Psycho-Pass: Providence (2023) - full transcript
While attending a meeting as a Chief Inspector of the Public Security Bureau, Akane Tsunemori received a report that an incident had occurred on a foreign vessel, and this was the beginning of a big and unexpected case.
Just as the Lord's love
is without limit,
his anger is boundless
and mighty.
My brothers,
bring his wrath down
upon the evils of this world.
Please forgive me.
Professor...
...there can be no escape.
We've lost contact
with the security team.
This doesn't bode well.
I'm counting on you, Kogami.
Copy that.
I've got to pull out.
Good luck down there.
You killed her?
She was shooting at me.
So you screwed up our mission.
I apologize, sir.
Too late for that.
We'll have to go with plan B.
Their backup's here.
Get our people off the ship.
I'll buy as much time as I can.
"I am giving you this command
"in keeping with
the prophecies...
"...once made about you...
...so that, by recalling them,
you may fight the battle well."
Come in. What's the situation?
Not good.
They got us.
Most people assume that
under the Sibyl System,
a judiciary is not needed.
I think it's a necessity.
Let's cut to the chase.
What is it that
you're worried about exactly?
I'm concerned about our place
on the international stage.
If Japan dismisses
the rule of law, we...
Didn't we already prove
our methods in SEAUn?
It's obvious to everyone
that the Sibyl System is poised
to be the new standard
for global order.
In the near future,
it will be the worldwide norm.
We won't need laws.
It's a nonissue.
Shouldn't you be
weighing in on this debate,
Mr. Shindo?
Let them discuss it.
Have you noticed her Hue?
- It's far clearer than
yours is. -
I see where you're coming from.
What's the Ministry of Justice
have to say?
Oh, uh, good question.
The complete repeal
of Japan's legal system
and dissolution of
our ministry would be...
well, I suppose it sounds
rather excessive to me.
You'd prefer we were still
a nation of laws?
Sibyl made that ideology
obsolete, right?
With all due respect,
should that decision be made
in this room?
We can't ignore
what our citizens want.
You're talking about the people
who've already accepted
our system.
Ma'am, are you really
so critical
of the Ministry of Welfare?
No, I'm not.
I'm critical of
Japan's predatory economy.
We're exploiting our neighbors
in order to enrich
our own country.
Is that who we are?
You're being ridiculous.
Our weapons
distribution programs
have greatly contributed
to global stability.
Perhaps we should all stop
and take a deep breath.
This is the type
of fruitless chaos
that was prevalent
before Sibyl went online.
For what it's worth,
I believe a "Japan first"
way of thinking is risky.
I suppose, in that sense,
I happen to be in agreement
with Ms. Tsunemori,
as I imagine
the rest of you are.
This meeting is incomplete.
We were supposed
to have a guest
to clarify Japan's standing
in the modern world,
but they're not here.
Where is
this missing guest of yours?
I'm told there were
some travel disruptions.
I beg your pardon.
The Coast Guard found
a foreign cargo ship
called the "Grootslang."
Not many details yet,
but something bad went down.
Multiple fatalities
have been reported.
No survivors, though.
There are signs of
a shoot-out on board.
They had guns?
Get back here quick.
This is not the time for you
to be playing politician.
I see.
Contact the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs.
Right. We'll be in touch.
I'm heading out right now.
I went ahead
and adjourned the meeting.
My apologies, sir.
It must be an urgent case.
Yes. There's trouble
with a foreign ship.
I wonder,
would it be the "Grootslang"?
How did you know that?
Our missing guest
was a passenger on board.
Her name's
Professor Milcia Stronskaya.
She's a global authority
on behavioral economics
and statistics.
Her work is very important.
She just completed a model
for a fascinating simulation.
Oh, that's interesting.
The research is
collectively known
as the Stronskaya Papers.
In theory,
her models predict what effects
the Sibyl System would have
on the rest of the world.
In fact, SEAUn ended up
confirming their accuracy.
I understand how you must feel.
You know this professor?
From back when I was
in the Immigration Bureau.
I wish I could've introduced
the two of you.
As I understand it, Mr. Shindo,
you were personally responsible
for our borders opening up.
And as a part of your push,
you supported the legal system.
So much work.
My opponents were absurd.
Some seriously suggested
we should kill all refugees.
Do you know why open borders
and a legal system
go hand in hand, as a pair?
Because most immigrants
have lived through conflicts.
That makes them difficult
subjects for Sybil to sort.
And unless we follow
international law,
we can't give them a home.
Exactly right.
The world is moving on,
but not Japan.
I worry that
we're falling behind.
So how did you do it?
What did it take to get them
to support immigration?
First, I had to take extra care
that I didn't
piss everybody off, unlike you.
I see.
You've been stuck
as an Inspector
for too long, you know.
You need to aim higher.
I have big expectations
for you, Ms. Tsunemori.
You do? Wow, thanks.
It shouldn't be too surprising.
You choose to criticize
the Sibyl System,
and yet your own Hue
is crystal clear.
I'll admit, there is
real value to the system.
It's just, I believe in
something bigger.
That's all.
Of course. I'm glad.
The two of you are standing
on Japanese soil,
meaning the Public Safety
Bureau has jurisdiction.
So get your ass out of here,
Foreign Affairs!
Calm down.
I was hoping to keep things
amicable between us.
Well, I don't care! Just leave!
Hmm.
Ms. Hanashiro.
It's good to see you again.
Nice to meet you.
Director Yabuki,
Foreign Affairs
Overseas Coordination Bureau.
I can't get into particulars,
but this ship was carrying
something of crucial value
to us.
We need to take point
on this case.
Overseas Coordination?
I'm at the scene.
Everybody's here.
Chief Kasei?
Inspector.
Allow MOFA to take charge
of the crime scene.
Tell your people
to take a back seat.
I'll have details for you
when you return to the office.
So, did you find the package?
We did, but we're having
trouble with the handoff.
Unless we have a lifeline...
...it's not wise for us
to get in too deep.
We're short on time.
