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Perfect Blue (1997) | Dir. Satoshi Kon

Sep 5, 2025
2h 14m

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Episode Description

In this episode, we discuss Satoshi Kon's Perfect Blue, including the film's connection to Japan's otaku culture, the film's depiction of celebrity, and Kon's use of cinematic techniques.


See where Perfect Blue is available to watch.


Supplemental Material:

• Shout Factory's Perfect Blue Blu-ray

Otaku (1994)

Otaku (1994) (Internet Archive)

Lecture Series with Satoshi Kon | Perfect Blue (on YouTube)


Additional Audio Sources:

• Perfect Blue Trailer

Shout Factory's Perfect Blue Blu-ray


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