Perfect Blue

Perfect Blue is a psychological thriller anime film directed by Satoshi Kon and released in 1997. The story follows Mima Kirigoe, a former J-pop idol who transitions into acting, only to find herself trapped in a nightmarish descent into paranoia and identity crisis. As she struggles with the pressures of fame, an obsessive stalker, and the blurred lines between reality and illusion, Mima begins to question her own sanity. With its unsettling atmosphere, masterful storytelling, and sharp critique of celebrity culture and media manipulation, Perfect Blue has become a cult classic, influencing films like Black Swan and cementing its place as one of the most intense psychological anime films ever made.