The ball's rolling.
There's no way to stop it now.
They want us to keep
our mouths shut and leave?
These new orders came
straight from the chief.
Why'd you bring that bigwig
director along with you anyway?
A passenger on the ship
was supposed to be
Director Shindo's guest.
A woman named
Professor Milcia Stronskaya.
From what we saw,
it looked like there were
multiple corpses on board who
all appeared to be combatants.
The bodies were
in pretty bad shape.
That's about all we know.
I can confirm that there was
one woman among the deceased.
She must have been
the professor.
It could take a while
to get a positive
identification, though.
Why's that?
Someone decapitated her
after she was dead.
It was just her body
in the room.
Her head's gone?
I copied the data
off the computer
in the professor's room.
It's being analyzed
as we speak.
Inspector, here.
I found this.
Got a hit on its registration.
This gun belongs
to Foreign Affairs,
Overseas Coordination Bureau.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs
was protecting her.
These idiots
went ahead and assigned
a bunch of armed agents
without telling us.
Well, great job.
Hanashiro and this Yabuki guy
must think they're so slick.
You smell that?
Something's rotten here.
You know...
I'd be careful about what you
say while still on the scene.
Quite a fancy
hearing aid he's got on.
Wouldn't you agree?
You already knew
the professor was dead
before we showed up here.
That's correct.
Yabuki told me.
You invited
the professor secretly
in cooperation
with Foreign Affairs.
Why do that?
If I explained it to you,
who would ever trust me with
clandestine information again?
Ma'am?
We completed our analysis
of the recovered data.
It looks like,
on the day of the attack,
the professor only sent out
a single message.
To someone in Japan?
That's right.
To Professor Jouji Saiga.
Saiga.
Well, you don't often call
out of the blue.
It's business.
I have to ask you something.
I'm all ears.
What have you got?
Jouji.
Just how long has it been now?
Uh, why are you with her?
Don't be so cold.
That's your way
of saying hello?
Yes. It's been a while, sir.
How is isolation treating you?
I won't complain.
You need my help?
It pertains to
the late Professor Stronskaya.
I see.
What a terrible loss.
Mind if we discuss this
face-to-face?
A bit, yes.
I'd rather sit down with
Inspector Tsunemori-- alone.
Sure, have it your way.
Let's start with
how you knew the professor.
Shindo himself introduced us
back in the day.
There was a time when
I contributed to her research.
I offered my own analysis
of domestic data.
When we were together, we'd
have the most splendid debates.
Well, we fought
a fair amount online, too.
You were the last person
she contacted
before she was murdered.
She wanted to hand over
the results
from her latest
research project.
You mean the Stronskaya Papers?
I see you've been briefed.
She sent them to you?
This whole situation would be
far simpler if she had.
Instead, what she gave me
was a mailing address.
It's a P.O. box
located in Dejima.
As far as I can tell,
the only way to retrieve
whatever's inside
is for me to go there
in person.
Would you mind
if I accompanied you?
Now, how could I
turn that down?
You've been busy.
I hear you're moving up
in the world.
How does the ascent feel?
Honestly, like my head's
gonna explode.
Some people find comfort
in stagnation
and subconsciously cling to it,
stalling
any further advancements.
Take me, for example.
You're being too hard
on yourself.
I have to ask you:
How did Shindo get involved
in this messy ordeal?
He's the person who invited
Professor Stronskaya to Japan.
Does something about that
bother you?
Shindo was my upperclassman
at university.
Later, he arranged for
my position as a consultant
at the Public Safety Bureau.
I always felt as if he was
using me in one way or another.
Are you concerned he could be
using me as well?
He might be planning to risk
your neck instead of his own.
I just want to confirm that
the papers are actually there.
Sounds simple,
but who knows what they might
shine a light on?
Perhaps plots
that the government
or even Sibyl have
put into motion.
What are you suggesting?
Nothing specific,
but the papers will reveal
what Japan's done
here and abroad.
That's dangerous intel.
Which is why
I only wanted to talk to you.
I've spoken with the
Overseas Coordination Bureau.
Public Safety and the
Suppressing Action Department
will be working together.
We will have
command authority, however.
I'm fine with that as long as
we're sharing our information.
What have we found so far?
Any idea
who was behind the attack?
Oh, yes.
The Overseas Investigation
Division's Field Survey Team,
known as the Peacebreakers,
for short.
They were a covert team
running subversive ops overseas
for the hawks
at the Foreign Ministry.
Five years ago,
the unit was dissolved.
Afterward, not a single member
returned to the country.
They've been labeled
as missing,
but we think they're
still active in the field.
Hunting dogs who turned
against their masters.
Since they're currently
hiding in Japan,
this will be our best chance
to put them down for good.
The S.A.D. has been
actively recruiting
to ensure we're successful.
Who'd you bring on?
If a trained dog lashes out
and breaks his chain,
he can never again find a home
in Public Safety.
But if a group of
bloodthirsty wolves adopts him,
he'll blend
right into the pack.
Use him well.
You bastard.
I thought I told you to never
show your face here again!
Yeah, but this is
a special case.
Couldn't help it.
Screw you!
Calm down, man.
People are watching.
I heard that shouting.
What has gotten into you guys?
Shinya Kogami?
It's been quite a while,
Inspector.
I take it we can skip
the introductions.
What do we know
about their leader?
The commander's a man
named Tonami...
I wasn't asking you.
Fine, I'll go.
Tsugumasa Tonami.
After his suitability exam,
he joined the Defense Forces
at age 18.
A long-serving member
of the Naval Special Forces.
Nothing to note
during that time,
just your standard
serious soldier.
His commanding officer
recommended him
to the Peacebreakers,
and that's where
his trail goes cold.
So he became a ghost.
Yes, well, almost.
We have plenty of documentation
that shows what he was up to.
This is madness.
If that's the case,
I'll profile the guy.
Could prove to be helpful.
I'll do it for Stronskaya.
So this is Dejima,
the Foreign Ministry's
special administrative sector.
