in diversi pazienti e contrassegnati da un misterioso codice.
Queste indagini li condurranno verso un mistero che pare affondare le sue radici nella solita famiglia Togane. Beh, pare che se ci fosse stato Ko con Akane nella seconda stagione dell’anime, un bel po’ di problemi si sarebbero evitati.
Non innamorarsi del Ko di queste pagine è impossibile: è davvero strano vederlo così spensierato dopo averlo conosciuto del tutto disincantato. Il suo rapporto con Paparino mi ha spezzato il cuore. Gino è il solito antipatico, freddo e distaccato, ma con Ko il rapporto è decisamente di altro tipo: ancora Ko non l’aveva tradito.
Per chi vuole conoscere tutto sugli eventi che portarono all’anime, questa è una lettura obbligata.
Psycho Pass Ispettore Shinya Kogami è il Prequel di Psycho Pass anime. Il protagonista è un giovane Ko, ancora ispettore della Terza Divisione della Sezione Anticrimine del Dipartimento di Pubblica Sicurezza, alle prese con un nuovo caso da risolvere insieme ad alcuni nuovi colleghi e a vecchie conoscenze, Paparino e Ginoza in primis, ma anche il famoso Sasayama dell’anime, dopo la morte del quale Kogami divenne esecutore.
Avendo estremamente amato l’anime, che ritengo uno straordinario distopico cyberpunk, ho dovuto mettere per forza le mani sul manga che ha per protagonista Ko.
Non impazzisco per Akane (quindi non mi interessava il manga su di lei) e conoscevo la sorte di Ko dopo la morte di Makishima dal movie.
Ciò che non sapevo era come fosse Ko prima di diventare esecutore, quando lui e Gino erano ancora amici, quando Sasayama era ancora vivo, quando la fiducia di Ko nel Sibyl System era ancora intatta e credeva che gli amici dovessero guardarsi le spalle a vicenda.
In questo volume le indagini della Terza Divisione si concentrano sulla scoperta di alcuni organi artificiali trapiantati in diversi pazienti e contrassegnati da un misterioso codice.
Queste indagini li condurranno verso un mistero che pare affondare le sue radici nella solita famiglia Togane. Beh, pare che se ci fosse stato Ko con Akane nella seconda stagione dell’anime, un bel po’ di problemi si sarebbero evitati.
Non innamorarsi del Ko di queste pagine è impossibile: è davvero strano vederlo così spensierato dopo averlo conosciuto del tutto disincantato. Il suo rapporto con Paparino mi ha spezzato il cuore. Gino è il solito antipatico, freddo e distaccato, ma con Ko il rapporto è decisamente di altro tipo: ancora Ko non l’aveva tradito.
Per chi vuole conoscere tutto sugli eventi che portarono all’anime, questa è una lettura obbligata.
March 29, 2020
3,5
Lo psycho-pass è un sistema di misurazione che permette di rilevare il coefficiente di criminalità di ogni individuo: non c'è nulla di più importante che impedire l'intorbidimento della propria tonalità (infatti, i vari livelli del coefficiente vengono identificati tramite diverse sfumature di colori), ricorrendo a farmaci o a programmi riabilitativi. La punizione per quanti sfondano la soglia critica può addirittura essere l'eliminazione diretta.
A vigilare su tutto c'è la divisione anticrimine del dipartimento di pubblica sicurezza, dove operano gli ispettori coadiuvati da un team di esecutori - criminali latenti a cui è stata data l'opportunità di evitare la galera e di riabilitarsi in cambio del loro lavoro al servizio della società. Qui seguiamo le indagini della terza divisione, in particolare del giovane ispettore Shinya Kogami, dell'ispettore Yoshitoshi e della loro banda di esecutori, che si trovano davanti a uno strano caso di organi scomparsi (sostituiti con altri artificiali). Trovare gli ultimi anelli di questa catena non è difficile, ma bisogna capire chi tira le fila dall'alto e quali siano i suoi scopi.
A dirla tutta, non so se ho fatto bene a partire da questa serie piuttosto che dall'altra. Ho deciso di seguire l'ordine cronologico degli eventi narrati nei vari volumi, però forse nella serie dedicata ad Akane Tsunemori certi concetti vengono spiegati meglio...boh. Vabbè, vediamo come procede. Nel mentre mi sono già affezionata a questa banda di disadattati!
