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Perfect Blue (1998)

28/02/1998 (JP)Animation, Thriller1h 22m
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The color of illusion is Perfect Blue.

Overview

Encouraged by her managers, rising pop star Mima takes on a recurring role on a popular TV show, when suddenly her handlers and collaborators begin turning up murdered.

    Top Billed Cast

    1. Junko Iwao

      Junko Iwao

      Mima Kirigoe (voice)

    2. Rica Matsumoto

      Rica Matsumoto

      Rumi (voice)

    3. Shiho Niiyama

      Shiho Niiyama

      Rei (voice)

    4. Masaaki Okura

      Masaaki Okura

      Mamoru Uchida (voice)

    5. Shinpachi Tsuji

      Shinpachi Tsuji

      Tadokoro (voice)

    6. Emiko Furukawa

      Yukiko (voice)

    7. Yosuke Akimoto

      Yosuke Akimoto

      Tejima (voice)

    8. Yoku Shioya

      Yoku Shioya

      Takao Shibuya (voice)

    9. Hideyuki Hori

      Hideyuki Hori

      Sakuragi (voice)

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    A review by griggs79

    7.0
    Written by griggs79 on Oct 3, 2024

    Perfect Blue, a cult anime film that remains as relevant today as it was when it was first released, follows the story of a teenage girl on the brink of insanity. Its exploration of unsettling themes such as consent and exploitation may make for uncomfortable viewing, but it's a stark reminder of the issues we still face. Despite some parts feeling dated, its prediction of the Internet as a tool for stalking and the rise of social media for harassment is particularly noteworthy.

    StatusReleased

    Original LanguageJapanese

    Budget$830,000.00

    Revenue$112,536.00

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