It's mostly foreigners
who haven't passed
the immigration exam.
Which makes it a terrible match
for Public Safety.
As I'm sure you've guessed,
you'll be acting with limited
authority while in Dejima.
Though you'll be happy to hear
Dominator usage
has been approved.
That's something at least.
So, first impressions?
After he goes missing,
he changes.
He's a different person
altogether.
The two of you happen
to cross paths, by chance?
No.
Any bit of information
would be useful.
Could help to better
flesh out his ideology
and shed further light
on this group of his.
I don't know if
this means anything or not,
but during the battle, I did
hear something odd quoted.
Since then, I've been trying
to figure out what it means.
Do you remember it?
"I'm giving you this command
in keeping with the prophecies
"once made about you,
"so that, by recalling them,
you may fight the battle well."
The First Epistle of Timothy.
Yeah.
Chapter one, verse 18.
How's that for some light?
Not sure.
Tonami wasn't
a practicing Christian, was he?
Record doesn't say.
Are you familiar with
the story of Saint Paul?
Yeah, I think so.
He persecuted Christians
at first,
but later experienced
a personal miracle,
which led to his conversion.
It's quite possible
that Tonami considers
his position to be similar.
You strike me as
an Apostle John type,
given your hermit nature.
I should start writing about
my revelations, maybe.
Seriously, though,
I can't believe you're working
with the Public Safety Bureau.
Yes, well...
...as I see it, I'm working
with Akane Tsunemori.
Kogami, careful the path
you choose for yourself.
What's that supposed to mean?
Tonami didn't start his career
as a psychotic killer either.
But people who are
tools for violence
can change for the worst.
Like me?
That's your decision.
Just be mindful of
which horse you choose
to put all your money on.
The girl is not a saint,
nor is she a Buddha.
Screw around too much,
and you'll be enforced.
Don't forget that.
I didn't think
I'd been screwing around.
I'm just trying to do
the most responsible thing.
But that might not satisfy
everyone else.
I'm just suggesting
you apologize while you can.
Take it from a wise old man.
Yeah.
Mr. Kogami.
Evening.
What's the deal
with the S.A.D.?
Oh, well,
we're boots on the ground
for the Foreign Ministry
with the goal...
I know the official rundown.
Of course you do.
Did they let you back in Japan
just so they could use you
to fight violence
with more violence?
What's the whole story?
The Foreign Ministry wanted
some Enforcers of their own,
so they offered me
an invitation.
Would you have come back
if I'd invited you instead?
Don't know.
It's hard to say.
Granted, I lack the authority
to do something like that.
What about Director Yabuki?
Did he have anything to say
about your past crimes?
He must have seen them
in your files.
The issue never came up.
He probably doesn't care.
The Peacebreakers are
his only concern right now.
So, are you going to keep
working with Foreign Affairs?
Maybe.
My goal is to do
what needs to be done.
If you try
to break the law again,
I will stop you this time.
I won't hesitate to step in.
Sure, because you have to do
whatever it is
you think is right.
I don't regret anything
I've done, not a thing.
I was hoping that idiot
would give me an apology.
Don't let Kogami
know about this.
There'll be trouble
if Saiga catches on.
I'm fairly certain
he would understand
this is the best option.
I would prefer
to minimize risk.
If that's your orders, sir.
Do remember, nothing gets
changed by idealism alone.
We must be able
to enact justice,
even if some don't like
our methods.
Couldn't bring yourself
to apologize, could you?
I don't know what you mean.
The subject is on the scene.
Good.
Everyone, ready for combat.
All right.
We'll be standing guard down
here in case there's trouble.
Stay alert.
Don't you find it odd that
there's no one else around?
The Lunar New Year's
around the corner.
That must be why.
I don't buy it.
You evacuated the civilians?
Inspector.
I've got additional
I.F.F. codes.
There are more S.A.D. agents
than expected.
Something's not right.
You're using us
to bait a trap, aren't you?
I apologize.
But please trust
that we'll guarantee
your safety, Professor.
Hmm.
I'd say that's the least
you could do at this point.
I thought we were supposed
to be sharing information.
Don't get too upset by this.
The papers are still
our top priority.
You'd lie to us
and put the professor in danger
on Yabuki's orders?
A mirror?
One that serves as a warning.
The papers aren't in here.
Explain.
My dearly departed colleague
was being careful.
Turns out I was
a decoy from the beginning.
Well, we don't have the papers
in our possession,
but I doubt
they would believe us
if we tried
explaining that to them.
I'll escort you
to the evacuation route.
Tsunemori.
We'll stay back
and deal with the attackers.
That should give you
enough time to get away.
You can count on us.
Be careful, you two.
The commander's clearing
the rest of the area.
It's our duty
to secure the target.
Roger.
Please don't!
Crime Coefficient under 50.
- No enforcement action
required. -
Trigger will remain locked.
Looks like
they shot each other.
I can't make contact
with my boss.
Get back now!
This route's too hot.
We'll have to backtrack
from here.
Okay.
Inspector.
The Dominators have gone down,
and we're facing
heavy enemy fire.
Don't you die, you hear me?
I'll be fine.
They barely nicked me.
He got tagged,
but it doesn't look critical.
We'll be there
as soon as we're able.
Make sure that both of you
are safe until then.
Professor!
No, don't.
The papers, where are they?
I have no idea.
Freeze!
Give me what I want
or he's done for.
Well, that was intense.
It was the optimal response.
You're not done.
You still have a mission
to complete.
Hold on!
Ms. Tsunemori,
both justice and truth
have many sides.
Some things
you can't understand
unless you're looking down
from on high.
You're capable of doing that.
So the papers
aren't here either.
It was a trap.
We've already secured
target "B."
Withdraw now.
Copy that.
Go!
You're mine!
Let me handle this one.
You're dead.
"It would not
seem strange at all
"if an entire century passed
in this moment.
"In a hushed silence,
"this mournful rain
falls on and on, unceasing."
You're not half bad.
But all things come to an end.
