Perfect Blue
""excuse me... who are you?""
Originally released in 1998. Perfect Blue is a animation/thriller film. directed by Satoshi Kon. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Junko Iwao, Rica Matsumoto, and Shiho Niiyama
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 28, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
8.3/10
Excellent (3,025 votes)
Budget
$3M
Production budget
Box Office
$683.7K
0.2x return
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Junko Iwao
as Mima Kirigoe (voice)
Rica Matsumoto
as Rumi (voice)
Shiho Niiyama
as Rei (voice)
Masaaki Okura
as Mamoru Uchida (voice)
Shinpachi Tsuji
as Tadokoro (voice)
Emiko Furukawa
as Yukiko (voice)
Yosuke Akimoto
as Tejima (voice)
Yoku Shioya
as Takao Shibuya (voice)
Hideyuki Hori
as Sakuragi (voice)
Emi Shinohara
as Eri Ochiai (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Budget
- $3,000,000
- Revenue
- $683,666
Production Companies
- Madhouse
- Rex Entertainment
- Kotobuki Seihan Printing
- Asahi Broadcasting Corporation
- Fangs
- ONIRO
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perfect Blue about?
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 feeli...
Who directed Perfect Blue?
Perfect Blue was directed by Satoshi Kon.
How long is Perfect Blue?
Perfect Blue has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Perfect Blue released?
Perfect Blue was released on February 28, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Perfect Blue?
The main cast of Perfect Blue includes Junko Iwao, Rica Matsumoto, Shiho Niiyama, Masaaki Okura, Shinpachi Tsuji.
Is Perfect Blue worth watching?
Perfect Blue has a user rating of 8.3/10 based on 3,025 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.