Anime fans have reason to celebrate as Satoshi Kons masterwork Perfect Blue is officially coming to Netflix!
The critically acclaimed 1997 psychological thriller will begin streaming on the digital platform on September 1, 2026, across select international regions, including the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand, giving global audiences convenient access to the legendary anime feature.
Directed by visionary filmmaker Satoshi Kon and masterfully produced by studio Madhouse, the narrative centers on Mima Kirigoe, a pop idol who decides to leave her singing group to pursue a serious acting career.
Her life spirals out of control as she faces pressure from an increasingly dangerous stalker while suffering horrifying psychological visions that blur the thin boundary between her reality, identity, and inner paranoia.
Widely acknowledged by film critics as one of the most influential psychological movies in cinema history, the movie has inspired iconic Hollywood directors and remains a landmark piece of adult animation.
Its arrival on Netflix will allow a brand new generation of viewers to experience the unsettling genius, complex themes, and timeless brilliance of Satoshi Kon’s masterpiece.
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