Damn it!
What the hell are these guys?
Professor Saiga.
No sign of
Director Yabuki anywhere.
You knew there was a leak and
that the enemy would attack,
and yet this was
the best you could do?!
I won't bother with excuses.
Look, don't blame Frederica.
It won't get you anywhere.
We need to figure out
why we failed.
What are you doing here,
Director Shindo?
Given my position, it's my duty
to help Foreign Affairs
clean up this debacle.
If things get worse,
I'll need to go to the JDF
and ask for
additional assistance.
So, Foreign Affairs
and Defense.
It seems like you're the one
calling all the shots here.
Believe me,
I'm not that important.
Yabuki and I
just work well together.
Ever since the Peacebreakers
were first created,
we've been involved
with the unit.
We allowed a pack of trained
animals to go feral on us.
I need to take responsibility
and make things right.
Is that how you
justify using Professor Saiga?
I didn't want him to die.
That was simply
an unfortunate outcome.
It's important that anger
doesn't cloud your judgment.
I'm not saying you have
to always be levelheaded,
just for right now.
It was me.
I made him a part of this.
Sounded to me like
he wanted to be a part of it.
Try to stay focused
on your next steps.
That's my advice.
You can cry all you want to
whenever this case is over.
Right.
Roger that.
We'll work on figuring out
the enemy's comm system
and how they were able
to cloak it.
If they used a known system,
we would've identified it
by now.
This must be something new
that we haven't seen before.
One other thing.
I need a background check.
Sure. Who's the subject?
It's Director Shindo.
See what you find.
I'm so sorry.
I know the professor
wanted nothing more
than for you
to live happy lives.
My mother knew something
like this would happen one day.
If it wasn't for
my damn vision,
then maybe I could've...
Rest assured, I promise
to make Maiko happy.
I'll honor Milcia's wishes.
I know you will.
We'll lay her to rest
once we have her remains.
Meanwhile,
there's the matter of Akira.
Please tell me that
you heard from my brother.
I did.
He might make it home
in time for the ceremony.
That's great, Kei, right?
By the way, I meant to ask you.
You're still coming,
aren't you, Dad?
Oh, yes.
I have to be there to make sure
you don't ruin the wedding.
Ah, come on. Geez.
Be more careful.
Sure. Will do, mister.
Come on, help me out.
-Arata...
-Huh?
...take good care of them.
Obviously. You don't
have to worry about that.
My brethren,
you must not fear death.
We are both the Lord's
mighty sword and his shield.
As mediators, it is our duty
to use the glorious strength
we've been gifted.
Our master, the General,
will speak to us now.
Brothers, engrave his words
upon your souls.
Praise be to my loyal soldiers.
Cast off your fear
and offer up your lives.
Do this,
and when the time comes,
the promised land
will welcome you.
Bring true justice and order
to the world,
and know that I am always
at your side.
We shall sacrifice our bodies
to ensure your prophecy
comes true.
You sent one of your rats
to infiltrate our numbers.
That's how you knew
we were coming.
Tell the truth about your spy
and the papers or you're dead.
You mad fool.
You're already doomed to fail.
Don't ever forget, you are
the ones who made me this way.
You're free to go now, Kai.
Yes, sir.
Kai, I need you
to take over his questioning.
I'm heading north.
To meet the General,
the promised land.
Yes. He's only just arrived.
All right, what was it?
"If an entire century
passed in this moment..."
Tatsuji Miyoshi.
It's a poem.
You want forensic results
for a blade?
Yeah.
The one I brought in earlier.
Sure. Give me one second.
Not a lot to tell you.
Looks like the blood on it
came from you.
The tassel on the grip
is horsehair.
Can you track down
where the horse came from?
For instance, Aso, Kyushu.
You want me to limit the search
to that area?
Yes, please.
It's a pity what happened
to the professor.
Yeah.
By the way,
we got the autopsy report
for the body Sugo brought in.
The corpse that kept moving,
even after it'd been shot
multiple times.
They found that he had
some kind of special implant
in his brain.
His body was blown apart,
so we won't have more details
for a while.
Hey, what are your thoughts
on possession?
Where'd that come from?
If someone or something
had the correct tools on hand,
scientifically,
would it be possible
to take control of a body?
Can we back up a minute?
Are we talking
angels and demons here?
More like a god.
Well, let's see.
Really, you should consider
how humans and animals differ.
What's unique about
our cognitive abilities?
Venture a guess.
I can think of a few things.
The concept of empathy,
a sense of humor.
But I bet you're looking
for objectivity.
Bingo. We can look at ourselves
from the outside in.
Think of it
as a sort of god's-eye view.
Actually, there was
a well-respected neuroscientist
who described this concept as
the divine element of the mind.
Splitting the brain between
the divine and the base animal
that lives inside us.
Julian Jaynes'
bicameral mind hypothesis.
He surmised that
if the divine portion
could function independently,
you would be able to hear
God speaking inside your head.
A mind that's divided
into two parts.
The voice of God, huh?
We've discovered that
the enemy is stationed
in Aso, Kyushu.
This has been confirmed
by surveillance drones.
I see you've already asked the
JDF for military assistance.
However, the Peacebreakers'
Crime Coefficients
are going to be a problem.
We're assuming it's the
special chips in their brains
that have been allowing them
to fabricate those low scores.
Dealing with them will require
traditional criminal law.
I could argue that
there are other ways,
but instead,
I suppose I'll allow this raid
on the grounds
of seizing illegal weapons.
Understood.
Here we go.
The operation's underway.
Huh.
Something's off.
I know.
Setup, maybe?
Stay on your guard, Gino.
Why'd they shut down?
Freeze.
Wait. Don't shoot.
I'm with you.
I'm an undercover agent
with the
Overseas Coordination Bureau.
Tonami's already gone.
First, I need you
to put him down.
Right. Of course.
You're gonna want
to restrain me immediately.
We don't need Tonami
catching on.
Oh, it's you.
Yabuki.
Everything's going to be
all right.
