Perfect Blue
PERFECT BLUE
“"excuse me... who are you?"”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Remastered - Official 4K Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-09-10
Top Cast
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Junko Iwao
Mima Kirigoe (voice)
Rica Matsumoto
Rumi (voice)
Shinpachi Tsuji
Tadokoro (voice)
Masaaki Okura
Uchida (voice)
Yosuke Akimoto
Tejima (voice)
Yoku Shioya
Shibuya (voice)
Hideyuki Hori
Sakuragi (voice)
Emi Shinohara
Eri Ochiai (voice)
Masashi Ebara
Murano (voice)
Kiyoyuki Yanada
Kantoku (voice)
Toru Furusawa
Yada (voice)
Shiho Niiyama
Rei (voice)
Emiko Furukawa
Yukiko (voice)
Teiya Ichiryusai
Mima's Mother (voice)
Shin-ichiro Miki
Taku (voice)
Megumi Tano
Child (voice)
Emi Motoi
Child (voice)
Akio Suyama
Reader (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 817 DaysGent International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 6, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 1, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
March 26, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$830K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.3x
+$1.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Satoshi Kon
- Screenplay & Story
- Sadayuki Murai
- Original Score
- Masahiro Ikumi
- Original Title
- PERFECT BLUE
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Budget
- $830K
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.7M
- Production Studios
- Madhouse, Rex Entertainment, Kotobuki Seihan Printing, Asahi Broadcasting Corporation, Fangs, ONIRO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Satoshi Kon
Sadayuki Murai, Yoshikazu Takeuchi
Masahiro Ikumi
Hisao Shirai
Harutoshi Ogata
Hiroaki Inoue, Hitomi Nakagaki, Masao Maruyama, Yoshihisa Ishihara, Yuichi Tsurumi
Department Leadership Roster
Satoshi Kon
Director
Sadayuki Murai
Screenplay
Harutoshi Ogata
Editor
Hisao Shirai
Director of Photography
Hiroaki Inoue
Producer
Hitomi Nakagaki
Producer
Masao Maruyama
Producer
Yoshihisa Ishihara
Producer
Yutaka Togo
Producer
Masahiro Ikumi
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Perfect Blue.
Featured In Curated Collections
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Frequently Asked Questions About Perfect Blue
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Perfect Blue about?
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.
Who directed Perfect Blue?
Perfect Blue was directed by Satoshi Kon.
Who stars in Perfect Blue?
The principal cast of Perfect Blue includes Junko Iwao, Rica Matsumoto, Shinpachi Tsuji, Masaaki Okura, Yosuke Akimoto.
When was Perfect Blue released and how long is it?
Perfect Blue was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
What was the box office and production budget of Perfect Blue?
Perfect Blue had a reported production budget of $830K and grossed $2.7M at the worldwide box office (3.3 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Perfect Blue?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Perfect Blue was composed by Masahiro Ikumi.
Is Perfect Blue based on a book or true story?
Perfect Blue is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Yoshikazu Takeuchi".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Perfect Blue?
Perfect Blue holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).