Perfect Blue(1998)
“"excuse me... who are you?"”
Overview
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.
Director
Satoshi Kon
Studio
Madhouse
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$3M
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)
Masashi Ebara
as Murano (voice)
Kiyoyuki Yanada
as Kantoku (voice)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1998
Runtime
1h 22m
Language
Japanese
Rating
8.3 / 10
Budget
$3M
Box Office
$3M
Production Companies
Madhouse • Rex Entertainment • Kotobuki Seihan Printing
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Perfect Blue?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Perfect Blue (1998).
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 feelings of guilt and haunted by visions of her former self, Mima's reality and fantasy meld into a frenzied paranoia.
Who directed Perfect Blue?▼
Perfect Blue was directed by Satoshi Kon and released in 1998. It is a animation, thriller film.
How long is Perfect Blue?▼
Perfect Blue has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
Who stars in Perfect Blue?▼
The cast of Perfect Blue includes 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) and more.
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