I'd like to see him
make his statement.
You hang tight.
I'll temporarily relieve you
of your Enforcer oversight.
Investigate what happened here.
You got it.
I'll let you know
what we discover.
Just be careful, okay?
Will do.
My real name is
Akira Vasily Ignatov.
On the orders of
Director Yabuki,
I infiltrated their ranks.
I was never informed
about this move.
One other person knows:
Atsushi Shindo,
director of
the Ministry of Welfare.
-The director knew as well?
-Mm.
He told me you were coming
via coded communication.
So where's Tonami now?
Does he have the papers
in his possession?
I know he doesn't,
because I have them.
What? Where are they?
There's a chip in my head used
for top secret information.
That's where I stored
the professor's research
for safekeeping.
You hid it
inside your own brain?
Why are the papers
so important to Tonami?
They must be part of
a much bigger plan.
They contain
a theoretical model,
one used to run
intricate simulations.
Basically, it forecasts ethnic
divides and societal unrest
and quantifies them, creating
a Conflict Coefficient.
With that information on hand,
you could stop a war
before it starts
or escalate one
that's already underway.
I'd say it's fairly obvious
which approach
Tonami plans to take.
I need to be isolated
in an anechoic chamber
until the data's been
retrieved from the chip.
You're worried
that he might possess you.
I am.
That chip
the papers are stored on
isn't the only one
I've got in me.
There's the Divider, too.
It's how Tonami
assumes control.
Kogami, I'm taking the boss
to see the doctors.
You get Agent Ignatov's
official statement.
Okay, you got it.
Akira.
I know this has been
hard on you.
Director Shindo, we need
to know what's going on.
Start by telling me
what happened
when Professor Stronskaya
was killed.
It was me.
I'm the one who shot her.
I all but abandoned my daughter
so I could complete
the research for this project.
I'm a failure as a mother.
My solace...
is that I am protecting
their futures.
I swear to you,
I will deliver this data.
There simply wasn't
any other way.
Now, this Divider?
It's a device that
partitions your consciousness
and lets you see yourself
as two separate entities,
meaning you can hide
any feelings of guilt
in another version of you.
That explains
how the enemy's walking around
with a clear Hue.
And through this, Tonami can
control a portion of your mind?
Yes.
It's science
designed to resemble
a religious phenomenon.
Like you're giving control
to God.
But in actuality,
Tonami's at the wheel.
So how is it that some of
our people were possessed?
They were hacked into.
They all had
translation patches--
standard issue
for Foreign Affairs.
Easy inroad to the brain.
Though range and duration
are nothing like the Divider.
That makes sense.
And explains why no one from
Public Safety was affected.
What's the bottom line?
You must have found out
something important.
The location of their leader,
the man they call
"the General."
Wait, who's this guy?
I don't know his real name.
Never seen him either.
I do know where he is, though.
Finally.
Where?
Far to the north,
the Kuril Islands.
Get down!
I'm impressed...
Kai.
- Tonami.
- Mm.
Step outside of the chamber.
If you don't,
I'll kill this man.
Stay where you are.
No! Don't do this!
Tell me why
you sent him in undercover.
Tonami wouldn't trust
someone Japanese.
Luckily, Akira
personally volunteered to go.
He even burned his face,
which helped to ensure that
his identity was kept a secret.
That dedication's rare.
You know, I must admit,
something's been bothering me
about this from the beginning.
Do tell.
All right.
If Stronskaya's trip
was off the books,
how'd they know
to attack the ship?
There's a leak somewhere.
Here's my hypothesis.
You and Director Yabuki were
leaking information on purpose.
That's how
you lured Tonami out.
Tell me I'm wrong.
You have
a very rich imagination.
I've been doing a deep dive
into your career
over the years,
but nothing strikes me
as being overtly strange.
I can't shake
this nagging feeling, though.
You never make mistakes.
Every call you've ever made
was the right one,
which explains
why you're respected.
It's almost as though
you've been climbing a ladder
that was built for you
specifically.
Tell me, sir,
what exactly are you?
Mr. Kogami.
Is something the matter?
It's Tonami.
He broke in
and possessed Agent Ignatov.
He's on the loose.
And Director Yabuki is...
is dead.
We have to do something.
I should be able to track Akira
for the time being.
Where is he now?
Stop right there!
Shindo.
Is this another
of your disposable pawns?
It won't work.
Crime Coefficient over 100.
Enforcement action required.
The Divider-- it's overloading.
His brain will burn out.
Was this your plan,
to die all along, Kai?
Target's Threat Judgment
has been reappraised.
Crime Coefficient is 301.
Lethal Eliminator.
Kai...
I'm not Kai.
The name's Akira Ignatov!
What a fool.
What a waste.
Go on, do it! Kill me.
Please... look after Kei.
Don't let him end up like me.
Swear it.
Don't you worry about him.
I promise he'll be happy.
It's been raining so long,
but that's about to end.
Director Shindo isn't
gonna be investigated
for his part in this?
No.
Chief Kasei is going to speak
with him one-on-one, though.
Well, there's that.
At least your injuries
didn't end up being too major.
I'm sorry I worried you.
You and I are
still a team here.
And don't you dare forget it.
Heard loud and clear.
So, what's next?
Currently, analyzing the data
Agent Ignatov supplied us with.
We'll move once we know more.
Tonami is not
going to get away again.
We've been watching you
for quite a while now.
You've grown even wilier
as you've gotten older.
Sure, probably,
but you're just the same.
You're going to be
held responsible
for what happened
on your watch.
Given Yabuki's
unexplained death,
someone needs to be
found at fault.
As I'd expect.
It was always my intention
to take the blame.
Your methodology aside,
thank you.
We're grateful for
what you've done.
I've got one question.
Which side is the Sibyl System
going to fall on?
Will it continue to have faith
in human potential?
A ridiculous query.
Do we not exist
for that very purpose?
Well, then,
that's good to hear.
Rest assured that we will
guarantee your son's safety,
as well as that of his friends.
