Just seen this on All Hallows' Eve. It's a bit old, but gold! I definitely have to rewatch this, because you just got to pay attention to 'know' what is happening and follow the story. I think you'd better understand/follow the story and that it will make more sense when you watch it a second time.…
1998 · ANIMATION, THRILLER
Perfect Blue
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 frenzied paranoia.
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Where to watch Perfect Blue
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Official trailer for Perfect Blue, via GKIDS Films. Open on YouTube
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Editor’s note
Should you watch Perfect Blue?
Perfect Blue is a animation film from 1998. 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 frenzied paranoia.
Directed by Satoshi Kon. Lead cast: Junko Iwao, Rica Matsumoto, Shinpachi Tsuji.
It runs 1h 21m, Audiences have it at 8.3/10 from 3,430 votes.
Worth your evening if animation is your lane.
Written by the MovieState editorial team from TMDB data (synopsis, cast, crew, runtime, ratings, certification, provider listings). Verified 2026-11-04. Read our editorial policy.
The facts
Perfect Blue details
- Release date
- September 6, 2023
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Genres
- Animation, Thriller
- US certification
- R
- Original language
- JA
- Budget
- $830,442
- Box office
- $2,743,097
- Director
- Satoshi Kon
At a glance: Perfect Blue runs 1h 21m, was directed by Satoshi Kon, opened in US cinemas on September 6, 2023, has 29 licensed options across 4 regions tracked here.
Exact record pages: IMDb record · TMDB record · Official site
Audience reaction
Ratings and reviews
8.3/103,431 ratings
Perfect Blue sits at 8.3 out of 10 from 3,431 user ratings. For context, the film's worldwide gross is $2.7M.
Scores show TMDB user ratings at the time of publishing and shift as new votes arrive.
Perfect Blue perfectly blends psychologically disturbed fantasy with grounded reality. Mima Kirigoe. A pop-idol. An actress. An X-rated model. Public image and its personifying echoes circulate around the world, adhering to the desires of endearing fans alike. But when their inspirational idol…
FAQ
Perfect Blue — common questions
Is Perfect Blue worth watching?
Audiences rate it 8.3/10 from 3,430 votes. Read the editor's note above for who it suits, then check the provider page before paying.
Who directed Perfect Blue and who stars in it?
Directed by Satoshi Kon. Starring Junko Iwao, Rica Matsumoto.
How long is Perfect Blue?
Perfect Blue runs 1h 21m.
Where can I watch Perfect Blue?
Official options are listed for United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia. We only link to licensed providers and never to unlicensed streaming sites.
When was Perfect Blue released?
1998-02-28 (Released).
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