Perfect Blue

PERFECT BLUE

If you appreciate deep stories and layered characters, Perfect Blue is an anime that delivers on every front. It’s a masterpiece worth your time. Call of the Night offers a fresh take on the genre, with memorable characters and an intriguing story.

PERFECT BLUE Trailer

Studio: MADHOUSE

Format: MOVIE

Episodes: 1

Episode Duration: 82 minutes

Aired: 1998-2-28

Season: WINTER

Source: OTHER

Average Score: 85%

Genres: Drama

Creator: Yoshikazu Takeuchi

About PERFECT BLUE

Rising pop star Mima has quit singing to pursue a career as an actress and model, but her fans aren’t ready to see her go... Encouraged by her managers, Mima takes on a recurring role on a popular TV show, when suddenly 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. As her stalker closes in, in person and online, the threat he poses is more real than even Mima knows, in this iconic psychological thriller that has frequently been hailed as one of the most important animated films of all time.

(Source: Shout! Factory)

Note: The film received an early premiere at the Fantasia Film Festival on August 5, 1997.

Japanese Voice Actors

Mima Kirigoe

English Voice Actors

Bridget Hoffman

Why You Should Watch PERFECT BLUE

If you’re seeking a meaningful, thrilling ride filled with twists and emotional highs, Perfect Blue is the anime for you. This write-up explains how Perfect Blue excels in character development and storytelling.