If the Sibyl System says so,
it will be done.
A parting gift.
So, you were going to give
Stronskaya's papers to Public
Safety all along, weren't you?
That's right.
I appreciate
the ways you assisted me.
What a pity.
I'm afraid
your rights as Inspector
are officially frozen.
Apologies for
dragging you here.
It's fine.
You know, Akira's brother
will be married tomorrow.
I don't want them to know
about his death,
not until after
the ceremony's over.
Not a problem.
I'm grateful.
Here's an idea.
Why don't you join me
at the wedding?
You're late, Dad.
What kept you?
I'm sorry.
Kei, Maiko,
I'd like to congratulate you
on your nuptials.
Even though we all live
under the Sibyl System--
or rather, because of it--
this young couple
will face some obstacles.
There will be hardships
down the line.
I've told numerous lies
over the course of my years.
Most I can make excuses for,
swearing that they were
for the greater good.
But I won't stand here today
and say that
I've had no regrets.
I want you
to keep that in mind.
You mustn't repeat my mistakes.
Live a life free from remorse.
Follow your own paths.
As time marches along,
the correct choice can
turn into the wrong one.
Righteousness is
a relative concept,
but the truth, that's absolute.
The truth is something
we need more of.
We must recognize it
and make decisions that
don't bring harm to anyone.
I believe that path
is the only one that leads
to unadulterated happiness,
which is what I hope
your future holds.
Well, that was interesting.
Geez, Dad,
where the heck did you go?
That's everything.
Get back here at once.
Wait, before you go...
I have no idea what's going on.
There's so much
that doesn't make any sense.
I feel like I'm going crazy.
I'm piecing things together,
but I know everything
your father did in life,
he did for your sake.
I truly believe that.
He did this for me?!
What's that mean?!
Make it make sense!
You'll have to figure it out
for yourself.
It's like he explained
in his speech,
all of us must search
for the truth.
The chief put out a statement.
Our joint investigation's
officially over.
-What the hell happened?
-I'm not sure.
I'll discuss the details with
her once I get back to Tokyo.
The Peacebreakers
are declaring this
our own independent nation.
Make no mistake, our intention
is not to oppose Japan
or the Sibyl System either.
If you don't trust
what I'm saying,
I encourage you to check my Hue
and Crime Coefficient
as proof of my honesty.
The resulting color
was as clear as spring water.
The system has judged him to be
a cooperative partner
that we should
do business with.
I have a hard time buying
that you would believe
his statements.
We had a discussion
with their supreme leader,
the General,
as he's known to his followers.
We found him
a highly rational individual.
According to him,
he intends to support
our ongoing
international efforts.
All he asks in exchange
is that we accept and respect
the sovereignty
of the Kuril Islands.
You're saying it's out of the
Public Safety Bureau's hands?
Not exactly.
The Stronskaya Papers
need to be delivered.
The sooner you can get them
to him, the better.
Then what was
the point of all our losses?
In addition,
you're soon going to be named
Atsushi Shindo's successor.
I would advise you to accept.
You want me to leave
the Public Safety Bureau?
It shouldn't come as a surprise
given you're already
making moves
outside their jurisdiction.
Mr. Kogami.
I can't let them bury the case.
We've made too many sacrifices.
It sounds like
you've made up your mind.
I'm wondering
if you'll help me out.
Like anyone could stop me.
Yeah, I'm in.
Knowing you, I'm guessing
you already have a plan?
If we're dealing with
who I think we are here,
there is a way we can win this.
Good enough for me.
You heard what she had to say.
What are you going to do?
You seriously have to ask?
I'm doing what our boss failed
to do, no matter what it takes.
Tsugumasa Tonami
and the Peacebreakers
will be dealt with in
accordance with criminal law.
We'll observe our department's
operational standards
during the arrests.
Given those parameters,
Dominators will be
our only weapons.
With the kind of heat
they're packing?
Have you gone insane?
Please. This is imperative.
We're going to complete
the mission
as detectives from
the Public Safety Bureau.
If we can't prove the law's
legitimacy, what's the point?
I'm not forcing anyone to go.
Kogami and I
will be there, too,
working right alongside
Inspector Tsunemori.
You know we're all
coming with you.
There are no cowards here.
I can get transportation
to the enemy base.
It shouldn't be
too much of a problem.
I have something
in mind already.
If everyone runs into this
guns blazing,
they're gonna slaughter you.
You'll need
solid logistical support.
That's me and Kunizuka,
plus Hinakawa
and Analyst Karanomori.
You can consider us
your backup.
Appreciated.
Don't go getting
the wrong idea here.
If you guys end up dying
on the islands,
I'll tell everyone
that you forced me to help,
'cause I'm not
going down with you.
The core of
the Peacebreakers'
communications hub is mobile,
so its location's
never the same.
That's why it's been so
difficult for us to track down.
- It moves around?
- Exactly.
They're using a high-altitude
atmospheric satellite network.
A flying corps drifting through
the stratosphere?
That's right.
A brilliant design
in terms of stealth.
Active or not,
it never slows and never stops.
With this hub, they can
make use of high-capacity comms
no matter where they are
in the world.
My plan is to hack the system
and take control of it,
cutting them off.
Wouldn't shooting it down
be easier?
Then the Dividers would fail.
No, the Kuril Islands have
a terrible network connection.
Our Dominators
could be rendered useless.
Hijacking this floating hub
will make things easier for us.
That's our plan's linchpin.
We'll be counting on you.
This is
a prototype Dominator
I've had R&D working on.
It's a beauty, don't you think?
Should be a major help
for you out there.
Thank you.
Don't forget,
it's super expensive,
so you better bring it back
in one piece.
I had the two of you registered
as users for these.
Appreciated.
I get why this is the plan,
but don't do anything
too risky,
at least not till we get there.
As our decoy, you'll be the one
who's in the most danger.
I can't make any promises.
Hey.
Be fast.
Then you won't
have to worry about me.
You going to be okay
on that leg?
Oh, yeah.
