[All Killer Tracks] Special Feature on PSYCHO-PASS Anime Theme and Insert Songs

Enigmatic FeelingNEW!Ling tosite sigure

Ling tosite sigure 'Enigmatic Feeling (full ver.)'

Rin Toshite Shigure radiate a unique presence with a sound rooted in post-hardcore and math rock.

Featured on a single released in November 2014, this track was chosen as the opening theme for the anime PSYCHO-PASS 2.

The lyrics, which depict the fraying of a supposedly perfect world and emotions wavering on the border between justice and evil, mesh perfectly with the anime’s serious worldview.

Whiplash-inducing rhythmic shifts, razor-sharp guitars, and intertwining male-female twin vocals in ultra-high registers create an unrelenting tension.

It’s an aggressive yet progressive rock tune, perfect for when you want to fully immerse yourself in the work’s cyberpunk atmosphere.

abnormalizeNEW!Ling tosite sigure

Ling Tosite Sigure 'abnormalize (full ver.)'

Ling tosite sigure is a three-piece rock band whose intricate guitar riffs and technical playing give them a truly one-of-a-kind presence.

Released as a single in November 2012, this track was chosen as the opening theme for the anime PSYCHO-PASS and was later included on the acclaimed album i’mperfect.

From the taut intro, the music charges forward, confronting listeners with the distortions of a society governed by the Sibyl System and the fundamental question of what is normal and what is abnormal.

The solid band sound combined with vocals that resemble cries from both male and female voices powerfully shakes the listener’s emotions.

It’s a thrilling rock number you’ll want to play when you want to immerse yourself deeply in the world of the work.

alexisthymia spareNEW!Ling tosite sigure

Ling tosite sigure 'Alexithymia Spare' Music Video (theme song for 'PSYCHO-PASS: Providence the Movie')

Ling tosite sigure electrifies fans with their aggressive rock sound and gut-wrenching male–female twin vocals.

For many, this band is synonymous with PSYCHO-PASS.

Written as the theme song for the May 2023 film PSYCHO-PASS: Providence, this track is included on the album last aurorally.

The sound that surges from the heavy bass intro into full acceleration amplifies the story’s sense of urgency.

It feels as if you can hear the painfully earnest cries of the characters’ hearts as they waver on the boundary between normal and abnormal.

It’s a thrilling rock tune, perfect for immersing yourself deeply in the world of the work.

FallenNEW!EGOIST

EGOIST “Fallen” Music Video (TV Anime “PSYCHO-PASS 2” Ending Theme)

This is EGOIST’s fifth single, used as the ending theme for the TV anime PSYCHO-PASS 2.

The progression is striking, descending from a solemn, hymn-like chorus into a heavy electro sound.

The lyrics depict a world where salvation and depravity are inverted, aptly expressing the twisted justice brought about by the Sibyl System.

Chelly’s cold, razor-sharp vocals—distinct from her usual lyrical delivery—leave a powerful impact on the listener.

Released in November 2014, the song debuted at No.

9 on the Oricon weekly chart.

It’s a deeply piercing number, perfect for immersing yourself in the lingering afterglow of the anime or for nights that make you reflect on society.

party (as in the party concerned; stakeholder)NEW!EGOIST

EGOIST 'Atoji-sha' Music Video (Ending Theme of 'PSYCHO-PASS: Providence the Movie')

This track was chosen as the ending theme for the film PSYCHO-PASS: Providence.

It’s by EGOIST, the music unit born from the anime Guilty Crown.

The song is produced by ryo of supercell, with vocals by chelly.

It’s striking for its piercing message that seems to ask whether anyone can remain a mere bystander.

Chelly’s subtly wavering voice further heightens the tension in the air.

Released as a single in May 2023, it’s a moving song you’ll want to play when you want to immerse yourself in the work’s profound world.

FIRE BURNING WOMANNEW!Karina Komiya (CV: Yoko Hikasa)

Ma-Karina Fire Burning Woman 'PSYCHO-PASS 3'

A track used as an insert song in the 2019 anime PSYCHO-PASS 3.

It’s performed by Karina Komiya (voiced by Yoko Hikasa), a former idol who appears in the series.

The fusion of near-futuristic technopop sounds and an uptempo rhythm is exhilarating.

The song brilliantly expresses a duality—blazing passion and the wavering hidden beneath it—and the harmony with Yoko Hikasa’s powerful yet delicate vocals is exceptional.

It vividly colors the stage scenes depicted in the show and sets listeners’ hearts ablaze.

It’s a song that will give you a strong push when you’re taking on a challenge.

Trigger Finger!!!NEW!Rina Takizaki (CV: Akeno Watanabe)

Psycho-Pass OST : Trigger Finger!!!

Isn’t the hard-hitting beat and razor-sharp guitar riff insanely aggressive and cool? It’s an insert song played in the TV anime PSYCHO-PASS, composed by Yugo Kanno, who also handles the score.

The track was included on the album PSYCHO-PASS Complete Original Soundtrack, released in May 2013.

Featuring the shouts of in-story singer Rina Takizaki (voiced by Akeno Watanabe), the lyrics are striking as they cry out to shatter the mask that symbolizes society’s deceit.

The way the characters’ inner conflicts are distilled into the music is, as expected, masterful.

If you listen to it when you want to break through your current situation, it’s sure to give you a push forward.