Lo psycho-pass è un sistema di misurazione che permette di rilevare il coefficiente di criminalità di ogni individuo: non c'è nulla di più importante che impedire l'intorbidimento della propria tonalità (infatti, i vari livelli del coefficiente vengono identificati tramite diverse sfumature di colori), ricorrendo a farmaci o a programmi riabilitativi. La punizione per quanti sfondano la soglia critica può addirittura essere l'eliminazione diretta.
A vigilare su tutto c'è la divisione anticrimine del dipartimento di pubblica sicurezza, dove operano gli ispettori coadiuvati da un team di esecutori - criminali latenti a cui è stata data l'opportunità di evitare la galera e di riabilitarsi in cambio del loro lavoro al servizio della società. Qui seguiamo le indagini della terza divisione, in particolare del giovane ispettore Shinya Kogami, dell'ispettore Yoshitoshi e della loro banda di esecutori, che si trovano davanti a uno strano caso di organi scomparsi (sostituiti con altri artificiali). Trovare gli ultimi anelli di questa catena non è difficile, ma bisogna capire chi tira le fila dall'alto e quali siano i suoi scopi.
A dirla tutta, non so se ho fatto bene a partire da questa serie piuttosto che dall'altra. Ho deciso di seguire l'ordine cronologico degli eventi narrati nei vari volumi, però forse nella serie dedicata ad Akane Tsunemori certi concetti vengono spiegati meglio...boh. Vabbè, vediamo come procede. Nel mentre mi sono già affezionata a questa banda di disadattati!
August 1, 2024
People's personalities can be digitized. Now, why would you want to corrupt storage devices with human personalities is beyond me. It does seem to have benefits, though, like preventing potential criminals from commiting crimes. Yes, that's arresting 'latent criminals' before they do anything bad, based on a crime coefficient. Human rights, anyone?
Of course, this world also has aptitude tests that determine what jobs you suited for. The main character Akane has gotten a perfect score, so she can have her pick of the best jobs available, even the most coveted jobs for the government. She chooses the Criminal Investigation Department. Shouldn't it be 'prevention department'?
Akane's first job as inspector turns sour. She is assigned two skilled enforcers, latent criminals employed by the government, who kill the target. Unfortunately, the target's hostage is also reported as latent criminal by the government's scanning devices. Akane tries to prevent her enforcers from capturing her, which puts her in the spotlight for not following protocol. Her hesitation is an obstacle, but soon she realises that her innate ability to judge the situation will help her in her job.
Of course, this world also has aptitude tests that determine what jobs you suited for. The main character Akane has gotten a perfect score, so she can have her pick of the best jobs available, even the most coveted jobs for the government. She chooses the Criminal Investigation Department. Shouldn't it be 'prevention department'?
Akane's first job as inspector turns sour. She is assigned two skilled enforcers, latent criminals employed by the government, who kill the target. Unfortunately, the target's hostage is also reported as latent criminal by the government's scanning devices. Akane tries to prevent her enforcers from capturing her, which puts her in the spotlight for not following protocol. Her hesitation is an obstacle, but soon she realises that her innate ability to judge the situation will help her in her job.
September 6, 2021
In a future world where peace and order are maintained via consistent monitoring of one’s psychological and emotional state (I.e their “psycho-pass”), Inspector Shinya Kogami is tasked with rooting out aberrant personalities and eliminating criminal threats. With the help of a senior Inspector and a team of Enforcers (people with elevated psycho-pass scores who can forego imprisonment or worse by working with the police), Kogami attempts to uphold the system in place.
But, as the crimes he investigates begin to chisel away at the foundations of the system undergirding their reality, will Kogami be able to maintain his own psycho-pass? Or, will he become the very kind of person he hunts down for justice?
I’m excited to finally be reading this prequel manga! Psycho-pass is, perhaps, my favorite anime ever made. Kogami is certainly a stand-our character for his complexity and the questions his character poses in the context of this story and world. Though I know how this all ends, I’m looking forward to watching it unfold~
Definitely recommend Psycho-Pass!!! Especially for anyone who loves an intense psychological thriller~
But, as the crimes he investigates begin to chisel away at the foundations of the system undergirding their reality, will Kogami be able to maintain his own psycho-pass? Or, will he become the very kind of person he hunts down for justice?
