Perfect Blue (1997) | Custom Clamshell (VHS) | English Subtitles

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Title: Perfect Blue (1997)

Genre: Psychological Thriller, Horror, Drama

Alternate Title: Pāfekuto Burū

Plot Synopsis:
Mima Kirigoe, a former pop idol, decides to leave her music career behind to pursue acting. As she navigates her new profession, Mima begins to experience disturbing events that blur the line between fiction and reality. Stalked by an obsessive fan and haunted by a mysterious website detailing her every move, Mima’s grasp on her identity begins to unravel. As the psychological pressure mounts, she must confront her deepest fears and determine what is real and what is illusion.

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Cast and Crew

• Director: Satoshi Kon

• Writers: Sadayuki Murai (screenplay), Yoshikazu Takeuchi (novel)

• Cast:

  • Junko Iwao as Mima Kirigoe

  • Rica Matsumoto as Rumi

  • Shinpachi Tsuji as Tadokoro

  • Masaaki Ōkura as Uchida (Me-Mania)

  • Yōsuke Akimoto as Sakuragi

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YouTube Trailer: Perfect Blue | Trailer 

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IMDb Link: Perfect Blue (1997) 

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Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. selina – ★★★★★
   “perfect blue was ahead of its time and it continues to hold up as one of the best psychological thrillers ever. chilling, haunting, and emotionally gripping.”

2. jack – ★★★★½
   “so many modern thrillers owe a debt to this movie. it’s disturbing in all the right ways and incredibly stylish. satoshi kon was a master.”

3. miranda – ★★★★★
   “this film broke me and i’m thankful for it. the animation, the pacing, the descent into madness—it’s perfect. mima is such a compelling character.”

4. brandon – ★★★★½
   “anxiety-inducing in the best way. perfect blue captures the fear of losing oneself better than any other movie i’ve seen. absolutely essential.”

5. cat – ★★★★★
   “this movie is terrifying without ever relying on jump scares. it crawls under your skin with paranoia and surrealism. an absolute masterpiece.”

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Meta Description:
A psychologically gripping thriller from director Satoshi Kon, Perfect Blue (1997) explores identity, fame, and obsession through the haunting descent of a former pop idol into madness. A must-watch for fans of mind-bending anime and psychological horror.