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I think that this series is a lot like some of the police shows that I know of and it could've worked just as well in live-action (in fact they're planning for a live action version of it).. but nevertheless it was a good anime. The messages are strong, clear, and memorable.

Story 10/10

The principal theme that the show explored was the question of what is justice. We tend to believe that it's difficult or impossible to define "justice", but this show seems to want to give you a clear answer of what it really is. Of course the creators acknowledge that it isn't that ... simple, because on one hand there are people like Shougo Makishima who challenge the society through violence, and on the other hand there are people like Shinya Kougami who push their ideals through selfish reasons like vengeance, which leads to more crime. On the surface, their action seems more or less to be driven by justice. Justice isn't always fair and kind, so people seem to learn to live with it and sometimes don't realize how much they become manipulated by it. With that kind of imperfect justice predominating over the world, no wonder it would seem impossible to create a future devoid of war and crime. In the world of Psycho-Pass, the Sibyl system sought to correct those very difficult issues simply by rooting out all injustice before it emerges in public, the very act of which ironically led to its own corruption. In the end, there is something to be learned:

"Laws aren't just made to protect the people, but they're also made to be protected. People always detested evil and sought out a righteous way of living. Their feelings… The accumulation of those people’s feelings are the law."

Read more: http://animequotes.net/psycho-pass-quotes#ixzz2g3zgRDEl

Art 8/10

I noticed that some scenes were getting really sloppy in showing the characters' facial expressions. Sometimes these glitches were so major that the facial features looked different on every cut.

The animators had some really great ideas about how to best show the futuristic setting (cyborgs, handle-less cars etc.) and it made me feel as if the world could really turn into the same mess in 100 years.

Sound 8/10
As great as people thought the opening themes were, I didn't feel much from the lyrics. They sounded as if the lyricist had strung up some words that were borderline-relevant to the theme of the show. I suppose that they were borderline relevant, but I don't see very much deep logic in what the songs wanted to convey.
On the other hand, the ED themes were very satisfying (despite the amazing fact that they were both written primarily as a continuation of a story from another show and that their relevance to psycho-pass was only secondary). The 1st ED captures the feeling of latent criminals, while the 2nd ED shifts to the opposite perspective of those whose mission is to protect the latent criminals (e.g., akane, yayoi, etc.). The two songs were very strong in message, so they add more impact to the show.
I have no complaints about the bgms and sound effects since the industry is good at this these days.

Character 10/10

I remember that during the very first episode Akane and Masaoka were having this conversation about how impractical it would be for Akane to maintain the theories and logics that she'd gained during her early training due to the "unlogical" nature of their job. That conversation ended with Akane answering, "But I..." She was stopped mid-sentence, but I always wondered what she was going to say after that if she hadn't been stopped because already at that point it showed the strength of her character.
I think that scene alone gave me a pretty good idea about what kind of person that she was and was going to be. This anime is just really good at developing the characters through those subtle scenes and conversations.

Enjoyment 10/10
For me the greatest enjoyment came from the feeling of doubt emerging bit by bit as I continued with the show. For some reason at first the Sibyl system just seemed to be too good to be true and little by little I found out why it was so. I think that the creators wanted you to doubt the events within the story so that you could be a participant to the unveiling of mystery.

Overall 10/10
I think it would be fun to compare this show with some other series of Urobuchi, because there are themes other than the depressing mood that make it a typical Urobuchi show. Whether or not a fan of Urobuchi, you will probably enjoy the show if you are willing to give a few minutes on each episode to think about the issue of crime and justice and how it all connects to our society

lol, I could care less for the dogpile of deus ex machina that comprises the story itself but damn this show is sexy! buy the blu-rays they come with awesome extras lol!

Story 7/10
Well, maybe the most entertaining part about watching the show is to come up with some sharp comeback for every shit that happens *cough*hibiki's past why did you just make it up!*cough* but that's what makes it so great anyway. The story flow seems to be much smoother compared to the 1st season. Every episode leaves you with a cliffhanger so you'll want to know what happens next. Also, a lot of the ... story is based right off of the 1st season so you'll probably love the creators if you watched the 1st season. I cried to that episode where Chris-chan gave a performace ;_;

Art 8/10
Better than 1st season

Sound 9/10
FUH-FUH-FUH-F-ROLICKING Elements Garden

i mean, you probably can't be a symphogear lover unless you were also a music lover xD

Character 10/10
Hot! I mean, Chris-chan was really orgasmic material. even more so than in 1st season o_O

Enjoyment 10/10
I just want to cry to every loli in the show lol. I love them I could care less for how the show ends but I hope they're all safe in the end ;~; cause that's really what matters anyway lol.

Overall 10/10
It's actually kind of amazing how well thought out the series is even though it's mostly planned out by one guy lol. I mean, you probably shouldn't have too much expectation for the story since it's mostly being planned out by a musician anyway but then at the same time you can really notice sometimes that hes a real story writer lol. I mean the amount of emotion the story conveys is just phenomenal. Its way too hot to watch without switching on the air conditioner on top of having a fan spinning in max speed in front of you..

Re-edit 2 years after watching the show!

Story
9/10
The amazing part about it is that they'd leave you with more questions every time they offer some hint. And they do it little by little. Too bad that people never cared to look into it.

Art
9/10
It was wonderful in most episodes, but some were sloppy (e.g. ep 21). The character designs are great. By the way, there are very specific reasons why they made Inori wear those outfits other than the fan-service.

... Sound
9/10
The OP/ED's are real monster. What's more, they're perfect fits for GC. Departures is singing of the people who died from FP's struggle for freedom (though nominally it seems like a love song). TEGC is singing of hope, one of the bigger themes explored during the latter 11 episodes. EGOIST continues to release songs for other anime. These also often make references to the story of GC.
The soundtracks are also nice, though now thinking back it doesn't feel so special compared to other recent anime (soundtracks are pretty big these days)

Character
8/10
Pretty amazing. Inori's personal growth occurs just about on every episode.
As for Shu.. the story would've been meaningless had he not survived at the end. The whole point was that he would grow into a person who isn't so easily influenced by the thoughts of those around him, and killing him off would've denied that purpose.

Enjoyment
10/10
You know, this anime is like a hidden gem that you'd never discover unless you were a diligent miner..

Overall
10/10
I think that people should've hated this show less and actually gave it a chance. And by giving a chance I actually mean to watch carefully for character/plot development rather than nit-picking.