Perfect Blue (1998)
Perfect Blue is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu.
The verdict
Perfect Blue has pulled the kind of numbers most Japanese films never see. It holds an 8.3/10 on TMDB from 3,360 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. It's a tight 81-minute watch — easy to fit into a busy night. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu.
Should you spend 81 minutes on it?
81 minutes of Japanese animation with a thriller streak. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
- Why
- Currently 8.3/10 from 3,360 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you want live action tonight
- Best for
- A night you still want to end early
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 21m — short |
| Watch with family? | R15+ · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Animation / Thriller |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Satoshi Kon
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 2026-09-20 — platforms may change over time.
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Trailer
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