I'm kind of used to being shot.
You know, I keep on thinking:
It's all our fault
that Tsunemori's
married to this job.
Which makes us
responsible for her.
That's probably just
my ego talking, but still,
it's why I've decided
I have to protect her.
To keep her from becoming
a latent criminal.
I'm considering it my penance.
I feel the same.
Then let me ask you
one more time.
What's the real reason
you came back to Japan?
Not for a death wish.
And not for revenge or
some sort of obligation either.
I just want to help people,
and this seems like
the best way for me to do that.
That I can think of anyway.
Not the greatest reasoning,
but better than
I would have thought.
They'll arrive at
the target destination
in 17 minutes.
Roger that.
Keep your eyes on the radar
as we're making our approach.
I'm sorry for imposing.
Don't worry about it.
I'm glad I finally get
the chance to pay you back.
Also, the crew thinks
this is top secret training.
Sarutobi, you're the best.
Thing is, my bosses
were prepped for this
by Director Shindo
from the Ministry of Welfare.
Commencing scan now.
Heads up, Team Hound.
Transmitting data.
I've got eyes
on their positions.
We'll head that way
immediately.
Copy that.
Looks like
phase two is in motion.
Good luck to you all.
Tsunemori should be
arriving soon.
Let's go.
Local Combat Coefficient
is below
the critical threshold.
There is currently
no chance of conflict.
Akane Tsunemori.
So, the Sibyl System
sent you as its envoy?
Fine. I'll take the papers now.
Where are they?
I've stored them up here
for safekeeping.
You put Kai's memory device
in your head?
We could have done this
the easy way.
I wouldn't do anything rash
if I were you.
The data can be erased
at any time.
So what are you asking for?
I want to talk
to the General myself.
We can't
narrow down the location
of the airship any further.
The second they start
using Dividers, we're golden.
We can pinpoint its location.
Guess all we can do for now
is wait to hear from Akane.
Hinakawa, are you ready?
Everything's set.
I can transmit the program
through Mr. Sugo's drone,
but I'll have to
bypass security to upload it.
That'll take time.
Then nothing better go wrong.
We need to thin out their
numbers before they notice us.
Let's keep moving.
Wish we could use these things.
It'd go a lot faster.
Just got to leave that
up to the others.
Declaring your independence
in the middle of literal ruins.
Quite the choice.
To your eyes, maybe.
You're looking at
an automated industrial city
run by a computer system.
I caught a glimpse of
the future here, an evolution.
Sadly, global conflicts
and devastation
halted progress in its tracks.
You're talking about conflicts
you contributed to.
So this is the General.
It's an AI like the
Sibyl System, as I expected.
Did you, now?
When I thought about
who could be a receptacle
for guilt and malice,
who could also make peace
with Sibyl,
I knew it couldn't be human.
Professor Saiga
helped me figure out
what was behind this.
It was developed
to be a medical AI,
something to help assist
with Psycho-Hazards,
a supplementary system
for Sibyl.
But when its true potential
was realized,
it became the General.
He helps his loyal soldiers
fight until the moment we die.
Why are you loyal
to this program?
Because he's right.
Those in charge are the ones
who are holding
this world back.
I'll expose the crimes of those
who founded the Peacebreakers,
but those crimes don't excuse
everything you've done
on your own.
That sounds like a threat.
You're under arrest,
Tsugumasa Tonami.
Crime Coefficient is 48.
No enforcement action required.
Oh, dear.
It looks as though your god
has ruled in my favor.
Akane just used her Dominator.
Dividers are activating, too.
We've got locations for Tonami
and the comms system.
Coordinates confirmed.
I'm on my way.
Yes!
There are still
quite a few hostiles around.
I advise extreme caution.
We'll handle them.
Communications hub in sight.
On the approach
to make contact.
Copy that.
I can start the hack
on my end, then.
You need to stay within range
until I'm finished.
You're nearing the edge
of the effective hacking area.
Get closer!
There's more resistance
than I expected.
Hurry it up!
You don't actually have that
memory implant in your head.
Give me the Stronskaya Papers.
I need them in order
to make the system complete.
I tried to use the professor's
brain as a substitute,
but it wasn't enough.
Why are you doing this?
Why was Sibyl created?
Because the world
was in total disorder.
And how did that happen?
Wealth disparity had grown
too widespread, too severe.
Major problems
that can only be corrected
through unassailable strength.
Are you insane?!
Nobody wants extremism!
The fact is, they do.
It's the guiding force
lurking in the shadow
of the peace
you lovingly embrace.
Whenever a human
rules over another human,
there will always be those
murdered unjustly.
If mankind is to flourish,
our rulers must wield
unbiased judgment.
And only an AI
can provide that.
A system that no person
can defile or tamper with.
You're wrong.
No, I'm not.
Humanity will follow
the will of their god.
He'll guide the way.
Unauthorized access
to communications system
Raphael detected.
Localized Combat Coefficient
is rising.
Immediate response necessary.
I see you've been telling
even more lies.
We've got vermin. Kill them.
- I'll be there soon.
- Roger that.
I won't let you...
This is the end, young lady.
I can handle you
using my own body.
We're not getting past them
like this.
Dominators will be online soon.
Hold tight for now.
This time, you die.
Tonami.
From above!
This is hopeless.
How much longer?
I can't keep this up!
Almost there.
I've taken control!
Shion!
Yeah, I'm on it.
Time to fight back.
Where's she off to?
Took a while,
but we shut down the Dividers.
Dominators are live.
Roger that.
Dominator now online.
User authentication:
Shinya Kogami.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
Suppressing Action Department.
Temporary authorization
confirmed.
Multiple Crime Coefficients
over 100 detected.
Trigger safety released.
Aim calmly
and subdue the target.
Enforcement mode
is Destroy Decomposer.
Destroying all targeted weapons
in the vicinity.
Please take caution.
An error has occurred.
Now shutting down.
We can take over from here.
Get to Tsunemori!
Here!
Hurry, go!
Thanks.
