Perfect Blue

Name: Perfect Blue
Director: Satoshi Kon
Genre: Animation, Thriller
Released: 1998
Duration: 1 h 21 min
Rating: 8.3
Cast: Junko Iwao, Rica Matsumoto, Shiho Niiyama, Masaaki Okura, Shinpachi Tsuji

"excuse me... who are you?"

19981h 21m8.3(3,287 votes)

AnimationThriller

Synopsis

Rising pop star Mima Kirigoe 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…

Perfect Blue (1998) is a animation and thriller film directed by Satoshi Kon. It stars Junko Iwao, Rica Matsumoto, and Shiho Niiyama. The film runs for 1 hour 21 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 8.3 out of 10 from 3,287 votes.

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Director

Satoshi Kon

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)

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Is Perfect Blue Worth Watching?

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Frequently Asked Questions About Perfect Blue

Where can I watch Perfect Blue?

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Who stars in Perfect Blue?

Perfect Blue stars Junko Iwao, Rica Matsumoto, Shiho Niiyama, and Masaaki Okura, and was directed by Satoshi Kon.

How long is Perfect Blue?

Perfect Blue has a runtime of 1 hour 21 minutes.

When did Perfect Blue come out?

Perfect Blue was released in 1998.

What genre is Perfect Blue?

Perfect Blue is a animation and thriller film.

Is Perfect Blue worth watching?

Perfect Blue holds an average audience score of 8.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.