Perfect Blue

1998 Satoshi Kon 1h 22m
Animation Thriller

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.

Cast

Junko Iwao Mima Kirigoe (voice)
Rica Matsumoto Rumi (voice)
Shiho Niiyama Rei (voice)
Masaaki Okura Mamoru Uchida (voice)
Shinpachi Tsuji Tadokoro (voice)
Emiko Furukawa Yukiko (voice)
Yosuke Akimoto Tejima (voice)
Yoku Shioya Takao Shibuya (voice)

Vibes

Curious Mind Bending Heart Pounding Hidden Gem

Double Feature Pairings

Films that pair perfectly with Perfect Blue

Black Swan 2010
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