Late To The Party - Perfect Blue

The Wait For It Podcast

Perfect Blue, Satoshi Kon's 1997 directorial debut, stands as one of the most influential and psychologically complex anime films ever created, still inspiring filmmakers today with its disturbing yet masterful narrative about identity and fame. The film's ability to blur the lines between reality and delusion creates a viewing experience that continues to haunt viewers days after watching, making it a timeless psychological thriller despite being over 25 years old.
• Released in 1997, Perfect Blue was Satoshi Kon's directorial debut and first feature film
• The film's animation holds up remarkably well despite limitations with current digital copies
• Narrative intentionally blurs lines between reality and delusion, creating a disorienting viewing experience
• Explores timely themes about toxic fandom, stalking, and the dark side of the entertainment industry
• Heavily influenced filmmakers like Darren Aronofsky (Black Swan, Requiem for a Dream)
• Runtime of only 81 minutes, but feels longer due to its intense, layered storytelling
• Rewards multiple viewings as the complex narrative reveals more layers on rewatch

Letterbox'd Synopsis: Encouraged by her managers, rising pop star Mima takes on a recurring role on a popular TV show, when suddenly her handlers and collaborators begin turning up murdered.
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Chapters

1. Introducing Perfect Blue (00:00:00)

2. Animation That Holds Up (00:06:34)

3. Wild Psychological Storytelling (00:10:28)

4. Satoshi Kon's Lasting Legacy (00:15:47)

5. Scoring and Ranking Perfect Blue (00:21:57)

6. Would You Rather Watch? (00:24:48)

7. Spoiler Discussion Begins (00:29:48)