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Perfect Blue (1998)

""excuse me... who are you?""

8.319981h 22mJA
AnimationThriller

Directed by Satoshi Kon

Rating

8.3/10

Runtime

1h 22m

Language

JA

Release

February 28, 1998

Director

Satoshi Kon

Official Trailer

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Overview

Rising pop star Mima quits singing to pursue a career as an actress. After she takes up a role on a popular detective show, her handlers and collaborators begin turning up murdered. Harboring feelings of guilt and haunted by visions of her former self, Mima's reality and fantasy meld into a frenzied...

Cast

Junko Iwao

Junko Iwao

Mima Kirigoe (voice)

Rica Matsumoto

Rica Matsumoto

Rumi (voice)

Shiho Niiyama

Shiho Niiyama

Rei (voice)

Masaaki Okura

Masaaki Okura

Mamoru Uchida (voice)

Shinpachi Tsuji

Shinpachi Tsuji

Tadokoro (voice)

Emiko Furukawa

Emiko Furukawa

Yukiko (voice)

Yosuke Akimoto

Yosuke Akimoto

Tejima (voice)

Yoku Shioya

Yoku Shioya

Takao Shibuya (voice)

Hideyuki Hori

Hideyuki Hori

Sakuragi (voice)

Emi Shinohara

Emi Shinohara

Eri Ochiai (voice)

Masashi Ebara

Masashi Ebara

Murano (voice)

Kiyoyuki Yanada

Kiyoyuki Yanada

Kantoku (voice)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Perfect Blue (1998), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Rising pop star Mima quits singing to pursue a career as an actress. After she takes up a role on a popular detective show, her handlers and collaborators begin turning up murdered. Harboring feelings of guilt and haunted by visions of her former self, Mima's reality and fantasy meld into a frenzied paranoia.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Perfect Blue. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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