I’m excited to finally be reading this prequel manga! Psycho-pass is, perhaps, my favorite anime ever made. Kogami is certainly a stand-our character for his complexity and the questions his character poses in the context of this story and world. Though I know how this all ends, I’m looking forward to watching it unfold~
Definitely recommend Psycho-Pass!!! Especially for anyone who loves an intense psychological thriller~
July 26, 2023
I’ve been a fan of Psycho Pass since it first debuted in 2012. It captured my heart and attention and still does 11 years later.
I think volume 1 of this prequel series does an adept job at setting the ground work for what comes. The initial case is intriguing and overall pretty good, even of the story beats at the start (say, first two chapters) are a little hard to follow.
Have been waiting for this whole series to be pubbed to read it, and as a fan I like what I’ve read so far. The illustrations/art are excellent, and pulls the feel of the universe first seen in 2012 masterfully.
Dialogue and characters are solid too, with this division that Ko works with being pretty endearing in their own ways (I like Amari).
I do wonder if this will lead into what I hope it does backstory for what happened to Sasayama and what lead Ko to become an enforcer. It’s what it should be doing but I’ll see.
I think volume 1 of this prequel series does an adept job at setting the ground work for what comes. The initial case is intriguing and overall pretty good, even of the story beats at the start (say, first two chapters) are a little hard to follow.
Have been waiting for this whole series to be pubbed to read it, and as a fan I like what I’ve read so far. The illustrations/art are excellent, and pulls the feel of the universe first seen in 2012 masterfully.
Dialogue and characters are solid too, with this division that Ko works with being pretty endearing in their own ways (I like Amari).
I do wonder if this will lead into what I hope it does backstory for what happened to Sasayama and what lead Ko to become an enforcer. It’s what it should be doing but I’ll see.
November 7, 2025
Este manga me ha sacado de un pequeño bache lector y ya solo por eso lo iba a puntuar de manera alta.
Dejando a un lado eso, me lo he ventilado realmente en un par de horas o menos, no podía parar de leer.
La premisa es clara: una distopía cercana en la que las IAs tienen un sistema para medir nuestras inclinaciones y estado psicológico. Una mezcla de Minority Report, 1984 y Yo Robot, dentro de una trama detectivesca pero en manga. Pues es fácil que te guste.
Es un universo muy bien cohesionado que solo podía haber salido de alguien que viva en Japón y la presión con la que viven desde bien pequeños para destacar, conseguir un buen trabajo, ser aparente y tirar como puedas con lo que tienes en la cabeza entre estrés, ansiedad e inseguridades. La fantasía y la ciencia ficción siempre dan de lleno a la hora de mostrar nuestros temores, y este no ha sido menos.
Voy corriendo a leerme el segundo tomo.
Dejando a un lado eso, me lo he ventilado realmente en un par de horas o menos, no podía parar de leer.
La premisa es clara: una distopía cercana en la que las IAs tienen un sistema para medir nuestras inclinaciones y estado psicológico. Una mezcla de Minority Report, 1984 y Yo Robot, dentro de una trama detectivesca pero en manga. Pues es fácil que te guste.
Es un universo muy bien cohesionado que solo podía haber salido de alguien que viva en Japón y la presión con la que viven desde bien pequeños para destacar, conseguir un buen trabajo, ser aparente y tirar como puedas con lo que tienes en la cabeza entre estrés, ansiedad e inseguridades. La fantasía y la ciencia ficción siempre dan de lleno a la hora de mostrar nuestros temores, y este no ha sido menos.
Voy corriendo a leerme el segundo tomo.
June 13, 2019
I never know how to rate manga, and as such, my three stars is subject to change, but I think that rating is pretty close to where it should be, for me.
I liked this manga, but had some minor issues with it.
It's interesting to see a slice of Kogami's life as an Inspector, and the art is well done.
I feel the story moves perhaps a little too quickly, but, considering everything the manga is attempting to say and all the characters being introduced in a short 160 pages, I guess that's how it must be. I'm talking circles here a bit. Like I said, I have a hard time rating most manga.
Still, it's Psycho Pass, and it's focused on one of the best characters, and I enjoyed it. It's certainly no masterpiece, but perhaps the next installments will improve upon the foundation here, and garner a more favorable rating from me.