For our son.
You die!
That's weird.
The comms system is still
flying on its automated route.
It's locked.
We can't adjust its course
from here.
I know why.
It's got a safety protocol
that's preprogrammed
to self-destruct
in the event it gets hacked.
I can't stop it.
Not good.
It's headed
straight for their base.
Okay, Mika, what now?
You want me to help someone
who went against orders?
Yes, ma'am.
For our team.
No, for the Sibyl System.
Akane Tsunemori is too valuable
an asset to let die.
The main systems
are still functional.
What do you think you're doing?
I'm going to give your god
the Stronskaya Papers.
This is the real ending!
What?
If your leader, the General,
is an AI designed
to stop conflict,
then that's great.
I know
what decision he'll make.
Stop being stupid, girl!
After everything I've told you,
do you still think
it's a good idea to stand
in the way of progress?!
As a detective, it is
my duty to execute the law!
Her work was hidden
in your Dominator?
Praise be to my loyal soldiers.
I will now be as one
with the promised land,
the sacred Sibyl System.
Together, we may bring true
justice and order to the world.
Know that I am always
at your side.
A malfunction in the medical AI
has been corrected.
It is now updated to operate
as a part of the Sibyl System.
Extraneous terminals
will be shut down immediately.
Great General,
is this your answer, your will?
I always wanted
the two of them to unite.
This just happened
sooner than I'd anticipated.
Mankind created an all-powerful
god and named it Sibyl.
But it is also man who
now intends to kill that god.
Heretic!
You will be the one who brings
about the downfall of society!
Seriously?
Not enough firepower!
We're out of options.
Don't freak out.
I got it covered.
Copy that.
Consider the order executed.
New command:
enter combat posture.
Prepare the anti-ship missiles
to fire!
Now!
Yes!
The comms system
has been destroyed.
Come on. Let's go.
Do it. What's stopping you?
You should suffer.
Put the gun down.
Tsugumasa Tonami, give up.
The law will judge you now.
How do you not understand?
This anachronistic law
you cling to is dysfunctional.
Sibyl is trying to free people
from their own failures
of judgment.
Sibyl and the General
are infallible.
They put people like me to use.
We create righteousness.
Kill me if you want.
You won't stop the movement
that began in these walls.
You're wrong.
Sibyl is not absolute.
The people have a will,
and the system
has to coexist with it.
Otherwise, why go on?
Our lives would lose
all sense of meaning.
That's why the law
is important.
It's the missing piece.
Do you really think
anyone can waste thought
on something so trivial?
The only thing people want
is the meager comfort
that Sibyl can offer them.
No one even cares
about righteousness.
On that point, we agree.
Mr. Kogami.
I said I would stop you
this time, but I failed again.
There's no way to keep
the legal system in place.
Everything will probably
turn out like he said.
But even if that's true,
I believe in you because
you want to do what's right.
I'll have to be judged as well.
It's all such a mess.
You okay?
Yeah, I think so.
The fighting is finally over,
and Sibyl has obtained
such knowledge.
This will prove to be
a great boon for us.
Homura can no longer serve
and has retired.
I look forward to working
with the new congressman.
Under
orders from Atsushi Shindo
and Shogo Yabuki,
the unit known as
the Peacebreakers
committed subversive acts
against foreign powers.
The concealment of
these illegal operations
led to the violent uprising
helmed by their commander,
Tsugumasa Tonami.
These facts were
expanded upon and confirmed
in the confession that was
left behind by Atsushi Shindo.
Given the recent deaths
of Director Shindo and Yabuki,
this investigation
is now considered closed.
The crimes
of an entire government
were pinned on two men.
This was the exact outcome
that they desired
from the beginning.
You approved the transfer
of our Enforcers
to the Foreign Ministry
at least.
I'll thank you for that.
Shinya Kogami's return
to the S.A.D.
will also be green-lit shortly.
I don't intend to make any more
of a fuss moving forward.
That is unexpected.
Were you also
surprised I agreed
to take the role
you prepared for me?
Surprised but pleased.
You will walk the same path
that Atsushi Shindo traversed
before you.
Right.
I'm leaving
the Public Safety Bureau.
It's gonna feel quiet here.
Things have to change
sometimes.
It'd be weirder if they didn't.
That's true.
Crap.
Isn't Akane's
appointment ceremony starting?
To be honest with you,
there's something I've been
worrying about this whole time.
In our society, your Crime
Coefficient means everything.
There's no room for appeal.
Sibyl has the final say.
When we were a nation of laws,
the nature of crime was
something that was always being
argued about and reassessed.
"What is crime?"
"Is this punishment just?"
When you seek
to understand evil,
you find your own
sense of justice.
This case has
driven something home for me.
I believe the key
to maintaining our humanity
is the continuous debate
over these ideas.
I think that losing
that discussion
would be a grave mistake
for humanity's future.
We would lose who we are.
Successful societies need laws.
That's why I intend to question
the nature of justice
in a way only I can.
I'm glad I got to see you
again, Mr. Kogami.
You were the one who helped me
come to this decision.
You idiot.
Crime Coefficient is under 60.
Enforcement action
not required.
Trigger will remain locked.
Take care of Division 1, Mika.
This isn't right.
I can't accept this!
The most shocking thing
is that,
despite committing murder
in front of eyewitnesses,
Akane Tsunemori's
Crime Coefficient
remained remarkably low.
The suspect's Crime Coefficient
hasn't been made public
at this time,
but we know that the Dominator
did not activate for her.
As a result of
this unprecedented incident,
it's been announced that
the long-expected dissolution
of the Ministry of Justice
will not go forward.
Akane Tsunemori,
this is the decision
you've chosen to make?
I won't let you abolish
true law.
Not just for the sake
of humankind.
It's the only way to protect
you, the Sibyl System, as well.
And in the end, both Shindo
and Ignatov realized that.
They risked everything
to protect our coexistence.
Fascinating.
We will see if your actions
have any effect on society
and to what degree.
I swear I'll get you out.