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"Perfect Blue" Blu-ray/DVD - A memorable and impactful masterpiece of animation

Director Satoshi Kon's depiction of the boundary between reality and delusion

Released in 1997, "Perfect Blue" is the debut work of the genius director Satoshi Kon, a man of Japanese animation, and continues to captivate many movie fans to this day. Based on Yoshikazu Takeuchi's novel "Perfect Blue: Complete Metamorphosis," the film has been highly praised as a psychological suspense anime with a significantly altered plot. Produced by Madhouse, the film has left a lasting impression on movie fans around the world with its shocking content and innovative visual expression.

The story begins when Kirigoshi Mima, a member of the popular idol group "CHAM!", retires from her idol activities and attempts to become an actress. However, as she takes her first steps as an actress, she begins to be pursued by a stalker and discovers the existence of "Mima's Room," a website that records Mima's private life in detail. As the line between reality and delusion gradually becomes blurred, people around Mima begin to be murdered one after another, and Mima's own mental state becomes caught up in a whirlpool of chaos.

Internationally acclaimed Japanese animation

Perfect Blue has received international acclaim for its artistry and innovative approach. It has a high rating of 83% on the film review website Rotten Tomatoes, and was named one of the top five animated classics by the prestigious Time magazine. It was also listed as one of the "50 Greatest Animated Films of All Time" by British media outlet Time Out. Having won awards at Canada's Fantasia International Film Festival and the Porto International Film Festival, Perfect Blue is truly a masterpiece that will go down in animation history.

Beautifully remastered visuals and immersive sound

This Blu-ray/DVD set features beautifully restored images thanks to new digital remastering technology. The 1080p high-resolution, 1.85:1 aspect ratio vividly recreates director Satoshi Kon's meticulous direction and unique worldview. The meticulously crafted visuals are conveyed even more vividly. Experience the unique worldview where the spiritual and real worlds intersect with high-quality sound effects.

Extensive bonus footage

In addition to the main feature (running time approximately 81 minutes), a wealth of bonus footage is included.

• In the "Lecture by Satoshi Kon," the director himself talks about important scenes in the film and his creative intentions, making it a valuable resource for gaining a deeper understanding of "Perfect Blue."
• Theatrical trailers and TV spots
• The content includes interviews with the cast and crew, allowing you to enjoy the appeal of "Perfect Blue" from multiple angles.

Enjoy a masterpiece of psychological suspense from the comfort of your own home

"Perfect Blue" goes beyond the boundaries of a simple animated film to become a highly accomplished psychological suspense film. While reflecting the social context of the time, such as idol culture, the underbelly of the entertainment industry, and the new fears brought about by the spread of the internet, it deals with timeless and universal themes.

Please note that this film contains strong adult content, including graphic violence and nudity, and is recommended for viewers 17 years of age and older. Please enjoy the complete version, which preserves director Satoshi Kon's vision.

With its eerie worldview where the boundaries between reality and fantasy blend, meticulously calculated direction, and a shocking ending that stays in the viewer's mind, Perfect Blue showed new possibilities for Japanese animation, and even now, more than 25 years later, it has not lost its appeal. It is a film that should be experienced not only by fans of animation but also by fans of psychological suspense films.

About the North American Blu-ray Disc

North American Blu-ray discs use the same region code as Japan: Region A. However, some imported Blu-ray discs have a country code lock in addition to the region code. Discs with this country code lock may not be playable on Blu-ray players made in Japan.

Devices that can play discs with country code locks

• Blu-ray player with country code change function
• Region-free Blu-ray player
• PlayStation 3/4/5
• Blu-ray player software for PC

Also, many imported discs have English subtitles that are forced to be displayed, but depending on the player, you can disable the subtitles in the settings.

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