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

bulletNEW!Cö shu Nie

Cö shu Nie – bullet (Official Video) / “PSYCHO-PASS 3” Ending Theme

This song by the rock band Cö shu Nie, known for their experimental sound, was released as a single in November 2019.

Chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime PSYCHO-PASS 3, the track conveys a strong determination to uphold one’s own will in a chaotic world.

Even amid the suffocation of a controlled society, its message of “keeping your own hand on the helm” resonates perfectly with the characters’ inner struggles.

The torrent of sound woven from complex irregular rhythms and an emotional vocal performance deepens the immersion in the anime’s worldview.

It’s a perfect piece for when you want to linger in the story’s profound afterglow or when you feel the need for the power to break through the status quo.

Synthetic SympathyNEW!Who-ya Extended

Who-ya Extended “Synthetic Sympathy” MUSIC VIDEO full ver. “PSYCHO-PASS 3 FIRST INSPECTOR” Opening

The exhilarating, fast-paced sound makes this an incredibly cool track.

But its appeal isn’t just about being high-energy.

The lyrics portray the anguish and inner conflict of continually questioning what’s right in a world where freedom and constraint coexist.

This serious theme meshes perfectly with the shadowy worldview of PSYCHO-PASS.

Released in March 2020, the song drew attention as the opening theme for the anime film PSYCHO-PASS 3: FIRST INSPECTOR.

It’s also included on Who-ya Extended’s first album, wyxt.

It’s a highly addictive number that I recommend not only to fans of the series, but also to anyone who enjoys cool, philosophical rock.

All Alone With YouNEW!EGOIST

EGOIST 'All Alone With You' Music Video (TV anime 'PSYCHO-PASS' second cour ending theme)

As the latter ending theme of PSYCHO-PASS, this ballad etches the story’s afterglow deeply into the heart.

It opens with quiet piano and vocalist chelly’s whisper-like voice, then swells in the chorus as the strings unleash a rush of emotion—an irresistible progression.

The song portrays an unshakable loneliness within a surveillance society, and the aching devotion of loving someone all the same.

Released in March 2013 as EGOIST’s fourth single, it reached No.

6 on the Oricon Weekly chart.

Played after the anime’s hard-edged world, it lets you feel as though you’re drawing close to the characters’ hidden emotions.

It’s a moving number that, when listened to alone on a quiet, contemplative night, lets you immerse yourself in the work’s lyrical side.

red strandNEW!Cö shu Nie

Cö shu Nie – red strand (Official Video) / “PSYCHO-PASS 3 FIRST INSPECTOR” Ending Theme

An emotionally charged rock number where stillness and motion whirl in rapid succession.

Crafted by Cö shu Nie, known for their experimental sound, the track was chosen as the ending theme for the anime film PSYCHO-PASS 3 FIRST INSPECTOR.

Its thrilling performance, driven by irregular time signatures, and its unpredictable song structure seem to distill the story’s tension directly into sound.

The lyrics’ worldview—overcoming loss and protecting what matters most with a “crimson bond” held close—feels deeply connected to the characters’ inner struggles.

It’s the perfect song for lingering in the story’s profound afterglow while staying close to the characters’ emotions.

Nameless MonsterNEW!EGOIST

EGOIST “Nameless Monster” Music Video (TV anime “PSYCHO-PASS” first cour ending theme)

A cool number whose aggressive, fast-paced sound grabs your heart in an instant.

It was used as the ending theme for the TV anime PSYCHO-PASS.

The song is performed by EGOIST, produced by ryo of the creator collective supercell.

This work seems to portray the struggles of characters wavering on the boundary between justice and evil, as well as the monster-like impulses hidden within.

Vocalist Chelly’s voice, blending intensity with fragility, heightens that precarious worldview in an irresistible way.

Released in December 2012, the track reached No.

6 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and is also included on the best-of album GREATEST HITS 2011–2017 “ALTER EGO.” It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you want to linger in the work’s serious afterglow.

Out of ControlNEW!Nothing’s Carved In Stone

Out of Control

Isn’t that guitar riff that slams in from the intro insanely cool? It’s a technical, thrilling rock tune where each instrument clashes like sparks flying.

The track is by the powerhouse rock band Nothing’s Carved In Stone, released in March 2013 as their fourth single.

It served as the opening theme for the anime PSYCHO-PASS.

The uncontrollable impulses and primal energy depicted here are the very cries of the characters’ hearts as they struggle in a world ruled by the Sibyl System.

It carries a force that seems to unleash the listener’s inner urges.

If mere heat isn’t enough for you, surrender yourself to its meticulously crafted sound.

Q-vismNEW!Who-ya Extended

Who-ya Extended “Q-vism” MUSIC VIDEO full ver. (TV anime “PSYCHO-PASS 3” opening theme)

Isn’t that exhilarating sense of speed from the very beginning just irresistible? The fusion of hard-edged guitars with electronic sounds makes for an insanely cool finish.

The lyrics, which question one’s sense of purpose and how to face society, perfectly match the story of seeking justice in a controlled society.

The high-tone vocals pierce the heart like the inner cries of conflicted characters.

This was the debut work of the creators’ unit Who-ya Extended, released as a single in November 2019.

It was used as the opening theme for the anime PSYCHO-PASS 3.

If you’re an anisong fan who needs more than just pure heat, you’ve got to give it a listen.