Mima Kirigoe has long been part of Cham, a mildly successful pop trio. When
Mima decides to quit Cham and become an actress, she lands a role in a
murder-mystery film. But the response isn't exactly what Mima expected. She
receives mail bombs, threatening calls, and the like.
Mima's colleagues also get killed one by one. Someone obviously isn't pleased
by her career move. To top it off, a strange man seems to be stalking Mima
everyday... watching and waiting. Mima thinks she is going crazy but the
murders are all too real -- and it looks like Mima is next on the list!
Perfect Blue Anime Review
The first time I watched Perfect Blue was on the WOWOW satellite channel. It
was purely in Japanese, but I got a pretty good idea of what it was about. I
was so intrigued and impressed that several months later; I got it on DVD when
it was released in the US.
This time, I was able to watch Perfect Blue Crunchyroll with English subtitles and at the same time
sample the English dub. I wasn't disappointed, because as it turns out,
Perfect Blue is an excellent anime.
If films like "Psycho" or "Silence of the Lambs" are your cup of
tea, most likely you'll find Perfect Blue worth your while. What heightens the
mystery and suspense factor is the fact that with Mima, it's hard to tell
what's real and what's being created by her mind.
Mima loves singing, but she quit Cham because she
(and her manager) thought that becoming an actress was best for her
career. But Mima herself isn't 100% convinced that she wants to be an
actress... it just seemed like the appropriate thing to do at the time. Thus,
Mima is always full of doubts and inner turmoil.
There are a lot of graphic scenes -- bloody and violent murders, a couple of
rape sequences; a nude photo session... it's definitely geared for mature
viewers.
The art and animation are very good in general; I just noticed that a few
scenes lacked fluidity. There were a few times I felt they were just moving
the cels rather than adding actual frames. The English dubbing is one of the
best ones I've heard.
The English voices are extremely well-cast. There is very little difference
between the voice qualities of the Japanese and English versions. Seiyuu Junko
Iwao
(also Key in "Key the Metal Idol", Ceres in "Ayashi no Ceres") plays
the lead role of Mima.
Perfect Blue anime's conclusion is very satisfying to boot. There aren't really any
loose ends left to your imagination.
Perfect Blue Funimation is perfect for those who crave for a good suspenseful
psychological thriller.
Miscellanies: Perfect Blue
"Double Bind", the movie Mima gets cast into, sports influences of
"The Accused" and "Silence of the Lambs". The creators must
watch a lot of Jodie Foster films, ne?
Perfect Blue | |
| Genre | Avant Garde, Drama, Horror |
|---|---|
| Episodes | 1 |
| Status | Finished Airing |
| Aired | Feb 28, 1998 |
| Producers | Rex Entertainment |
| Studio | Madhouse, ONIRO |
| Rating | R+ |
| Themes | Adult Cast, Psychological, Showbiz |
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