Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- music video
- Episodes
- 1
- Episode length
- 4 min
- Total watch time
- 4 minutes
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- June 24, 2020
- Source
- Original story
- Director
- Rabbit MACHINE
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 66/100
Synopsis
Music video directed and animated by Rabbit MACHINE for the song Thoughtcrime by Yorushika. The theme of thoughtcrime is plagiarized from George Orwell's novel, "1984." Then, the moment it was declared that it's plagiarized, the plagiarized work changed form into a homage. The line between doing plagiarism and doing a homage seems ambiguous, and the truth is that that line doesn't exist anywhere. It holds true even when the role is reversed. A homage holds a great risk of becoming plagiarism. The lyrics to this song pays homage to Ozaki Hosai's haiku and his final years of life.
Should you watch Thought Crime?
Thought Crime has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 66/100 — 46% of 219 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 496 AniList users who started it, 1.8% dropped it, so it is very rarely abandoned; 475 have finished it.
At about 4 minutes in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Psychological.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Trailer
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Thought Crime FAQ
How many episodes does Thought Crime have?
Thought Crime has 1 episodes of about 4 minutes each, roughly 4 minutes in total.
Is Thought Crime finished?
Yes. Thought Crime has finished airing — the final episode aired June 24, 2020.
Is there a season 2 of Thought Crime?
No sequel is listed for Thought Crime as of October 2026.
Is Thought Crime based on a manga?
No. Thought Crime is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Where can I watch Thought Crime?
Thought Crime is listed on YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.