I liked this manga, but had some minor issues with it.
It's interesting to see a slice of Kogami's life as an Inspector, and the art is well done.
I feel the story moves perhaps a little too quickly, but, considering everything the manga is attempting to say and all the characters being introduced in a short 160 pages, I guess that's how it must be. I'm talking circles here a bit. Like I said, I have a hard time rating most manga.
Still, it's Psycho Pass, and it's focused on one of the best characters, and I enjoyed it. It's certainly no masterpiece, but perhaps the next installments will improve upon the foundation here, and garner a more favorable rating from me.
October 29, 2018
I'm super biased because I love the "Psycho-Pass" series and Shinya Kogami is my favorite character from the series, but I really enjoyed this manga. I didn't know what I was expecting going into this series, but I knew that it was the prequel to the manga and anime. If you've seen or read the original series, then you know that Kogami is an Enforcer and no longer an Inspector. I'm really hoping that this series will give us all the backstory ad to how he "fell from grace."
What I liked about this series is that there are two female Enforcers on the team and I'm already loving Hina Amari. Her flippant personality and lack of empathy make me like her for some reason. I suppose she kinda reminds me of myself a bit, but I think I would be more squeamish around blood than Amari is.
What I liked about this series is that there are two female Enforcers on the team and I'm already loving Hina Amari. Her flippant personality and lack of empathy make me like her for some reason. I suppose she kinda reminds me of myself a bit, but I think I would be more squeamish around blood than Amari is.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 7, 2024
Big fan of the Psycho Pass series here 🙌.
The Psycho Pass universe never ceases to make me curious and I wish to read more about it. I wish all the novels were translated so I could read them as well.
In this prequel we get to see at least 3 main characters from the OG cast in Season 1 and how they were like in the past. What I like about the (overall) series is that we get to see not only different type of cases, which allow us to learn about its current cultures, people, beliefs, etc, but also observing our main characters mindsets, how they change throughout the years, as well as what situations make them change.
This is actually my ~3rd re-read of this volume, I'm surprised I haven't rated it before (?). I'm confused. Anyways, can't wait to get through this whole prequel.♡
The Psycho Pass universe never ceases to make me curious and I wish to read more about it. I wish all the novels were translated so I could read them as well.
In this prequel we get to see at least 3 main characters from the OG cast in Season 1 and how they were like in the past. What I like about the (overall) series is that we get to see not only different type of cases, which allow us to learn about its current cultures, people, beliefs, etc, but also observing our main characters mindsets, how they change throughout the years, as well as what situations make them change.
This is actually my ~3rd re-read of this volume, I'm surprised I haven't rated it before (?). I'm confused. Anyways, can't wait to get through this whole prequel.♡
July 8, 2023
I am entirely biased and adore this series with my whole heart! I love the anime and am looking forward to the upcoming movie – in preparation for it, I decided to give this prequel series a read and see Kogami before he became a legendary enforcer!
This was a fantastic read! It was fun seeing "baby chick" Kogami just starting out as an investigator (detective) and getting advice from his fellow peers and colleagues. There are a few characters that carry over into the main anime as well, and it's interesting seeing their interactions with Kogami while he's still young & impressionable. The case got super weird and I can't even predict the direction it's going in but it's pretty bizarre! This prequel series is definitely giving me "Kogami's Bizarre Adventure" vibes hahaha!
This was a fantastic read! It was fun seeing "baby chick" Kogami just starting out as an investigator (detective) and getting advice from his fellow peers and colleagues. There are a few characters that carry over into the main anime as well, and it's interesting seeing their interactions with Kogami while he's still young & impressionable. The case got super weird and I can't even predict the direction it's going in but it's pretty bizarre! This prequel series is definitely giving me "Kogami's Bizarre Adventure" vibes hahaha!
January 22, 2019
Psycho-Pass: Inspector Kogami Shinya adalah semacam prequel serial Psycho-Pass, sebuah anime bertema distopia yang ditayangkan pada musim gugur 2012. Manga ini bercerita tentang masa Kogami Shinya ketika menjadi inspektur. Dalam jilid pertama ini, Kougami dan para enforcernya dari Divisi 3 dihadapkan pada kasus hilangnya abu jenazah beberapa kuburan dan penemuan organ tubuh bercap besi. Selain Masaoka, para enforcer dan inspektur lain dalam Divisi 3 merupakan tokoh baru yang tidak ditemui di animenya. Sementara itu, Ginoza dan Sasayama diketahui bertugas di Divisi 1 saat itu.
