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28 February 1998 (Japan) moreTagline:
The color of illusion is Perfect Blue. (Japanese) morePlot:
A retired pop singer turned actress's sense of reality is shaken when she is stalked by an obsessed fan and seemingly a ghost of her past. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
3 wins & 2 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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Outstanding animated mindbender. Fans of Hitchcock, Argento and Lynch will be hooked. more (120 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Junko Iwao | ... | Mima (voice) |
| Rica Matsumoto | ... | Rumi (voice) (as Rika Matsumoto) |
| Shinpachi Tsuji | ... | Tadokoro (voice) |
| Masaaki Ôkura | ... | Uchida (voice) |
| Yôsuke Akimoto | ... | Tejima (voice) |
| Yoku Shioya | ... | Shibuya (voice) |
| Hideyuki Hori | ... | Sakuragi (voice) |
| Emi Shinohara | ... | Eri (voice) |
| Masashi Ebara | ... | Murano (voice) |
| Kiyoyuki Yanada | ... | Kantoku (voice) |
| Tôru Furusawa | ... | Yada (voice) |
| Shiho Niiyama | ... | Rei (voice) |
| Emiko Furukawa | ... | Yukiko (voice) |
| Aya Hara | ... | (voice) |
| Shinichirô Miki | ... | (voice) (as Shin'ichirô Miki) |
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Rated R for animated sequences of violence and nudity, and for brief language.Parents Guide:
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81 minCountry:
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JapaneseColor:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Japan:R-15 | Taiwan:R-18 | Australia:MA | Canada:16+ (Québec) | Canada:18A (Alberta/British Columbia) | Canada:18 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:PA (Manitoba) | Canada:R (Ontario) | France:-12 | Germany:16 | New Zealand:R18 | South Korea:18 | Spain:18 | UK:18 | USA:R | USA:UnratedFun Stuff
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The film was originally conceived as a live-action feature, but became an anime when several backers abruptly pulled out in pre-production. moreGoofs:
Continuity: In the English dub version, Cham sings their song at the beginning in English. Later on, when the writer is waiting for the elevator, the radio is playing the song in Japanese. moreSoundtrack:
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'Perfect Blue' is the most interesting animated movie I've ever seen. Lovers of cinematic puzzlers from 'Vertigo' to 'Abre los ojos' or the movies of Dario Argento or David Lynch will probably enjoy this one more than your typical anime fan, who might find this too slow, and not flashy enough for their tastes. I don't think 'Perfect Blue' quite reaches the heights of the aforementioned, but it is still a fascinating, multi-layered thriller that improves with repeated viewings. As a look at the illusions of fame and the dark side of obsession I personally found it to be a much more satisfying movie than the more celebrated and flamboyant 'Mulholland Dr.' I strongly suggest that the original Japanese subtitled version is watched rather than the inferior English dubbed one for maximum effect. This is one movie experience that will stay with you for days. Highly recommended.