Aku sangat antusias saat mengetahui keberadaan manga yang ceritanya berbeda dengan anime ini, apalagi ketika melihat bahwa M&C menerbitkan terjemahannya tahun 2016 lalu. Jadi, rating yang kuberikan mungkin sangat bias. Aku penasaran tidak hanya dengan cerita Kogami sebagai seorang inspektur, melainkan juga apa yang akan terjadi pada tokoh-tokoh Divisi 3 yang baru kukenal di sini. Mengenai ceritanya sendiri, sejujurnya kasus di jilid pertama ini kurang greget bagiku. Organ dicap berpotensi psychohazard? Entah crime coefficientku yang gawat, atau ini sebenarnya biasa-biasa saja.
Aku sangat antusias saat mengetahui keberadaan manga yang ceritanya berbeda dengan anime ini, apalagi ketika melihat bahwa M&C menerbitkan terjemahannya tahun 2016 lalu. Jadi, rating yang kuberikan mungkin sangat bias. Aku penasaran tidak hanya dengan cerita Kogami sebagai seorang inspektur, melainkan juga apa yang akan terjadi pada tokoh-tokoh Divisi 3 yang baru kukenal di sini. Mengenai ceritanya sendiri, sejujurnya kasus di jilid pertama ini kurang greget bagiku. Organ dicap berpotensi psychohazard? Entah crime coefficientku yang gawat, atau ini sebenarnya biasa-biasa saja.
September 12, 2020
Book #110 for the year 2020.
Its the future and food is Hyper-Oats and nothing real or organic. Crime is contained for the most part by monitoring people's emotional states. The Inspectors and Enforcers of the Public Safety Bureau are charged with justice and taking care of outbreaks. These are their files. (sorry... couldn't help myself). There is a problem with artificial kidneys that have numbers stamped on them. And time is running out for some people.
Its the future and food is Hyper-Oats and nothing real or organic. Crime is contained for the most part by monitoring people's emotional states. The Inspectors and Enforcers of the Public Safety Bureau are charged with justice and taking care of outbreaks. These are their files. (sorry... couldn't help myself). There is a problem with artificial kidneys that have numbers stamped on them. And time is running out for some people.
November 22, 2017
Wasn't really something I was into and that upsets me because I was SO excited to watch the anime on Netflix but I think I'm gonna pass on this one. Sometimes the plot was really hard to follow and the characters were pretty bland as well. Doesn't even come close to GITS like other people suggest it does...
May 12, 2018
This is a great adaptation of the show. Anyone who watches the show probably hungers to know about Kogami's past. This is an appetizer for those who have been waiting. This shows him as an inspector, officially taking the lead on cases. It also has some fan favorites. I highly recommend reading this!
January 9, 2019
This series is a fantastic, futuristic sci-fi action drama set in a world where citizens need to fall within a specific range of psychological, physical and emotional ratings called their “Psycho-Pass” or be deemed harmful to society. With spectacular art, you’ll be on the edge of your seat as you follow Inspector Shinya Kogami in his early days of working in this gritty, unforgiving future.
May 13, 2022
I’m a huge Psycho Pass fan so when I saw someone selling their whole collection on eBay I decided to bought it and I’m so happy I did!
This is the first volume of Inspector Kogamj Shinya and tells the story of Ko in his youth before he became an enforcer. I enjoyed the story a lot and I also loved seeing Pops in here (even though I already know how it will end for him 😭). The new characters are pretty endearing too so I can’t wait to read the next volumes!
This is the first volume of Inspector Kogamj Shinya and tells the story of Ko in his youth before he became an enforcer. I enjoyed the story a lot and I also loved seeing Pops in here (even though I already know how it will end for him 😭). The new characters are pretty endearing too so I can’t wait to read the next volumes!
September 17, 2023
Huge fan of the first season of the anime (there are no other seasons in my mind), so it's nice to have a series about Kogami. He was always a draw for me in the anime, so I like the extra time with his character. Good first volume and beginning of an interesting case. Manga is pretty easy to blow through quickly, so I will probably be done reading the series soon.
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